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A very good morning Voornaam

 

Now's the day and now's the hour. 

 

Euro 2024 is set to kick off this evening, with Scotland playing the opening game against hosts Germany. And what a moment that is going to be for millions of fans at home, and the Tartan Army, who have descended on Munich in style

 

We will be following all of the build up, the fan antics, the match predictions - and then the game itself. Keep up with our live blog here

 

For those who are avoiding the Euros at all costs, don't worry - we're here for you too. 

 

Our Arts and Culture correspondent has arrived to talk you through ten shows that he thinks could be the next big hits at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 

 

He explains: "More than 3,300 shows are in the official Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme

"With the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe brochure rolling off the presses, the countdown is on until the return of the world’s biggest arts festival, which will feature a staggering 3,317 different productions across 262 venues.

"Here is a handful of shows which could be making a big impact at the world-famous cultural celebration in August."

Read everything you need to know right here. 

Lastly, a new Battle of Bannockburn is brewing, as there is uproar over race track plans for the historic site with ministers being urged to step in. 

Our Environmental Correspondent writes: "Bannockburn has become a battlefield once again, coinciding with the 710th anniversary of Scottish King Robert the Bruce’ victory.

"The country’s leading conservation charity has hit out over plans to build a new harness horse racing circuit at the iconic site, where one of the most famous battles in Scottish history was fought in 1314."

Read more here. 

Whether you're watching the football, or determinedly avoiding the football, have a sensational day and a glorious weekend.

From

The team at The Scotsman

 

 

 

 

 
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