Borderer Darcy Graham was among the try-scorers as the white-shirted Scots, captained by fellow ex-Hawick player Stuart Hogg, claimed their tenth victory in a row against their blue-clad visitors at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium, running up a record score in the process.
Here’s how it went in pictures ...
1. Scotland v Italy
Darcy Graham being tackled during the Six Nations international rugby union match between Scotland and Italy at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on March 20, 2021 (Photo by Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN
2. Scotland v Italy
Stuart Hogg takes on Italy's Mattia Bellini during the Six Nations international rugby union match between Scotland and Italy at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on March 20, 2021 (Photo by Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN
3. Scotland v Italy
Stuart Hogg kicks a conversion during the Six Nations international rugby union match between Scotland and Italy at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on March 20, 2021 (Photo by Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN
4. Scotland v Italy
Stuart Hogg takes on Italy's centre Federico Mori during the Six Nations international rugby union match between Scotland and Italy at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on March 20, 2021 (Photo by Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN