Musicians from both countries joined forces to entertain those attending, and Estonian and Scottish dances were performed with mixed levels of expertise but great enjoyment. The spirit of the festival and the strong bonds between Scotland and Estonia were perfectly summed up in this informal and happy occasion.

The tartan was produced as a symbolic gift from the people of Scotland to the people of Estonia and marks both the historic and the new links between the two countries. Designed by Perth-based House of Edgar, the tartan uses the blue, black and white of the Estonian flag plus gold and red from the Lion Rampant to emphasise the strong Estonian-Scottish relationship. The final tartan was selected by the Estonian Foreign Ministry from a selection of designs, all using this theme.

The hand-over of the tartan took place on the opening day of the Estonian Days in Scotland festival (www.estoniandaysscotland.com) - a mix of cultural, business, and related events which runs from 1-9 November to foster links between the countries.

Urmas Paet, the Estonian Foreign Minister, said:  “We are delighted with this gesture from Scotland and with the design of our new national tartan, which I am confident Estonians will find interesting.”

“We value the growing relationship with Scotland, in particular the rebuilding of the trading relationship between our two countries, and we are looking forward to the Estonian Days in Scotland festival. This follows last year’s Scottish Week, which was such a success in Estonia.”

Wearing a kilt made from the new Estonian tartan, Iain Lawson, the Honorary Consul in Scotland, also commented on the growing relationship between the two countries. “The historic links continue to be re-established at pace following Estonia’s emergence from the Soviet occupation and this is a very visible way to mark the relationship.

“Whether or not the tartan will be used for kilts remains to be seen - especially given Estonia’s Baltic location and its winter temperatures of minus 40 degrees - but I’m sure the fashion houses there will be extremely enthusiastic and who knows, Estonia may yet produce its own Tartan Army!”

For the designers, House of Edgar, managing director Blair Macnaughton commented: “We were very pleased to contribute to this project by creating the new Estonian national tartan, which draws on and re-emphasises the links between the two countries. We believe that the final design is elegant and stylish, but also very flexible - we see it being used not only by the fashion houses but through a wide range of other applications.”

The brand, which is the best selling whisky in Estonia, will thus ensure that fans from the two countries can re-unite and rekindle the spirit forged back in 1996 in Tallinn when, famously, the Estonian national team chose not to turn up for the scheduled match against the Scots.

Andrew Holmes, regional director of CL World Brands, commented: "We are absolutely delighted to be providing sponsorship for this event, and can assure spectators that the Estonian select team will turn up this time.

"With Scottish Leader's strong presence both in Scotland and Estonia, it was natural that we would offer support, and the fact that the money raised is to go to charities in the two countries made this all the more worthwhile.

"This will be a good-natured and enjoyable occasion, and we are very pleased to be providing the backing which will enable this to happen."

Iain Lawson, the Honorary Consul in Scotland for Estonia, also welcomed the sponsorship deal. "The financial support of Scottish Leader has been absolutely vital in allowing us to stage this match, and we are very grateful for their backing," he said.

"The Scottish-Estonian links post that country's independence started with a football match, so we are delighted that the friendships are being maintained in this highly appropriate manner and with an excellent sponsor," he continued.

A number of other sponsors have provided important help for the match. The Scottish Football Association and Diadora have supplied full Scottish kit for the Tartan Army squad, while the Estonian Football Association has done likewise for the Estonian team.

St Mirren Football Club have also lent invaluable support by providing the stadium on the night, as well as security and balls. Their backing means that this will be the first occasion that the Tartan Army will play in a top-grade Scottish stadium.

And Edinburgh consultancy Shaw Marketing and Design has provided support on the promotion of the match.

The majority of the Estonian team will come from the National Male Choir, who have been in strict training for the event and will be in Scotland touring during the Estonian Days in Scotland festival between 1 and 9 November. "It is unlikely that they will only sing when they're winning," commented Iain Lawson.