Former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw is back coaching on home soil after bringing his spell in Japanese rugby to an end.
The 76-cap international has joined the coaching team at Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh, where he is helping develop the next generation of Scottish rugby talent.
Laidlaw, who captained Scotland 39 times, is working alongside current internationals Magnus Bradbury and Jamie Dobie.
It marks another fresh chapter for the former scrum-half, who previously coached Japanese side Urayasu D-Rocks.
Laidlaw delighted with Scotland return
The 40-year-old is part of an expanded elite rugby programme at Merchiston, led by new director of rugby and high performance Jack Moran.
Speaking about his new role, Laidlaw said: "It's great to get started at Merchiston and I'm really looking forward to helping the boys develop in all areas of the game over the coming season and beyond."
He added: "I won't shy away from working hard on the basic skills needed to excel, while also helping them develop as leaders."
The appointment, detailed in a September update on Merchiston's rugby programme, reunites Laidlaw with Scottish rugby after several years in Japan.
He had previously returned to the national setup in November 2025, joining Scotland Under-20s as an assistant coach for the 2026 Six Nations.
However, he stepped away from that role ahead of the summer's Junior World Championship.
What happened to Greig Laidlaw in Japan?
Laidlaw moved to Japan in 2020 after an impressive playing career with Edinburgh, Gloucester and Clermont Auvergne.
He eventually moved into coaching with Urayasu D-Rocks, taking charge of the club's first team.
However, his spell as head coach ended in August 2025 following a difficult campaign.
The club managed just three wins from 18 matches, with Laidlaw subsequently moved into an ambassadorial position.
His return to Scotland has now opened another door.
Scotland legend begins new chapter
Laidlaw remains one of Scotland's most celebrated players of the professional era.
He scored 714 international points and represented the British & Irish Lions on their 2017 tour of New Zealand.
Now, rather than directing Scotland's attack from scrum-half, he is passing on his experience to the next generation.
And with Laidlaw previously admitting his ambition to coach Scotland's senior team one day, his latest role could prove another useful step along that path.
