On Thursday afternoon, Boston’s local broadcasters covered a significant event led by Mayor Michelle Wu. During this occasion, Wu announced an agreement that heralds a new era for the city. Among the attendees was a noticeable figure clad in a kilt, sporting a T-shirt that read.
“I’m not perfect, but I am Scottish, and that’s kind of the same thing.”
The newly signed agreement formalizes the twinning of Boston and Glasgow. Wu stated that this arrangement will “create new opportunities for meaningful cooperation and mutual growth” However, a more revealing sentiment was her acknowledgment of the “longstanding ties between Scotland and the United States” particularly fueled by “the goodwill generated during the Fifa World Cup 2026” Thus, Boston’s affection for the Tartan Army is now officially recognized.
Since their arrival in New England just ten days ago, Scotland fans have managed to captivate yet another audience. Armed with a letter of support from FC Cologne, the last club to be enchanted by the Scots two years prior, they have charmed the locals in Boston and beyond. Their antics, from discovering tailgating to dancing at baseball games, have become a delightful spectacle shared widely across social media platforms.
Following their essential victory over Haiti at Boston Stadium, some fans have returned home, yet a new wave has arrived, many of whom were greeted by television crews at Logan Airport. The media has shown particular interest in the Tartan Army’s drinking prowess, especially after reports claimed that the Sam Adams taproom in downtown had been “We’ve been planning for this since December and made sure we had plenty of Tennent’s in the US,” by the fans. While supplies did not completely deplete, the bar did have to order more after serving up 3,000 pints of its Boston lager in just 48 hours.
Other establishments also reported record sales. Hennessey’s, an Irish pub, noted that sales were three times higher than on St. Patrick’s Day. Meanwhile, The Dubliner, located near the Fifa fanfest and a popular Tartan Army hangout, claimed it experienced its busiest week ever. Though they didn’t run out of beer, their distributor did. This prompted Tennent’s, a key beer brand, to release a reassuring statement. “So we’re confident that supplies will continue to meet the demand.” said Hazel Alexander, a senior brand manager from the UK. “The locals are just incredible, they’re so happy to see us,”
The warm welcome extended to Scottish fans has been universally acknowledged, with Adam Robb from Aberdeenshire noting, “Surprised to see us, I think, in these kind of numbers, but the reception has been unbelievable.” He continued, “I reported it as missing and I was at the police station,”
Robb provided an example of this generosity, recounting how he was treated to breakfast by Boston police after misplacing his passport during a hike. “The cops bought me an egg and cheese muffin while I was waiting, which was amazing.” he shared. “I think we’re up to about £700,” With no ticket for the upcoming match against Morocco, Robb is monitoring resale sites, noting that prices have surged. “It was down to £350 before the Haiti game, but I think all these videos are going about and people getting the FOMO. They’re like: ‘Oh, we’re going to have to get part of that.’ I think a lot of them will be Americans.” he mentioned, explaining that tickets were around £350 before the Haiti game. “They’re all coming in and saying ‘shit’,”
Robb plans to pass the time before the match by exploring Boston’s culture and abstaining from alcohol “Boston is loving all the Scottish people. Screw the British, the Scottish are coming!” Many others may opt to partake in a new tradition of placing traffic cones on Boston statues, mirroring a long-standing practice on Glasgow’s Buchanan Street. Alternatively, they might visit a local off-licence that has become a pilgrimage site for Scottish tourists, not for its products, but for its name. Jobi Liquors, which has a very different connotation in Scotland, has drawn thousands of visitors. “They’re all coming in and saying ‘shit’,” Jim, the owner, told the Daily Record in a viral video. “Boston is loving all the Scottish people. Screw the British, the Scottish are coming!”
