Bowls: Midlothian go for hat-trick

Midlothian IBC entertain high hopes of capturing the gents Triples bowls title for a third time, when their trio of Ronnie Duncan, Billy Peacock, and Colin Walker carry the banner into the final stage of the national championships.

The trio from the Dalkieth indoor stadium, face a massive challenge in the semi-final against defending champions Brian Irvine, Craig Irvine, and Iain McLean of Blantyre.

The other semi-final features the lower profile Stonehaven trio of Daniel Colvin, Colin Stott, and Paul Hay against Derek Taggart, Chris Bryden, and Gordon McKenzie of Coatbridge.