The Monaghan champions are without an Ulster title since 1989, but have appeared in three finals since, as they fell just short in 2015, 2018 and 2023, when Glen claimed the honours on their way to the All-Ireland title.
For the third year in a row, they collected their county title with an extra-time win over Inniskeen in Clones before setting their sights on the provincial series.
They were back at St Tiernach’s Park for their quarter-final against Donegal’s Naomh Conaill as two first-half goals from Darragh Murray proved decisive.
Newbridge lay in wait in the semi-final, but the initial game in Omagh was abandoned at half-time due to an unplayable pitch with Scotstown 1-4 to 0-3 ahead.
They relocated to Armagh seven days later for what turned into a game of the season contender as Scotstown were reeled in at the end of normal time and then again in extra-time with the game going to penalties.
David McCague’s men held their nerve, wining 4-2 with Rory Beggan converting and saving, while Darren Hughes tucked away the decisive kick.