The newly crowned Scottish Open champions, Scottish Co-op Band has announced that Russell Gray has agreed to conduct them at the Scottish Championships in March next year.

Return

Russell's first association with the band was in 2003 when he led them to victory in the inaugural Scottish Open Championship, whilst his most recent success was in June this year when, he led them to victory in the West Lothian Challenge.

Both Russell and the band are looking forward to renewing what has been a most successful partnership in the pastRobert McCorkell

Looking forward

Last year Russell led Co-op's rivals Whitburn to victory at the Regional Championship.

Robert McCorkell told 4BR: "Both Russell and the band are looking forward to renewing what has been a most successful partnership in the past."