Caley Thistle will open a new chapter in their remarkable 21-year history at their own stadium on July 16 when they add European football to the list of their notable achievements.
Their eventful journey so far has produced promotion from three divisions, a Challenge Cup win, third place in the Scottish Premiership and a Scottish Cup triumph. But on July 16, Caley Jags will truly arrive on the international stage.
Romanians Astra Giurgiu may not be a household name to rival Barcelona or Bayern Munich, but Inverness supporters will know they cannot take their first European opponents lightly.
Astra beat Lyon last season en route to reaching the group stages before beating Celtic in Romania in what was their only win of a tough group.
They will fancy their chances of making the group stages again but Inverness manager John Hughes and his players have carved out a reputation of their own as underdogs who love to upset the odds and they will be determined to make a memorable debut.
Goalkeeper Ryan Esson and captain Richie Foran are the only players with European experience in the squad at Caledonian Stadium but what Hughes’ squad lacks in experience it more than compensates for with sheer will.
St Johnstone will play Armenian side Alashkert in the first qualifying round and, if they progress, next up will be Crvena Zvezda or Kairat Almaty.