Simplify the following text for a Grade 6 native English-speaking person.
Original: Despite being based in Scotland , the club participated in amateur and semi-professional leagues in English football from 1947 until they were elected to the Scottish Football League at the third attempt in 2002 .
Simplified: Despite being based in Scotland , the club played in English football between 1947 and 2002 . The club was elected to the Scottish Football League at the third attempt in 2002 .