The best images as Scotland fans gather in Munich ahead of Euro 2024 opener

The Tartan Army flocked to Munich ahead of Scotland’s Euro 2024 opener against hosts Germany on Friday.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at some of the best images from the build-up to the match.

Scotland’s fans were in a party mood in Marienplatz (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Some enjoyed a singalong (Andrew Milligan/PA)

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney posed for photos with fans in Munich (Andrew Milligan/PA)

There was plenty of blue and white face paint on show (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Traffic cone hats were worn (Andrew Milligan/PA)

As well as other types of hats (Andrew Milligan/PA)

There were bagpipes, of course (Andrew Milligan/PA)

With big crowds gathering to enjoy the music (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Presenter Laura Woods stopped for a group photo (Bradley Collyer/PA)

There were kickabouts (Bradley Collyer/PA)

And a big replica trophy (Andrew Milligan/PA)