Retro Scotland Home Jersey 2012/14

Scotland National Team Home Jersey 2012–2014

Brand: Adidas
Years in Use: 2012–2014
Usage: Worn by the Scotland national football team during the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign and various international friendlies from mid-2012 to early 2014.

🧵 Design Features

• Main color: Deep navy blue base, Scotland’s traditional home color.

• Collar: Retro-style white fold-over collar with lace-up detailing, reminiscent of classic kits from the early 1900s — a nod to Scotland’s football heritage.

• Logos:

  • Adidas logo in white on the right chest.

  • Scottish FA crest with the lion rampant on a yellow shield on the left chest.

• Chest pattern: A subtle, embossed St. Andrew’s Cross (Saltire) across the front with Celtic knot detailing, representing national identity and history.

• Trim: White cuffs and Adidas three stripes in white along the shoulders.

• Technology: Adidas Climacool for improved ventilation and moisture control.

🏆 Historical Context

• The kit debuted in 2012 and was worn throughout Scotland’s 2014 World Cup qualification campaign under manager Craig Levein, later continued by Gordon Strachan.

• Memorable matches in this kit include fixtures against Croatia, Belgium, and Macedonia during qualification.

• Although Scotland did not qualify for the 2014 World Cup, this kit was praised for its heritage-inspired design and quality craftsmanship — often cited as one of the most elegant modern Scotland kits.