A tightly-contested first half in which Huw Jones and Mack Hansen exchanged tries ended with the visitors leading 8-7.
But the world’s top-ranked side – who lost five players to injury during the match – scored 14 points without reply after the break as James Lowe and substitute Jack Conan touched down either side of the hour mark, paving the way for an ultimately comfortable 22-7 victory in which Johnny Sexton became the joint-leading points scorer in the tournament’s history.
We give the Scotland players involved a mark out of ten for their performance in Edinburgh ...
1. Pierre Schoeman
A real attacking threat in the loose and something of a surprise when he was replaced with almost half an hour left as Ireland went through front-row problems. 8 Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group / SRU
2. George Turner
Recovered from early lineout aberration and was unlucky not to bag a try just before half-time. 6 Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group / SRU
3. Zander Fagerson
Battled hard up front in a hugely physical contest before making way for Simon Berghan on 53 minutes. 7 Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group / SRU
4. Richie Gray
Had to go off after six minutes with damaged ribs. n/a Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group