Adrian Otaegui sets early pace at Scottish Championship but Harrington tied for fourth

The Spaniard carded a blemish-free 62, knocking in 10 birdies to leave the chasing pack in his wake

Adrian Otaegui has some breathing room atop the Scottish Championship leaderboard. Picture: Kenny Smith/PA

Padraig Harrington started impressively but Adrian Otaegui stole the show on day one of the Scottish Championship.

Otaegui made an early statement of intent, defying the chilly, autumnal conditions at Fairmont St Andrews to claim a three-shot lead after the opening round.