A Kieran Tierney header in the 68th minute was cancelled out in the 93rd minute by Krzysztof Piatek, who won and scored a penalty kick after Craig Gordon was harshly adjuged to have fouled the midfielder in the box in the last act of the match.
Nonetheless, it was another positive performance from Scotland buillding on their six previous wins built up over the World Cup qualifying campaign with Nathan Patterson and Billy Gilmour again standing out despite their struggles at their clubs.
Steve Clarke’s men enjoyed 54 per cent of possession and 15 shots, including six on target, and it was Arsenal defender Tierney who got the goal, glancing home a John McGinn free-kick to score his first goal for Scotland.
Scotland now face Austria on Tuesday in another friendly after they were defeated 2-1 by Wales in the World Cup play-off semi-final in Cardiff, who now lie in wait for the victors of the delayed Scotland v Ukraine play-off, which is scheduled for June.
Here is how the Scotland players rated against Poland ...
9. Ryan Christie - 6
Has added strength to his game since moving south and held off strong Polish attention to link play, but seldom found room to take a shot of his own. Replaced by Armstrong. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
10. John McGinn - 8
Involved in a war of attrition with Bednarek in the first half then probably should have scored or had a penalty in the second. Strong bullish performance and excellent delivery for Tierney's opener. A worthy captain on the night. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
11. Che Adams - 7
Tested Skorupski with a low drive reminiscent of his strike against Faroe Islands but found a match in the Polish goalkeeper. Fewer opportunities after the break but made the right movements. Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS
12. Stephen O'Donnell - 3
Will pick up his silver medal for 25 international appearances but handed difficult task of replacing Patterson Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS