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1 of Glasgow's Commonwealth Games, and Team Scotland has already struck

gold. Local girl Kimberley Renicks brings the SECC crowd to its feet,

with success in the judo. And more medals are guaranteed there tonight.

There's been cycling success too. Paisley's Aileen McGlynn and her

pilot take silver after losing to England in the para-sprint tandem.

Meanwhile, it's a huge night for Scotland here at Tollcross in the

city's east end. After making it through this morning's heats, no

fewer than seven Scots, including red hot favourite Michael Jamieson,

are in finals action this evening. And twelve sports, ten venues,

hundreds of thousands of visitors. We look at how the city's been

coping with this first day of Good evening from Tollcross where,

in half an hour's time 5,000 spectators will raise the roof of

this showpiece pool. The swimming finals are one of the hottest

tickets at these Games, certainly for the home support, and that's

because it's one of the events in which Scotland hopes to shine. This

evening Hannah Miley, Robbie Renwick and Michael Jamieson are among those

going for gold - more on their hopes The let us hear more about the judo.

Thank you. It is the first Gold medal four teams Scotland at these

Commonwealth Games. It happened just a few moments ago. Rapturous

applause for Kimberley Renicks in the judo. The 48 K category. Here is

how it happened. I think one of the problems is the Indonesian has had

it too easy throughout the day. It is not going as planned. Beautiful!

She has got it. Kimberley Renicks. Can she and her sister do the

double? That is the question. What a night it is for the family.

Kimberley Renicks is a part-time carer for her mum. In less than half

an hour, her sister will be going in a final as well. Louise Renicks is

in the final of the 52 K category. Hopefully we can update you on that

before the end of the programme. There is another chance of the Gold

medal tonight as Stephanie Inglis from Inverness has also reached the

final. The medals don't stop there. A bronze for John Buchanan in the

last few seconds. The chance of another two bronze medals for Connie

Ramsay and James Miller. From judo alone, the Meadowhall could be three

gold and at least three bronze. That would be good. Scotland has won

silver in the velodrome. Aileen McGlynn and Louise Haston

just lost out to England pairing of Sophie Thornhill and Helen Scott

in the paracycling sprint tandem Success in the judo but the first

medal for Scotland in these games came right here in the velodrome. It

was courtesy of Aileen McGlynn -- Aileen McGlynn and her pilot. The 17

-- silver in the para-sprint tandem. It was the best of three races.

England took the races to claim the gold. England just won the first

race by half the wheel. They won the secondary is more convincingly.

Still, a silver rip medal for Aileen McGlynn and her pilot. They have the

balls of being the first Scottish medallists at these Commonwealth

Games. Let us hope that success is catching. Hopes are high in the

swimming pool tonight. Here is the story of the swimming pool so far.

There was a huge roar as Michael Jamieson went off on the 200 meter

breaststroke. Mike synchronised Scottish swim team, there was only

ever three in the race. Murdoch pulled away to win the heat, a

personal best. I am delighted with that swim. I have been swimming

really well when we were at the training camp in Aberdeen. I am in

great shop -- sheet. I am not a robot, it would not be natural if I

did not win occasionally. It is great to have their support, so many

people. Even the volunteers and the people in the village supporting

us. It is brilliant to have that behind us. The first race was the

women's 400 metres individual medley. Hannah Miley would like she

had work to do. She medley. Hannah Miley would like she

comfortable winner in the end. There was plenty to keep the crowds

entertained. More Scottish triumph and another one two, three in the

400 metres freestyle. I have had a good season of training so I know I

have a background for the 400. Dead chuffed to get one two, three with

these boys. The only disappointment was the failure to qualify for

Sophie McClatchy. It was a fantastic start for the Scottish swim team,

just as they promised. The sun is shining, lots of people standing

outside Tollcross tonight. We have Australians in the crowd. Who are

you supporting tonight? Michael. Do you hope he can deliver? Yes,

definitely. Another gold for Hannah Miley hopefully. Mixed feelings, we

obviously support England but we want Michael Jamieson to do well and

some English medals as well. Good luck tonight. High hopes for Michael

Jamieson and Hannah Miley in the pool, but what else can the Scottish

team deliver? And here we have one of the best

Scottish swimmers in history, David Wilkie, so many Scottish hopes in

the pool tonight? Yes, we have lots to choose from. Start off with

Hannah Miley, she will have tough race but she is on home territory

and she should just get it but it will be tight. The 400 freestyle,

three Scottish boys than that. Robbie Renwick is the defending

champion. He has made the finals so he has a chance but it will be tough

for him. The 200 breaststroke, who would've thought we would have been

the Scotus qualifiers. Michael Jamieson got a bit of a skier this

morning. -- three Scottish qualifiers. I think Michael has

enough to take it tonight. Michael Jamieson said nurse got to him. How

bigger danger is that that's so much pressure becomes a difficult thing

and gets to them? He would be nervous in the last few days. He has

admitted that. The breaststroke is a technical stroke. If you tense up,

you cannot relax. technical stroke. If you tense up,

this morning. He is capable of doing that tonight. Are you worried about

Scottish swimmer? Well, it is not an Scottish swimmer? Well, it is not an

Rio de Janeiro, we will talk again but until then, no.

Hopes are high here - but hopes have been dashed that the man who

was to be one of the Games' star performers has had to pull out.

The reigning Olympic 5,000 and 10,000 metre champion has

In a statement he said he would take a few more weeks

Now we have the coach and father of Hannah Miley, what were your last

words to her? Just enjoy yourself. The work is done, just go out and do

your best. She is great, she is really happy. She has had a very

challenging season. I think she is in a really great place at the

moment. After the disappointment of London when she came second, you

have a point to prove tonight? I guess people want to see things like

that but ultimately it is about season to season and preparing as

best you can. That is all we can do and that is what she has done. She

started the season tremendously well. She still qualified a week

later and raced well. It is a remarkable story. We are a year

wiser and she is a tough girl and I have learned a lot from her. You

have been under a certain amount of pressure as well, the fact that you

still train in a local swimming pool in Inverurie, despite the lure of

going to bigger facilities. Why do you stay there? There is a lot more

to the swimming than the facilities. It is a combination of

things. She trust the environment and the coaching. It is a much more

comfortable environment. She is very trusting. The family environment

gives her a great basis. She also trains in the Aberdeen sports

village which has made a big difference. Look forward next two

years towards the Olympics. Will it be harder to watch the race as a

father or coach? Goodness me, as a father. I pretend to watch as a

coach but I am a father. I remember 2010 as the head coach. She was

about to swim. I said, do not expect anything year and she went out and

won it. The country is rooting for you and for her. Fingers crossed.

Thank you for joining us. That visit from eyes. The seats are filling up.

We have 15 minutes to go. Let's hope we get the glint of gold this

evening. Back to the studio. Thank you very much.

The families of the four people killed

in a car crash near Polmont say they are devastated by their deaths.

A mother, father and their two young children

died when their car collided with a lorry on the A801 yesterday.

Police officers were back at the crash scene today searching for

evidence which may help them help -- which may help them find out how the

accident happened. Judges had been paid to 23-year-old Graham Lockhart

and Shauna Robb from Bathgate who died with their two children. Their

black Fiat was travelling north on the A801 near the lock Alan

roundabout when it was involved in a head-on collision with a lorry. This

is terrible. The circumstances are horrendous. To lose a family unit is

shocking. To lose to MAG appearance and two young children is a tragedy.

-- two young parents. Police are keen to speak to a silver people

carrier scene near the accident. The road is busy link load. Locals have

described it as notorious and safety concerns have been raised. As the

police continue their investigation, family and friends of those who died

struggled to come to terms with the loss of two young children and their

parents. . Following a hearing today, the Court of Session upheld a

decision denying to prisoners the right to vote in the independence

referendum. The two prisoners were saying that the Scottish referendum

is of such fundamental importance because it could change the way in

which their lives will be left where they are to be a yes vote. They

would be living in a new and independent country. That was one of

the arguments. They said that they should have been allowed to vote.

They said that into other EU countries only, are prisoners

blocked from voting. They were putting forward that argument as

well. But it was particularly on the referendum issue. The Independence

fought could have an impact on their lives, they said. What implications

could there have been if they had won the appeal? If the judges had

ruled in their favour, and there had been rulings in Europe forcing the

UK to allow prisoners to vote in domestic elections, the government

is not voting on that, but the implication could have meant that

prisoners would have been able to vote in a referendum in and out on

Europe which the Tories say they will offer after the next general

election. Thank you very much. Plans have been revealed to protect

Scotland's seas and the birds, whales and other species

which depend on them. A network of thirty

Marine Protected Areas is to be set Our environment correspondent,

David Miller, reports. Scotland's sees a rich with marine

life, but these are Scotland's sees a rich with marine

which can easily be damaged by human activity. Now they will have greater

protection than ever before. From West Coast to East Coast, from

Shetland to the Solway Firth and Berwickshire, today's announcement

means more than a fifth of Scottish seas are now in specially protected

areas. Fishermen's leaders have given the changes are cautious

welcome. They have helped shape the plans along with the environmental

groups and scientists. All the competing interests are now signed

up to protect overseas. We have a responsibility as a nation to look

after these habitats. Out here we have the Firth of Forth... The

warmest welcome have the Firth of Forth... The

conservationists who have campaigned for a marine protected areas.

conservationists who have campaigned delighted. It is a

conservationists who have campaigned Scottish seas. If these sites are

well managed, they can help our seas come back to health. That is the key

message today. Our fragile and beautiful marine echo systems can

help themselves if they are given the chance. -- ecosystems.

A funeral service for the renowned golf coach Bob

The father of former Ryder Cup captain Sam Torrance,

he was best known for his work with the two-times Open

Champion Padraig Harrington - who described his tutor as "a genius".

Bob Torrance died last week of cancer, aged 82.

Archaeologists in Edinburgh say five years of work

has shed new light on the lives and deaths of people in Leith as

It follows a dig which unearthed hundreds

of bodies during preparation for the capital's Tram project.

Experts have been analysing details of their diet and lifestyle, and

even drafted in artists to recreate the faces of three of them.

It gives them an identity which I personally would be very pleased

about after all these years. I got my face back in a way.

Now back to the Commowealth Games and thousands of spectators have

been watching the first day of competition in Glasgow.

Our reporter Aileen Clarke joined them.

Games fans don't come more of passionate than the family from

Australia's Gold Coast. Amazing, Scottish people have been so

friendly and welcoming. They are amazing. And though whether! We

thought it was going to be really cold. But apparently this is normal

for you guys in summer. What are you off to see today? Weightlifting. We

have our daughter weightlifting at three o'clock this afternoon. How

exciting? Just a little bit. Remember the name. They are far from

the only family on tenterhooks. The game is in family are looking

forward to swimming. I do not think enough people know how much work he

does. That is why we all get involved in is as much as he does.

We all feel the nervous and stuff like that. After all these years, it

comes down to this one night. I have butterflies. I could not keep it

together last night at the ceremony either. Spectators have engaged team

into the spirit of the games throughout the city. We have been to

weightlifting this morning. Our first experience, it was fantastic.

I really enjoyed it. Some had come prepared. We are you going? We were

in the gymnasts. The city centre is buzzing with visitors. It seems that

after the Opening Ceremony, the duke of Wellington is even more popular

with photographers today. The Highland Terrier is where the stars

of the show last night. These two seem to enjoy the attention. Hamish

took it in his stride. When I walked in I just thought, this is it. It

did not go to plan last night, Jock was a bit reluctant. He did not like

the courts. He does not we are courts. I'd is carried him and it

was fine. -- I just carried him. All around the venue, the Clydesiders

were trying to get smiles. Let us find out what the answer is like in

the merchant city. Plenty of people around? It is fantastic year. It is

only day one, but Glasgow has taken these games to its heart. We are

right in the middle of the merchant city. It has been taken over from

one big street party. The atmosphere is electric. There are more than

200,000 extra people in the city tonight. Many more people have come

a long, not just for the games. Perhaps that is because they saw the

Opening Ceremony last night on the television. It attracted more than 2

million viewers in Scotland. Sport is not for everyone and the

organisers have thought of that. We are right in the middle of the

cultural festival which is carrying on throughout the games. We have

music playing at the moment. There is only one sure in town tonight and

that is the swimming. If you want to see the finest Scottish swimmers

appear tonight, you can on the big screen at Glasgow Green or at

specific key. Before we go, a reminder that Scotland has won its

first gold at judo. Our reporter is in Glasgow. Great news. Absolutely

fantastic news. Thank you very much. The gold medal came about half an

hour ago. It was won by 26-year-old Kimberley Renicks from Coatbridge in

the judo. It was an electric atmosphere. We wondered about the

benefit of the home crowd. Inside that hall, it was electric and I am

a veteran of these Commonwealth Games. The first Gold medal for

Kimberley Renicks. Her big sister, Louise Renicks, will be on the mat

any time now because she is also in a final. She is in the heavier

weight category. What a day for the family. There could be a third gold

medal also from Stephanie Inglis from Inverness. Six medals

guaranteed 14 Scotland on day one. We have all been talking about the

swimming, Michael Jamieson and Hannah Miley, several -- seven medal

chances there. It is all adding up to a fantastic day 114 Scotland.

Thank you very much Rona. Some fantastic weather as well. Let us

get the latest. Christopher is up on the roof.

Hello there. If you take a look behind me you can see where the

gymnastics is taking place. You can see down the river that it is

gymnastics is taking place. You can beautiful day here in Glasgow.

gymnastics is taking place. You can beautiful day across the

gymnastics is taking place. You can the country. 29 degrees. If you like

the heat, it has been a lovely day. It will stage I and sunny this

evening. It will stay dry, perhaps the risk of a shower in Inverness.

We will see the mist returning across the North Sea coast. It will

not be called. In the West, temperatures more like the mid

teens. A familiar start tomorrow, the mist in the East coast. Towards

lunch time, plenty of warm sunshine and blue skies. By mid-afternoon,

the warmest part of the day, we can see temperatures much like today. As

we go up the West Coast, it will be a touch cooler with degrees from the

sea, similar on the Hebrides with the mist burning off quickly.

Towards the Northern Isles, the mist will burn off. The list could return

in Inverness in the afternoon. Some list in the East during the day.

Into the evening, there is the risk of late afternoon showers across the

Highlands. You will be unlucky if you catch one. Here is the pressure

chart for the weekends. We have a change on the Wii, clouds and wet

weather coming. Cloud in the West with showers. That will cross the

country through the day. For now, from a beautiful rooftop, back to

you. Thank you very much. Alas look at the headlines. Scotland has won

its first gold in the at the headlines. Scotland has won

Kimberley Renicks. It is also a big night in the swimming pool. No fewer

than seven Scots, including Michael Jamieson are in the finals this

evening. Coming up soon. Kitchen for that. That's Reporting Scotland. --

keep tuned for that. There is no eight o'clock headline tonight.

There is the swimming at Tollcross. I will be back with the main

bulletin at 10:25pm. Join me then. Good night.

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