Evidence of ancient settlement in the area includes the Atlantic Bronze Age Tydavnet gold discs.

[1] Raised lines, rows of dots and zig-zags produce a central cross surrounded by concentric patterns, were used to decorate the discs.

Although the team represents the entire parish of Tydavnet the club is named after one of the townland's villages, Scotstown.

[25][26] The village also previously won Monaghan County Council's "Tidy Towns" competition.

[citation needed] The village is linked with Geel in Belgium, which also has a reputed connection to Saint Dymphna.