ALLOA Tower will mark the start of the National Trust for Scotland's 2017 visitor season next weekend with a cracking Easter event.

Clacks residents can head along to the historic spot for some adventure by taking part in the annual Cadbury Egg Hunt which runs on Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16.

Forty-seven locations across Scotland have taken delivery of over 36,000 chocolate treats for children, in readiness for what is expected to be the trust’s largest visitor weekend of the year.

It also marks the tenth anniversary of the partnership the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has with the confectionery brand – a venture that provides fun-filled family days out and also helps fund vital conservation work to protect special places across the country.

Linda Wigley, Edinburgh and east general manager for NTS, said: "We’re expecting thousands of children to join us this Easter to enjoy a fun-filled, family adventure at one of our sites.

"As well as helping us to raise vital revenue to continue our conservation work, our unique partnership with Cadbury, now in its 10th year, means that we have the perfect opportunity to introduce our wonderful locations to many thousands of families up and down the country and show them what an amazing family day out a visit to one of our properties makes."

Hortense Foult-Rothenburger, senior brand manager – Easter from Cadbury, said: "We know how important Cadbury is at Easter.

"And this year, we want to take it to the next level by bringing a smile to the whole nation with our Cadbury’s Great British Egg Hunt – a season of celebrations where the Cadbury Easter bunny will bring families together around the fun ritual of egg hunts.

"We are very excited to partner with National Trust for Scotland for our tenth year and organise Cadbury egg hunts across Scotland. You too can join the fun – discover how to get involved at Cadbury.co.uk/easter."

Along with the county's NTS property, hunts will also be held in locations ranging from the stunning 16th century Crathes Castle in Aberdeenshire, Ayrshire’s treasure-filled Culzean Castle and Country Park and the beautiful urban oasis of Greenbank Garden on Glasgow’s south side, to the wonderful woodlands surrounding the Palladian house at Newhailes, Musselburgh and the striking landscapes of Glencoe and Dalness.

In Alloa the Easter egg hunt takes place between 1pm and 4pm, for more details call the tower on 01259 211701, or visit nts.org.uk