And having landed what many would see as a favourable Scottish Cup fifth round draw – at home to Airdrieonians - the Dens Park faithful may just also be starting to dare to dream about reaching the latter stages of that competition.

Scott Brown was handed a reunion with former club Hibs. Ayr United hit Broxburn Athletic for eight on Saturday, and the reward for the former Easter Road youngster and teammate Steven Whittaker is a date with David Gray's Hibees at Somerset Park.

Scottish Cup fifth round draw in fullCeltic and Rangers have each been handed home draws against Championship opposition in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup fifth round.The Parkhead side will host Raith Rovers, who are managed by former Celtic midfielder Barry Robson, while Rangers entertain Callum Davidson's Queen's Park at Ibrox.It is the third time in four years that Raith have been handed a trip to Celtic Park on cup duty with a 3-0 defeat in the League Cup quarter-final in 2021 followed by 4-0 reverse at the last 16 stage of the Scottish Cup in 2022.Ayr United boss Scott Brown will welcome former club Hibs to Somerset Park in what promises to be a tricky tie for David Gray's men while the only all-Premiership tie will see St Mirren host Hearts.Aberdeen drawing Dunfermline the day after Jimmy Calderwood's death seemed fitting given his contribution to both clubs while Dundee's reward for edging the derby against United is a home tie against Airdrie.League One Cove Rangers, the lowest ranked side left in the competition, travel to Livingston while the remaining tie sees St Johnstone host Hamilton Accies.The ties will be played on the weekend of February 7.Scottish Cup fifth round draw:Ayr United v HibsCeltic v Raith RoversSt Mirren v HeartsRangers v Queen's ParkLivingston v Cove RangersAberdeen v DunfermlineSt Johnstone v HamiltonDundee v Airdrie

Holders Celtic and city rivals Rangers were both handed home draws against second-tier opponents in the draw for the last 16 of the Scottish Cup. Celtic will take on Raith Rovers, while Rangers host fellow Glasgow side Queen's Park.