football in Scotland

Association football is one of the national sports of Scotland and the most popular sport in the country. There is a long tradition of "football" games in Orkney, Lewis and southern Scotland, especially the Scottish Borders, although many of these include carrying the ball and passing by hand, and despite bearing the name "football" bear little resemblance to association football. Founded in 1873, Scotland has the second oldest national Football Association in the world, and has various professional and amateur levels. The trophy for the national cup, the Scottish Cup is second oldest football cup competition (after the FA Cup and is the oldest national sporting trophy in the world. Scotland and Scottish football clubs hold many records for football attendances.