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Irn Bru factory opens its doors | Irn Bru factory opens its doors |
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Members of the public will be able to see for themselves if Scotland's "other national drink" really is made from girders this weekend. | Members of the public will be able to see for themselves if Scotland's "other national drink" really is made from girders this weekend. |
The Irn Bru factory in Cumbernauld is among hundreds of buildings across the county opening its doors to the public. | The Irn Bru factory in Cumbernauld is among hundreds of buildings across the county opening its doors to the public. |
More than 900 sites offer free entrance for one or two days during the month of September as part of Doors Open Days. | More than 900 sites offer free entrance for one or two days during the month of September as part of Doors Open Days. |
Some of the sites taking part - like Barr's Irn Bru factory - required tickets to be organised in advance. | |
This weekend buildings in Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, and Aberdeen are among those taking part. | This weekend buildings in Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, and Aberdeen are among those taking part. |
The other areas involved include Stirling, Midlothian, East Dunbartonshire, Inverclyde, Caithness and Sutherland, Fife and Falkirk. | The other areas involved include Stirling, Midlothian, East Dunbartonshire, Inverclyde, Caithness and Sutherland, Fife and Falkirk. |
Boat trips | Boat trips |
In Lanarkshire a total of 54 sites will be offering free entry, including Summerlee Heritage Centre, Chat Hunting Lodge and New Lanark World Heritage Village. | In Lanarkshire a total of 54 sites will be offering free entry, including Summerlee Heritage Centre, Chat Hunting Lodge and New Lanark World Heritage Village. |
People can take a look around the famous Irn Bru factory in Cumbernauld between 1000 BST and 1530 BST on both Saturday and Sunday. | People can take a look around the famous Irn Bru factory in Cumbernauld between 1000 BST and 1530 BST on both Saturday and Sunday. |
At Aberdeen Sheriff Court a mock trial will be staged as part of the weekend's events. | At Aberdeen Sheriff Court a mock trial will be staged as part of the weekend's events. |
In East Dunbartonshire the Forth & Clyde Canal Society is offering free boat trips visiting Hillhead Basin, while in Midlothian visitors can take a guided tour around the Hospital for Small Animals. | In East Dunbartonshire the Forth & Clyde Canal Society is offering free boat trips visiting Hillhead Basin, while in Midlothian visitors can take a guided tour around the Hospital for Small Animals. |