Scottish National League Division Four
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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.
| Sport | Rugby union |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1973 |
| No. of teams | 10 |
| Country |  Scotland |
Most recent champion | Cartha Queens Park |
| Level on pyramid | 5 |
| Promotion to | National League Division Three |
| Relegation to | Regional Leagues |
| Domestic cup | National League Cup |
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 were relegated to the Regional Leagues. Ellon had previously withdrawn during the season.
Joining were Garnock, 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.
| Team [3] | Ground | Location | 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardrossan Academicals | Memorial Field | Ardrossan | 2nd |
| Dunfermline | McCane Park | Dunfermline | 8th |
| Garnock | Lochshore | Glengarnock | Relegated (10th) |
| Haddington | Neilson Park | Haddington | Promoted (East) |
| Hamilton | Laigh Bent | Hamilton | 5th |
| Kilmarnock | Bellsland | Kilmarnock | 3rd |
| Lenzie | Viewfield | Lenzie | Promoted (West) |
| Linlithgow | Mains Park | Linlithgow | 4th |
| Stewartry | Greenlaw | Castle Douglas | 7th |
| Whitecraigs | West Lodge | Newton Mearns | 6th |
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
- Falkirk
- Howe of Fife
- Whitecraigs
- Greenock Wanderers
- Hawick YM
2012–2023 no national fifth tier
National League Division 4