Jacob Alon has become the latest Scottish artist to be shortlisted for the Mercury Prize.
Formerly called the Mercury Music Prize, was created in 1992 as an alternative to the Brit Awards and is known for its eclectic mix of musical genres.
Young Fathers were the last Scots to win the award in 2014.
The first prize was won by Scottish band Primal Scream for their seminal album ‘Screamadelica’, with Franz Ferdinand the only other act from north of the border to have triumphed.
This year’s shortlist contains a dozen artists, with the winner being announced at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on October 16 - the first time the ceremony has been held outside London.
Here’s who the bookies reckon have the best chance of winning - and who would be a huge surprise given the odds, according to the experts at OLBG.
5. FKA twigs
FKA Twigs was previously shortlister for the Mercury for her debut 'LP1' in 2014. She has a 4/1 chance of winning for this year's award with 'Eusexua' - only her third album. | AFP via Getty Images
6. PinkPantheress
Also priced at 4/1 is PinkPantheress, for 'Fancy That' - technically a mix tape rather than an album. The judges didn't seem to mind. | Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Ima
7. Martin Carthy
Prolific 84-year-old folk singer Martin Carthy has been nominated for his 19th studio album, 'Transform Me Then Into a Fish'. He's priced at 5/1. | Getty Images
8. Jacob Alon
Jacob Alon is bidding to be the first Scot to win the Mercury since Young Fathers in 2014. His debut album 'In Limerance' is priced at 6/1. | Getty Images