Scotland coach Ian McGeechan has included two uncapped players in his squad to play Ireland in the Six Nations at Murrayfield on February 16th.
Kelso and Borders centre Kevin Utterson and Leeds Tykes prop Gavin Kerr have turned in notable performances for their clubs and are rewarded with a place in the 22-man squad.
McGeechan said: "Gavin has been consistently playing good rugby for his club as has Kevin so I had no hesitation in bringing them in to the squad."
Newcastle flanker Andrew Mower is selected as Budge Pountney's replacement. The former captain quit the international game last week.
Kenny Logan is gifted an opportunity to resurrect his international career after failing to feature since last year's final Six Nations game with Wales.
Forwards:Ross Beattie (Bristol Shoguns), Gordon Bulloch (Glasgow), Bruce Douglas (The Borders), Stuart Grimes (Newcastle Falcons), Nathan Hines (Edinburgh), Gavin Kerr (Leeds Tykes), Martin Leslie (Edinburgh), Andrew Mower (Newcastle Falcons), Scott Murray (Edinburgh), Steve Scott (The Borders), Tom Smith (Northampton), Simon Taylor (Edinburgh)
Backs:Mike Blair (Edinburgh), Andy Craig (Orrell), Brendan Laney (Edinburgh), Kenny Logan (Wasps), Glenn Metcalfe (Glasgow), Chris Paterson (Edinburgh), Bryan Redpath (Sale-cap), Gordon Ross (Leeds), Gregor Townsend (The Borders), Kevin Utterson (The Borders)