In pictures: World Conker Championships

Derek Livingstone, 27; Conrad Jaffe, 27; Damon Statt, 28; Oliver Lovett, 28; all Scots now living in London

"Damon is an ex-finalist so we hope to do well.

"We're hoping to bring home the World Cup to Scotland and restore national pride."

Other nations hoping for glory include Australia, New Zealand, Austria, the Ukraine, France and Poland.

The French do better than most - Sophie Besse comes runner-up in the ladies' section and they field the winning ladies' team.