by Morné Steyn of South Africa. During the aforementioned Argentina match, Paterson also overtook Gavin Hastings' long standing Scotland points record of 667, as well as equalling Scott Murray's record of 87 caps for Scotland. During his playing career he scored 809 points for Scotland (22 Tries, 90 Conversions, 170 Penalties and 3 drop goals). For Edinburgh Rugby Paterson has amassed 773 points (20T 113C 4D 145P) in the Pro12 and 287 points (9T,40C,0D,54P)in the Heineken Cup He retired from international duty on 21 December 2011, and from Edinburgh Rugby May 2012. Other Paterson's high profile in Scotland has been used in marketing campaigns for several companies. In 2011 he appeared on cereal boxes for Scott's Porage Oats along with Ross Ford and Thom Evans. MacSween Haggis used him to front a new product range Paterson was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2012 New Year Honours for services to Scottish rugby. In June 2012 he received an honorary Doctor of Science (DSc) degree from Edinburgh Napier University. International tries See also Duncan Paterson, his uncle and former Scottish international Gregor Townsend, another former pupil of Galashiels Academy List of rugby union Test caps leaders References External links Scotland profile BBC Gloucestershire speak to Gloucester Rugby's Chris Paterson Paterson backs Edinburgh coaches. The Scotsman, 11 August 2006 Paterson back as Gunners captain, BBC, 26 July 2006 Jovial Paterson gets serious over Springboks – The Scotsman, 3 June 2006 Paterson reigns on Dragon's Parade with majestic display – The Scotsman, 15 May 2006 Six Nations frustration fuels Paterson craving for success – The Scotsman, 25 March 2006 Speaking my mind could have resulted in chop, says hero Paterson – The Scotsman, 22 March 2006 Paterson wins further recognition – BBC website, 7 May 2005 Paterson could still be solution at stand-off – The Scotsman, 30 March 2005 Paterson praise is Scots' only crumb of comfort – The Scotsman, 21 March 2005 The cap fits as Paterson clocks up 50 The Scotsman, 27 November 2004 Chris Paterson Returns to Edinburgh Scottish Rugby Union, 2 May 2008 1978 births Living people Alumni of the University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Rugby players Gala RFC players Glasgow Warriors players Gloucester Rugby players Members of the Order of the British Empire People educated at Galashiels Academy Rugby union fly-halves Rugby union fullbacks Rugby union players from Edinburgh Rugby union wings Scotland