Scotland's third tier will start the new season with four new managers in place after a season when Greenock Morton emerged victorious after a close, three-horse race for the title.

The failure of Dunfermline Athletic's full-time squad to live up to their billing as title favourites led to the exit of Jim Jefferies midway through the season, while his successor, John Potter, was replaced with Allan Johnston at the end of the season.
Former Pars assistant Jimmy Nicholl stood down as neighbours Cowdenbeath were relegated from the Championship, with ex-Dunfermline striker Colin Nish being promoted from within as his replacement.
Stranraer's success in challenging for the title led to Stevie Aitken being poached by Championship club Dumbarton, with Brian Reid taking over at Stair Park.
Brechin City's top-four finish helped Ray McKinnon win the top job with Raith Rovers and Darren Dods has swapped his defensive duties with Forfar Athletic for the manager's seat up the road at Glebe Park.
Cowdenbeath's relegation, Dunfermline's failure to even reach the promotion play-offs and Stenhousemuir's escape from relegation after their play-off win has led to the biggest exit of players from their respective squads.
Ayr United, Airdrieonians, Dunfermline, Stranraer and promoted Albion Rovers all appear to have strengthened their squad during the summer.
Key signing: At 34, Kevin McBride was no longer a force at Premiership level, but the midfielder released by Dundee brings with him lots of top-flight experience.
Intriguing arrival: Czech midfielder Nico Sumsky will be looking to prove himself in Scottish football having failed to break into the Hamilton Accies side since joining the Premiership outfit in January and now being sent out on loan.
One that got away: Experienced goalkeeper Andy McNeil has taken a step up to the Championship with Alloa Athletic.
In: Kevin McBride, midfielder (Dundee); David van Zanten, defender (Dumbarton); Sean Crighton, defender (Greenock Morton); Alan Lithgow, defender (Stenhousemuir); David Cox, midfielder (Peterhead); Neil Parry, goalkeeper (Albion Rovers); Caolan McAleer, forward (East Fife); Adam Brown, midfielder (St Mirren). Loan: Nico Sumsky, midfielder (Hamilton Academical); Taylor Morgan, forward (Ostersunds); George Hunter, forward (St Johnstone).
Out: Andy McNeil, goalkeeper (Alloa Athletic); Ross Docherty, midfielder (Ayr United); Paddy Boyle, defender (Ayr United); Nathan Blockley, midfielder (Peterhead); Jamie Watson, forward (Annan Athletic); Robert Wilson, defender (Berwick Rangers); Bryan Gilfillan, midfielder; Jack Kirwan, forward; John Boyle, forward; Scott Gray, midfielder. Loan ended: Liam Lindsay, defender (Partick Thistle).
Last season: 5th
Prediction: 3rd. Gary Bollan's side went on an excellent end-of-season run that steered them clear of relegation and, although there have been personnel changes over the summer, they should be challenging at the top rather than bottom this season.
Key signing: Andy Barrowman has top-flight experience on his travels - Rovers' is the 14th different club shirt he has worn - and the 30-year-old will hope to contribute more than the eight goals he achieved in the same division with Dunfermline Athletic last season.
Intriguing arrival: Having been dismissed as Scotland Under-21 boss last year, former St Mirren manager Billy Stark is Rovers player-boss Darren Young's new assistant, succeeding Sandy Clark, who moved to a similar role with Dunfermline Athletic.
One that got away: Former Patrick Thistle striker Mark McGuigan's 11 goals last season helped Rovers win the League Two title last season, but the 26-year-old will be in opposition this season with Stranraer.
In: Billy Stark, assistant manager; Ross Stewart, goalkeeper (Motherwell); Andrew Barrowman, forward (Dunfermline Athletic); Mark Ferry, midfielder (Stirling Albion); Paul Willis, midfielder (Berwick Rangers); Scott McBride, midfielder (Arbroath); Yamikani Misanjo, forward (Rossvale); Callum McRobbie, forward (Shettleston).
Out: Sandy Clark, assistant manager (Dunfermline Athletic); Mark McGuigan, forward (Stranraer); Neil Parry, goalkeeper (Airdrieonians); Marc McKenzie, forward (Elgin City); Kieran Hughes, goalkeeper (Kilbirnie Ladeside); Ciaran Donnelly, defender (Kilbirnie Ladeside); Jamie Pollock, midfielder (Gartcairn); TJ McCluskey, forward (St Roch's); Scott Chaplain, midfielder (retired); Liam Cusack, forward; Scott Stevenson, midfielder; Martin McGuire, defender; Gary Phillips, midfielder.
Last season: League Two champions (and promotion)
Prediction: 10th. Darren Young led the unfashionable Wee Rovers to only their third league title. Traditionally, lack of resources mean a swift return to the bottom tier and the former Aberdeen and Dunfermline midfielder will struggle to buck that trend.
Key signing: Having only made 10 appearances, mainly as a substitute, last season for Motherwell, Craig Moore has been sent out to gather more first-team experience. He scored seven goals in 12 games for Cowdenbeath in the second tier in 2013 and, now 20, could be a potent force at this level.
Intriguing arrival: Jamie Adams was touted for the big time when he was with Kilmarnock, but the midfielder spent three years out of the game after disappointing spells with Patrick Thistle and St Johnstone. Having rekindled his desire in helping Wigtown & Bladnoch win the South of Scotland League last season, the 27-year-old is back in the senior game.
One that got away: Adam Blakeman helped steer Ayr clear of relegation trouble after arriving from Hyde in January, but the 23-year-old defender has returned to his native England to join Southport in the Conference Premier.
In: Alan Trouten, midfielder (Brechin City); Ross Caldwell, forward (Greenock Morton); Andy Graham, defender (Dumbarton); Greg Fleming, goalkeeper (Stenhousemuir); Gerry McLauchlan, defender (Brechin City); Ross Docherty, midfielder (Airdrieonians); Paddy Boyle, defender (Airdrieonians); Jamie Adams, midfielder (Wigtown & Bladnoch); Kieran Woods, defender (Cumnock). Loan: Jordan Preston, forward (Blackburn Rovers); Craig Moore, forward (Motherwell).
Out: David Hutton, goalkeeper (Dunfermline Athletic); Adam Blakeman, defender (Southport); Craig Beattie, forward (Stirling Albion); Jon Paul McGovern, midfielder (Stirling Albion); Dale Shirkie, forward (Troon); David Robertson, midfielder; Ryan Donnelly, forward; Josh McArthur, defender; Peter McGill, midfielder. Loan ended: Morgyn Neill, defender (Motherwell); Jordan Preston, forward (Blackburn Rovers); Craig Murray, defender (Aberdeen).
Last season: 8th
Prediction: 5th. Ian McCall's side struggled at the end of last season, but he appears to have significantly strengthened the squad he inherited in January.
Key signing: Ross Perry has somewhat lost his way since winning Scotland Under-21 caps with Rangers. After spending the first half of last season with Raith Rovers in the Championship, the 25-year-old headed for Northampton Town but failed to play a single game for the English League Two outfit.
Intriguing arrival: Much was expected of Dene Shields when he won a £100,000 transfer to Sunderland from Raith Rovers back in 2000. Having done the rounds in Scotland's lower leagues, he has been a scoring machine in the Maltese Premier League with Hamrun Spartans then helping Xewikija Tigers win the Gozo First Division.
One that got away: Under manager Ray McKinnon, Brechin were one of the best and most consistent part-time teams in Scotland, but the former Dundee United and Aberdeen midfielder has been enticed to the Championship with Raith Rovers.
In: Darren Dods, manager/defender (Forfar Athletic); Willie Dyer, defender (Dundee); Euan Smith, midfielder (Kilmarnock); Jamie Montgomery, forward (Dundee United); Dene Shields, forward (Xewkija Tigers); Ross Perry, defender (Northampton Town); Jonathan Tiffoney, defender (Alloa Athletic); Craig Johnston, midfielder (Cowdenbeath); James Dale, midfielder (Forfar Athletic); David Weatherston, forward (Stirling Albion); Kevin Buchan, forward (Arbroath).
Out: Ray McKinnon, manager (Raith Rovers); Callum Tapping, midfielder (Queen of the South); Bobby Barr, midfielder (Greenock Morton); Colin Hamilton, defender (Alloa Athletic); Alan Trouten, midfielder (Ayr United); Gerry McLauchlan, defender (Ayr United); Greg Cameron, midfielder (Montrose); Ryan Ferguson, midfielder (Montrose); Ewan McNeil, defender (Berwick Rangers); Steven Jackson, defender; Ben Tough, goalkeeper. Loan ended: Craig Storie, midfielder (Aberdeen).
Last season: 4th
Prediction: 8th. The 40-year-old Darren Dods, who moved from Forfar as player-manager, has his work cut out to keep Brechin challenging for a play-off place with other clubs able to strengthen in comparison.
Key signing: Luke Armstrong is looking to emerge from the shadow of a well-known father -  former Middlesbrough and Ipswich Town striker Alun Armstrong. The 19-year-old English striker was picked up by Birmingham City after being released last summer by Championship rivals Boro but found himself again seeking a new club.
Intriguing arrival: At 22, English winger Sam Orritt is a late starter to the senior game having played college football with Limestone College Saints Athletic in South Carolina.
One that got away: Nat Wedderburn began his career with Stoke City before spells with Notts County, Hereford United and Northampton Town and joining the Blue Brazil from Corby Town. The 24-year-old former England Under-19 cap had become a mainstay of Cowden's midfield but has won a step up to the Premiership with Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
In: Luke Armstrong, forward (Birmingham City); Mo Yaqub, defender (St Mirren); Greig Spence, forward (Alloa Athletic); Bradley Donaldson, defender (Livingston); Jack Beaumont, midfielder (Livingston); Sam Orritt, midfielder (Limestone College Saints Athletic); Cameron Muirhead, forward (Fife Elite Football Academy). Loan: Gordon Smith, forward (Dumbarton); Andy Murdoch, midfielder (Rangers).
Out: Jimmy Nicholl, manager; Nat Wedderburn, midfielder (Inverness Caledonian Thistle); Robbie Thomson, goalkeeper (Queen of the South); Darren Brownlie, defender (Queen of the South); Lewis Toshney, defender (Raith Rovers); Iain Campbell, defender (Forfar Athletic); Thomas O'Brien, defender (Forfar Athletic); Jon Robertson, midfielder (Stenhousemuir); Craig Johnston, midfielder (Brechin City); Sean Higgins, forward (Clyde); Michael Andrews, goalkeeper; Sammy Stewart, midfielder; Dale Finnie, defender; Aron Lynas, midfielder; Colini Mitchell, midfielder; Jordan Halsman, defender; James Martin, midfielder. Loan: Jack Wright (Musselburgh Athletic); Josh Wilson (St Andrews United); Josh Thomson (St Andrews United); Kyle Mitchell, forward (Penicuik Athletic). Loan ended: John Herron, midfielder (Celtic); Robbie Buchanan, defender (Hearts).
Last season: 10th in Championship (and relegation)
Prediction: 6th. With the departure of the experienced Jimmy Nicholl, Cowdenbeath saved money by promoting striker Colin Nish to player-manager, but will it prove an expensive decision in terms of their promotion hopes?
Key signing: The return of 28-year-old English winger Joe Cardle, the former fans favourite at East End Park having spent last season with Ross County in the Premiership, looks to be an astute piece of business.
Intriguing arrival: Winning the third-tier title and the Challenge Cup with Queen of the South got Allan Johnston a move to Kilmarnock, but the wheels came off at Rugby Park. The 41-year-old former Scotland winger will hope to emulate his feat in Dumfries with the Pars.
One that got away: The Pars under-performed last season under Jim Jefferies then John Potter, with the inevitable dismantling of the squad. Of the 18 players released, Ross Millen, the 20-year-old son of former St Mirren defender Andy, arguably had most potential and has stepped up a division with Livingston.
In: Allan Johnston, manager; Sandy Clark, assistant manager (Albion Rovers); Ben Richards-Everton, defender (Partick Thistle); Joe Cardle, midfielder (Ross County); Jason Talbot, defender (Livingston); Callum Fordyce, defender (Livingston); Michael Paton, midfielder (Queen of the South); David Hutton, goalkeeper (Ayr United); Sean Murdoch, goalkeeper (Rochester Rhinos).
Out: Gregor Buchanan, defender (Dumbarton); Kyle McAusland, defender (Alloa Athletic); Ross Millen, defender (Livingston); Andrew Barrowman, forward (Albion Rovers); Andy Stirling, midfielder (Stranraer); Ryan Thomson, midfielder (Stranraer); Allan Smith, forward (Stenhousemuir); Jonathan Page, defender (East Fife); Ryan Goodfellow, goalkeeper (East Fife); Scott Mercer, defender (East Fife); Declan O'Kane, defender (East Fife); Finn Graham, midfielder (Berwick Rangers); Stuart Urquhart, defender; Jim Paterson, defender; Paul George, midfielder; Jamie Wilson, goalkeeper; Alex Whittle, defender; Gavin McMillan, midfielder.
Last season: 7th
Prediction: 1st. After such a disappointing season after starting as promotion favourites last time, Dunfermline should can't afford to make mistakes this seasopn if their full-time status is to be protected - and Allan Johnston has gathered a squad that should give them renewed hope of promotion.
Key signing: Thomas O'Brien suffered relegation with Cowdenbeath last season and the 23-year-old defender will be in opposition to the Blue Brazil this term.
Intriguing arrival: Those Campbell guys can't stay apart and full-back Iain teams up again with dad and Forfar boss Dick after being on loan at Station Park last season from Cowdenbeath.
One that got away: Former Dundee United youth Dale Hilson spent four loan spells at Station Park before a permanent move last summer. His 12 goals last season helped Forfar to the play-offs, but the club having lost out in the final, the 22-year-old made the step up anyway by switching to Queen of the South.
In: Omar Kader, forward (Forfar Athletic); Iain Campbell, defender (Cowdenbeath); Thomas O'Brien, defender (Cowdenbeath); Bryan Hodge, midfielder (Stenhousemuir); Kevin Nicoll, midfielder (Arbroath). Loan: Lewis Allan, forward (Hibernian), Andrew Black, defender (Dundee)
Out: Dale Hilson, forward, (Queen of the South); Darren Dods, defender (Brechin City); James Dale, midfielder (Brechin City); Stuart Malcolm, defender (Stenhousemuir); Andrew Steeves, midfielder (Montrose); Stephen Husband, midfielder (Kelty Hearts); Paul McLellan, midfielder (Broughty Ferry). Loan: Gavin Malin, midfielder (Montrose).
Last season: 3rd
Prediction: 4th. Dick Campbell came so close to first leading his side to the title and then winning the play-off against Alloa Athletic. The 61-year-old will need all his experience to keep his part-timers up there challenging again.
Key signing: Shane Sutherland broke into the Inverness Caledonian Thistle first-team squad at a young age but has spent the last two seasons with Elgin City in League Two. He will be looking to match the 14 goals last season that helped him win a step back up a division.
Intriguing arrival: Former Peterhead ball-boy Marc Lawrence is only 16 but goes straight into the first-team squad having made three appearances last season as a trialist while the midfielder was also playing for Lewis United Under-17s.
One that got away: Former Kilmarnock, Oldham Athletic, Aberdeen, Patrick Thistle and Morecambe midfielder Gary McDonald scored seven goals in 15 appearances for Peterhead after his release by St Johnstone in February. However, the 33-year-old departed the Blue Toon at the end of the season.
In: Kevin Dzierzawski, midfielder (Queen of the South); Nathan Blockley, midfielder (Airdrieonians); Shane Sutherland, forward (Elgin City); Leighton McIntosh, forward (Montrose); Marc Lawrence (Lewis United Juveniles). Loan: Ally Gilchrist, defender (St Johnstone); Cammy Kerr, defender (Dundee).
Out: David Cox, midfielder (Airdrieonians); Reece Donaldson, defender (East Stirlingshire); Ross Smith, defender (Stirling Albion); Dean Cowie, midfielder (Fraserburgh); Gary McDonald, midfielder; Ryan McCann, midfielder; Fraser McLaren, midfielder; Dean Richardson, defender. Loan: Ryan Baptie, defender (Linlithgow Rose).
Last season: 6th
Prediction: 7th. Jim McInally's team should again be a fairly safe mid-table bet.
Key signing: After spending most of his career in Scotland's second tier and having been a regular starter with Dumbarton last season, 30-year-old winger Mark Gilhaney should be a quality performer a division below.
Intriguing arrival: Former Motherwell and Clyde defender Euan Murray, 21, returns home after becoming the first Scot to play in the Solomon Islands, signing for Western Union for their Oceania Champions League campaign. Meanwhile, 24-year-old Spanish midfielder Carlos Mazana Martinez, who played regional football in his homeland with CD Tedeon, has won a contract after coming to Scotland to study at Glasgow University.
One that got away: Paul McMullan looked a class above the rest as he helped Stenny avoid relegation via the play-offs while on loan from Celtic, but the diminutive 19-year-old winger has this season been farmed out to St Mirren in the Championship.
In: Mark Gilhaney, midfielder (Dumbarton); Stuart Malcolm, defender (Forfar Athletic); Jon Robertson, midfielder (Cowdenbeath); Stephen Stirling, midfielder (Stranraer); Allan Smith, forward (Dunfermline Athletic); Jon McShane, forward (East Fife); Alan Cook, midfielder (East Fife); Jamie Barclay, goalkeeper (Clyde); Euan Murray, midfielder (Western United); Carlos Mazana Martinez, midfielder (Glasgow University). Loan: Liam Henderson, defender (Hearts).
Out: Greg Fleming, goalkeeper (Ayr United); Bryan Hodge, midfielder (Forfar Athletic); Alan Lithgow, defender (Airdrieonians); Craig Sutherland, forward (East Fife); Chris Smith, goalkeeper (Stirling Albion); Ross McMillan, defender (Stirling Albion); Martin Grehan, forward (Arbroath); Kristopher Faulds, midfielder (East Stirlingshire); Pedro Moutinho, forward (Bo'ness United); Stewart Greacen, defender (retired); Paul Sludden, forward; Kai Wilson, defender; Robbie Duncan, defender; Gregor Fotheringham, midfielder; Lee Gallacher, midfielder; Joshua Watt, midfielder; Ryan Millar, forward. Loan ended: Paul McMullan, forward (Celtic).
Last season: 9th
Prediction: 9th. Brown Ferguson has strengthened his squad over the summer, but so have Stenny's rivals and they will do well to avoid another relegation battle.
Key signing: Paul Cairney was a regular starter with Patrick Thistle - then in the top flight with Hibernian. But, having failed to make an impression with Kilmarnock, the 27-year-old midfielder moves down two divisions.
Intriguing arrival: After a couple of loan spells with Albion Rovers from Patrick Thistle, Mark McGuigan scored 11 goals in helping the Coatbridge outfit win League Two last season after making the switch permanent.
One that got away: Goalkeeper David Mitchell has made the step up to the Premiership with Dundee at the age of 25 after six seasons with Stranraer.
In: Brian Reid, manager; Lee Mair, defender/assistant manager (Dumbarton); Paul Cairney, midfielder (Kilmarnock); Dale Keenan, defender (Partick Thistle); Max Currie, goalkeeper (Motherwell); Andy Stirling, midfielder (Dunfermline Athletic); Ryan Thomson, midfielder (Dunfermline Athletic); Mark McGuigan, forward (Albion Rovers); David Barron, defender (Greenock Juniors). Loan: Conor Brennan, goalkeeper (Kilmarnock); David McGurn, goalkeeper (Raith Rovers).
Out: Stephen Aitken, manager (Dumbarton); David Mitchell, goalkeeper (Dundee); Willie Gibson, midfielder (Dumbarton); Jackson Longridge, defender (Livingston); Grant Gallagher, defender (Dumbarton); Frank McKeown, defender (Greenock Morton); Stephen Stirling, midfielder (Stenhousemuir); Sean Winter, midfielder (East Kilbride Thistle); Barry Russell, defender (East Kilbride Thistle); Daniel Tobin, goalkeeper (Irvine Meadow); Adam Forde, forward (Kilbirnie Ladeside). Loan ended: Jon McShane, forward (East Fife).
Last season: 2nd
Prediction: 2nd. New manager Brian Reid if anything appears to have strengthened a squad that came close to winning the title last season under Stephen Aitken.


Jeremy Corbyn has said he will "open discussions" with the Scottish government over an independence referendum if he wins the election.

But the Labour leader said he would "ask them to think very carefully about it".
He also insisted he would not do a deal with the SNP to gain power at Westminster.
The Conservatives claimed Mr Corbyn and the SNP were already working on a potential post-election arrangement.
The Labour manifesto commits the party to opposing a referendum, which it describes as "unwanted and unnecessary" - with Mr Corbyn predicting independence would lead to "turbo-charged austerity".
And Scottish Labour's manifesto states that it will "never" support independence - with leader Kezia Dugdale giving a "cast-iron guarantee" that her party will oppose a second referendum.
But earlier this year, Mr Corbyn said he would be "absolutely fine" with a referendum being held if the Scottish Parliament voted for one.
SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon, who is Scotland's first minister, wants a referendum in the autumn of next year or the spring of 2019, with the Scottish Parliament formally backing her call in March.
However, she would need the consent of the UK government for a legally-binding vote to be held - and Prime Minister Theresa May has repeatedly said that "now is not the time".
On Monday, Mr Corbyn was asked in an interview with Bauer and Global radio stations what he would say to Ms Sturgeon if he was to become prime minister after the election on 8 June.
He replied: "I'll obviously open discussions with the government in Scotland and listen very carefully to what the Scottish Parliament says.
"I would ask them to think very carefully about it and suggest it would be much better to have this question dealt with at the conclusion of what are very serious and very important Brexit negotiations.
"I am utterly determined to achieve tariff free trade access to the European markets to protect manufacturing and service jobs all across the UK, all across Scotland, Wales and England as well of course."
A spokesman for Mr Corbyn later insisted: "Jeremy Corbyn and Scottish Labour have repeatedly said that a second independence referendum is both unwanted and unnecessary. Labour firmly opposes a second independence referendum".
In a BBC interview at the weekend, Ms Sturgeon said she would try to form an alliance to pursue "progressive policies" and keep the Conservatives out of government if the general election results in a hung parliament.
But she also predicted that the Conservatives would win another majority - and said Mr Corbyn was not credible as a potential prime minister.
Responding to her comments, Mr Corbyn said: "There will be no deals. There will be no alliance. We're fighting this election to win.
"Only Labour or the Tories can win this election and voting Labour is the only way to remove Theresa May from office and build a Scotland for the many not the few."
Meanwhile, Mrs May warned Conservative activists that the party has only to lose six seats for its Commons majority to disappear, opening the way to Downing Street for Labour.
The prime minister said: "That could mean in just 10 days' time a government in chaos, Jeremy Corbyn in No 10, John McDonnell in the Treasury, Diane Abbott in the Home Office and Nicola Sturgeon and the Lib Dems pulling the strings."
She added: "I've been clear talking about a second independence referendum in Scotland at this time.
"Now is not the time because what we need to be doing now as we face this historical moment as we need to get the Brexit negotiations right, what we need to do is to be working together and not pulling apart.
"I believe Nicola Sturgeon said yesterday that she didn't think Jeremy Corbyn was capable of being prime minister but at the same time also said that she would prop him up and push him into government."
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP, Alex Cole-Hamilton said: "Much like Jeremy Corbyn's position on Brexit his position on independence has become confused and chaotic. Every time Jeremy Corbyn speaks somebody has to follow and clean up the mess.
"Scottish Labour must be pulling their hair out as last time I checked this wasn't their policy.
"Liberal Democrats are clear, every MP elected on the 8 June is a MP that will stand against the SNP's plan for another divisive independence referendum."


A man has appeared in court charged with murder after the death from stab injuries of a man in West Bromwich.

Police found Darren Parker, 43, in Campville Crescent, Stone Cross, at about 14:00 BST on Wednesday.
Another man who is in his early 20s, also suffered stab wounds.
Demarco Martin, 19, of Campville Crescent, is charged with murder and attempted murder. He appeared at Sandwell Magistrates' Court and is due at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Monday.
Mr Martin was remanded in custody.


A wide range of historic and ancient items discovered across Scotland have been catalogued in the annual Treasure Trove report.

They include a Roman wine dipper found in the Borders, a historic brooch from the Highlands, and a gold ring discovered in Midlothian.
The Queen's and Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer (QLTR) Catherine Dyer said it had been another "magnificent year".
She thanked members of the public who had reported their finds.
The latest report covers the period from 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014.
It details matters dealt with by the QLTR and the Scottish Archaeological Finds Allocation Panel (SAFAP).
Under Scots law, it is the prerogative of the Crown to receive "all lost and abandoned property which is not otherwise owned".
The latest Treasure Trove report includes more than 800 objects discovered by more than 250 "finders".
They are generally given a small ex gratia payment to recognise their contribution.
The items found included a gold Merovingian coin dating from the 7th Century discovered at Coldstream in the Borders.
Such coins were in use across England, but finding one in Scotland is highly unusual and this was the first of its type to be located north of the border.
A Roman wine dipper was discovered at Hawick, while an Iron Age strap mount, which would have decorated the trappings of a horse and chariot, was found at Dunbar in East Lothian.
Other finds included a medieval silver crucifix at Loch Leven in Perth and Kinross, and a 16th Century gold finger ring decorated with white enamel which was discovered at Roslin in Midlothian.
Ms Dyer said: "The report confirms that this has been another magnificent year with some outstanding finds being reported, preserved and displayed in breathtaking museum collections around Scotland."
Some canister shot from Culloden in the Highlands was also unearthed, as were fragments of a bronze age sword blade found at Dundrennan in Dumfries and Galloway and a Roman brooch located at Charlestown in Fife.


A serious case review into the deaths of a seven-year-old girl and her father is being covered up, an MP has claimed.

Jessica Braithwaite and her father Philip, 49, died in a fire he started at their home on Hawthorn Road, Redcar.
Redcar and Cleveland Council said the report was not published as it could not be made anonymous to "protect the individuals concerned".
Liberal Democrat MP for Redcar, Ian Swales, said the council was "covering up" its findings.
After the fire, it emerged Mr Braithwaite had been treated by a number of health professionals and organisations for mental illness.
"Clearly if they're not publishing a report that's normally published then they are covering up the report," said Mr Swales.
"They've said lessons have been learnt from this case - well, what are those lessons? They've said changes have been implemented - well, what are the changes?"
It would be "really concerning" if the people whose anonymity needed protecting were council staff, he added.
The area's Safeguarding Children's Board chairman Jan van Wagtendonk said it supported publishing serious case reviews, "except in exceptional circumstances as was the case in this instance".
"While we accept there is a public interest in reporting the work of the board, the SCR makes it clear that the lessons learned have been clearly identified and changes in procedures and practice implemented," he said.
The council was asked by the BBC for clarification on the individuals needing anonymity and the lessons learned but it has not commented further.


Lyn Jones has warned his Newport Gwent Dragons they face a difficult European Challenge Cup clash against French side Pau on Saturday.

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Some French clubs have fielded below-strength teams during the second-tier tournament's history.
Pau could pick or omit ex-New Zealand centre Conrad Smith and fly-half Colin Slade to visit Newport.
"We've got to be right on top of our game next week whether King Kong turns up or Minnie Mouse," said Jones
Jones' Dragons return to Europe after a 22-6 Pro12 win over Munster while Pau are 12th in the French Top 14 after a draw against Racing 92.
"There aren't any poor players in France," insisted Jones as he assessed his side's task against Pau.
"They're coached very well and they can always score a try from nothing."
Veteran Fiji wing Sireli Bobo and former Scotland prop Euan Murray are also among Pau's selection options.
The Dragons have six points from their opening two matches, while Pau have played only once after games were postponed in the wake of November's terrorist attacks in Paris.
Pau left Sale Sharks pointless in their 's only game in the competition despite running them close in a 29-20 defeat.
Jones added: "Because of where we are as a business we can't protect players, we've got to challenge ourselves to score four tries in 80 minutes of rugby."
Dorian Jones, who earned the man of the match award after kicking 14 points against much-changed Munster, wants to alter opponents' perceptions of visiting Rodney Parade.
"We need to start getting some respect from the opposition" said fly-half Jones.
"If they want to come here and roll out the boys that haven't had much game-time, we need to perform and make sure they do send their big names.
"We had a slow start [to the season] similar to last year, but Europe kicked us on and I feel we're going somewhere now."
Jones is relishing possibly facing All Blacks World Cup winner Slade.
"Being a young player coming through you want to test yourselves against the best, that's what you look forward to doing," said Jones.
"We want to play against big names, that's how you improve.


Shadow Home Secretary Andy Burnham has won the contest to become Labour's candidate for Greater Manchester's first mayoral election next May.

He beat Bury South MP Ivan Lewis and interim mayor Tony Lloyd after a vote by local party members closed on Friday.
He said it was "a great honour".
Labour has also confirmed its candidate for the contest in the West Midlands. It will reveal the Liverpool City Region candidate on Wednesday.
Mr Burnham was born in Liverpool and has been MP for Leigh, Greater Manchester since 2001.
He served in the Tony Blair and Gordon Brown governments, holding the posts of culture secretary and health secretary.
The Everton supporter also won praise for his work on the campaign for justice following the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.
Andy Burnham has called for the government to give him the tools to build a Northern Powerhouse and is robustly demanding improvements to public transport and social care provision. You might think he is getting ahead of himself,  considering he has only won Labour's nomination for Greater Manchester mayor - he hasn't actually got the job.
There is a small matter of the actual election to this new post next May. But with only one council in the conurbation controlled by the Conservatives, he is odds-on favourite to win. He has said he will resign as an MP if he does so.
But it is interesting that in a more pressing contest - one that could determine the whole future of his party - he apparently doesn't have a view. At least not publicly. He was asked who he was supporting in the Labour leadership contest and he said he was remaining 'neutral' having done all he could to avert it.
It is thought that more of Jeremy Corbyn's backers supported Tony Lloyd, but by refusing to join anti-Corbyn colleagues in resigning from the shadow cabinet Andy Burnham certainly didn't alienate them.
A better test of the current leader's grassroots support will come tomorrow when his parliamentary aide Steve Rotheram will compete for the Labour nomination for what is in effect Mayor of the Merseyside (or 'Liverpool City Region') against Luciana Berger - who did resign as a shadow minister - and the current mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson.
He told the government he would ensure it follows through on its promise of a "Northern Powerhouse" if he wins the 2017 election.
Mr Burnham said: "To be selected as Labour's candidate for the first elected mayor of Greater Manchester is a great honour and I thank our members for the faith they have shown in me.
"I will repay it by devoting all my energy to uniting the Labour family here, working to win back the voters we have lost and building a policy programme with broad appeal.
"I will bring forward real answers to our housing crisis and give new hope to our young people."
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn congratulated Mr Burnham, saying it would be "crucial that we have a mayor willing to do everything possible to improve the lives of everyone in Greater Manchester and in Andy we have that candidate".
Mr Burnham won the contest among party members with 3,792 votes to Mr Lloyd's 2,163 and Mr Lewis's 1,472, on a turnout of 65.3%.
Despite the turmoil at the top of Labour, and the growth in support for UKIP, the party still dominates Greater Manchester and the Leigh MP is in poll position to become the first mayor, BBC Radio Manchester Political Reporter Kevin Fitzpatrick said.
"Other parties have yet to announce when they will choose their candidate, let alone who it will be, and that means Mr Burnham has another advantage - a head start in shaping his vision for how he would lead Greater Manchester as mayor," he added.


Madame Tussauds announced on Wednesday that a wax statue of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be unveiled in April.

The company said that the statue would allow guests to stand "shoulder to shoulder" with Mr Modi and even grab a selfie with him.
It added that Mr Modi had a "massive social media presence" and there was "intense public interest" in him.
Indian social media was quick to jump on the opportunity to poke some fun.
Many tweets addressed Mr Modi's legendary love for selfies, photo opportunities and cameras in general.
A video of him appearing to shove Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg out of the way for a photo opportunity while he was visiting the company head office, caused much hilarity in India.
So it was perhaps unsurprising that a lot of reaction tweets wondered if the wax statue would be as "camera ready" as Mr Modi:
Other tweets couldn't resist puns on "wax" and "expressions":
And what of Mr Modi's reaction?
"Madame Tussauds has crafted figures of very distinguished dignitaries from around the world - how could I regard myself worthy of being alongside them? But when I was informed that your decision had emanated from public opinion and public sentiment, I was comforted," he said in a statement released by the company.


Kilmarnock ended their six-match winless run as Scott Boyd's goal gave them victory at McDiarmid Park.

Kilmarnock keeper Jamie MacDonald kept the scores level with two excellent stops to deny Liam Craig and Blair Alston.
Steven MacLean thought he had put Saints ahead just before the break, but his strike was ruled out for offside.
The home side were made to pay for spurning their chances when Boyd turned home the winner for Killie.
The victory moves Killie up to ninth in the Premiership table while St Johnstone remain in fifth.
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St Johnstone came in to this as clear favourites and did dominate spells of the game.
They found Killie keeper MacDonald in good form as they pressed but in truth they did not fire enough on target throughout the 90 minutes.
Possession, territorial advantage, numerous corners were all there but the decisive finish missing.
The breakthrough seemed to have arrived late in the first-half when MacLean took of advantage of hesitancy in the Kilmarnock defence, nipped in and slotted past the exposed MacDonald.
The assistant referee flagged offside. It was a very tight one.
Credit to Kilmarnock for standing firm after losing 10 goals in their last two outings.
They got their goal from a counter when Boyd bundled Jones' corner home late on and held out with a degree of comfort.
That was their first effort on target in over 180 minutes of football which needs to be improved on.
No matter, a big boost for Lee Clark and his side.
One consistent bright spot for Kilmarnock is goalkeeper MacDonald.
As St Johnstone began to dominate early on he produced two outstanding saves to keep his side level.
The first low to his left to save a firm, well placed header from Craig.
Minutes later he got a fingertip to Alston's angled side-foot across goal to divert it past the post.
That allowed Kilmarnock to gain a foothold and progress up the pitch, which to their credit they did at times and gave the home side something to consider.
It's not just MacDonald's saves. He's alert, anticipates well and looks to get the ball moving.
One man does not make a team but MacDonald is worth his weight in gold to this Killie side, as his manager well knows.
Tommy Wright might feel his side were hard done by in losing the three points.
They allowed the match to drift in spells, particularly in the second-half when a more aggressive tempo might have put Kilmarnock under greater pressure.
It's a setback but in the grand scheme of things he can point to a strong start to the season. Frustrating not to have capitalised in a game they might have expected to.
St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright: "We should have won. It was a comfortable game for us.
"We had great opportunities to win the game but I thought with the amount of possession we had we could have created more chances.
"We've dropped three points today when I felt we shouldn't. Fair play to them, they defended well and took their chance.
"I've been hard on them in the dressing room because I think it's three points lost. There's no point in pussyfooting about with that that's the facts."
Kilmarnock manager Lee Clark: "That's the type of performance that allows you to get three points.
"Battling, people putting their bodies on the line. We felt we always had a threat.
"They're a good team. We knew coming off the back of two heavy defeats we were going to have to work really hard to get something.
"We've won the game and got that first clean sheet of the season. It's given everyone a big boost.
"As long as we can defend properly we've got opportunities to score. It's the old one of set plays being crucial, it wins many games at all levels of football."
Match ends, St. Johnstone 0, Kilmarnock 1.
Second Half ends, St. Johnstone 0, Kilmarnock 1.
Attempt missed. Joe Shaughnessy (St. Johnstone) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
Attempt missed. Danny Swanson (St. Johnstone) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
David Wotherspoon (St. Johnstone) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by David Wotherspoon (St. Johnstone).
Jordan Jones (Kilmarnock) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution, Kilmarnock. Charlee Adams replaces Souleymane Coulibaly.
Michael Coulson (St. Johnstone) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Michael Coulson (St. Johnstone).
Luke Hendrie (Kilmarnock) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Richard Foster (St. Johnstone).
Scott Boyd (Kilmarnock) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Murray Davidson (St. Johnstone).
Martin Smith (Kilmarnock) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution, St. Johnstone. Michael Coulson replaces Liam Craig.
Attempt missed. David Wotherspoon (St. Johnstone) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high.
Substitution, St. Johnstone. Graham Cummins replaces Christopher Kane.
Goal!  St. Johnstone 0, Kilmarnock 1. Scott Boyd (Kilmarnock) header from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jordan Jones with a cross following a corner.
Corner,  Kilmarnock. Conceded by Richard Foster.
Foul by David Wotherspoon (St. Johnstone).
Jordan Jones (Kilmarnock) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Danny Swanson (St. Johnstone) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Luke Hendrie (Kilmarnock).
Substitution, St. Johnstone. David Wotherspoon replaces Blair Alston.
Attempt blocked. Jordan Jones (Kilmarnock) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Attempt blocked. Danny Swanson (St. Johnstone) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Foul by Murray Davidson (St. Johnstone).
Miles Addison (Kilmarnock) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Blair Alston (St. Johnstone).
Miles Addison (Kilmarnock) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Steven MacLean (St. Johnstone).
(Kilmarnock) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Christopher Kane (St. Johnstone) header from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Blair Alston (St. Johnstone) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Greg Taylor (Kilmarnock).
Attempt missed. Rory McKenzie (Kilmarnock) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
Foul by Christopher Kane (St. Johnstone).
Miles Addison (Kilmarnock) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Corner,  St. Johnstone. Conceded by Greg Taylor.


AFC Wimbledon enjoyed a first-half blitz as they thrashed Bury for the second time in four days to extend the Shakers' winless run to 12 games.

Wimbledon's 5-0 victory in their FA Cup first-round replay on Tuesday cost Bury boss David Flitcroft his job but the caretaker duo of Chris Brass and Ryan Kidd fared no better.
Three goals in three minutes midway through the first half killed the game off, the first coming when Dominic Poleon cut the ball back for Chris Whelpdale to divert home.
Less than 60 seconds later Poleon drove forward and fired an unstoppable long-range shot into the net before the forward turned provider again as he squared for Tom Elliott to make it 3-0.
In the 36th minute Bury's Niall Maher fouled George Francomb in the box and the midfielder converted the resulting penalty, although James Vaughan nodded in Danny Mayor's cross before the break to get the Shakers on the board.
But Francomb made it 5-1 just before the hour by calmly slotting Elliott's cross into the bottom corner.
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Match ends, AFC Wimbledon 5, Bury 1.
Second Half ends, AFC Wimbledon 5, Bury 1.
Attempt saved. Jacob Mellis (Bury) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Tom Pope (Bury) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Jake Reeves (AFC Wimbledon).
Attempt missed. Chris Whelpdale (AFC Wimbledon) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left.
Corner,  AFC Wimbledon. Conceded by Neil Danns.
Foul by Dean Parrett (AFC Wimbledon).
George Miller (Bury) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt saved. Tyrone Barnett (AFC Wimbledon) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Corner,  AFC Wimbledon. Conceded by Niall Maher.
Lyle Taylor (AFC Wimbledon) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Greg Leigh (Bury).
Attempt missed. Dean Parrett (AFC Wimbledon) right footed shot from long range on the left is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.
Tyrone Barnett (AFC Wimbledon) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Leon Barnett (Bury) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Leon Barnett (Bury).
Seth Owens (AFC Wimbledon) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Tom Pope (Bury).
Attempt saved. Jake Reeves (AFC Wimbledon) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
Dean Parrett (AFC Wimbledon) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Tom Soares (Bury).
Attempt blocked. Jacob Mellis (Bury) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Attempt blocked. Jacob Mellis (Bury) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
Substitution, AFC Wimbledon. Tyrone Barnett replaces Tom Elliott.
Substitution, AFC Wimbledon. Lyle Taylor replaces Dominic Poleon.
Substitution, AFC Wimbledon. Will Nightingale replaces Paul Robinson.
Attempt saved. Leon Barnett (Bury) header from very close range is saved in the top centre of the goal.
Corner,  Bury. Conceded by Paul Robinson.
Substitution, Bury. George Miller replaces James Vaughan because of an injury.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match James Vaughan (Bury) because of an injury.
Substitution, Bury. Tom Pope replaces Hallam Hope.
Substitution, Bury. Neil Danns replaces Andrew Tutte.
Corner,  Bury. Conceded by Chris Robertson.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match James Vaughan (Bury) because of an injury.
Foul by Tom Elliott (AFC Wimbledon).
James Vaughan (Bury) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Paul Robinson (AFC Wimbledon) hits the left post with a header from the centre of the box.


Self-balancing "hoverboards" worth £20,000 have been seized from a wholesaler in Greater Manchester amid safety concerns.

Trading standards officers in Salford confiscated 90 of the two-wheeled devices following concerns the chargers did not comply with British standards.
The boards have been sent for further examination, Salford City Council said.
The electronic devices are named after the floating hoverboards seen in the 1989 movie Back to the Future Two.
A council spokesman declined to identify the wholesaler where the hoverboards were seized, following a tip-off.
Firefighters issued a warning earlier this month after two hoverboards - also referred to as "rideables" - burst into flames.
Councillor Gena Merrett said: "If anyone is thinking of buying one of these devices for Christmas, please be very careful and only buy from a reputable and trusted shop.
"These are electrical items and you cannot be too careful. It is not worth risking your home and family's safety just to save a few pounds."
The Department for Transport say the boards are illegal to use on public roads or pavements.


Bus services in Wales could be dramatically cut as a result of the UK government's spending review next month, it has been warned.

Bus use has been falling across the UK since 2008 but the drop has been sharpest in Wales.
The Welsh government puts Â£25m a year into supporting bus services - a quarter less than in 2013.
The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) said the level of cuts could be "devastating".
"If the cuts are of the scale of what's been mentioned by George Osborne - we're talking 25 to 40%," the WLGA's transport spokesman Andrew Morgan said.
"You take 40% of funding away from non-protected services like bus services then we're talking about probably another three, four, five per cent of all bus services in Wales will end up being withdrawn."
Kevyn Jones, managing director of Cardiff-based bus operator New Adventure Travel, said about half the routes he ran received some subsidy, but he expected the numbers to reduce in the future.
"The subsidised services are dwindling each year. There's less this year than there was last year and the same each year for the last five years we've been operating them," he added.
A Welsh government spokesperson said: "These grants are intended to supplement local authorities' expenditure on bus services and it is a matter for them how that funding is allocated.
"Under the concessionary bus travel scheme local authorities are responsible for determining the reimbursement rate for bus operators and for ensuring that operators are no better and no worse off."
Hear more on Eye on Wales, BBC Radio Wales, Sunday 18 October at 12:30 BST.


Alastair Cook is "very close" to quitting as England captain, believes former skipper Michael Vaughan.

Cook, 31, said he will "go home and do some thinking" over his future after the 4-0 Test series defeat by India.
"His body language over the last three matches was one where he looks like he might be thinking of calling it a day," Vaughan told BBC Sport.
However, Vaughan believes Cook is not certain to resign and said taking time to decide was the correct move.
"He's earned that right to have a period of time at home. We'll wait and see," the 42-year-old added.
"He's stubborn and mentally very tough. He's been through this sort of spell two or three times in his captaincy and carried on.
"But he has to be very honest with himself. Does he have the passion and energy to take the team forward through the seven Tests next summer? And then through the Ashes next winter?
"If the answer is just 1% no, then he has to stand aside.
"Towards the end of my captaincy, I just was not enjoying the game. I could see from his face he just is not enjoying cricket.
"I would think it's very close to being the time to call it quits from his perspective."
England assistant head coach Paul Farbrace said Cook had the support of players and management.
"If he chooses to step down, that would be a shame because we want him to carry on," said Farbrace.
"When you lose a series 4-0, of course people will talk about the leadership. We all know that.
"But there's nobody looking around the dressing room thinking 'ooh, I wonder who's in charge?' It's very clear who's in charge, and that hasn't changed."
Before the series in India, Cook hinted that he could step down as skipper after the tour.
Last week - with the series already lost - the Essex left-hander said vice-captain Joe Root was "ready" to succeed him.
Vaughan described 25-year-old Root as "a world class player, the best batsman in the team, thoughtful and tactically very astute".
"I do think he'll make a very, very good captain for England and if it's next year I think he'll do a very very good job," he added.
Ex-England batsman Geoffrey Boycott feels Cook should step down as Test captain soon, to give Root time to settle in to the role.
"Cook is a top professional and a top batsman," said Boycott. "But I don't think it's helpful to him, the team or English cricket if he's in two minds what to do.
"This hasn't just happened. It's obvious that this has been on his mind for some time," he added.
"Whoever captains in England this summer has seven Tests [against South Africa and West Indies] before the biggest series of all in the Ashes.
"If it is going to be Root - which it will be - he needs seven Test matches to put his stamp on it. Players need to get with his style."


Wasps stand-off Jimmy Gopperth has been handed a three-week ban for his late challenge on Leicester captain Mathew Tait in his side's 24-16 Premiership defeat at Welford Road on Sunday.

The New Zealander, 32, will miss three matches, including a European Champions Cup trip to his former club Leinster.
Gopperth will also miss his side's next two home games, against Gloucester in the Premiership this Sunday and Toulon.
Wasps have already appealed against the length of Gopperth's suspension.
Gopperth caught Tait on the side of the head with a rabbit punch as he chased his own up and under in the 54th minute.
He did come back on the pitch again briefly after his time in the bin, but was replaced for the final 10 minutes by Alex Lozowski.
Gopperth was initially yellow-carded by referee Tim Wigglesworth on Sunday, before being summoned to appear before a three-man Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel at a Coventry hotel on Tuesday evening, for 'punching or striking, contrary to law 10.4(a)', to which he pleaded guilty.
The appeal hearing will be held on Thursday, before which the club are unable to make any further comment.
The former Junior All Black is in his second stint in the Premiership, having first left New Zealand in 2009 to sign for Newcastle, where he spent four years before moving to Leinster in 2013.


A loud bang and a flash of light in the sky over west Belfast on Friday night were nothing sinister, NIE has said.

A piece of equipment failed at an electricity substation near Lenadoon. An investigation is under way.
Witnesses described hearing a bang and flash of light in the sky at about 23:15 BST.
Many people believed it was an explosion. Three Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue crews were called to the scene.
Sarah McClintock, NIE, said a fault had caused a dip in power.
"Equipment failure could cause a bang and a flash which we believe is what people saw last night," she said.
"There was nothing sinister involved. It was a piece of equipment that failed in one of our sub stations and that would have caused the flash and could also have caused the dip in power that we have seen."


Former Commonwealth Games champion Sean McGoldrick will make his professional debut in Manchester on 25 March.

The 24-year-old has signed a promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing and will fight on the undercard of the WBA lightweight title fight between Anthony Crolla and Jorge Linares.
McGoldrick was Commonwealth champion in 2010 and won bronze four years later.
He will fight at Bantamweight against an as yet announced opponent.
"I am so excited to be turning pro," McGoldrick said.
"I set myself new goals in the amateurs, to win medals and to progress, and now I've turned pro, I go back to that goal of wanting to become a world champion and the best I can be."


French President Francois Hollande has met French soldiers in Iraq and told them their work against so-called Islamic State (IS) is helping to prevent terrorism at home.

Mr Hollande is due to discuss the anti-IS fight with senior Iraqi officials.
He is the most prominent head of state to visit Iraq since a US-led 60-member coalition began air strikes against IS.
France's defence ministry says its aircraft have destroyed more than 1,700 targets since joining in 2014.
As part of the coalition there are 500 French soldiers in Iraq, advising local forces.
French special forces are believed to be involved in the battle to drive IS militants out of Mosul, the group's last major stronghold in Iraq.
That offensive began in October and forces launched a fresh push within the last week. They said they had opened new fronts in the city.
"Taking action against terrorism here in Iraq is also preventing acts of terrorism on our own soil," Mr Hollande said at a base of Iraq's elite Counter-Terrorism Service near Baghdad.
Mr Hollande is travelling with French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian.
He is scheduled to meet Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, President Fuad Masum and Parliament Speaker Salim al-Juburi later on Monday.
A source in the French presidency told AFP news agency that Mr Hollande would draw attention to the question of what to do after IS's defeat, saying he would "stress the importance of continuing efforts to ensure sustainable security in the country after Daesh (IS) has been defeated and the coexistence of communities in a united and sovereign Iraq".


Three young sons of a British soldier who died while playing rugby union appeared as mascots for the Fiji-England autumn international match at Twickenham.

Savenaca Koroibulileka, 38, collapsed while playing in Rutland on 24 September. He died later in hospital.
His sons were invited to be mascots for the Fijian team on Saturday.
Inoke, 13, Viliame, eight, and Orisi, seven, took to the pitch with players before the game kicked off.
A fourth son, four-year-old Kelepi, was too young to be a mascot but watched at the stadium with his mother Ilivema.
England RFU provided a full kit for the three boys, which they will keep.
Fijian-born Savenaca collapsed while playing for Oakham RFC against West Bridgford at Rutland Showground.
Barbara Crelin, who was a first aider at the game, said: "Seven minutes into the second half he scored a try and then collapsed during the conversion."
Savenaca, known as Koro, Savy or Tu, was serving with the Military Provost Guard Service at North Luffenham in Rutland.
The father-of-four was a former private in the 2nd Battalion, Royal Anglian Regiment. His cause of death has not yet been revealed.


Fabio Capello insisted he had not made a mistake in selecting Wayne Rooney after he was sent off as England qualified for Euro 2012 with a draw in Montenegro.

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Capello said before the kick-off that Rooney was in relaxed mood and ready to play despite his father's arrest on Thursday in a probe into alleged betting irregularities.
But the decision appeared to backfire as Rooney was shown a red card by referee Wolfgang Stark 17 minutes from time for kicking Montenegro defender Miodrag Dzudovic after an innocuous challenge for possession.
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England secured their place in Euro 2012 despite losing a two-goal lead given to them by Ashley Young and Darren Bent - but Rooney will now miss at least one game in the tournament after the incident and offered an immediate apology to Capello after the game.
Rooney's dismissal overshadowed England's qualification as Capello was forced to defend his decision to pick the Manchester United striker.
He said: "It was no mistake to pick him. He made a silly mistake in kicking the opponent and I think he will not play in the first game of Euro 2012 now because he will be suspended. I spoke with him before the game and he was relaxed and calm, then went out on the pitch and made this silly mistake.
"Wayne was not happy because he missed controlling the ball and some passes and for this reason I think the reaction was to kick the opponent. I'm not happy and I spoke with him. He made a silly mistake and said he was sorry."
Capello can now turn his attention to next summer, but only the wildest optimist would study England's body of work and their squad and predict success in the face of competition from the likes of Spain, Holland and Italy
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Capello added: "He's a really important player with a lot of experience and has played well in these games but sometimes really important players make mistakes. You can't understand why but they make mistakes."
The Italian is confident England will overcome the handicap of the absence of their most influential player and will use the upcoming friendly against Spain to formulate a plan without Rooney.
He said: "I think all the players are important and we will find the solution to playing without him. We will some things in our next friendly games."


The bodies of Honduran beauty queen Maria Jose Alvarado, 19, and her sister have been found nearly a week after the two women disappeared.

Ms Alvarado and Sofia Trinidad, 23, vanished on Thursday after being seen leaving a party near the northern city of Santa Barbara.
They were shot and their bodies buried in a field by a river, police say.
Two men have been arrested, and one of them has reportedly confessed to killing and burying the women.
Ms Alvarado had been due to compete in the Miss World contest in London.
The organisers of the contest joined in paying tribute to the dead women.
The impoverished Central American state's record of violent crime has again come under scrutiny.
Plutarco Ruiz, said to be the boyfriend of Ms Trinidad, was detained along with another man, Aris Maldonado.
Mr Ruiz confessed to shooting the two women and then burying their bodies with the help of Mr Maldonado, Honduras National Police director Gen Ramon Sabillon told media.
The bodies were found in the village of Cablotales, near the River Aguagua, police announced earlier.
The two women were last seen alive in a car without a licence plate as they left a birthday party on 13 November.
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Gen Sabillon said Mr Ruiz had confessed and led the authorities to the burial spot. No comment from Mr Maldonado was available immediately.
Weapons and a car have been seized as part of the investigation and a "protected witness" has been providing valuable information, National Bureau of Criminal Investigation chief Leandro Osorio said.
"They were not very astute about assessing the people around them," the sisters' mother, Teresa Munoz, told Honduran broadcaster Televicentro, according to AP News agency.
"They were just friendly. They were taken out by people they hadn't known very long."
Organisers of the Miss World pageant issued a statement expressing their condolences, and announcing a tribute this weekend in honour of the dead women.
"We are devastated by this terrible loss of two young women, who were so full of life," they said.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Maria Jose Alvarado and Sofia Trinidad at this time of grief."
According to a UN report, Honduras has the world's highest homicide rate, with 90.4 people murdered per 100,000 of the population.
The story has dominated the front pages of the main Honduran newspapers since the disappearance of the women was announced on Saturday.
All the major papers feature pictures of the beauty queen on their front pages - in which she is seen in formal gowns or bathing suits wearing the Miss Honduras sash or her crown.
In a story headlined "The shattered dream of Maria Jose to represent Honduras at Miss World", La Prensa reports that the 19-year-old had already packed her bags to travel to London this week to represent Honduras at the Miss World pageant in December.
The paper says Honduras has decided not to send another contestant in her place as a sign of respect.
Ms Alvarado had worked as a model on the game show El Show X O da Dinero, hosted by television personality and former presidential candidate Salvador Nasrallah.
"A lot of girls die this way, but because they're not famous, it doesn't get the attention and the crimes go unpunished," Mr Nasrallah said.
"She was a girl of good principles who fell into a trap, a game with guns, and ended up a victim of a violent system.''
Before confirmation of the women's deaths, supporters believing that they had been abducted had protested in Santa Barbara, demanding their release.


The amount of vehicle excise duty collected from motorists fell by more than £200m in the six months after the tax disc was abolished, figures show.

The data, obtained by the Financial Times, showed £2.7bn was collected in the six months after an online system was introduced in October 2014.
Critics had warned the change would lead to confusion among motorists.
The National Audit Office said the change had likely caused "an initial increase" in non-payment.
But it added that "overall non-compliance remains very low".
The figures obtained from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) show that between October 2014 and March 2015 some £2.7bn was collected in vehicle tax - £223m lower than the same period a year earlier.
Since the paper tax disc was abolished, authorities have been using a network of cameras linked to a database to work out which vehicles are being driven illegally.
Luke Bosdet from the AA said motorists were often caught out after changing address or not updating who is the registered keeper of a vehicle, meaning they missed any reminders from the DVLA.
"It's not surprising payments have fallen and ironically the change was supposed to save money.
"It looks like it will work itself out but there are still many people who are not familiar with the new system."
DVLA chief executive Oliver Morley said almost 99% of all vehicles on the road were taxed.
"That's around £6bn in vehicle tax passed to the Treasury every year," he said.
"We write to every registered vehicle keeper in the UK to remind them when their tax is due and we have introduced a range of measures to make vehicle tax easy to pay, such as direct debit or online.
"At the same time we are taking action against those who are determined to break the law."


A man has been charged with the murder of a 17-year-old girl in Leeds.

Sophie Smith was found injured at a house in Tempest Road, Beeston, in the early hours of Friday and was pronounced dead later in hospital.
Morgan Banks, 18, of Whitfield Square, Leeds, has been charged with her murder and is due to appear at Leeds Magistrates' Court on Monday.
Tributes to Ms Smith were paid on social media after news of her death broke.
One wrote: "I cannot believe you're gone Sophie, it doesn't seem real at all.. rest in paradise my long lost best friend/sister, you will never be forgotten."


Centre Owen Watkin has signed his first professional contract with Ospreys, agreeing a three-year deal.

The 19-year has forced his way into the Ospreys' first team this season, taking his total senior appearances to 10.
He also played a leading role for Wales Under-20s as they won the 2016 Six Nations Grand Slam.
"I never thought I'd come as far as I have this season, playing for the senior team in the Pro12 and in Europe," said Watkin.
"I'm over the moon. I'm really pleased that the coaches have faith in me.
"It's hard to believe how quick things have moved on for me since signing my first contract."
Watkin played his youth rugby for Bryncethin RFC, Bridgend College and the Ospreys' age-grade set-up, while he attended school at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd.


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The average UK commuter spends nearly an hour a day travelling - and 3.7 million are en route for more than two hours, with the longest journey times spent on trains.

Strikes and other delays aside - it is a long time to spend scrolling through social media or staring silently ahead. Some people are occupying their many captive hours with a creative pastime.
Here are some of England's most productive passengers.
Amy Dicketts travels for 90 minutes a day on the Tube. She photographs fellow passengers for her project Commute Blog.
"I thought there must be something better I could be doing than staring into space or looking at my phone," said the 24-year-old who works in marketing.
"So I began to ask to take people's photographs and ask them to tell me something surprising about themselves.
Two-hour daily commute 'on rise among UK workers'
"Usually they are surprised but glad to have some entertainment on an otherwise boring journey. Often the people around us join in and will ask their own questions.
"I've heard stories from all sorts of people, including tips on how to have a happy marriage from people celebrating their wedding anniversary, to young boys trying to challenge the stereotypes people have of them.
"I realised I didn't have many stories from older people as they don't tend to travel by Tube.
"I spent a day with North London Cares and South London Cares, two charities which bring together older Londoners and their younger neighbours.
"We went on the Tube to the London Transport Museum for a day out. It really opened my eyes to how challenging the Tube is for people who aren't as mobile."
"I noticed a few people at the end of the train having a glass of wine and one of the guys beckoned me over and asked if I wanted to join them," said Mr Surtherland-Rowe who works in IT for a bank.
"The club has been going for about eight years and the people who started it aren't travelling any more.
"Every Thursday we bring alcohol and nibbles and just catch up on the week.
"We celebrate birthdays with posters and decorations and we had a Christmas party.
"In the summer we have a party in a field with a marquee and a barbecue and we bring our partners and children.
"We have a Facebook group where we keep in touch and let one another know about train delays.
"It makes commuting much easier because you are sharing the pain.
"We've grown from a group of commuters to a group of friends."
"I started crocheting two years ago as I wanted to try something creative," said the 38-year-old who works as an administrator at a charity.
"For practical reasons I tend to make smaller items on the train such as baby bootees, adult beanie hats and scarves.
"I've also made a few blankets by making the granny squares to and from work and crocheting them together into a blanket when I get home.
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"There's only so much crocheted stuff you can give to friends. So I decided to have a stall at my local market before Christmas.
"Using my commute productively has given me a little extra cash, it makes the journey go quicker and actually takes away some of the pain of commuting.
"It has also proven a great way to strike up a conversation with fellow commuters."
"Initially to make the commute more bearable I downloaded Candy Crush," said the 37-year-old who manages international judicial relations at the Royal Courts of Justice.
"I was completely addicted and realised I was wasting valuable time.
"So, I started jotting down ideas for a series of novels. I've done almost all my research, plotting and writing on the train.
"I've self-published my two novels The Circle Line and The Blood Line through Amazon.
"Some of the books are set within the London Underground.
"It does feel good to be doing something which feels worthwhile," said the married father of three.
"I really enjoy my commute as a rare slice of time for myself between work and family life."
It takes Lindsey Farquhar three hours a day to travel to and from Liverpool. She paints, crochets and makes jewellery which she posts on her Crafty Commuter Facebook page.
"The Crafty Commuter started in November 2014 when I missed the early train to work so had time to wait for the next one," said the 42-year-old who works for a housing association.
"So I bought a crochet magazine with free wool and crochet hooks at the station just on a whim.
"My job is office based and can be quite pressured so I had previously worked myself into quite a state checking emails before I even got there.
"But once I started my Crafty Commute, I arrived at work much more relaxed and feeling like I'd accomplished something creative already before I even got into work. I loved it.
"I crochet bobble hats and boot toppers in the winter and I make wire-wrapped jewellery when it gets warmer. Wire is my summer version of wool, you see.
"Then I started drawing and painting. I put together a little travel kit that I could take on the train.
"Very soon, my friends at work were asking about my crafting and family and friends were chatting about it on Facebook.
"The train guards started talking to me about my projects too. They stopped to talk about their families and friends.
"Thank goodness they always remind me when it's time to get off!"
"I began sketching last year as I felt the need to unleash my creative side," said the 49-year-old who works in social media for a recruitment consultant.
"Sketching means I can relax and not worry about the day ahead until I sit at my desk, then it helps me unwind when I'm on my way home.
"I keep a pocket sketchbook, pen and pencil in my commuting rucksack. I have to be careful not to get shaky lines when the train goes over points.
"I soon realised I needed some formal training to learn proper technique, so I joined a drawing evening class.
"I enjoyed it so much I'm going back for a more advanced class starting in a couple of weeks."


MSPs have voiced "serious concerns" over contracts and agents in Scotland's youth football system.

Holyrood's public petitions committee questioned football chiefs over claims under-16 players had been paid £1 a week, and heard there were no background checks for player agents.
SPFL boss Neil Doncaster insisted the current system "strikes the appropriate balance" to protect clubs and players.
But MSPs said they were "horrified" and "seriously concerned" by the evidence.
The committee was examining a petition calling for an investigation into the "appropriateness" of professional football clubs entering into contracts with children under the age of 16, and charging compensation payments for their transfer between clubs.
MSPs questioned whether clubs were essentially treating children as commodities.
David Little, of the Scottish Youth Football Association, recounted an incident where two clubs became involved in a "bidding war" over a youth player, up to the value of £30,000.
Mr Little said this practice should be "eliminated", adding: "We shouldn't have an auction of a child."
Fraser Wishart, of the Professional Footballers' Association Scotland, said "there must be an alternative" to compensation schemes, saying the system should not block a 14-year-old from changing club.
The issue of wages was also raised, with Mr Wishart saying that some clubs paid young players as little as £1 a week, which he called "unacceptable".
He also raised concerns about under-16 players having agents, a practice he said should not exist at all - and revealed a lack of disclosures and background checks on agents.
He said: "They are allowed to sign representation contracts of sorts with minors so an 11 or 12-year-old lad with a guardian's approval can sign a contract for an intermediary to represent him at that age. Why you need somebody to represent you at that age I don't know.
"In terms of the welfare of young people, I think there should be greater checks of any intermediary that's going to interact with young people."
SNP MSP James Dornan said he was "horrified" to hear about this, saying there seemed to be a "total disregard" for the welfare of children in football.
Roderick Houston, of the Scottish Schools' Football Association, agreed that he was "profoundly concerned" about agents. He said it was "completely inappropriate" for under-16s to have agents, but said some parents felt "intimidated" by clubs and believed they needed representation.
Committee convener Johann Lamont said it seemed like clubs were using the dream of being a footballer to make young people "work against their own interests" in a case of "simple exploitation".
A later session was held with bosses from the Scottish Football Association (SFA) and the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL), who defended the system.
Under questioning from Ms Lamont, SFA Director of Football Governance and Regulation Andrew McKinlay admitted that the body could end up registering an "illegal" contract, as it does not look at the terms of each of the thousands submitted.
He said there were "no immediate plans to change" the system, with with SPFL chief executive Mr Doncaster adding that "we are not a police force".
Mr Doncaster said the body would "investigate fully" when concerns about wages were raised, repeating: "Be in no doubt, all clubs are bound by national minimum wage legislation."
However, Mr Doncaster said the current system of compensation payments "strikes the appropriate balance", as it needs to protect clubs as well as young people.
He said there had to be incentive for clubs to put time and money into developing young players, who could potentially be "hoovered up" by richer clubs.
Mr Doncaster said it was "appropriate that we have a balanced system which incentivises clubs to invest" while respecting the rights of the child, repeatedly describing the system as "fair".
Mr McKinlay said it was difficult having the big-money English leagues just across the border, saying English clubs could afford to "take a punt" on young Scottish players.
Asked about the lack of disclosure checks on agents working with young people, Mr McKinlay said the issue may form part of the upcoming inquiry into child abuse in football.
He said there is a self-disclosure system, but agreed it was "an area we need to look at to see if there's more we can do".
MSPs voiced concerns about many parts of the evidence heard.
Conservative MSP Brian Whittle said it was "absurd" and "insane" that people could talk about agents and contracts and compensation while dealing with children.
He told Mr Doncaster: "I find it incredible. We're dealing with kids here. I can't get my head around the fact you're defending this system."
Fellow Tory Maurice Corry said he was "really quite seriously concerned" about the submissions from the SFA and SPFL, questioning whether they were working to prevent exploitation.
Mr Dornan said the system for contracts appeared to be "one big rubber stamp". After he pressed Mr McKinlay on the compensation that "trickles down" to youth teams, the SFA executive said it could amount to "a bag of balls".
Following the session, Ms Lamont said: "Today we heard deeply-concerning evidence from the SFA and SPFL.
"We are dealing with a child welfare issue and there are strong concerns that the key issue of how children's rights are protected, while sustainably growing their talent, is not yet being adequately addressed.
"The SFA and SPFL have suggested improvements in the youth football system, but in the view of the petitioner and this committee, these simply don't go far enough."


Around 1,200 people each year are infected with the hepatitis E virus (HEV) through donated blood in England, a large study shows.

Most people will not notice any symptoms, although it can cause liver damage and be fatal in some cases.
The study in the Lancet medical journal showed one in 3,000 blood donations was contaminated.
Hepatitis E tends to be mild but can be a problem particularly for pregnant women.
A group of researchers from Public Health England analysed 225,000 blood donations in the south-east of England to estimate the scale of the national problem.
Prof Richard Tedder, from Public Health England, said: "[The] infections are widespread in the English population, including blood donors.
"Although rarely causing any acute illness, hepatitis E infections may become persistent in immunosuppressed patients, putting them at risk of future chronic liver disease, and a policy is needed to identify these persistently infected patients and provide them with appropriate antiviral treatment.
"However, our study indicates that the overall burden of harm resulting from transfusion-transmitted HEV is slight."
He said there was no immediate need to screen donated blood.
However, Prof Jean-Michel Pawlotsky, from the Universite Paris-Est in France, said that stance was "surprising".
"The potential clinical results of blood-borne HEV infection should not be downplayed, in particular, the risk of serious complications and death exists.
"I believe that systematic screening of blood components for markers of hepatitis E infection should be implemented."
Lorna Williamson, the medical director for NHS Blood and Transplant said: "These study findings contribute to our overall understanding of hepatitis E and are an important part of the research that helps NHSBT to make blood transfusions as safe as possible for the patients who need them.
"The majority of patients followed up have now cleared the HEV infection and any remaining patients are being followed up.
"We now expect the Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs (SaBTO), which advises UK ministers and health departments, to review the study results."


Republican frontrunner Donald Trump has mocked Hillary Clinton for apparently taking a toilet break during a televised Democratic debate.

"I know where she went. It's disgusting," he said to supporters at a rally in Michigan.
The former secretary of state returned to the stage late after an advert break during Saturday's debate with her party rivals for the presidential nomination.
Mr Trump also said Mrs Clinton had been "schlonged" by Barack Obama in 2008.
Using a vulgar Yiddish term that means a man's penis, he was referring to Mrs Clinton's defeat to the then senator in the primary contests that year.
"Even her race to Obama. She was going to beat Obama. I don't know who'd be worse. I don't know. How does it get worse?
"She was favoured to win and she got schlonged, she lost."
Mrs Clinton's spokeswoman, Jennifer Palmieri, tweeted: "We are not responding to Trump but everyone who understands the humiliation this degrading language inflicts on all women should. #imwithher"
It is not the first time Mr Trump has referred to women in a controversial way.
In August, he implied that he received tough questions from Fox News debate host Megyn Kelly because she was menstruating.
And he has previously described comedian Rosie O'Donnell as a "fat pig".
Mrs Clinton and Mr Trump have been feuding in recent days over claims she made that Islamic State militants were using Mr Trump as a recruiting tool.
He has called for Muslims to be banned from entering the US, in light of a deadly terror attack in California carried out by a radicalised Muslim couple.
Mr Trump, a billionaire property tycoon with no political experience, leads the polls nationally among Republican voters, and is also ahead in some key states.
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The family of a British climber found dead in Vietnam on Thursday has said their "loss is indescribable".

Aiden Webb, 22, of Norwich, went missing six days earlier after setting off alone to climb Fansipan mountain.
Aunt Lisa Shaw Webb said the family are in "shock" and paid tribute to him as a "wonderful, gorgeous, inspirational young man" in a Facebook post.
Local media have reported his body has been released to his father and a post-mortem examination carried out.
Ms Shaw Webb thanked everyone who had helped in the campaign to find him and said they had been "overwhelmed".
"Without the huge amount of shares and publicity we got, we probably wouldn't have found him," she wrote.
Mr Webb had been staying in nearby Sapa with his girlfriend Bluebell Baughan when he set off to climb Vietnam's highest mountain on Friday 3 June.
The keen climber had planned to conquer the 3,100m (10,300ft) mountain in a day, but later called his girlfriend to say he had fallen, cut his arm open, hurt his knee and lost his way.
The pair were in contact through the night, but Mr Webb's phone stopped working the next morning.
On Thursday, his body was spotted by park rangers at the bottom of a deep ravine close to the location he gave her.
His aunt launched a Facebook campaign to help find him, found a translator and, with a friend, turned "overnight into detectives", she said, while his father Trever and uncle Michael flew to Vietnam.
"This is the worst tragedy in our lives, when the news came to me it knocked me to the ground," Ms Shaw Webb said.
"Aiden was loved so much and he's going to be missed so badly, the loss is indescribable.
"His smile, his personality, his love, his acting, his love for adventures, just makes him truly memorable."
The Anglia Ruskin University drama graduate was halfway through a four-month backpacking trip with Ms Baughan, a fellow graduate, from White Notley, Essex.


Middlesbrough manager Garry Monk has brought in former England striker James Beattie as first-team coach.

Beattie, 39, worked with Monk at Swansea City and Leeds United, and joins David Adams, who left Everton in March, on Boro's coaching staff.
The ex-Southampton player retired in 2013 and later had a spell as Accrington Stanley manager.
Former Southend goalkeeper Darryl Flahavan, who also worked at Leeds, has joined as Boro goalkeeping coach.
Monk has also appointed Sean Rush as head of physical performance and Ryan Needs as head of performance analysis.
Middlesbrough, who were relegated from the Premier League last season, will begin their Championship campaign against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 5 August.


Three men have been jailed for life for a shooting in a south London shop which left a five-year-old girl paralysed.

Thusha Kamaleswaran was shot in the chest and Roshan Selvakumar, 35, was also shot in Brixton, last March.
Nathaniel Grant, Kazeem Kolawole and Anthony McCalla were convicted of causing both victims grievous bodily harm with intent and attempted murder of rival gang member Roshaun Bryan.
Grant was told he would serve at least 17 years and Kolawole and McCalla 14.
Judge Martin Stephens QC said the crimes were "of the utmost gravity", adding: "Not one of you has, in my judgment, shown a sliver of remorse."
Last month's Old Bailey trial heard the three cycled up to Stockwell Food and Wine and Grant opened fire.
A bullet hit Thusha in the chest and passed through the seventh vertebra of her spine, leaving her paralysed.
The court heard the gunmen were trying to shoot Mr Bryan when Thusha and Mr Selvakumar got caught in the crossfire.
The girl, now six, went into cardiac arrest twice in the wake of the shooting and had to undergo emergency surgery both in the shop and at hospital to keep her alive.
She has only recently been discharged from hospital.
Mr Selvakumar was hit in the head but survived with a piece of bullet remaining in his head.
Judge Stephens said the trio posed "a significant risk to members of the public of serious harm in the future".
"You, Grant, were the gunman and the other two your fully supportive lieutenants backing up all your actions to the hilt and giving you the support and encouragement to carry out these terrible deeds," he added.
"Shooting into a shop, a confined space where it was known there were people present, is an attack on society itself by men who saw themselves as outside the law and above the law."
He said the convictions would not have been possible without CCTV and he hoped Thusha could go on to lead as full a life as possible.
Thusha's mother mother Sharmila Kamaleswaran said in a victim impact statement that seeing her daughter, who dreamed of being a dancer, in a hospital bed "took my heart away".
Det Supt Gordon Allison said the only time the men had apologised or shown any remorse was when they were seeking to reduce their prison sentences.
He added: "The images of Thusha dancing happily in Stockwell Food and Wine are images that many of us will struggle to erase from our memories.
"Today, McCalla, Kolawole and Grant will have many years in prison to reflect on the damage they caused to an innocent five-year-old girl and her family but also Roshan and the community that is London as a whole."
A team of detectives who investigated the case will take on the Three Peaks Challenge in September to raise money for the vital care and equipment Thusha now requires.
They have already raised more than Â£130,000.


A 26-year-old man who was stabbed in the heart after a night out with friends "died at the scene in his parents' arms", police said.

James Brindley was talking to his girlfriend on his phone when he was attacked in Aldridge town centre shortly before midnight on Friday.
Det Insp Jim Munro said four boys aged 16, leaving their school prom, helped Mr Brindley and called his parents.
West Midlands Police has released CCTV of four vehicles seen near the scene.
Mr Munro appealed for people in the cars, which were travelling along Little Aston Road towards the town centre at the time of the incident, to come forward.
"We are very keen to speak to the occupants of those cars, two light in colour and the other two darker, as they may have seen what happened and could lead us to the killer," he said.
Describing the attack as "callous", Mr Munro said "the motive is unclear".
"This is an awful incident which has taken place in Aldridge town centre. He had been on a night out and had been enjoying time with his friends and has ended up dying in his parents' arms," he said.
Mr Munro said the attack "lasted just seconds" and the four teenagers, who were first to help Mr Brindley, gave him first aid and called the emergency services.
A post-mortem examination found the 26-year-old died from a single stab wound to his heart.
Officers are conducting "extensive searches" for the murder weapon, which could be a knife or other sharp object.
Mr Munro said: "James' family and friends are devastated by his loss and we need to bring his killer to justice.
"Someone will have knowledge of this attack and I would ask them to search their conscience and do the right thing. If you can't speak to police then please call Crimestoppers anonymously."


The family of a bank manager shot dead on the doorstep of his home 10 years ago fear the murderer could kill again.

Father-of-two Alistair Wilson's murder in Nairn on the evening of 28 November 2004 remains unsolved.
In a statement, his family said the killer could cause another family the heartbreak they have had to endure.
Police have begun a new review of every piece of evidence and line of inquiry in the case in the hope of uncovering new clues.
Crimestoppers have also offered a reward of up to Â£5,000 for information leading to a conviction.
In the statement, the Wilson family said: "The past 10 years, since Alistair's murder, have been extremely tough for our family.
"It's been 10 years during which his young sons started primary school and then secondary school without a father in their lives.
"It's been 10 years that his widow, Veronica, has been a single mother and the extended family left without the person we loved and cherished."
The family said the motive for the shooting was a mystery and it was difficult for his wife and sons to achieve closure.
"We are confident that someone, somewhere, knows the identity of Alistair's killer - a man who is still at large," said the statement.
"He has killed once. He may kill again and cause another family the heartbreak we have endured."
Mr Wilson was shot with a German-made handgun by a stocky man in a baseball cap.
The Haenel Suhl Model 1 Schmeisser was manufactured between 1920 and 1945 at a Schmeisser factory in Germany.
The ammunition used was .25 calibre made by Sellier and Bellot in the Czech Republic between 1983 and 1993.
About 40,000 of the guns were produced in Germany and police suspect the weapon may have been brought back to the UK either as a war trophy, for legitimate export or on the black market.
Police Scotland is holding what is known as a homicide governance review.
The review is looking at previous investigations to ascertain if all possible lines of inquiry have been thoroughly exhausted.
Since the start of the inquiry, the police have taken more than 4,100 statements, gathered 2,700 pieces of potential evidence and carried out 11,000 actions as a result of investigations.
The early months of the police investigation involved a plea to people in Nairn and the surrounding area to voluntarily give DNA samples.
Tests on the gun failed to extract any DNA.
Det Ch Supt Gary Flannigan said: "Over the course of a decade, detectives have worked tirelessly using a wide range of methodologies, seeking expert help from throughout the UK and considering advances in forensic science all in an effort to help detect this highly unusual crime.
"We will continue to appeal to anyone who has information to come forward."
He added: "While the information coming to us has slowed down, I know that someone somewhere knows exactly how and why Alistair was shot.
"Unsolved homicides are never closed. They remain open in the hope that the vital piece of evidence surfaces to help bring the investigation to a conclusion."
19:15 28 November 2004: Veronica Wilson answers the door to a man who asks to speak to her husband Alistair, who is putting their young sons to bed. He is handed an envelope, goes back inside and then on returning to the front door he is shot.
8 December 2004: The murder weapon is found in a drain by Highland Council workers about half a mile from the Wilsons' home.
February 2005: In an interview with the BBC, Mrs Wilson says she can only imagine that mistaken identity was the motive for the murder.
November 2005: Police release a recording of Mrs Wilson's 999 call. She is heard telling the operator: "My husband's been shot."
September 2013: Police Scotland's new Major Investigation Team North starts investigating the case.
Ch Supt Julian Innes, police commander for Highlands and Islands Division, said officers were "committed to bringing Alistair's killer to justice".
He added: "The support shown by the local community has been there from the start and remains as the impact of this dreadful crime is still felt.
"I remain hopeful that someone will have the vital piece of information that can make a difference."
Angela Parker, of Crimestoppers Scotland, appealed to the public to help find Mr Wilson's killer.
She said: "We would ask that anyone who thinks they may have information relating to this, no matter how small, should come forward and finally help Alistair's family obtain the answers they seek."
"All information passed to Crimestoppers is kept anonymous, a guarantee that has never been broken, so no-one need be in fear of their identity being revealed."


Survivors say 44 people have died of thirst after their truck broke down in the Sahara Desert in northern Niger, the Red Cross has told the BBC.

The six survivors, all women, walked to a remote village and are being looked after in Dirkou, Niger, Red Cross official Lawal Taher said.
They say several children are among the dead.
The Ghanaians and Nigerians were trying to get to Libya, reports Nigerien news site Sahelien.
So far no-one has visited the site to identify the bodies, Mr Taher added.
The route from Niger to Libya is one of the main ways migrants reach North Africa before crossing the Mediterranean Sea to get to Europe.
Crossing the Sahara is one of the most perilous parts of the journey as migrants are crammed into pickup trucks often with only enough room for a few litres of water, reports Reuters news agency.
The harsh Sahara: By Martin Patience, BBC News, Nigeria
The unforgiving conditions of the Sahara Desert mean that a broken down vehicle is often a death sentence for migrants.
Niger serves as a transit point for West Africans hoping to reach Europe to start a better life.
Every year, tens of thousands of migrants cross the Sahara to reach Libya. From the Libyan coast they board rickety boats to ferry them to Europe.
Many drown in the Mediterranean but, perhaps, less well known, are the dangers they face while crossing the Sahara.
It's not known how many deaths there are every year - as it's a vast, ungoverned region.  But many migrants die of thirst, while others are robbed and attacked by criminal gangs and security forces.
'My sister drowned getting to Europe'
Authorities told Reuters that is it almost impossible to know how many have died in the vast and unpoliced Sahara.
Last June, the bodies of 34 migrants, including 20 children, were found in the Sahara Desert near Niger's border with Algeria.
It appeared they had died of thirst after being abandoned by their smuggler, a government minister said at the time.


Laurence Whitehouse and his wife were on holiday in Yemen in 1998 when they were kidnapped, in a plot orchestrated by Abu Hamza.

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His captors said they were hoping to win the release of several prisoners, which included Hamza's son and stepson.
After a decade-long extradition process and trial, Hamza was convicted of terrorism-related charges in New York.
Mr Whitehouse says he can understand why Hamza would want to seek his children's release, but cannot understand kidnapping people to do so.


A French court has ruled that a baby cannot be named Nutella because it is against the child's interest.

French newspaper La Voix Dunord revealed a judge in the city of Valencienne renamed the child Ella after the parents failed to turn up to a court date in November.
The court's decision noted that Nutella was the trade name of a spread.
"A name like that can only lead to teasing or disparaging comments," it stated.
In a separate case, another family from Raismes, who named their child Fraise (Strawberry), were also told the name could be detrimental to the child.
The parents then re-named their child Fraisine, an old French name.
Many countries restrict baby names, including Germany, Sweden, China, Iceland and Japan.
In Iceland, there is a list of 1,853 female names, and 1,712 male ones, and parents must pick from these lists or seek permission from a special committee.
In 2007, a New Zealand couple blocked from naming their baby 4Real instead settled on calling him Superman.
And in Germany in 2002, officials refused to allow a Turkish couple living in Cologne to name their baby boy Osama Bin Laden.
The UK has much more liberal rules on baby names.
There are no restrictions on parents, apart from exceptional cases, when an official can refuse to register it if the name is deemed offensive.
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