It is hoped a historic bandstand in Musselburgh will strike a cord with musicians after a lick of paint has given it a new lease of life.

Local community councillors, who received £3,500 from the Musselburgh Common Good Fund for the redecoration work, are keen to see one of the town's "hidden gems" in Lewisvale Park used more for events.

Chairman Irene Tait said: "The bandstand is a beautiful, historic monument. The fact that it needed painted was spoiling the park. We have been getting good feedback from people who think it is looking lovely."

The first to play in the revamped bandstand, which has been painted blue, yellow and lilac, will be the Musselburgh and Fisherrow Trades Band, known as the Toun Band. A brass band, it has been playing in Musselburgh for nearly 120 years. Organised by the community council, the event on Easter Sunday will start at 12.30pm and last around two hours. Easter eggs will also be handed out to children.

The cast iron bandstand which sits on a concrete base dates back to the early 20th century and is rated as a Category B Listed Building by Historic Scotland.

Mrs Tait said the bandstand repainting was in keeping with other improvements at Lewisvale Park like the refurbished children's play area which had been funded by the Musselburgh Area Partnership through an East Lothian Council budget for the town and surrounding villages.

She also praised the work carried out by local amenity officer Mark McGrath and his team from East Lothian Council who kept the park "looking beautiful."

"Getting the bandstand repainted is the icing on the cake. We are hoping it will be used more," she added.

Councillor Stuart Currie, chairman of the Musselburgh Common Good Committee, said: "It is great news that the bandstand has been painted and improved. The bid from the community council is part of everyone's hope that Lewisvale Park will be better used and a major factor is ensuring the facilities are first class. Having a Common Good Fund makes these improvements possible on behalf of our town."

Councillor John Williamson commented: "Lewisvale Park is one of the hidden gems of Musselburgh. Tucked away it can easily be missed if you are not a local. The park has been much improved over the years with the award winning children’s’ play park and the re-vamped tennis courts.

"The focal point of the park – the bandstand – is overdue a bit of a makeover. Thanks go Musselburgh and Inveresk Community Council for taking on the task of getting the bandstand repainted. I hope that the bandstand will be used for many events in the future."

Common Good Funds in Scotland originated in the 15th century and are the assets and income of some former burghs. They represent a substantial portfolio of land, property and investments and, by law, continue to exist for the common good of the inhabitants of the former burghs. East Lothian Council administers the assets of the Common Good Fund and the committee, which makes decisions on grant applications, consists of the town's four councillors.