Heart of Midlothian will meet Austrian side Sturm Graz in the Champions League second qualifying round while Hibernian and Motherwell learned their Conference League fates. Motherwell, who placed fourth in the Scottish Premiership, faces Havnar from the Faroe Islands in their opening tie. The Steelmen host the first leg on July 23 against opponents sitting sixth in their domestic table after 13 games.

Havnar arrive with recent European experience, though they've fallen at the opening Conference League hurdle for four consecutive seasons. Motherwell enters this campaign under interim management after Jens Berthel Askou departed for Toulouse, adding uncertainty to their preparations. The club's fourth-place finish secured their continental spot, but the managerial change could impact their approach.

Hibernian travels for their July 30 first leg against either Albanian side Vllaznia or Malisheva of Kosovo. Vllaznia claimed third place in the Kategoria Superiore, while Malisheva finished as Kosovo Superleague runners-up. Both clubs exited early to Icelandic opposition last season, suggesting Scottish sides hold advantages in these matchups. These qualifying rounds determine Europa League access or potential group stage entry.

The draws provide realistic pathways for all three Scottish clubs to advance, though Motherwell's managerial transition presents the greatest challenge. Hearts face a stiffer test against Sturm Graz, who regularly compete in later European stages. Success would boost coefficient rankings and provide significant financial rewards for Scottish football.