The best darts player in the world is coming to an oche near you, with Michael van Gerwen heading to Angus.
The hugely popular “Mighty Mike” will face Australian Simon Whitlock at Montrose Town Hall on November 3.
The Dutchman is the second most successful player in the history of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) behind English legend Phil Taylor.
He is also widely regarded to be the finest talent to have picked up a dart and raised the roof during a Premier League match in Aberdeen in February when he recorded the highest-ever televised average score of 123.4 in a match against Michael Smith.
Scots fans, despite having their own heroes to cheer in two-time world champion Gary Anderson and the flamboyant Peter Wright, have taken Van Gerwen to heart and he is sure to prove a big draw when he lines up against Whitlock.
He has already sampled plenty of success on Scottish soil and can’t wait to get back.
Van Gerwen said: “I want to win everywhere I play and I have done some fantastic things in Scotland, like winning the World Series.
“I also hit the highest-ever average on TV when I played there in the Premier League.
“Maybe there is something about playing in Scotland that brings out the best in me!
“So you can say I’m really looking forward to this one.”
Whitlock will be up against it when he faces the man whom many believe to be the most skillful man to have played the sport.
However, the Aussie said: “I’m excited about this event.
“It is a chance for me to meet some more Scottish darts fans.
“They always make me feel welcome so I’m looking forward to it.
“It is a great place to play darts and I am sure it will be a fantastic night.”
Tickets can be purchased from the box office on 01738 449271 or from the Black Abbot pub in Montrose (01674 678724) for £40.
