Amy Scott, of Strathaven, says she is excited about the “honour”.

Miss Scotland is set to open a prestigious fashion show tonight. Amy Scott, who was crowned Miss World Scotland in 2024, has the honour of being the very first model to walk the runway.

The 25-year-old is opening the Dressed to Kilt fashion show – an iconic event celebrating Scottish heritage during New York City’s world-famous Tartan Week. The red-haired beauty, of Strathaven, South Lanarkshire, will step out in front of a global audience and showcase the very best of Scottish design.

Speaking ahead of her dazzling debut, she said: “New York has such incredible energy! I am loving celebrating Scotland here. Walking in Dressed to Kilt isn’t just about fashion – it’s about bringing our heritage to life.”

Though her only catwalk experience so far has been a small charity event, Amy said she is going to embrace the challenge with courage and pride.

She said: “It’s an honour. I’ve never walked in a professional show – and to do it here in New York – and to be the model to open the show is a dream come true.”

She’ll model several looks during the show, including a spectacular custom gown and headpiece designed by celebrated Glaswegian designer Spencer Railton.

Walking alongside Amy is Chelsie Allison, Miss Scotland 2023.

Chelsie said: “I’m delighted to be in New York as even though it’s my second time in Dressed to Kilt, it’s my first time in New York City.

“Last year it was held in Toronto, Canada! I’m so excited to be wearing designs from local designer Sandra Murray OBE in the show.”

Amy will represent Scotland at the Miss World final in Telangana, India on May 31.

We told earlier how the 27th annual New York Tartan Day parade took place in the rain as ominous clouds threatened to dampen the UK economy as a result of Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs.

Led by this year’s Grand Marshal, Alan Cumming, the parade made its way up 6th Avenue from W 44th Street to W 55th Street. It was just one of several Tartan Week events that have taken place in the Big Apple in the past few days.

The event celebrates America’s historic ties with Scotland. Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar, Scots Secretary Ian Murray, Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney and Holyrood Deputy Presiding Officer Annabelle Ewing all joined the Tartan Day parade.

The march was dominated by the skirl of the pipes thanks to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Last week, the Labour politicians also visited Washington, DC.

The Tattoo gave a performance on the steps of the Capitol Building, as politicians from Scotland lobby to draw investment into Scotland from US companies.

This time it was bystanders on the sidewalks of the Big Apple, where the streets were closed off with NYPD in attendance to ensure the event went ahead without incident.

The Tattoo’s performance director, Major Stevie Smalls MBE, told The Record: “It’s our 75th anniversary here this year so we are celebrating that in many ways. We’re across here playing at the New York Tartan Week, the Tartan Week parade.”