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Scotland are now able to boast several top footballing talents with players plying their trade in Serie A, La Liga and the English Premier League.
So perhaps it is no surprise that Steve Clarke’s Tartan Army have qualified for the last two European Championships, and disposed of Spain, Croatia and Poland over the last couple of years.
With athletic ability often comes a big pay pocket too, and a number of Scotland internationals now find themselves some of the richest footballers on the planet.
But which Scottish stars are earning the biggest salary from the sport? Here are the 20 highest paid Scotland international footballers, according to Capology.
9. Kenny McLean - £25,000 per week
The experienced Norwich City midfielder reportedly earns the same as teammate Gunn, with a reported weekly wage of £25,000. | PA Photo: PA
10. Nathan Patterson - £28,000 per week
A £15million signing from Rangers in 2022, the Scotland and Everton full-back reportedly picked up a weekly wage of £28,000 after moving to Goodison Park. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
11. Jack Hendry - £27,874 per week
The Scottish defender plays his football in Saudi Arabia for Al-Ettifaq these days, and picks up a reported weekly salary of £27,874 for his troubles. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
12. Scott McKenna - £33,324 per week
Moved to Las Palmas in the summer after his Nottingham Forest contract came to an end. He's performed admirably in La Liga and earns a reported weekly salary of £33,324. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images