They have embraced the words of a certain rousing song, and in their campervans, mobile homes and caravans the Tartan Army is definitely coming down the road. Decked out with saltires and tartan, blaring out rousing tunes and stuffed with friends who, after several weeks sharing a very confined space will be closer than ever, Scotland’s campervan convoy is revving up, bound for ferries, autobahns and the Euros. Everything from aged VW campers that have already seen off at least one engine – top speed a rather genteel 55mph – to luxurious motorhomes kitted with loos, showers and fridge for the beers, are on the move.
Destination: Munich. The combination of soaring excitement for Scotland’s place in an international football tournament combined with the recent boom in campervans and motorhomes means Scotland’s roads are set for quite possibly the biggest mobilisation of homes on wheels the nation has ever seen. It's estimated in the region of 5,000 campervans, motorhomes and converted vans will hit the road - with many decked out in Scotland colours, potentially making the journey south to English ferry ports and the Eurotunnel slightly perilous.
Martin Nicolson's motorhome bound for the Euros sleeps eight (Image: Martin Nicolson - Contributed) Most will be on the move over the next few days: plenty of time to catch ferries and pick up friends on the way to Scotland’s opening match against hosts, Germany, on June 14. The mass mobilisation brings to a head military-l.
