Scottish Rugby’s fun, fast-paced and inclusive summer rugby programme returns from May to July, and now it’s your turn to get involved.
Whether you’re brand new to rugby, returning after time away, or just looking for something active and social to do this summer with family and friends – Tartan Touch is for everyone.
What is Tartan Touch?
Tartan Touch is a simple, social and welcoming non-contact version of rugby designed for all ages, all abilities and all levels of experience.
It’s rugby made easy: fast to pick up, fun to play, and brilliant for staying active with friends, family or teammates.
Across Scotland, local clubs will be hosting weekly Tartan Touch sessions that focus on:
- Fun and friendship
- Building confidence and staying active
- Playing together in a relaxed, welcoming environment
- Getting muddy, laughing lots and being part of your rugby community
No experience needed, no special kit. Just turn up & play and enjoy summer rugby.
What are the rules?
AIM: Touch the ball down over opponent’s goal line. To do this, keep possession by avoiding being touched.
| POSSESSION LOST IF: | WHEN TOUCHED: |
| Touched 6 times | Offload within 2 steps or 2 seconds – No offside from the offload |
| Ball leaves the pitch | Place ball on ground – Offside line created |
| Ball passed forward, dropped forward, or kicked forward | Must be passed away by touched player or a teammate |
| Foul play by team in possession |
Find your nearest Tartan Touch Hub
With hubs running in communities across Scotland, there’s likely a session happening just around the corner.
Please see below a list of clubs broken down by area and region for the 2026 season:
Caledonia
| Caledonia North | Caledonia Midlands |
| Aberdeen Grammar | Bannockburn RFC |
| Deeside Rugby Club | Carnoustie HSFP Rugby Club |
| Ellon Rugby Club | Dundee Rugby Club |
| Glen Urquhart Rugby Football Club* | Dunfermline Rugby Club |
| Peterhead RFC | Falkirk Rugby Club |
| Ross Sutherland | Howe of Fife RFC |
| Kinross Rugby Club | |
| Kirkcaldy | |
| Madras Rugby Club | |
| McLaren RFC | |
| Panmure RFC |
East
| Edinburgh, Mid & West Lothian | Borders & East Lothian |
| Currie Chieftains | Dunbar RFC |
| Dalkeith RFC | Duns RFC |
| Forrester Rugby Club | Gala Rugby Club |
| Lasswade RFC | Haddington RFC |
| Leith Rugby Club | Jed Thistle RFC |
| Linlithgow Rugby Club | Kelso RFC |
| Livingston Rugby Club | Musselburgh RFC |
| Penicuik RFC | North Berwick RFC |
| Portobello RFC | Peebles RFC |
| Ross High Rugby Club | |
| West Linton Lions RFC* |
West
| Glasgow North | Glasgow South |
| Allan Glen’s | Annan Rugby Club |
| Cartha Queens Park | Carrick RFC |
| Dalziel Rugby Club | Cumnock RFC |
| East Kilbride RFC | Dumfries Saints |
| Hillhead Jordanhill RFC | Irvine Rugby Club |
| Isle of Mull Rugby | Marr RFC |
| Loch Lomond Rugby Club* | Moffat Rugby Club* |
| Strathaven Rugby Club | Paisley RFC |
| Uddingston Rugby Club | Stewartry RFC |
| Waysiders Drumpellier RFC | |
| Whitecraigs Rugby Club |
*Denotes a new Tartan Touch Hub
If you are interested in signing up to a session at one of the hubs listed above, please keep an eye on this page for sign ups going live over the next few weeks.
Bring your friends, bring your family – or just bring yourself. Everyone’s welcome!
Why Give Tartan Touch a Try?
- It’s simple and social
- It’s great for kids, teens, adults and families
- It builds confidence and teamwork
- It helps you stay active in a fun, relaxed way
- It’s the perfect introduction to rugby
- It’s also great for existing players looking for summer skills, fitness and connection
If you’re looking for feel-good sport, this is where your summer starts.
Ready to play?
This summer, let’s make rugby simple, social and open to everyone.
Sign ups will open soon – keep an eye here and on social media to find your nearest session!
Tartan Touch sits within our Turn Up & Play movement as the fun, social, non‑contact format that makes it easy for anyone to step into rugby. More information on Turn Up & Play can be found here.
If you have any questions or would like to chat through the opportunity, we’d love to hear from you – just get in touch at [email protected].
