Strong Performances from Scotland’s best light up day two of the Scottish Open

Day two of the Scottish Open delivered a standout set of results for the home players, with several top seeds and national favourites securing their places in the later rounds.

Top seeds Julie MacPherson and Ciara Torrance continued to show exactly why they lead the field, producing a composed and confident performance to book their spot in the next round. The pair looked sharp throughout, controlling the tempo and delivering a professional display that keeps their title ambitions firmly on track.

There was also a brilliant win for Alex Dunn and Adam Pringle, who bounced back superbly from last week’s narrow defeat in Ireland. Determined to put things right, the Scottish duo showed excellent focus and resilience to turn the tables and progress to the next round – a result that clearly meant a lot to both players.

Christopher and Matthew Grimley also delivered a performance full of heart, fighting hard against a brilliant Korean pair. Despite the challenge, the twins showed their trademark grit, strong defence and clever playmaking, pushing their opponents throughout. Though the match didn’t fall their way, it was a display that earned plenty of respect from the crowd.

Meanwhile, Kirsty Gilmour continued her impressive return to the Scottish Open stage, securing a place in the quarter-finals. Gilmour looked confident and purposeful, maintaining her push to lift yet another Scottish Open title. With momentum building and her match sharpness returning, she has firmly established herself as one of the key contenders heading into the weekend.

Overall, it was a strong and encouraging day for Scotland’s athletes.