The Tartan Army have done it again! Scotland's travelling supporters left Boston with a hero's send-off after turning the city into a sea of songs, smiles and Scottish spirit during the opening stages of the 2026 World Cup.

Tens of thousands of Scotland fans crossed the Atlantic for the country's first two matches and made such an impression that many locals admitted they were sorry to see them leave. From packed pubs to baseball games and city tours, the Scots became one of the biggest talking points in town.

Businesses across Boston enjoyed a major boost as supporters poured money into local bars, restaurants and attractions. The visitors explored the city, embraced local culture and became a familiar sight throughout Massachusetts.

Among those singing the praises of the Tartan Army was Steve Marino, 53, a driver captain on Boston's famous duck boat tours. Hundreds of Scots boarded the amphibious sightseeing vehicles during their stay.

Steve said having the Scots in town had been "fantastic" and praised their positive attitude and spending power. He said he had "nothing but compliments" for the Tartan Army and promised to cheer Scotland on for the rest of the tournament.

He even shared one of the lighter moments from the visit. Arriving at work one morning, he discovered a traffic cone perched on the head of a giant dinosaur statue beside the ticket office.

The mystery remains unsolved. Steve joked that while Scotland has the Loch Ness Monster, Boston now had its own unexplained phenomenon after traffic cones appeared in seemingly impossible places across the city.

American football fan and New Hampshire creative director Scott Holt was equally enthusiastic. The 49-year-old described the atmosphere created by Scotland supporters as "unbelievable" and said it had "rejuvenated the city".

Holt said residents had embraced the visitors and loved the energy they brought. He added that many locals hoped Scotland fans would return in the future and joked about making it an annual event.

The affection was not limited to local residents. Boston's influential newspaper, The Boston Globe, published a full-page open letter thanking Scotland supporters for their impact on the city. The newspaper said the fans had transformed train stations into sing-alongs, turned Fenway into a football ground and made an ordinary June unforgettable. It praised the laughter, bagpipes and memories left behind by the travelling support.

The president of the Boston Red Sox, Sam Kennedy, also paid tribute. He thanked the Tartan Army for their support and said the spirit displayed by Scotland fans had "no equivalent in American sport".

But there is little time for sentimentality. The World Cup caravan has already rolled south to Miami, where Scotland supporters have begun arriving in large numbers ahead of the next phase of the tournament.

Temperatures reached as high as 35C as fans explored the city under blazing sunshine. Retired civil servants Karen and Michael Dunnery said locals already seemed excited by the arrival of Scottish supporters, with joggers shouting: "No Scotland, No Party."

Others have travelled directly from Boston to continue the adventure. William Bannister, 69, and his son Neal arrived in Miami full of excitement for Scotland's clash with Brazil and more sporting experiences.

William described the trip as "absolutely stupendous" and joked that while drinking Boston dry was possible, Miami might prove a tougher challenge.

As more Scotland fans pour into Florida, supporters say the atmosphere is building rapidly. With matches, fan zones and new adventures ahead, the Tartan Army are ready for the next chapter of their World Cup journey.

Tartan Army get a heroes' goodbye in Boston as world's best fans arrive in Miami - Daily Record

Scotland fans are turning heads across America as the Tartan Army's World Cup invasion gathers pace! From booming bagpipes and kilt-clad marches to packed bars and viral videos, Scottish supporters have become one of the biggest attractions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The latest social media sensation has captured exactly why Americans have fallen in love with the travelling support. In a viral clip shared by Boston WBZ NewsRadio reporter Matt Shearer, a local man offers some well-meaning advice to Scottish fans preparing for the morning after a night of celebrations.

"Tomorrow, if you're a little hungover, go to Dunkin' Donuts," the American suggests.

But the response from one Scotland fan summed up the mood perfectly. "He was trying to tell me to go to Dunkin' Donuts if I'm hungover as if I'm not just going back to a bar and start drinking again," he joked.

The exchange quickly exploded online, with viewers lapping up the humour and atmosphere surrounding Scotland's travelling support.

One commenter declared: "This aspect of the World Cup is better than the soccer!!!!! These guys are fantastic."

Another admitted: "Gonna miss them when I scroll."

A third simply wrote: "This needs a Pulitzer."

The affection shown towards Scotland supporters has been building ever since the team's opening matches in Boston. Reports emerged throughout the city that pubs and bars were struggling to keep up with demand as thousands of fans descended on local venues.

Some businesses were forced into emergency measures as supplies ran low. Noelle Somers, chief operating officer at Hennessy's Bar in central Boston, revealed that demand following Scotland's match against Haiti reached extraordinary levels.

According to Somers, sales were three times higher than those normally seen on St Patrick's Day, traditionally one of the busiest periods of the year. The rush was so intense that the bar completely ran out of beer on Sunday night.

Fresh supplies arrived on Monday morning, and another delivery was expected before Scotland's second group-stage clash against Morocco.

"We've been here for over 30 years and we've never seen anything like it," Somers told the Boston Globe.

The shortages were not limited to one venue. Brewing giant Sam Adams also reported unprecedented demand during Scotland's stay in the city. The company's famous Boston Lager sold at four times the volume normally experienced during a holiday period at its taproom.

While the fans have been making headlines off the pitch, Steve Clarke's side have given them plenty to cheer about on it as well. Scotland launched their campaign with a determined 1-0 victory over Haiti, raising hopes of reaching the knockout stages for the first time.

However, momentum was checked by a frustrating 1-0 defeat against Morocco in their second match.

That result leaves Scotland with three points from two games and facing a huge challenge in their final group fixture.

Group C remains finely balanced. Brazil sit top with four points after drawing with Morocco and defeating Haiti. Morocco also have four points, while Scotland occupy third place with three. Haiti remain without a point.

Everything now comes down to Scotland's final group match against Brazil on June 24.

With the Tartan Army continuing to charm Americans, fill bars and dominate social media, the supporters have already become one of the stories of the tournament.

Now they will hope the team can deliver one more memorable performance to keep Scotland's World Cup adventure alive.

Scotland fan’s hilarious response to American hangover recommendation

Still puzzled about the "hero's farewell". The Scots beat a pub team.

4 minutes ago, Roadsternut said:

Still puzzled about the "hero's farewell". The Scots beat a pub team.

The Tartan Army are the heroes, never mind the team