Protest fears force RBS to closed doors

ROYAL Bank of Scotland bosses have been forced to cancel plans to take part in Edinburgh's Doors Open Day this weekend - for fear protesters would hijack their HQ.

The RBS campus at Gogarburn was supposed to be among a host of buildings taking part in the annual project, which lets the public behind the doors of well-known properties.

Now in its 20th year the event gives people the chance to explore some of the city's most architecturally, culturally and socially significant buildings including the Usher Hall, Burns Monument and the City Chambers.

An RBS spokesperson confirmed: "We were very much looking forward to opening our doors to the Edinburgh community.

"Unfortunately it looked like some people were planning to take advantage of our openness to cause trouble."