A CHARITY is giving away free tickets to the Scottish Open Badminton Championships at Glasgow’s Emirates Arena.

Family tickets are open to disabled children, and those with additional needs, aged eight to 18, and are available on a first come, first served basis.

Tickets are available for the semi-finals and finals with matches being played from 12pm to 7pm on Saturday November 24 and from 10.30am to 6.30pm on Sunday, November 25.

The Scottish Open is the third oldest badminton tournament in the world and was first held in 1907.

To apply for tickets email: victoria.bruce@caudwellchildren.com. ca;; 07964 356723 or email pamela.edmiston@caudwellchldren.com

Figures show 78% of disabled children have no access to activities outside of their home.