We're hearing the Scotland presser will start in five minutes or so.

Steve Clarke and Andy Robertson are set to speak to the media.

We're doing warm-ups with our hands so we're in top shape to transcribe for you in record time.

We'll have coverage of Scotland's Euro 2024 campaign from start to finish across TV, radio, online and social media.

Friday's game against Germany will be on ITV, but you can follow every moment of the game with our live page on the website and app, which will run all day and include the best action and reaction as well as live commentary on Sportsound.

Scotland v Switzerland on 19 June and Scotland v Hungary on 23 June will be shown live on BBC One Scotland.

And, again, those will have accompanying live pages and radio coverage, with Gaelic commentary on BBC Radio Nan Gaidheal.

Graham Fraser
BBC Scotland News website

Scotland fans and a German fan have fun with a burst football in Munich city centre.

Thousands of supporters have gathered ahead of the opening match of the Euros on Friday night.

Free beer... for the media? Are they trying to encourage drunk questions from the press?

Bold move if so, and something I'd happily watch and listen to.

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Stadion auf der Waldou

Image source, BBC Sport

I was also at Stadion auf der Waldou, home of Switzerland’s base camp throughout the tournament.

They have trained here this week but will move to Cologne tomorrow ahead of their tournament opener against Hungary on Saturday - the other game in Scotland’s group.

Xherdan Shaqiri was speaking to the media about Switzerland’s chances and their ambitions.

The media centre is branded in Swiss colours, with banners and red and white flags painted on the entrance walls. Outside is a quiet area with a few working offices next to the training pitch.

It’s only a few metres away from the nearest metro stop and around 10 minutes on public transport from the central train station.

All-in-all, a pleasant place to be, with the added bonus that there is free beer provided to the media! You might not hear from me again for a while...

Image source, BBC Sport

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport in Stuttgart

Image source, BBC Sport

Just bumped into a group of school friends from Aberdeen, about half a mile from where the Stuttgart Open tennis tournament is currently taking place.

They are train hopping throughout Germany for the tournament and were very proud of their “custom-made Scotland flag” when I asked for a photo.

They are heading to Cologne tomorrow morning and hope to end up in Munich by the evening. No tickets sorted for the games yet but they want to soak up the atmosphere.

I wished them luck on their travels and they said “hopefully we make it out of the group!”.

We're getting about.

Now let's jump from Cologne to Stuttgart...

Kheredine Idessane
BBC Scotland in Cologne

For Scotland fans not in Munich (or staying here in Cologne ahead of the Switzerland game on Wednesday), head across the river to Tanzbrunnen.

There’s a big fan park with big screens. And if that’s full, our clever German hosts have a beach club just next door.

Sorted.

Image source, BBC Sport

Image source, BBC Sport

Raphael Honigstein
German football journalist on BBC Radio 5 Live

It should be electric, but I think a lot of it will come from the visiting fans.

There's a lot of them coming and to them it's very special. I think we as Germans are a little bit spoiled when it comes to big tournaments and big tournaments in Germany.

A lot of people can still remember '06, '88, '74 - there's quite a lot of history. It doesn't really have the feeling of this is a unique moment in German history but it can be if things going well.

There's a lot more riding on Friday's match than meets the eye because people are aware of the importance of a good start and the momentum the team need to create.

Angus Cochrane
BBC Scotland News

Image source, Scott Miller

Whether they’re walking, cycling, flying or driving, the Tartan Army are arriving en masse in Munich today.

Among the most colourful entrances will come from three friends from the Highlands.

Scott Miller, Terry Stirling and Andy Cameron will arrive in the city today following a 1,300-mile journey in a specially modified Tartan Army mobile they originally bought for just £400.

Scott, 34, a rigger from Brora who has trained as a mechanic, says they bought the 2008 Volvo S40 with more than 117,000 miles on the clock “on a whim” after a half-serious conversation with colleagues Terry and Andy during a night shift at work.

Image source, Scott Miller

“It’s turned out pretty well considering,” he tells BBC Scotland ahead of the Frankfurt to Munich leg of the trip.

That’s even been the case for Terry, 54, who until now had never set foot outside of Scotland.

Scott says his friend was “apprehensive” about the trip but has embraced it.

He adds coming to Munich will be “like being home” due to the number of Scotland fans here.

Image source, PA Media

Lyndon Dykes says some of the Scotland boys are starting to get their game faces on ahead of tomorrow's opener against Germany.

The Scotland striker misses out on the tournament after picking up an injury in training but has still travelled to be with his team-mates.

"You can tell a few of the boys are getting quite serious, putting the game face on, but there's still laughing and enjoyment," Dykes told BBC Scotland.

"You have to enjoy it and play with a bit of fun, that's when we play our best.

"When the times comes I'm sure the boys will be focused but at the same time they have to enjoy it because it's a one-off occasion.

"It's going to have to be everyone on top of their game. That's the starting XI and the boys coming off the bench. Germany are a top team, they've got top quality players and it's the home nation as well.

"It's going to be a difficult ask but I believe in the boys. Our win rate recently, without friendlies, has been really good so we just need to make sure we come with the confidence, turn up on the day and I'm sure we can get a result."

Our Lewis Irons managed to catch up with Lyndon Dykes in Munich.

Bless him, the big man is walking about in a moonboot and a retro Scotland top.

You just know he'll be right in amongst it when he meets the fans.

Here's what he had to say...

Kheredine Idessane
BBC Scotland at Koln Stadion

The 50,000 seater Koln Stadion is relatively quiet just now but for the noise of a couple of lawnmowers making sure the surface is immaculate for Hungary v Switzerland on Saturday.

Once Steve Clarke and co are done with Germany tomorrow, they'll be here to play the Swiss.

I think the manager hopes to have four points come close of play here in Cologne. I’d sign up for that right now, anyone would.

The fans will enjoy coming here, tram stops right outside the stadium.

From Munich to Cologne...

Graham Fraser
BBC Scotland News website

From charity walker Craig Ferguson to the thousands of fans enjoying a sing-song in Munich city centre, the Tartan Army are ready for the big game on Friday.

Just the 200,000 of them.

Image source, Rex Features

Bristol City striker Tommy Conway says he is "enjoying every minute" in Germany.

The 21-year-old was brought in to the squad from the Under-21s following injuries to Lyndon Dykes and Ben Doak.

Conway scored in Scotland Under-21s 2-1 defeat by Turkey last week before making his senior debut from the bench in the 2-2 friendly with Finland before the Euros begin.

"I can't really believe it myself, from where I've come from to where I am now I'm just enjoying every minute of it," Conway told BBC Radio Bristol.

Conway was born in Taunton, Somerset, and has been part of hometown club Bristol City set up since the age of seven and qualifies for Scotland through his grandfather.

He said he was told after the Turkey match in front of the U21 staff and players that he had made it into the senior team.

"He said you're going to play with the full squad and everyone erupted in the changing room. I was looking round thinking is this real right now. I couldn't really quite believe it," Conway said.

"I ended up going back to the hotel, I was straight on facetime with my family and it was quite an emotional one because I thought ultimately all the hard work has paid off."

Scotland are desperate to create history by getting out of the groups. So much so, we've heard it from nearly every player.

Greg Taylor is the latest to rhyme off the line.

"We know no Scotland team has ever got out of the group," he says. "And we want to create our own history. What a chance we've got.

"We're opening the tournament with the game against Germany, a real special moment.

"There are lots of wee things we want to try and achieve at this Euros and it starts on Friday night."

Image source, PA Media

Greg Taylor, understudy to captain Andy Robertson, is living the dream but hopes to earn some minutes for Scotland in Germany.

"To go to a major tournament once with your country is more than any young boy can dream," the Celtic left-back said.

"I didn't feature in the last tournament so I'd love to play some minutes in this tournament.

"If that doesn't come I can still say I've been to two major tournaments with my country.

"I've got 14 caps now and I've never taken one for granted. I hope I get more than that."

Away from the packed streets of Munich, let's hear from the Scotland camp.

Greg Taylor quotes incoming, plus an interview our colleagues in Bristol carried out with young Tam Conway.

Graham Fraser
BBC Scotland News website

Image source, Gary Irvine

The Tartan Army are famous for their dedicated fan base, and up to 200,000 fans are expected to travel to Germany to support Steve Clarke and his side in the opening game of the Euros against the hosts.

There won’t be many fans who will travel further than Gary Irvine, his wife Kim, and their sons Ross and Greg, who live in Perth, Western Australia.

They flew from Perth to Dubai, and are expected to arrive in Munich on Thursday afternoon. While the boys have tickets, Gary and Kim plan to enjoy the game with many other members of the Tartan Army in a fan zone.

Ahead of his journey, Gary told me that depending on the jet lag, they plan to head out on Thursday night for “a few drinks and a sing-song”.

“Hopefully the sun is out in Germany as it’s winter here in Australia,” he added. “I’ve got all my Scotland tops packed, not long now.”

Image source, Gary Irvine