Scotland boss Steve Clarke warns Tartan Army to follow travel advice in Germany

Scotland boss Steve Clarke has warned the Tartan Army to prepare for Germany by following travel tips issued by the Foreign Office.

With just over a month to go until the Euro 2024 opener against the hosts in Munich on June 14, the UK Government are issuing advice to Scots heading across for the competition. German authorities are expecting over 100,000 fans to descend from Scotland this summer.

Tickets were sold out immediately with a huge demand for seats, travel and hotel rooms – and travelling Scots have been urged to check the latest guidance and get the right travel insurance.

Urging fans to heed the latest advice, national team gaffer Clarke said: “The Scotland supporters are renowned for the atmosphere they bring to major tournaments when they travel abroad and I know how much the fans are looking forward to the action kicking off in Germany.

“I would encourage all Scotland supporters to follow the UK Government’s travel advice to ensure that they are well prepared to join in the fun when it kicks off.”

The wide-ranging information issued by the Foreign Office includes the warning that German beer is typically stronger than lager consumed in the UK and also can be served in higher quantities, meaning drunk fans run the risk of being barred from stadiums.

The report adds that Scots are advised not to buy tickets from touts and that illegally reselling tickets could result in prosecution. There are also details of ‘football villages’, also known as fan zones, which will be created in each host city.

“Each host city will have a football village, where fans can spend time before and during the matches,” the advice said.

“Restrictions on what you can take into football villages and live-viewing areas may vary between cities.”

Scotland are gearing up to take on Germany, Switzerland and Hungary in Group A next month. Tens of thousands of Tartan Army supporters are expected to travel to Germany for what is our first overseas international finals since the World Cup in France in 1998.

The advice comes after medics rushed into the stands following reports of a Scotland fan falling ill during the 2-1 win in Norway in June last year.

Meanwhile, in 2021, five Scots fans had their route to Moldova thwarted after they were detained by border police for attempting to enter the country via Romania.

Martin Riddell, Chair of the Association of Tartan Army Clubs said: “The Tartan Army gets behind the Scotland team at every match we play.

“We’re well used to using planes, trains and automobiles when we are coming down the road – but this summer we all need to be on the ball when it comes to knowing entry requirements and travel advice to make sure Euro 2024 is as successful off the pitch as Steve Clarke’s team.”

Those planning to head across can check the local travel advice for each location they plan to visit on the UK Government website.

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