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The best pictures as Scotland fans go through the emotions in the north

Fans left at home took to Pinz in Elgin and the Inverness Ice Centre to cheer on Scotland in their Euro 2024 opener.

Fans cheer as Scotland kick-off their Euro 2024 campaign. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Fans cheer as Scotland kick-off their Euro 2024 campaign. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

The Tartan Army was out in force tonight across the north as fans in Elgin and Inverness attended fanzones to show their support for Scotland in their Euro 2024 opener against Germany.

There was good spirits on show throughout the evening with families packing out Pinz in Elgin and the Inverness Ice Centre which had been specially converted for the game.

With flags waving and faces painted, it was a night to remember for those in attendance despite the loss as Scotland launched their campaign to progress from the group stages of a major tournament.

Our photographer Jason Hedges was in Elgin for the action while reporter Alberto Molina watched the game in Inverness.

Fans watch the game at Pinz in Elgin. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Fans at Pinz in Elgin. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Hoping for the best, fans at Pinz cheer on Scotland. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Fans at the game at Pinz in Elgin. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Watching on as Scotland fall to defeat at Pinz. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
The official fan zone at Pinz, Elgin. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Braving the rain, this fan cheers on his side in Elgin. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Fans react to the game at Pinz in Elgin. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Fans react to the game at Pinz in Elgin. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
A Scotland fan reacts to the game while at Pinz. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Fans react to the game at Pinz in Elgin. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Fans react to the game at Pinz in Elgin. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Fans watch as Scotland fall to defeat at Pinz in Elgin. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Earlier in the evening, fans were in a celebratory mood. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Fans react to the game at Pinz in Elgin. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Fans react to the game at Pinz in Elgin. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Cheers! Fans get ready to watch Scotland in action. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
High spirits before the game gets underway at Pinz. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Fans pose for our photographer ahead of the game. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Youngsters play football ahead of watching it live. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
This group take in the atmosphere at Pinz. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Scotland fans give our photographer a cheer. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
A group cheer ahead of the game. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Cheers at kick-off. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Fans cheer as Scotland get the game underway. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Fans in a celebratory mood before kick-off. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Fans look on as Scotland look to be headed towards defeat. Image: Jason  Hedges/DC Thomson
A fan reacts to Scotland conceding. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Fans at the Inverness Ice Centre fan zone. Image: Alberto Molina/DC Thomson
Fans at the Inverness Ice Centre fan zone. Image: Alberto Molina/DC Thomson
Fans gather to watch the game at the Inverness Ice Centre fan zone. Image: Alberto Molina/DC Thomson
A young family take a picture at Inverness Ice Centre fan zone. Image: Alberto Molina/DC Thomson
Cheering on the team at the Inverness Ice Centre fan zone. Image: Alberto Molina/DC Thomson
The crowded hall at the Inverness Ice Centre fan zone. Image: Alberto Molina/DC Thomson
Young fans enjoyed the occasion at the Inverness Ice Centre fan zone. Image: Alberto Molina/DC Thomson
Fans at the Inverness Ice Centre fan zone. Image: Alberto Molina/DC Thomson
Scotland fans Inverness fan zone
Hundreds of Inverness fans enjoyed Scotland’s game against Germany despite the loss. Image: Alberto Molina/DC Thomson