Dumbarton's Levengrove Park will host its biggest Scottish Pipe Band Championships yet on Saturday, when a record 140 bands will compete from all over the UK and abroad.

At least 20,000 people are expected to attend, and amid the hundreds of competitors Dumbarton and District Pipe Band will be proudly flying the flag for the 'Burgh – and aiming to win top honours.

With those taking part in the 17th consecutive Championships to be staged locally will be Lewis Barber, 15, who's competing for the Novice Juvenile Band – which finished a very respectable fifth place in the European Championships last month.

The Dumbarton Academy pupil said: “We have had some great results recently, and our confidence is high, so with all our friends and families out supporting we can hopefully do really well.

“It's always great competing at Levengrove Park, and I'm really looking forward to it.”

Another attraction guaranteed to get the crowd’s pulses racing is a healthy living festival being run by Diabetes UK, the British Heart Foundation and Tesco in partnership with West Dunbartonshire Leisure.

A range of exhibits provided by Glasgow Science Centre’s Bodyworks On Tour team will test endurance, power, agility, speed and co-ordination, and there will also be live science demonstrations.

Meanwhile the West Dunbartonshire Leisure team will be showcasing the range of services available to help visitors get more active and lead a healthier lifestyle.

There will also be group fitness demonstrations, nutritional advice and loads of fun activities for the whole family – including the chance to win an iPad Mini.

All of these events are free and will be next to the pavilion in the centre of the park.

West Dunbartonshire Provost and Chieftain, Douglas McAllister, said: “This is the biggest free pipe band competition in the world and always attracts a world-class field of competitors.

“It’s a fantastic event, which is getting bigger and better every year.

With plenty on offer to keep all the family entertained it’s a great day out and I’m sure the crowds will come out in force once again.”

The event will also include the annual Highland Dance competition, with a number of local dancers competing.

A park and pay facility will be available at the venue, however due to the numbers expected to attend visitors are being encouraged to use public transport.

Dalreoch railway station and buses into Dumbarton High Street are both in easy walking distance to the park.

Visitors who are driving to the event are urged to adhere to the many parking restrictions in and around the venue, and follow advice from the stewards.