Cricket may not enjoy the same national prominence in Scotland as football or rugby, but the sport has firmly established its presence, with a long and rich history. From historic club matches to international competitions, Scotland’s cricket scene is filled with passion, camaraderie, and love of the game.
Cricket was introduced to Scotland in the 19th century, appearing in 1832. Over the decades, it slowly gained popularity, particularly among Scotland’s elite and the English expatriate community. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, cricket had become a well-established sport, with competitive matches being held across Scotland.
In the early 1900s, Scotland started competing against other nations, and by 1994, the country was inducted as an Associate nation of the International Cricket Council (ICC)
Cricketing Organisations in Scotland
Cricket Scotland is the governing body for cricket in Scotland. It is responsible for overseeing the sport’s development and regulation. Cricket Scotland manages national and regional teams, develops grassroots cricket, and works to increase the sport’s visibility and participation at all levels nationwide.
Cricket Scotland also works alongside local clubs, schools, and grassroots organisations to foster young talent and promote the sport in communities. The organisation plays a vital role in Scotland’s cricketing landscape, offering training programs, competitions, and resources for players of all ages and abilities.
East of Scotland Cricket Association – information on the Association and its clubs, as well as fixtures and results of all matches.
Strathmore & Perthshire Cricket Union – Offers organised, league cricket to a vast geographical area, from Huntly to Bannockburn, Perth to Dundee and Angus.
West Junior Cricket – Organising junior cricket in the west of Scotland.
Cricket Clubs
Aberdeen University Cricket Club
Huntly Cricket Club – Aberdeenshire
Forfarshire Cricket Club – Angus – located at Forthill Sports Club in Broughty Ferry and founded in 1880.
Gala Cricket Club – The ground has to be one of the most scenic sporting venues in the country, sitting at the foot of Meigle Hill on the west side of the town, with views looking down the Tweed Valley over the town and on over Melrose to the Eildon Hills.
Selkirk Cricket Club – Scottish Borders
St Boswells Cricket Club – Scottish Borders
Clackmannan County Cricket Club
Langholm Cricket Club – Dumfries and Galloway
St. Michael’s Cricket Club – based at Kingholm Park, Dumfries
Tranent and Preston Village Cricket Club – a friendly, community-driven club based in East Lothian
Haddington Cricket Club – East Lothian
Boroughmuir Cricket Club – founded in 1926 – an open & friendly club that welcomes all players of any standard.
Carlton Cricket Club – One of Scotland’s leading cricket clubs and undoubtedly one of Scotland’s most beautiful grounds.
Edinburgh Accies Cricket Club – founded in 1855
Edinburgh South Cricket Club – based at Inch Park
Grange Cricket Club – Edinburgh – founded in 1832
Murrayfield-DAFS Cricket Club – Edinburgh
Stewarts Melville Cricket Club – Edinburgh
Watsonians Cricket Club – Established 1875
Penicuik Cricket Club – Midlothian – Established in 1844
Broomhill Cricket Club – West Road, Charlestown, Fife
Freuchie Cricket Club – Muir Road, Freuchie, Fife
Dunfermline and Carnegie Cricket Club – Fife
Glenrothes Cricket Club – Fife – established in 1957
Poloc Cricket Club – Glasgow
Victoria Cricket Club – Glasgow – formed in 1934
West of Scotland Cricket Club – Glasgow
Northern Counties Cricket Club – Inverness – established in 1864