“I think my mum was having a heart attack worrying gran was going to get too excited watching it,” the swimmer told BBC Scotland News earlier.

“It was really emotional – there weren’t a lot of words said when I went over, just a lot of emotion and a big hug.

“I was so psyched. I maybe put extra pressure on myself beforehand as I wanted to do them proud, but it was so great to hug her as I don’t get to do that often.”

Anderson has family from Grangemouth on her mother’s side and from Dumfries and Galloway on her father’s side.

Her parents were already living in Australia when she was born, meaning this current Games experience is only the fourth time she has ever been in Scotland – and only the second time some of her family have actually seen her swim.

She has, however, already developed a fondness for certain aspects of local culture.

“I always feel I’ve got a strong connection to Scotland, it’s close to my heart,” said Anderson, who had her nails painted in a green and gold tartan design for the competition.

“I do like black pudding and link sausages when here, they’re much better than what you get back home. I know they might be unhealthier too!”