The Forth Bridges Festival’s attempt to stage the World’s Biggest Sit Down Lunch was given a significant boost as it was confirmed that organisers Queensferry Ambition would receive £25,000 from the Homecoming Scotland 2014 Food and Drink Fund.
The festival was one of a number of Homecoming events awarded money from the special £250,000 fund dedicated to promoting Scottish food and drink in 2014 announced by Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead.
The world record attempt will take place on Saturday September 13 2014 as part of a 10-day celebration of Scotland’s iconic bridges to celebrate the 50th birthday of the Forth Road Bridge.
The Scotland Welcomes the World lunch will provide a feast of entertainment for participants across two locations in North and South Queensferry.
Attendees will enjoy a traditionally Scottish Homecoming-themed lunch while dressed in 1960s outfits to honour the road bridge which was built in 1964.
Food and drink is a key theme for Homecoming Scotland 2014 and builds on the success of the Year of Food and Drink celebrations in 2010.
Mr Lochhead said: “The Forth Road Bridge is one of this country’s most iconic landmarks and what better way to celebrate its 50th birthday than with another icon of Scotland our fabulous array of food and drink.
“Our local communities play an integral part in the food and drink industry and it’s great to be able to support them by bringing events to their areas.”