Five uncapped Glasgow Warriors' players have been selected for the 34-player Scotland squad preparing for the autumn series of Tests against New Zealand, South Africa and Tonga.
The Warriors' goal-kicking centre Peter Horne is among the backs hoping for a Test debut along with club-mates Peter Murchie, Tommy Seymour and Henry Pyrgos.
Two of the potential debutants were part of Scotland's unbeaten three match tour of Australasia during the summer - Edinburgh Rugby back row forward and former Scotland age-grade captain Stuart McInally and Glasgow Warriors' back Alex Dunbar, who is a product of the Annan and Selkirk clubs.
Edinburgh Rugby lock Grant Gilchrist completes the seven chasing first international honours.
"It's always an exciting time when the Scotland squad comes together ahead of the first Test match of the season," said Scotland head coach Andy Robinson.
"New Zealand are formidable opponents. They do the basics exceptionally well and play with a pace and ruthlessness. It's no co-incidence that they are the best team in the world.
"We must look to build on the physical commitment of our players against Australia, Fiji and Samoa. As ever the Scotland supporters are right behind us and with more than 55,000 tickets sold already for our game against New Zealand, the players are determined to give their all."
