Watch : Paul Lawrie all set for Senior Scottish Open at Royal Aberdeen

Paul Lawrie is encouraging the Scottish golfing public to savour live sporting action once again as he looks forward to hosting stars from sport and screen at Royal Aberdeen this week.

The former Open champion will fittingly host the Scottish Senior Open in his home city from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 September, with a star-studded Celebrity Series Pro-Am taking place on the eve of the tournament on Thursday. Lawrie, who is an Honorary Member of Royal Aberdeen, takes on hosting duties as well as returning to the event as defending champion, after winning his first Legends Tour title in the 2019 edition at Craigielaw.

The 52-year-old will be joined in the field this week by the likes of former Masters champion Ian Woosnam, ex-US Open winner Michael Campbell and French pair Thomas Levet and Jean van de Velde, who Lawrie famously overcame to win the Claret Jug at Carnoustie in 1999. Former Ryder Cup players Phillip Price, Philip Walton, Mark James, Peter Baker and David Gilford also line-up.

Fans can also look out for some famous faces on the fairways for the Celebrity Series Pro-Am on Thursday, with a host of leading names heading for the renowned links venue. Sir AP McCoy, the 20-time Champion jump jockey, tees up, alongside Scotland rugby men’s head coach Gregor Townsend and ex-players Gavin Hastings and Andy Nicol.

From the world of football, Teddy Sheringham, Robbie Fowler, Glen Johnson and Alan McInally all compete, alongside former Aberdeen heroes Gordon Strachan and Willie Miller. Ex-boxer Carl Froch, seven-time world snooker champion Stephen Hendry and music duo Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy also look forward to savouring the Balgownie Links.