I’m sure the First Minister won’t mind me saying this but the best ambassadors Scotland have had in the US are the Tartan Army. What a fantastic advertisement for the country and the kind of country we are and how we see ourselves.
Stephen Gethins: “I’m sure the First Minister won’t mind me saying this but the best ambassadors Scotland have had in the US are the…”
On the recordJune 17, 2026
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Stephen Gethins
Scottish National Party
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Praising the Tartan Army's role in promoting Scotland.
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