Record Number Of Gold Medals For Team Scotland

More celebrations in Glasgow as Scotland beat the Melbourne 2006 tally.

Five days into the Commonwealth Games, Team Scotland has broken its record for gold medals, after an impressive victory from Alex Marshall and Paul Foster in the lawn bowl pairs final.

The total tally for gold medals is now 12, surpassing the 11 medals won at Melbourne in 2006.

Gold in the lawn bowls means that Team Scotland now has 31 medals including 12 gold, 8 silver and 11 bronze.

Congratulating Team Scotland on their new record Cabinet Secretary for Commonwealth Games, Shona Robison said:

"What a fantastic day for Team Scotland, with just under a week of competition left, Scotland has won its highest ever number of gold medals, thanks to an outstanding performance by Alex Marshall and Paul Foster in the Lawn bowl pairs final.

"After a magnificent and convincing win against Malaysia, Team Scotland now have 12 gold medals. I'm thrilled with this new record.

"Five days in, Glasgow 2014 has produced some inspirational sporting moments, including exceptional performances in the pool from Hannah Miley, Ross Murdoch and an unforgettable performance from Erraid Davies, Team Scotland's youngest ever athlete.

"Team Scotland's performance in judo has also been outstanding, resulting in its most successful Commonwealth Games ever with a total of 13 medals.

"I'm proud of all our athletes, their hard work and dedication is an inspiration to us all. The support from the crowd has also been fantastic not only for our own sporting heroes but to all those competing throughout the Commonwealth.

"With 31 medals in total, Team Scotland are well on track to achieving our highest ever medals, with yet more medal chances over the coming days. I wish all our athletes the very best of luck. Go Team Scotland."