BUCKIE Thistle and Huntly ensured there were no slip-ups as they eased through to the second of the Scottish Cup.
After being held by Rothes and Wigtown and Bladnoch respectively at home last weekend, the pair made sure of their progress with comfortable wins.
The Jags cruised through 4-0 at Rothes with Neil Davidson and Zander Sutherland (2) putting them ahead at the break. Sutherland completed his hat-trick just past the hour mark to seal the win.
Huntly took just seven minutes to get their noses in front at Wigtown after a massive 275-mile journey and it was last weekend's two goal hero, Barry Somers, who was on the mark again.
Polish striker Andrzej Kleczkowski wrapped up the win midway through the second half.
Buckie are now at home to Annan Athletic in the second round while Huntly have a derby match at Inverurie Locos.
In the Highland League, Keith's poor start to the season continued when they were held 1-1 at home by lowly Fort William.
Jonathan Smith (8) fired the Maroons ahead but Gary Farquhar levelled for the visitors with 12 minutes remaining.
Lossiemouth lost 3-1 at home to Brora Rangers. Steven Mackay had given the visitors a first half lead before Scott McIntosh (64) levelled for the Coasters.
However, Gary Kerr (69) and Richie Hart (77) sealed the points for Brora and new boss Davie Kirkwood.
Champions Forres Mechanics, who are looking forward to facing Rangers in the Scottish Cup, crashed 3-1 at in form Clach.
A Martin Callum double either side of half-time had the Inverness side 2-0 ahead before Mark Dougal (69) made it 3-0.
Scott Lawrie pulled one back for Mechanics from the penalty spot 13 minutes from the end.
Elsewhere, Nairn County edged Cove Rangers 3-2 thanks to a last minute Robbie Duncanson winner.
Inverurie Locos won 3-0 at Strathspey Thistle and Turriff Utd were 4-3 winners over Wick Academy.
