A Bishopton man has explained why he has booked 22 hotels for next summer's World Cup, before the draw has been confirmed.
Daris Nesbitt has been following his country home and away since he was a teenager, with the highlight being his trip to Germany to watch Steve Clarke's men at Euro 2024.
Since Scotland's thrilling 4-2 over Denmark, he has been planning a trip to the USA, which, depending on Friday's draw, may also take in Canada or Mexico.
In a bid to beat soaring prices after the fixtures are confirmed, the IT analyst has pre-booked 22 hotels in the three host nations
Speaking to the BBC, he said: "To see Scotland in a World Cup is a lifelong dream.
"It is going to be absolutely incredible. I was really surprised [when Scotland qualified] and a bit shocked.
"I began to feel like it was just written in the stars for us.
"When [Lawrence] Shankland scored with 12 minutes to go I just thought 'let's hold on'."
"Then Denmark equalised again to make it 2-2 and I didn't think we had enough in the tank to do it.
"When [Kieran] Tierney hit the ball, for a split second, I thought 'It's in'.
"Then it was absolute bedlam. I have never seen celebrations like it.
"It still seems surreal that this is our generation's first World Cup experience.
"The Euros were fantastic but this is next level.
"I don't think it will sink in until I get on the plane."
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The men's national team last graced the global stage in France 1998 and Daris has been closely studying the match schedule since Scotland qualified.
His masterplan, which has been made possible by free cancellation policies, has left nothing to chance.
He added: "It has been a bit of a headache but the more hotels I book the less stressed I feel. I have now covered every venue."
Daris has made online reservations in New York, Miami, San Francisco, Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Seattle, Toronto, Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey.
He hopes to secure match tickets through the Scotland Travel Club, which operates a points system based on previous away trips.
Daris would welcome games against new opponents such as debutants Cape Verde or Curacao, which has a population of just over 150,000.
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