Good morning Voornaam

It's the middle of the week, the weekend is in sight, and the Olympics is starting very, very soon, so there is so much to be excited about. 

Get your morning coffee sorted, then settle in and we'll talk you through some of the news stories of the day.

First up, John Swinney is under pressure to 'break the gridlock' as Scotland bin strikes loom. 

Read more here. 

Next up, our Transport Correspondent takes a look inside Scotland's only east coast ferry - with a surprise twist for drivers. 

Check it out right here. 

And lastly, why Gaelic language's future in Scotland is in a 'perilous state'. 

Read everything you need to know here. 

Whatever your plans today, have a good one. 

From

The team at The Scotsman