A Glasgow kiltmaker has stepped in to replace Craig Ferguson's lost kilt after the 22-year-old mental health campaigner misplaced the garment following his epic 3,000-mile trek across the United States.
Craig Ferguson, who walked from Los Angeles to Boston wearing a kilt to raise funds for Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH), was left devastated when his mother accidentally left his suitcase containing the kilt on a New York subway platform. The kilt, one of only two in existence, was inside a bag last seen at 175th Street Station on the A line towards Penn Station between 7pm and 7.45pm on Monday.
Despite a desperate appeal on social media, the kilt has not been recovered. However, Ross from Slanj Kilts in Glasgow city centre reached out with a generous offer. He said: "Gutted to hear about your kilt - especially as we made the first one - but good news is we've still got a bit of cloth left so if you want to get another kilt made, just say the word, and we'll get that done for you. Enjoy the rest of the World Cup and hopefully Scotland make history."
Craig responded swiftly: "You guys are the best. I'll get a replica made up for coming back." The store replied: "Excellent! Will be great to see you, Craig."
The Paisley native made history last Friday by becoming the first person to walk across the US from LA to Boston while wearing a kilt. Supporters gathered to welcome him after more than 100 gruelling days on foot. His charity drive has raised over £1 million.
Earlier, Craig conceded that the kilt "belongs to the US now" but hoped for a "miracle" that a New Yorker might find it. He softened the blow by partying with fellow Scotland fans on a three-hour cruise in Boston ahead of Scotland's match against Morocco at Gillette Stadium. Hundreds of fans joined the celebration, with Craig describing the atmosphere as "unbelievable."
