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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Donald Erskine

Pipe bands and beer shortages - what it's like to fly with Tartan Army

Tartan Army fans at Edinburgh Airport. (Image: Supplied)

"Wow, this is a drinking crowd, it's impressive," an aghast American air steward says on his second tour of the aisles as more and more Tartan Army members request a refill.

There are seven staff and more than 200 Scottish fans on the direct flight from Edinburgh to Boston. Around 15 minutes into the journey, a collective groan goes up as it becomes clear they've run out of beer.

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