The thrilling 4-2 victory over Denmark at Hampden Park last night booked a place for the Tartan Army and Steve Clarke’s men at the World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico next year.
A whole generation of Scotland fans have yet to experience the highs and lows of supporting their country on the major stage, so we’ve taken a look back in our archives to find photos of Edinburgh Scotland fans ‘enjoying’ the action the last time the men’s side were at a World Cup.
Fans packed the city’s pubs in the summer of 1998 as Scotland headed to France to take on Brazil in the showpiece opening game, before facing Norway and Morocco.
From the highs of an equaliser against the Brazilians to the hurt of being knocked out by the Moroccans in the final group game, you can see it all in our photo gallery below.
1. The ups and downs of supporting Scotland
Scotland fans in the Haymarket Bar on June 23, 1998, watching their side lose to Morocco at France 98. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
2. Flying the flag
Councillor Duncan MacLean, who wanted the council to fly the saltire on World Cup match days during France 98. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
3. On song
Four members of the band Highstorm, who penned a World Cup song which they hoped would knock Del Amitri's effort off the radio playlists. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
4. Sing it loud
These ladies were in song while watching the World Cup action at an Edinburgh pub in June 1998. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media