17 brilliant fan photos from Scotland vs Portugal as royalty in attendance for Murrayfield thrashing

Senior Football Writer

Published 17th Nov 2024, 14:06 GMT

There was royalty, a government official and more in attendance at the latest Scotland clash - here are the best photos.

Scotland racked up a comfortable nine-try victory over Portugal at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Gregor Townsend’s side racked up a 59-21 victory as Darcy Graham equalled Duhan van der Merwe's Scotland try-scoring record on a busy day in the capital. Scotland’s Autumn Nations Series wraps up with what looks likely to be a barnstorming Test against Australia next Sunday.

There were plenty of fans in attendance for this one, including a member of the royal family and a government official. Supporters were decked out in national team attire, and some went further than that...

Here are 17 of the best photos.

Scotland fans arrive prior to kick-off.

1. Arrival

Scotland fans arrive prior to kick-off. | SNS Group / SRU

Portugal fans were in attendance too.

2. Up for battle

Portugal fans were in attendance too. | SNS Group / SRU

Young fans were in attendance too.

3. The next generation

Young fans were in attendance too. | SNS Group / SRU

There were mascots aplenty at Murrayfield.

4. Mascot time

There were mascots aplenty at Murrayfield. | SNS Group / SRU

Portugal Scotland Murrayfield Gregor Townsend

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