Lacrosse in Scotland

Scotland’s lacrosse programme has one of the most singular origin stories in the sport. Following the Lockerbie disaster in 1988, Syracuse University — which lost many students in the tragedy — challenged Scotland to form a national lacrosse team as a living memorial. That challenge was accepted, and the annual Scotland vs. Syracuse memorial match in Lockerbie remains one of lacrosse’s most meaningful traditions.

Scotland joined the European Lacrosse Federation as a founding member in 1995 and has been a consistent presence in the European circuit ever since. With 8 active clubs, a Home Internationals tradition, and a women’s programme that won a European Championship bronze medal at the 2024 EC in Braga — achieving a #10 world ranking — Scotland punches well above its size in European lacrosse.

In April 2025, Scotland hosted the Home Internationals (Apr 4–6), bringing together 16 squads from 6 nations in one of the British Isles’ most established annual events. Scotland plays field lacrosse and Sixes, and continues to develop both men’s and women’s pathways under Lacrosse Scotland.