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Sue Smith, from Team Scotland, onboard the Team Qingdao yacht in Oban after Leg 8 of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, a record-breaking 40,000 nautical mile race around the world on a 70-foot ocean racing yacht. PIC: Jane Barlow/PA

Scots clipper sailors tell of joy of home soil after Atlantic crossing

Nelly Korda speaks to the media at last year’s ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links

World No 1 Korda hands ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open huge boost

Mark Darbon, CEO of The R&A speaks to the media during a press conference at Royal Birkdale, venue for this year’s 154th Open

R&A CEO Darbon on Open code of conduct and need for 'change' in golf

View of the current clubhouse at Dunbar Golf Club from the elevated third tee

Why I'm sad to see end of road for historic Scottish clubhouse

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Paul O'Hara tees off on the 10th at Dundonald Links during the first play-off hole in the The Open Final Qualifier the Ayrshire venue in July

How field for Open's Last-Chance Qualifier would have looked this year

Britain's Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson compete in the Senior Ice Dance Free Dance at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Nagoya, Japan.

Scottish ice dancer on track for Olympic hopes after bronze medal win

The Stadium Hole at the Genesis Scottish Open will now be played as the 15th as opposed to the sixth and will have a new name for the 2026 edition

Exclusive Big Genesis Scottish Open change set to be rolled out in 2026

Three of the biggest earners in darts.

Darts Big Earners 2025: The 11 players banking most prize money

Team Europe member Tommy Fleetwood signs autographs for fans during a practice round for the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black

Europeans engage 'amazing' US fans before 'very different' atmopshere

US President Donald Trump pictured before the start of the US Open tennis men's singles final at Flushing Meadow in New York last month

Trump Ryder Cup appearance plans laid bare as Team Europe speak out

Team UK take stage at EuroSkills final

Ad Feature Team UK "beam" at opening of prestigious EuroSkills finals

Team UK flies flag in Denmark

Ad Feature Team UK lands in Denmark for EuroSkills finals

Former Team GB Olympian Sam Quek speaks out following upsetting survey results

Almost half of women faced sexist insults playing sports, study shows

The Stadium Hole at The Renaissance Club has become a popular feature of the Genesis Scottish Open at its current home

Scottish Open bosses on event's future venue and Muirfield dilemma

Home favourite Robert MacIntyre won the title last year

Full list of traffic restrictions as Scottish Open kicks off

Tennis fan spotted dipping traditional strawberries into Dominos garlic and herd dip in the queue at Wimbledon

Wimbledon fan swaps cream for Garlic & Herb Dip on their strawberries

Glasgow must take chance of Commonwealth Games legacy - Whittle

Last year's Crufts Best in Show winner Viking the Australian Shepherd.

Crufts 2025: Why is it called Crufts, history, Best in Show prize

Wine buffs tricked into drinking cheap vino from budget supermarket

Top-flight footballers are 28% more likely to win with their fans cheering them on.

Home crowds improve a team or athletes’ chances of winning by 62%

How ScotRail cancellations will impact on getting to The Open in Troon

Scotland's biggest dog show is set to take place at Ingliston this weekend.

Scotland's biggest dog show: Everything you need to know

London Marathon participants put in their pizza orders during race

Rory McIlroy shows off the Genesis Scottish Open trophy after his dramatic victory at The Renaissance Club in July. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Fans urged to snap up early-bird offer for 2024 Genesis Scottish Open

Martin McKay is the Chief Executive of Clyde Gateway

Regeneration is moving up a gear at Clyde Gateway - Martin McKay

On the sidelines of UCI Cycling, you can see Glasgow’s best look Laura Waddell

World No 1 Scottie Scheffler of the United States and his caddie Ted Scott look on from under an umbrella during the second round of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. Picture: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

Scottish Open third-round tee times moved forward due to weather worry

Wondering what to expect from the 2023 UCI Downhill MTB World Championships? We have all the information you need. Image: Phunkt

7 things to know before the Fort William Downhill World Championships

Crowds made their way down the Mall and towards Buckingham Palace, to greet to the new King and Queen at the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Shortly after the royal arrival on the balcony, a traditional Red Arrow flyover - which had been scaled back due to weather - brightened the rainy skies over London. (Credit: Getty Images)

Breaking Watch: Red Arrows cockpit view of King Charles Coronation Flypast

Red Arrows training in Croatia

Images released showing Red Arrows pre-season training in Croatia

Florida aquarium to release orca after over 50 years in captivity

The weather at Prestbury Park is going to be mixed over the week of Cheltenham Festival 2023 according to the Met Office - Credit: Getty Images

Cheltenham Races 2023: Met Office weather forecast at Prestbury Park

Cheltenham Festival 2022 starts on Tuesday, March 12 - Credit: Getty Images

How to watch Cheltenham Races 2023 for free - TV channel & live stream

‘Outdated’ formal dress code no longer required at UK racecourses

Wales National Anthem: lyrics to Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau ahead of Iran game

Students at Imperial College London hope to be the world’s first university team to launch a reusable rocket into space. Photo: Fraser Cameron

Rocket fired from Ayrshire moor in a bid to make space more green

Charlie Ewels of England leaves the field after being shown a red card within the first minute of a match against Ireland.

Lawmakers must adopt carrot and stick approach to problem of high tackles

Having already staged final qualifying for The Open on six occasions, North Berwick will now host the same event for next year's AIG Women's Open at Muirfield. Picture: North Berwick Golf Club

North Berwick to stage AIG Women's Open final qualifying

Hampden and the Hydro will be subject to the new rules for venues over 10,000 capacity. Pictures: SNS

Scottish sport nets spot-check reprieve for covid passport scheme

Fans attending this year's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship will require tickets on all four rounds - even on the free days.

Tickets required on all four days of Dunhill Links Championship

Celtic Park will host fans for the first time in 16 months (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

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Celtic’s pre-season training camp is over and the Hoops are back in Glasgow for Ange Postecoglou’s first home match in charge.

Dame Sarah Gilbert who worked on the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine given standing ovation on centre court

Scientist who worked on the vaccine given standing ovation at Wimbledon

Fans hold up signs in the stands during Super Bowl LV between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Raymond James Stadium on 7 February 2021. (Pic: Getty Images)

How many fans were at the Super Bowl 2021?

Scotland's Peter Wright starts his defence of the PDC World Darts Championship. (Pic: Getty Images)

PDC World Darts Championship: TV schedule and who is champion Peter Wright?

Fans will their temperature checked as a return of supporters to tier-one area matches is agreed for Ross County on Friday night. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Fans get green light to return to SPFL in weekend match at Dingwall

The ban will be a UK first (Photo: Shutterstock)

Wales is set to become the first country in the UK to ban smoking in playgrounds

The European Tour has been staging events behind closed doors since the circuit came out of lockdown in July. Picture: Getty Images

Fans to be in attendance at ASI Scottish Open in East Lothian

John Hartson celebrates scoring for Celtic against Rangers. Photo: SNS Group

John Hartson: How can we have atmosphere without shouting, singing or cheering?

Around 1,000 people gathered at Prestwick Airport to see the Antonov AN-225 land. PIC: @LIKWID/Twitter

Watch as the world's largest cargo plane lands in Scotland

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell. Picture: Alan Harvey / SNS

Celtic's Peter Lawwell calls for return of fans

The incident ocurred at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. Picture: Cristian Bortes / WIki Commons

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Scottish golfing public gear up for ‘Ryder Cup-esque’ Solheim clash

There are plenty of places to eat in Falkirk before the fireworks show

Falkirk fireworks display: Places to eat nearby

Queen Elizabeth II with George Reid, left, Presiding Officer of the Parliament and First Minister Jack McConnell observing the 'Riding' procession on the Royal Mile on Saturday, October 9 2004, part of the ceremonies to mark the opening of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood PIC: PA Rota.

On this day 2004: Scottish Parliament building opened by Queen

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

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Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

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