Edinburgh Airport warns football fans flying to the Euros: Kilts, sporrans and sgian dhus could cause problems

Football fans planning to fly to Germany to watch Scotland in the Euros have been warned that travelling in a kilt and sporran could mean delays at the airport.

Edinburgh Airport boss Gordon Dewar said around 20,000 passengers were expected through the airport travelling to and from the three-week tournament. Scotland play Germany in the opening game in Munich on Friday, June 14.

Aroubd 20,000 football fans are expected to pass through the airport for the Euros.

Mr Dewar urged passengers to give themselves plenty of time at the airport.

He said: “It’s going to be a busy time. We are looking forward to welcoming the Scots going through. The one thing I would say is that kilts, sporrans and sgian dubhs are not particularly great for the screening process. Don't put your sgian dubh in your hand baggage or don't take it.

"Just be aware if you are going to have to take your sporran off and reattach it and all the rest of it, it can take a little bit longer, so work with us and we will try to get you away on your journey as quickly and smoothly as possible."

He said larger aircraft were going to be used on flights to Frankfurt and a growing number of charter flights were being put on to “an array of different German airports”.

“There are lots of options for getting there. I personally looked at Brussels Charleroi because it’s very close to the west border of Germany. There's lots of ways that Scots will find a way of getting to a game, I think."