{"id":503210,"date":"2026-06-16T21:59:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T21:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/503210\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T21:59:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T21:59:13","slug":"tartan-army-superhero-craig-ferguson-gutted-as-he-loses-kilt-worn-on-epic-3000-mile-journey-across-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/503210\/","title":{"rendered":"Tartan Army superhero Craig Ferguson gutted as he loses kilt worn on epic 3000-mile journey across US"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Scotland superfan is hoping for a &#8220;miracle&#8221; after the kilt he wore during his mammoth trek was lost in New York.<\/p>\n<p>09:17, 16 Jun 2026Updated 09:33, 16 Jun 2026<\/p>\n<p>Craig Ferguson makes emotional plea after losing kilt he wore during 3,000-mile US trek<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Tartan Army superhero<a aria-label=\" Craig FergusonLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/news\/scottish-news\/scotland-superhero-craig-ferguson-reaches-37288002\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"> Craig Ferguson<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Supporters gathered to welcome the Paisley man in Boston on Friday after more than 100 gruelling days crossing the US on foot in his <a aria-label=\"charity drive for Scottish Action for Mental HealthLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/news\/scottish-news\/tartan-army-superhero-craig-ferguson-37284100\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">charity drive for Scottish Action for Mental Health<\/a> (SAMH). He has raised over \u00a31 million.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">But the 22-year-old is now desperately appealing for information after the kilt <a aria-label=\"he wore throughout the incredible expedition Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/news\/scottish-news\/world-cup-diaries-scotland-players-37283545\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">he wore throughout the incredible expedition <\/a>&#8211; of which there are only two in the world &#8211; was misplaced by his mum in New York.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Craig conceded that the kilt &#8220;belongs to the <a aria-label=\"US Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/news\/scottish-news\/selfless-scotland-fan-gives-900-37296832\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">US <\/a>now,&#8221; but is hoping for a &#8220;miracle&#8221; in the shape of a New Yorker who might find it and reunite him with the tartan piece.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Craig told his followers: &#8220;I have some very, very bad news and I need you guys&#8217; help. For those who are new here, I&#8217;ve recently just become the first man in history to walk the entire USA from LA to <a aria-label=\"Boston Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/news\/scottish-news\/people-keep-thanking-us-tartan-37300085\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Boston <\/a>while wearing a kilt.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Craig Ferguson arriving in Boston\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/0_craig-ferguson.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Craig Ferguson arriving in Boston\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Craig Ferguson arriving in Boston(Image: Tony Nicoletti\/Daily Record)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;She&#8217;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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He went on: &#8220;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&#8217;ll have loads of holes&#8230; and it&#8217;s bogging because I was wearing it so much.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;I don&#8217;t think I&#8217;m ever, ever going to find the kilt &#8211; of course not &#8211; I&#8217;ve basically said goodbye to it in my head now. The kilt belongs to the US now, I think there&#8217;s maybe something a bit poetic about that.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Craig Ferguson wearing the kilt after his walk across the US\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1781647153_558_0_craig-ferguson.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Craig Ferguson wearing the kilt after his walk across the US\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Craig Ferguson wearing the kilt after his walk across the US(Image: Tony Nicoletti\/Daily Record)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;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, <a aria-label=\"USA Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/news\/uk-world-news\/iran-agree-peace-deal-trump-37294947\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">USA <\/a>kilt, goodbye, my friend.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Thousands of people rushed to the comments to show their support for the unfortunate event. Scots actor<a aria-label=\" John Barrowman Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/john-barrowman\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"> John Barrowman <\/a>wrote: &#8220;How terrible&#8230; Let&#8217;s hope there is a good Samaritan out there who will find it and return it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Another supporter added: &#8220;Craig, after everything you&#8217;ve done and the thousands of people you&#8217;ve inspired across America, I genuinely believe that kilt will find its way back to you&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Get Daily Record Premium for just \u00a31 per month in exclusive offer to celebrate the world cup. 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