This page is currently under construction in preparation for the new season. Please check back closer to the start of the season to find out the refereeing appointments.
The Scottish FA is responsible for appointing referees to matches in all senior competitions, Scottish Junior FA football and Scottish Women’s Football.
Latest Refereeing News
Abbie Hendry and Olivia Crawford on hand to inspire referees. ![Image: Abbie Hendry and Olivia Crawford on hand to inspire referees. [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/2AdfV9GeGB7dvnpxmQFOeQ/1a9670d840c61f9f8d6d3de22c22e398/21620573-1.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=3280&h=2192)
FIFA International List for 2026 Confirmed ![Image: FIFA International List for 2026 Confirmed [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/7zAGruzI7lhLIGV8y4l3Zw/ce93db56e4980a318cab72b68046767b/21541576.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=4676&h=2954)
Nick Walsh promoted to UEFA Elite Referee Category ![Image: Nick Walsh promoted to UEFA Elite Referee Category [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/1Aua4TpMEqTupgttrIii97/0f9c1a5c75ba1c29ae6fe140872f0db3/21543997.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=4208&h=2800)
Hampden hosts CPD event as uptake in SQA refereeing course continues to surge ![Image: Hampden hosts CPD event as uptake in SQA refereeing course continues to surge [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/3IaE30WIL0lot0uqCBuB21/5fcc2e7effc9b9349d0b136d92a8db62/dsc_2384.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=5568&h=2928)
Scottish FA’s ‘VAR Review’ to be broadcast on Sky Sports Football ![Image: Scottish FA’s ‘VAR Review’ to be broadcast on Sky Sports Football [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/2r3EjD2WwkEjxJFCoWSODA/62d65229e5677b4409667314d7596ad6/20806143.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=4339&h=2712)
Campaign launched to tackle sideline behaviour and referee abuse ![Image: Campaign launched to tackle sideline behaviour and referee abuse [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/3fefsWk7CYQcNlKfMbCuuw/92c8cbd22f32989b4704f01fcc3f98f2/21181909-1.png?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=1000&h=500)
Scottish referees to officiate 2025 International Island Games ![Image: Scottish referees to officiate 2025 International Island Games [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/7vVSZ95mwC6ewdg1QPhMmP/25388f56c5e7121e09975741a2f44338/21155827.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=4000&h=2667)
50% Discount on Refereeing Online Course for July ![Image: 50% Discount on Refereeing Online Course for July [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/4P5AHJ4D12PPQilpKBP3uv/04ff3fb3711b0f2fef99ac320d81e657/whatsapp-image-2025-07-01-at-161338_109f4be3.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=1600&h=999)
Quartet of Scottish officials set to referee Under-21 European Championship semi-final Quartet of Scottish officials set to referee Under-21 European Championship semi-final
25 Jun '25
Five Scottish officials appointed to UEFA Under-21 and Under-17 Championships ![Image: Five Scottish officials appointed to UEFA Under-21 and Under-17 Championships [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/1slIMsm70apMsUlKeip43n/6d0379cfc3042ff584ea8740e3fcdef8/21308941.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=1000&h=576)
FIFA International List for 2025 Confirmed ![Image: FIFA International List for 2025 Confirmed [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/5IKwP5onSEIqSiHG2t3OJ8/6f438cb0af423e3c5015db42818137f9/abbie-hendry-1.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=2760&h=3085)
Martin Atkinson appointed new VAR Manager ![Image: Martin Atkinson appointed new VAR Manager [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/3p1OEfDDwQv8Aqg4Jb9J3G/eb7ac18efd9ad2807648ca670ba6c3bc/martin-atkinson.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=2144&h=1072)
Jon Moss to leave Scottish FA for senior role at another National Association ![Image: Jon Moss to leave Scottish FA for senior role at another National Association [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/6OhLnELmIdty45a06NH5dW/b0757fd7e90863a7b8bd6781dbf9c062/hampden1-2.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=1000&h=650)
Scottish FA evolves Key Match Incident Review process ![Image: Scottish FA evolves Key Match Incident Review process [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/6wDpVedPWHbDkqXoDAR1Rm/c627c03f33d2b6fbb033655443114c97/kmi-panel-web.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=1297&h=649)
The VAR Review monthly show launched ![Image: The VAR Review monthly show launched [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/66up8C2v40GKjDwPdvtlFU/a70ce1ed750d36399f3d6169bdb3dd53/var-centre-aug.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=3314&h=1657)
Jon Moss appointed as new VAR Manager at the Scottish FA ![Image: Jon Moss appointed as new VAR Manager at the Scottish FA [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/2YFZYvHwLxy0qHD5C2kMOH/ccf4cc2ce4cd13450db0ba15a581a78e/moss-article-header.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=1000&h=500)
New Head of Refereeing outlines goals for the season ![Image: New Head of Refereeing outlines goals for the season [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/Kwofram24mVZtGNkWGzFn/877904ad1f18dcd0eb5afd012177868b/willie-collum-website-header.png?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=1000&h=500)
Willie Collum appointed as new Head of Refereeing ![Image: Willie Collum appointed as new Head of Refereeing [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/pUMh2tAtEuqwm8HjXc95S/35ce25832ddae26bb0e6a34a1eb6b462/willie-collum-1.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=2925&h=1462)
Crawford Allan to step down as Head of Referee Operations ![Image: Crawford Allan to step down as Head of Referee Operations [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/1RHK2SjcIJL3SkXYLNPqYI/fd7e075fc16a0a35ac2543827bdd156c/untitled-design-57.png?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=800&h=418)
VAR Independent Review Panel (IRP) Mid-Season Update ![Image: VAR Independent Review Panel (IRP) Mid-Season Update [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/6PFCIiK47WMRCRD8nI7GP4/c353d48eb10d1841b9838faa02399aaa/20806174.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=5802&h=3076)