A trickle of passengers arrived at airports in Scotland today for the first flights after the skies above parts of the UK cleared of volcanic ash.

The joint leaders of the North’s power-sharing Executive will hold talks with the Scottish government in Edinburgh today.

Mecca's Mate, winner of the Listed EBF Land O'Burns Fillies' Stakes two years ago, served up a repeat performance under a perfectly-judged ride from Tony Hamilton at Ayr.

Robert Winston is harbouring hopes of taking the top rider title at York’s three-day Ebor meeting.

David Nicholls limbered up for his assault on the totesport Ayr Gold Cup by winning the consolation race for the fourth time in the last eight years when Machinist burst clear to score in style at the Scottish track.

There was an exciting finish to the opening race at Ripon today with Campbeltown just getting the nod over Figjam.