Tayport boss Keith Burgess was first to admit, Arthurlie weren’t the team he would have chosen to face in the last 16.

He said, “Although we beat Renfrew, who are top of the West Super League, in the last round, I would say that Arthurlie are probably the best team through there at the moment.

“It’s certainly not the tie I would have selected, but I’m sure they’ll be saying the same thing about us and we’ll go there with confidence.”

Lochee United boss Ray McKinnon was equally upbeat about his side’s chances against Bathgate, who recently outlined their ambitions, and spending power, by signing former Dundee striker Eddie Annand.

“It’s a home draw, so we have to be pleased about that. Bathgate are a good side, but, hopefully, we’ll have a big crowd behind us on the day and that can help us through,” said Ray.

Following their stunning win at Glenafton in the last round, Fife shock troops Kirkcaldy YM have been rewarded with a home tie against Petershill, while the Kingdom’s other remaining representatives St Andrews and Glenrothes face difficult trips to Ayrshire to meet Beith and Irvine Meadow respectively.

Bo’ness’ home draw against Neilston offers boss Dave Baikie, winner of the trophy twice with Tayport, the opportunity of yet another last-eight appearance.

Full draw: Clydebank v. Bonnyrigg, Kirkcaldy YM v. Petershill, Lochee United v. Bathgate, Irvine Meadow v. Glenrothes, Arthurlie v. Tayport, Fauldhouse v. Auchinleck, Beith v. St Andrews, Bo’ness v. Neilston. Ties on Feb. 11.

East Super League outfit Carnoustie have signed former Montrose goalkeeper Jim Butter until the end of the season. The 39-year-old has put pen to paper after featuring as a trialist for the Gowfers in their last two matches. Butter’s arrival at Laing Park eases a minor keeper crisis after Michael Whyte fractured an ankle. The only other goalie on the club’s books is Glasgow-based Tony Mitchell.