While the finest Scottish athletes compete for Great Britain at the Olympics (unlike the Commonwealth Games) it’s always fun to cheer on Scots in the pool, on the track, at the velodrome and beyond.
Runner Laura Muir, cyclist Mark Stewart and swimmer Duncan Scott are amongst the home-grown medal hopes in Paris this year.
And Scottish athletes have a storied history at the sporting feast, starting with the first modern Olympiad in Athens in 1896 when Scot Launceston Elliot won a gold and silver medal in the weighlifting competition.
More recently we’ve seen Chris Hoy has become one of the most decorated Olympians in history and Sir Andy Murray take back-to-back men’s singles tennis golds.
They are just two of the 18 to top the podium since Allan Wells’ triumph in the 100 metres at the 1980 Moscow Games.
Here are all 18, starting with the most recent.
5. Callum Skinner
In Rio 2016 cyclist Callum Skinner took gold in the Men's team sprint, as well as a silver in the Men's individual sprint. | Getty Images
6. Andy Murray
Sir Andy Murray won back-to-back Men's Singles tennis gold medals at the 2012 London Olympics and Rio 2016. He also won a silver in the London Mixed Doubles tournament. | Getty Images
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7. Tim Baillie
Scottish athletes had their best ever Olympics at London 2012, winning a magnificent seven golds. Tim Baillie was one of the champions - triumphing in the Canoe slalom Men's C-2 team. | Getty Images
8. Scott Brash
Scott Brash also topped the podium in London 2012 0 in the Equestrian Team Jumping competition. | Getty Images