Scotland announce 2012 fixtures

The Scottish Lions will play seven three-day games against county sides and the MCC as part of their schedule for 2012. The increased fixture list, which includes Scotland's Intercontinental Cup and CB40 commitments, is the most demanding undertaken by the Associate nation.

The senior squad will also attend a training camp in Sri Lanka ahead of their attempts to secure a spot at the World Twenty20 in later this year. Scotland are set to be involved in at least seven T20 matches during the qualifiers in Dubai in March.

Three of Scotland's games in 2012 will have one-day international status, including a fixture against England that will take place on August 12 in Edinburgh.

"The increase in game time for both the national and Lions sides is a vital part of our development," Scotland head coach Peter Steindl said. "The schedule will provide all of our players with the chance to develop their skills in pressurised environments. We are looking forward to the challenge that 2012 will provide us."