THE Tartan Army has snapped up thousands of kilts — sparking a tartan shortage.
Outfitters warned shoppers looking for a last-minute wedding outfit could now miss out as stocks run low.
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David Hughes, 62, of Bowdens Kilt Hire in Leith, Edinburgh, admitted they’ve been “cleaned out” ahead of Friday’s big Euro 2024 kick-off.
He admitted: “Anybody looking to pick up something last-minute might well be out of luck.
“The shop is getting calls every day.”
Firms insist supporters have bought enough tartan to stretch between Glasgow and Edinburgh — with each kilt made from 23ft of fabric.
Other shops have warned they’ll not rent expensive rig-outs to fans, fearing they’ll come back stained and booze-soaked.
New kilts cost £500-£1,000 so some savvy footsoldiers have been picking up much cheaper ex-hire outfits.
And many have opted to adjust kilts handed down by dads and grandads.
Fourth-generation kiltmaker Neil Crawford, 50, of Giffnock, Glasgow, admitted business is booming.
He added: “Our alterations department has been busy with folk coming in to fix sporrans and adjust old kilts.”
Ewan MacDonald, 38, of family-rum Houston Kiltmakers, in Paisley, agreed: “We’re almost out of ex-hire and sale stock.
“We’ve even had a customer looking for a tartan suit. There’s a great buzz.”