The Scotland speedway team first competed in international competition in test matches during 1928.

They continued to hold test matches every decade until their pool of riders diminished during the mid-1980s.

Previously in the World Team Cup from 1960 to 1969, any Scottish rider was eligible to represent Great Britain.

[2] This was also the case after their fourth appearance in 1977, although controversially some riders would also ride under the English flag.

[3] Scotland's best achievement came in reaching the final of the Speedway World Pairs Championship in 1970 and 1971, a competition they competed in from 1969 to 1976.