Scotland’s long wait to qualify for the World Cup was finally ended with that famous win against Denmark in November, and the excitement is beginning to ramp up as fans count down the days until the tournament begins in June.
A huge part of each major football competition comes when the nation’s new kits are released, and, for the first time since 1998, Scotland have a new away kit that looks the part heading into their Group C games against Haiti, Morocco, and Brazil in the United States this summer.
The colour has caused some debate - is it salmon pink or Irn Bru orange? Either way, Steve Clarke’s boys will don the jersey for the very first time when Japan visit Hampden Park this weekend in their first pre-World Cup friendly.
The Adidas design is one of Scotland’s best in years, but is it the best ever? Here, we rank Scotland’s best away kits of all time, from 10-1. Do you agree with our picks?
5. Euro 1992
As you can see from the photo of Ally McCoist donning the jersey above, this effort from Umbro is peak early 1990's fashion. Almost shellsuit-like in its design, the purple and red design across the chest booms out amongst the striking white. It shouldn't work, but it somehow it does. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. 1976/80
Made famous thanks to a massive 4-0 win for Jock Stein’s side against Norway in Oslo, this Umbro number was worn by the likes of Joe Jordan, Kenny Dalglish, and Gordon McQueen. Like many of the Umbro kits in the list, it's a simple design, but a smart one all the same. | SNS Group 0141 221 3602 Photo: SNS Group
7. Salmon pink 1999
Famously worn by Scotland in their 1-0 win over Germany in 1999, the salmon pink number is remarkably similar to the new away kit the team will wear at the World Cup this summer. The big, bold navy panels are a great choice. A typically strong effort by Umbro, who had very few misses with their Scotland kit designs at the turn of the Millennium. | SNS Group 0141 221 3602 Photo: SNS Group
8. 2023 Women's kit
Another kit designed solely for the Women's national team, the varying shades of purple were a risk by Adidas, but we personally believe it's been one of Scotland's best in recent memory. Thrown out for the current lollipop pink and yellow number, we miss seeing the SWNT in this cracker. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images