The Scotland superfan is hoping for a “miracle” after the kilt he wore during his mammoth trek was lost in New York.
09:17, 16 Jun 2026Updated 09:33, 16 Jun 2026
Craig Ferguson makes emotional plea after losing kilt he wore during 3,000-mile US trek
Tartan Army superhero Craig Ferguson has lost the kilt he wore during his epic 3,000-mile trek across America. The inspirational mental health campaigner made an emotional video confirming the mishap on Instagram this morning.
Supporters gathered to welcome the Paisley man in Boston on Friday after more than 100 gruelling days crossing the US on foot in his charity drive for Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH). He has raised over £1 million.
But the 22-year-old is now desperately appealing for information after the kilt he wore throughout the incredible expedition – of which there are only two in the world – was misplaced by his mum in New York.
Craig conceded that the kilt “belongs to the US now,” but is hoping for a “miracle” in the shape of a New Yorker who might find it and reunite him with the tartan piece.
Craig told his followers: “I have some very, very bad news and I need you guys’ help. For those who are new here, I’ve recently just become the first man in history to walk the entire USA from LA to Boston while wearing a kilt.
Craig Ferguson arriving in Boston(Image: Tony Nicoletti/Daily Record)
“But the sad news is that kilt no longer belongs to me. In a state of panic, my mum was trying to navigate New York and the case has gone missing that contained my kilt as well as some other stuff.
“She’s all good, which is the main thing, but the kilt is gone, it belongs to the US now unless some miracle means we can get it back.”
The suitcase was last seen on the platform of 175th street station on the A line towards Penn Station between 7pm-7.45pm on Monday, June 15, Craig added.
He went on: “The only thing is there are only two of these kilts made in the entire world. This kilt has a very distinguishable rip in it from wearing all my stars and it’ll have loads of holes… and it’s bogging because I was wearing it so much.
“I don’t think I’m ever, ever going to find the kilt – of course not – I’ve basically said goodbye to it in my head now. The kilt belongs to the US now, I think there’s maybe something a bit poetic about that.
Craig Ferguson wearing the kilt after his walk across the US(Image: Tony Nicoletti/Daily Record)
“But who knows? Maybe social media will do its thing and some New Yorker will find that kilt and be able to return it one day. But until then, USA kilt, goodbye, my friend.”
Thousands of people rushed to the comments to show their support for the unfortunate event. Scots actor John Barrowman wrote: “How terrible… Let’s hope there is a good Samaritan out there who will find it and return it.”
Another supporter added: “Craig, after everything you’ve done and the thousands of people you’ve inspired across America, I genuinely believe that kilt will find its way back to you”.
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