Scotland

French IT services company Atos is set to become the first ever sponsor of the new European Championships after being named as the preferred bidder for timing, scoring and results for events being staged in Glasgow, Scotland, during the inaugural edition of the multi-sport event in 2018.

Sports apparel company Canterbury has entered into a kit supplier partnership with the Commonwealth Games Scotland governing body.

Infrastructure company Story Contracting has agreed a shirt sponsorship deal with Scottish Pro12 rugby union club Glasgow Warriors.

Private banking and asset management group LGT has agreed a partnership with the Infront Sports & Media agency to sponsor three leading events organised by the World Curling Federation.

UK clothing company Harris Tweed has entered into a partnership with Scottish Rugby, the country’s national governing body for rugby union.

Energy company SSE has agreed a deal with the Scottish Football Association and Scottish Women’s Football governing bodies to become the first major sponsor of women’s football in the country.

UCI WorldTour cycling outfit Team Movistar has extended its kit partnership with Scottish clothing brand Endura.

IT and communications company Exsel Group has agreed a deal to become the official mobile partner of the Scottish Football Association.

Irish beer brand Guinness will continue to serve as the title sponsor of the Pro12 European club rugby union tournament for a further four years after agreeing an extension with the Pro12 Rugby organising body.

Scottish Premiership football club Hamilton Academicals has entered into a stadium naming rights and shirt sponsorship agreement with home improvements firm Superseal, along with a separate shirt sponsorship deal with online gambling brand NetBet.

Independent car retailer Motorpoint has upgraded its partnership with Motherwell to become the Scottish Premiership football club’s new shirt sponsor.

Scottish Rugby, the governing body of rugby union in the country, has agreed a partnership with the Eden Mill distillery and brewery.

Scottish Premiership football club St Johnstone has agreed a shirt sponsorship deal with local car dealership Alan Storrar Cars.

Scottish Premiership football champion Celtic has signed a partnership with Eze Group, a UK-based concierge, lifestyle and leisure company.

Scottish Premiership football club Aberdeen has extended its shirt sponsorship deal with drilling equipment supplier Saltire Energy.

Soft drinks brand Irn-Bru has agreed a deal with the Scottish Professional Football League to become the title sponsor of its Challenge Cup knockout competition.