PIRATES, live music and the chance to take to the open sea are promised at a festival in Dunbar this summer.

Sparkling Dunbar Harbour Festival takes place from 1pm to 8.30pm on August 3.

The event, organised by Dunbar Harbour Trust, includes stand-up paddleboard activities and rowing tasters.

Back on dry land, youth dancers, crafts stalls, activities for children and food and drink will also be on offer.

Live music will be provided by Cardiac Arrest, Skelpt, Auld Hat, Echo Zoo, Nama Kuma and headliners Just Jovi, as well as The Armstrong Ceilidh Band.