Scottish National League Division Four

Scottish National League Division Four
SportRugby union
Founded1973
No. of teams10
Country Scotland
Most recent
champion
Cartha Queens Park
Level on pyramid5
Promotion toNational League Division Three
Relegation toRegional Leagues
Domestic cupNational League Cup

The Scottish National League Division Four (known as Arnold Clark National League Division 4 for sponsorship reasons) is the fifth tier of the Scottish League Championship for amateur rugby union clubs in Scotland.

History

A national fifth tier of the Scottish League Championship existed under a number of different names prior to the end of the 2010–11 season, at which point the league structure was reduced to four national divisions.

The division was reintroduced first by a play-off for entry at the end of season 2022–23.[1]

Then the division started full operation for the 2023–24 season with 10 teams.[2]

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 champions from the Caledonia, East, and West region leagues.

2026-27 teams

Departing were Cartha Queens Park , promoted to National League Division Three while Moray (9th) were relegated to the Regional Leagues.

Joining were Garnock who were relegated from National League Division Three, together with Haddington and Lenzie promoted from the Regional Leagues.

With two clubs departing and three joining the league was restored to ten sides.

2025–2026 teams

Departing were Strathmore, promoted to National League Division Three while Greenock Wanderers (9th) 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.

Ellon withdrew in January leaving nine clubs to contest the outstanding fixtures.

Past winners

Winners of the fifth tier competition – includes National League Division Two (–2011), and National League Division Four (2024–present)

National League Division 2

  1. Falkirk
  2. Howe of Fife
  3. Whitecraigs
  4. Greenock Wanderers
  5. Hawick YM

2012–2023 no national fifth tier

National League Division 4

  1. Garnock
  2. Strathmore
  3. Cartha Queens Park

References

  1. ↑ https://fixtures.scottishrugby.org/club-rugby/2022-2023/1687/results
  2. ↑ https://fixtures.scottishrugby.org/club-rugby/2023-2024/1804/results
  3. ↑ "Fixtures and results | Scottish Rugby Union". Scottish Rugby Union.
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