IT will be haggis and bagpipes at a launch party for a bank that has recently set up in Worcester.

The Bank of Scotland has set up an office on the first floor of the Halifax Bank, in St Swithin's Street.

Both banks belong to the Halifax and Bank of Scotland (HBOS) Group.

To celebrate the new venture, the bank has invited about 100 people from the local business community to a special drinks evening tomorrow.

"We're now up to full strength and we're doing business big-time," said Andy Richards, new business manager.

"It's going very, very well."

The bank moved to Worcester in April and now wants to raise awareness among people that it is there.

"We're trying to raise our profile and get some reciprocal business going," said Mr Richards.

"We want to make our mark, generally."