LANCASHIRE have signed Gregor Maiden, a 22-year-old Scottish off-spinning all-rounder who impressed cricket manager Mike Watkinson in the second team last season.

Maiden, who is a regular in the Scotland team, has signed a six-month "student" contract for next summer after graduating from Loughborough University last year.

"Gregor's attacking off-spin shows great potential," said Watkinson. "He is an adaptable player and a good one-day cricketer, as he has shown for Scotland."