The Lowland League is a semi-professional football league in Scotland, established in 2013. It is part of the Scottish football league system and sits at the fifth tier, below the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL). The league features clubs primarily from the southern and central regions of Scotland, providing a platform for local talent and community engagement. Clubs in the Lowland League compete for promotion to the SPFL, with the league champion often entering a playoff for a chance to move up. The league also allows for the development of younger players and serves as a stepping stone for clubs aspiring to reach higher levels of Scottish football.