DUNCAN SCOTT and Craig McNally were both in record-breaking form on the final day of the Scottish Short Course Championships at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh.

Scott, the double Olympic relays medallist, had won double gold on the opening two days, but pulled out of the 400m individual medley to concentrate on the 200m freestyle.

His decision was merited with a Scottish record of 1:42.47, removing the mark held by Robbie Renwick, who retired last week and was at the Championships in a new role as a live stream commentator.

“It’s been a long three days and I’ve never done a 200m freestyle on its own in a finals session,” said Scott. “It certainly turned out all right.”

Just to confirm his form, he then bettered his own Scottish record with 46.80sec in the lead leg of the 4x100m relay won by University of Stirling.

McNally, reaching the veteran stage at 24, showed he still has plenty to offer with a clean sweep in the three backstroke events. He saved the best for last with a time of 51.47sec in the 100m.

It’s been a tough few years for McNally. There have been the lows of missing out on two Olympics and having his 2014 Commonwealth Games medal dream hampered by illness.

But there have also been highs, noticeably making Team GB for the 2013 World Championships in Barcelona.

In a bid to rekindle his career, McNally has moved along the M8 from Warrender to the City of Glasgow. The move was made on good terms and he is now working with Ian Wright, a former Warrender coach.

“I was with Ian about eight years ago and the move has helped freshen things up,” he said. “I’m enjoying being at a new club and in a new city. It has spurred me on a bit.

“It feels very good to get all three titles. The Scottish record was the plan today and now I’m looking forward to rest of the season.”

Lucy Hope, who competed in the 2014 Commonwealth Games, was another multiple winner, taking four golds - 50m, 100m and 200m freestyle and 50m backstroke - and closing out with a silver in the 100m backstroke.

“I’m really happy with the way the Championships have gone,” said the Edinburgh University 19-year-old, who is studying for a Maths degree.

“It’s great to do it here in the Pool that I train in every day. It has been a big confidence boost and couldn’t have come at a better time.”

Hope is one of a bunch of Scots going down to compete at the ASA Nationals, a new event, in Sheffield next weekend. Before then, she has an end of term exam.

“But I’m just doing part-time at University this year,” she said. “So I have this exam and then two in the summer.

“I’m so happy to be coming away from this meet with such good times, including two personal bests. Now I want to get some big PBs this week and get ready to try and make the Commonwealth Games team again.”

Craig Benson completed a clean sweep of all three breaststroke titles, the final victory coming in 2:05.07 in his Olympic event, the 200m.

“The main goal was to win all the titles, it has made me very proud to be a three-time Scottish Champion,” said the 22-year-old University of Stirling swimmer. “But I must admit I was a little disappointed with today’s time. I was expecting to go quicker.

“But it has been a tough few weeks. I’ve had training, university exams and I’ve just moved house.”

Orla Adams was one of the newer names to make a breakthrough. She won the 400m individual medley in a huge personal best of 4:39.83.

The 21-year-old trained with Hannah Miley at Garioch until the three-time Olympian recently moved to the new Aberdeen Performance programme run by her Dad, Patrick.

“We still have a great Club at Garioch and a lot of young kids join because of what Hannah has done,” said Adams. “I’m teaching some of the younger swimmers and focussing on my own swimming.

“I would love to make the next Commonwealth Games, but don’t want to be distracted by thinking about it too much. I just want to train and work hard and see how far I can go.”