Thousands cheer sporting stars home

Thousands of people lined the streets of Glasgow yesterday to honour Scotland’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes at a “spectacular” official victory parade.

Six-time gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy, Aberdeen rower Katherine Grainger and Heather Stanning from Lossiemouth were among the athletes carried through the city on two floats.

Athletes won a record-breaking 13 medals at the games and scored 11 medals at the Paralympics.

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