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.
9. Try and try again
Try scorer Tony Stanger celebrates the final 13-7 score. Photo: Alan MacDonald
10. Tackle
Iwan Tukalo, and Gary Armstrong wait for England's next move in the Scotland v England match at Murrayfield. Photo: Alan Macdonald
11. Over the top
David Sole takes a ride on Wade Dooley's back with Richard Hill lending support during the Scotland v England match. Photo: Alan Macdonald
12. Battle
Gary Armstrong and Mike Skinner battle for possession during the match. Photo: Alan Macdonald