Of course Scotland have seen a fair amount success in the competition, which was known as the Home Nations Championship prior to France joining in 1910.
The Scottish team have won the trophy outright 14 times – including the final Five Nations championship in 1999.
And they have achieved the ultimate accolade in Northern Hemisphere rugy three times – winning every game and taking the Grand Slam in 1925, 1984 and 1990.
The most memorable – and most satidfying – of those must be the 1990 championship when Scotland went into a winner-takes-all match against a similarly unbeaten England at Murrayfield.
Despite being underdogs, Scotland’s famous slow walk onto the pitch for kick-off out for the kick-off, led by captain David Sole, was the precursor to a famous 13-7 win for the home team.
Tony Stanger scored the try that proved to be the difference, with Craig Chalmers adding three penalties.
Here are 17 pictures to take you back to that glory day for Scottish rugby.
5. Making a pass
Scotland's Craig Chalmers passes to Sean Lineen (left) in the Scotland v England Calcutta Cup match. Photo: Alan Macdonald
6. Winning team
Team captain David Sole leads the squad in a song at Murrayfield after their 13-7 Calcutta Cup win over England. Photo: Alan Macdonald
7. Dressed to kilt
The team dressed in fancy shirts provided by Get Shirty after the winning game. Photo: Alan MacDonald
8. Captain fantastic
David Sole walks off the pitch in triumph after the game. Photo: Alan Macdonald