Scottish National League Division Four


The Scottish National League Division Four is the fifth tier of the Scottish League Championship for amateur rugby union clubs in Scotland.

History

The division was introduced first by a play-off for entry in season 2022–23.
Then the division started full operation for the 2023–24 season.
There were ten sides in the division.

Promotion and relegation

The top team is promoted to National League Division Three and the bottom three teams relegated to the Regional Leagues structure, making room for the West champion, the East champion and the Caledonia champion from the regional leagues.

2025–2026 teams

Departing were Strathmore, promoted to National League Division Three while Greenock Wanderers were relegated to the Regional Leagues.
Joining were Cartha Queens Park who were relegated from National League Division Three, together with Ellon and Kilmarnock both promoted from the Regional Leagues.
TeamLocationHome Ground
Ardrossan AcademicalsArdrossan
Cartha Queens ParkGlasgow
DunfermlineDunfermline
EllonEllon
HamiltonHamilton
KilmarnockKilmarnock
LinlithgowLinlithgow
MorayElgin
StewartryCastle Douglas
WhitecraigsNewton Mearns

Past winners

Winners of the fifth tier competition – includes National League Division Two, and National League Division Four
National League Division 2
  2. Falkirk
  3. Howe of Fife
  4. Whitecraigs
  5. Greenock Wanderers
  6. Hawick YM
2012–2023 no national fifth tier
National League Division 4
  2. Garnock
  3. Strathmore