In the 2014-15 season it was the penultimate event of the Sevens World Series circuit.

Between 2007 and 2011 the tournament was held at Murrayfield in Edinburgh, then moving to Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow from 2012.

[1][2] The agreement to host the tournament in Glasgow between the World Rugby, which operates the Sevens World Series, and the Scottish Rugby Union ran from 2012 for at least 3 years.

[4] The first and second tournaments were held near the beginning of June, with Emirates Airline as the title sponsor.

Associated events have included a Festival of Rugby, which took place on the training pitches outside Murrayfield when it was held there.