Sporting celebrities, including sporting Royalty, were out in force at the sun-kissed Genesis Scottish Open.

Sir Kenny Dalglish, the former Celtic and Liverpool legend, was one of the big names and he teed-up with Irish professional Shane Lowry.

The 75-year-old made over 330 appearances for The Hoops and over 500 for Liverpool during a glittering career.

Also in the pairing was ex-Celtic skipper Scott Brown and current Scotland international, Ryan Christie, now with English Premiership side Bournemouth.

Scotland’s Olympic curling team were also on course and the crowds flocked to see the footballers and curlers make their way around the par-70, testing golf course near North Berwick.

KENNY ON THE BAWL: The Liverpool legend making his way to the first. Picture Nigel Duncan

ON THE MARCH: Kenny Dalglish, Ryan Christie and Scott Brown leaving the first tee. Picture Nigel Duncan

ICE COOL: Members of the curling team taking to spectators before teeing-off on the first. Picture Nigel Duncan