WHEN it came to writing his name into the history books Daniel Keatings clearly wasn't going to settle for a single page.

The 24-year-old became Scotland's all-time most successful gymnast in the Commonwealth Games when he took gold in the pommel-horse final.

His team-mate Daniel Purvis, meanwhile, was determined not to be left out of the medal action as he claimed a bronze on rings.

For Keatings it took his medal haul to a gold and two silvers, equalling swimmer Dan Wallace for the most won by a single Scot in this Games so far.

He also became only the second Scottish man to ever win individual gymnastics gold at the Games, 12 years after Steve Frew did so in Manchester.

Keatings provided a masterclass in what it takes to perform under pressure as he saw off the challenge of a world-class field that included reigning European pommel-horse champion Max Whitlock and Olympic silver medallist Louis Smith.

He looked close to flawless, scoring a massive 16.058 to secure his place on the top step of the podium. England's Whitlock posted 15.966 for silver while his compatriot Smith took the bronze with 14.966.

"To be honest my mind was blank," said Keatings, when asked what he felt when the No. 1 flashed up next to his name on the big screen. "I was just so overjoyed and overwhelmed with the whole experience. I'm sure it will all sink in later but at the moment I'm just ecstatic.

"Max has been winning all of the golds so far so I'm just glad that I've managed to nick one off him. Both of the guys congratulated me at the end and said they were so happy for me.

"There won't be any celebrating yet as I still have the high bar. When I do reflect on this competition, I think that's when I will realise just what I've done."

Keatings, who hails from Corby in Northamptonshire, competes for the host nation on account of a Scottish father. He missed out on being part of the bronze medal-winning Team GB quintet at London 2012 through injury but two years on these Games have certainly proved cathartic.

His coach Paul Hall paid tribute to the gymnast for displaying nerves of steel in front of the home crowd. "That was a final that wouldn't be out of place in two years' time in Rio," he said. "They are three of the world's best on the pommel horse. "

Purvis finished his day with bronze, following the strong Canadian duo of Scott Morgan and Kevin Lytwyn onto the podium. Buoyed by the success of Keatings, the 23-year-old was first up on rings, and pulled off a solid routine to score 14.766. Morgan posted 15.100 and Lytwyn 14.800.

"Watching Dan win his gold medal was inspiring," said Purvis. "He's had a great Games. To keep that buzz going in my final I'm really happy. I was pretty tired but I had some caffeine and I was well up for it."

There will be six more medal chances for the Scots today when Keatings tackles the high bar, Purvis the parallel bars, Frank Baines the vault, parallel bars and high bar, and Adam Cox the vault.

Scotland's Emma White was eighth on vault, her last-ever performance at top-level competition as she confirmed her retirement from the sport.

There might not have been a medal in the end, but bowing out in front of an adoring home crowd was the storybook finish the 24-year-old had longed for.

"I just wanted to do the best I could and enjoy myself," she said. "I will celebrate with a quiet drink at home."