In September 2023, Weir ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament during a 1-1 draw with Belgium.

She missed a year of action but has gone on to become Real Madrid’s leading all-time goalscorer and has now amassed 116 caps for her country, taking over the captaincy in February.

Scotland have not been at a major tournament since 2019 and Weir is desperate to end that absence at the next edition of the World Cup in Brazil next year.

“It’s what I dreamed of as a kid, just to play for Scotland,” she says. And then to have the honour and the privilege of leading the team in this campaign, it’s a big responsibility, something I’m very proud of.

“I want nothing more this year than to qualify for that World Cup.

“The disappointment of the last couple of campaigns, it’s only a bigger driver for me, and not just me, but other players in the squad.

“There’s many experienced players that have been through the process before, but I think what’s good is we have a lot of fresh faces, young, talented, hungry players that also want to be at that World Cup.”

Another element to Weir’s trips home is work with the Pars Foundation, engaging and encouraging the next generation of footballers from Fife.

“It started with me coming back and going to coaching sessions, mainly for the girls’ set up and it’s just developed from there and I became an official ambassador,” she explains.

“It’s such a cool feeling because it wasn’t like that when I was their age.

“I’ve been so fortunate in my career and it all started at Pitreavie playing fields and coming to watch the guys at East End Park.

“Those memories are so vivid in my mind. To come back and see other girls kind of live that as well is so cool.

“This [latest] programme is for girls aged 13 to 14. And basically it’s all about developing transferable leadership skills that they can take into school, into sport, whatever it is they’re passionate about. Learning ways to communicate, trying to develop confidence, resilience.”

Caroline Weir was talking to BBC Radio Scotland’s Saturday Show.