Gordon Bulloch, with two tries, and Brendan Laney, who held his nerve to kick two late, late penalties, were the heroes as the visitors won 27-22 in what was then known as the Millennium Stadium.
These pictures tell the story of a closely-fought match which saw the lead change hands seven times.
The game also marked the end of the legendary Bill McLaren’s commentating career in international rugby. He had begun in 1953 on BBC radio when he covered Scotland’s12-0 loss to Wales in Edinburgh, bowing out 49 years later.
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9. Forward thinking
Tom Smith is tackled by Rhys Williams of Wales. The Scotland prop was part of an exceptional pack which included fellow Lions Gordon Bulloch, Scott Murray and Simon Taylor. Photo: Mike Finn-Kelcey/Getty Images
10. Bill McLaren bows out
Bill McLaren's image is projected on to the big screen while commentating on the final international match of his remarkable career. The crowd sang "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" and one Welsh supporter displayed a banner claiming "Bill McLaren is Welsh". Photo: Mike Finn-Kelcey/Getty Images
11. Murray hits the heights
Scott Murray leaps highest to claim lineout ball for Scotland in Cardiff. The lock was capped 87 times between 1997 and 2007. Photo: Mike Finn-Kelcey/Getty Images
12. Laney holds his nerve
Brendan Laney’s two late penalties were key to Scotland’s win. With five minutes remaining he slotted one over to put Scotland 21-19 ahead, only for Stephen Jones to restore Wales’ lead. Laney then stepped up to land another penalty in injury time to make it 24-22 to Scotland. His replacement Duncan Hodge, added another penalty in the dying seconds. Photo: Mike Finn-Kelcey/Getty Images