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Sarah Vesty

Cheeky Scotland football fans form 'Tartan Navy' on Thames boat trip outside Westminster

A group of cheeky football fans formed their own ‘Tartan Navy’ while belting out Flower of Scotland outside Westminster.

The revellers were enjoying a boat trip on the River Thames when they decided to treat the houses of Parliament to a wee sing-song on Friday afternoon.

The football fans travelled south as the national squad prepare to take on England (UGC)

Led by bagpiper Craig Weird, from Dundee, the group also shouted and jeered at flag-waving England fans who were standing on the banks of the waterway.

Jason Baird, who travelled down ahead of Scotland’s Euro 2020 clash with England tonight, said he hoped that the Prime Minister heard their antics.

He said: “We’re having an absolute blast - the atmosphere is totally electric.

(L-R) Jason Baird, Nicola Duthie and Kenny Meiklem (UGC)

“We sang as loud as we possibly could outside the Parliament in the hope that old Boris could hear us.

“I doubt he would have been able to ignore the bagpipes anyway.”

A clip from the boat trip showed another vessel filled with fellow Scotland fans as it pulled alongside them.

Around 20,000 Tartan Army supporters have travelled to England’s capital with the majority congregating in Leicester Square for a massive street party.

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