[1] It was first won by Conscience who defeated Eric Canyon, Adam Shane, and Hatred in Scotland on 17 July 2004.
The title has generally been defended in Scotland, particularly in Bellshill, Bellahouston, Clydebank and Glasgow.
The title was first defended outside of Scotland at the NWA 56th Anniversary Show in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in 2004.
[3][4][5] Following the closure of NWA UK Hammerlock, the title was taken on by the Scottish Wrestling Alliance and the "NWA" was dropped from the name, resulting in the title simply being called the Scottish Heavyweight Championship.
[6][7][8] The reactivated championship was won by Jack Jester on 4 August 2023.