The bagpipe players of Scotland’s Tartan Army will bring their famous instruments to Germany this summer at no additional expense after Sky Bet worked with the fan group to cover the extra baggage costs.
This follows the supporters’ victory in overturning a long-standing stadium ban ahead of the tournament.
Since 2010 ‘mechanical sound-emitting devices’ have not been permitted inside the grounds at major tournaments, and it appeared likely that this summer’s tournament would also pass by without Scotland’s traditional musical instrument. However, after a meeting between fan representatives in February it was announced that the pipes would be allowed.
Sky Bet has worked with the Tartan Army to ensure a strong presence of bagpipes at Scotland’s games by covering additional costs for the pipers, such as extra baggage fees for bringing their instruments to Germany.
