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) John Swinney poses for photos with fans in Munich" data-title="UEFA EURO 2024 – Previews – Friday June 14th" data-copyright-holder="PA Wire" data-copyright-notice="PA Wire/PA Images" data-credit="Andrew Milligan" data-usage-terms="Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder." srcset="https://image.assets.pressassociation.io/v2/image/production/85f2e8e7d3a36ce228a1c70f38a2cff3Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzE4NDYyNTU5/2.76519012.jpg?w=320 320w, https://image.assets.pressassociation.io/v2/image/production/85f2e8e7d3a36ce228a1c70f38a2cff3Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzE4NDYyNTU5/2.76519012.jpg?w=640 640w, https://image.assets.pressassociation.io/v2/image/production/85f2e8e7d3a36ce228a1c70f38a2cff3Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzE4NDYyNTU5/2.76519012.jpg?w=1280 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px">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) Thousands of Scotland fans made their way to the stands ahead of kick-off (Bradley Collyer/PA) Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho, right, in the stands in Munich" data-title="Germany v Scotland – UEFA Euro 2024 – Group A – Munich Football Arena" data-copyright-holder="PA Wire" data-copyright-notice="PA Wire/PA Images" data-credit="Martin Rickett" data-usage-terms="Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder." srcset="https://image.assets.pressassociation.io/v2/image/production/dc77008f48c179a32f091e67fb99d967Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzE4NDc5Mzk2/2.76521806.jpg?w=320 320w, https://image.assets.pressassociation.io/v2/image/production/dc77008f48c179a32f091e67fb99d967Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzE4NDc5Mzk2/2.76521806.jpg?w=640 640w, https://image.assets.pressassociation.io/v2/image/production/dc77008f48c179a32f091e67fb99d967Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzE4NDc5Mzk2/2.76521806.jpg?w=1280 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px">Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho, right, were also present (Martin Rickett/PA)