THE biggest vintage motor racing event in the country is coming to central Scotland next month.

Thousands are expected for the Bo'ness Revival – on 2-3 September - which promises to be an action-packed family weekend.

It is is among 14 events to have benefitted from a share of £145,500 in the latest awards round of EventScotland's National Funding Programme.

The event, in the stunning surroundings of the Kinneil Estate, has been awarded £8,500, which is being used to hire large spectating screens and trackway for the public car park, improving the overall visitor experience.

Now in its tenth year (and formerly known as Bo'ness Speed Hill Climb and Motoring Heritage Weekend) Bo'ness Revival will feature two action-packed days of racing, with vintage cars dating from 1904 to 1973, as well as a classic car show, trade stands, market stalls and children's attractions.

Kenny Baird, chairman of event, said: "We were very fortunate to be awarded EventScotland funding last year and are thrilled to have received further support this year to help us achieve our aim for Bo'ness Revival to become widely recognised as one of the UK's top motoring heritage events."

The event, which is a very popular fixture in the UK Hill Climbing calendar as well as a great day out, continues to grow in stature each year. Last year it won the prestigious 2016 Ford-sponsored Jim Clark Memorial Award by The Association of Scottish Motoring Writers.

Liz Buchanan MBE, VisitScotland regional partnerships director, said: "This is our Year of History, Heritage & Archaeology, so it's fitting that Bo'ness Revival has won funding for a celebration of Scotland's oldest racing venue and our country's great motoring heritage.

"These awards help regional events create an even more attractive proposition to attract spectators, raise the area's profile, support local communities and help maintain Scotland's reputation as a great destination for events."