| Good morning Voornaam Well, we spoke too soon yesterday as Scotland wakes up yet again to the gentle pitter patter of midsummer rain. Acht well, it was lovely sunshine for one day at least. So grab your morning coffee and let us talk you through the top stories of the day. Firstly, an exclusive from our Transport Correspondent Alastair Dalton, who is looking into the CalMac electric ferry orders. The Scottish Government funding lifeline seen as vital to securing a second contract. Read more here. Next up, why council leaders could be 'sleepwalking into crisis' as Edinburgh bin strike looms during festivals. Read all about it here. And lastly for today, our Heritage Correspondent looks at why Vikings enjoyed 'high fertility rates' on the Scottish Islands. Check it out here. Whatever your plans for today, enjoy. From The team at The Scotsman | 