Two of the three players, back-row Calum Forrester (GHA) and stand-off Ruaridh Jackson (Glasgow Hawks), have graduated into the professional ranks from Scottish Rugby's National Academy whilst prop John Welsh steps-up straight from club level having impressed head coach Sean Lineen with his performances for GHA (Glasgow Hutchesons Aloysians) and the Scotland Club International team.
All three players have signed until 2010.
Speaking about his new recruits, Lineen said: "Calum [Forrester] has been working with us for a while now and I've been very impressed with his attitude and ability. He's been involved with the Scotland 7s team so I'm expecting big things from him and he'll be a great addition to our Scottish back-row contingent."
On Welsh he continued: "I'm excited by this find. John could well prove to be a real gem. He's working very hard in the gym right now but it just proves that there are players in the club game that can come through to the professional level."
Excited by Jackson, Lineen added: "I first noticed Ruaridh playing for Robert Gordon's College at the Scottish Schools' 7s at Murrayfield. He is yet to realise his full potential but I'm confident he'll get there by being involved in a professional environment."
Both Forrester and Aberdeen-born Jackson have also represented Scotland 7s on the IRB Sevens World Series and the man who has seen their progress through the National Academy system and coached them at international sevens level, Stephen Gemmell, had much praise for the two players.
He said: "Both Calum and Ruaridh have worked hard over the last number of years and have really bought into the Academy system which has had a positive impact on their performance. Their progress is very much deserved and I wish them both all the very best for the future with Glasgow Warriors."
SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets for the 2008/09 campaign are now available. Season ticket prices for the new season are frozen for adults, remaining at £150, a saving of £65 compared to buying tickets for individual games. That's the equivalent saving of four free games!
A new structure has been implemented for concessions and under-18s.
The concession ticket will be available to students and OAPs, priced at £80, with supporters under the age of 18 getting to see 13 games of top-flight professional rugby for only £30, the equivalent of just £2.30 per game.
In addition to the new season ticket pricing, Warriors fans will also receive additional benefits.
Firstly, season ticket holders will be able to attend the pre-season friendly against Bristol on Friday 22 August and the away Magners League fixture against Edinburgh at Murrayfield free of charge.
Also included is the opportunity to attend a Partick Thistle league game at Firhill absolutely free (more details of this offer will follow in due course).
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