THREE lucky young fans can have the day of their lives at Hampden later this month - at the Homecoming Scottish Cup Final.

Walter Smith's Rangers take on fellow SPL side Falkirk in the eagerly-awaited final.

And the Evening Times is looking for three youngsters from the Glasgow area to act as Rangers mascots on the day - Saturday, May 30.

It promises to be an electrifying experience for the lucky trio - a day they will never forget.

Scotland's National Stadium will be packed as Rangers seek their second successive Scottish Cup, and their 33rd time overall, following last year's 3-2 win over Queen of the South.

Falkirk, on the other hand, will be contesting their first final since 1997, when they lost 1-0 to Kilmarnock.

The three Glasgow boys or girls who will be chosen as Rangers mascots will all be aged between eight and 12.

The winners will walk hand in hand with their football heroes through the tunnel and lead the team onto the pitch before the big kick-off.

The winners will receive a Rangers strip, an SFA goody bag and two additional tickets to enjoy the game and soak up more of the amazing atmosphere with their parents or guardians.

It's a time when club supporters will be out in force to back their team and stand proud of their Scottish roots.

Standing alongside them - and taking your place on the pitch - couldn't be easier.

To enter, e-mail great.giveaways@heraldandtimes.co.uk putting Rangers Mascot in the subject line.

Give the answer to the question below along with your name, age, address, daytime telephone number, age and football kit size. Entries must be received by 5pm on Friday.

Q Who are Rangers' opponents on Saturday, May 30? TERMS AND CONDITIONS

ENTRANTS must supply their name, age, address, football kit size and contact telephone number for their entry to be valid.

Entries must be received by 5pm on Friday, May 22.

The winner will be awarded three tickets in total - one child ticket (winning mascot) and two adult tickets for their parents/guardians.

The winner must bring his or her own training shoes for mascot duties - football boots are NOT suitable.

The Scottish FA reserves the right to refuse entries, which in its opinion does not comply with the rules or which contravenes the spirit of the competition. The prize is not transferable, and no cash alternative will be offered.

Employees, agents, successors and assignees of the Scottish FA, its associated, affiliated and subsidiary companies, and their families and household members, promotional agencies and any person connected with the competition are excluded from entry. Usual Evening Times rules apply. The editor's decision is final.

To see how you can join in the Homecoming Scottish Cup celebrations or to find out more about Homecoming Scotland, visit: www.homecomingscotland2009.com