The competition has been held every year since the inception of the SJFA on the 2nd October 1886 and, as of the 2023–24 edition, 112 teams compete in the tournament.

[1][2] The competition is named the Clydebuilt Home Improvements Scottish Junior Cup for sponsorship reasons.

[3] Darvel are the current holders, having defeated Arthurlie 2–1 in the final on 2 June 2024 at Broadwood Stadium to win the trophy for the first time.

[7] In 2010, Linlithgow Rose lifted the Scottish Junior Cup for the fourth time in their history and third in a decade.

A new sponsor was found during the 2006–07 competition for the semi-finals and final - Scottish Citylink, a long-distance coach operator.