The start of six days of world class bowls with live coverage of the biggest event in the Scottish calendar. The world's top 16 players are amongst a field of 32 competing for one of the sport's four major indoor titles, and valuable world ranking points. St Andrews-born Andy Thomson begins the defence of his title against Welsh qualifier Jonathan Tomlinson. Also in action are Troon's triple world champion Paul Foster and joint world number two David Gourlay, returning to his home country. Dougie Vipond presents the action from the Dewar's Centre in Perth, with commentary by Paul Mitchell and David Corkill.