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Scotland fans arrive at US Airbnb playing bagpipes at 6.30AM ByELIZABETH HAIGH, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published:05:58 EDT, 13 June 2026|Updated:09:35 EDT, 13 June 2026 69 Viewcomments An American man who shared viral footage of Scottish football fans playing the bagpipes at 6.30am has furthered relations between the two countries by treating them to beers. This week Mike Morrison, a communications director for hospitals in Boston,Massachusetts, awoke to find the house across the street had been transformed into a corner of Scotland and bedecked in Saltires. Members of the Tartan Army arrived at the property 'in the dead of night' on Wednesday beforetreating the neighbourhood to a musical performance early the next day. The group is just a few of the Scottish fans who have descended on the north-eastern American state in recent days ahead of their side's opening game tonight. Some 30,000 footsoldiers have secured tickets for the matches, with another 20,000 travelling to the US just to be there while the tournament is unfolding. Scotland are set to face Haiti at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough in the early hours of Sunday UK time. After Mr Morrison shared footage of the p…

The best of Scottish, Haitian fans taking over Boston for World Cup FOXBOROUGH — World Cup fever is officially back in Boston. For the first time since 1994, Foxborough is playing host to World Cup action — with Scotland vs. Haiti on Saturday standing as the first of seven matches to take place at “Boston Stadium” during the anticipated international tournament. The excitement is palpable across the globe every four years, and said enthusiasm has especially been evident in Boston over the past week as thousands of Scottish and Haitian fans have held court in the city as they get ready to cheer on their respective countries. The Tartan Army have made their presence felt in Boston , with plenty of kilt-wearing fans commandeering bars, watercraft, and the infamous “Cop Slide” over the last few days. Advertisement: As Scotland and Haiti get ready to play their first World Cup match since 1998 and 1974, respectively, here’s a look at some of the top videos of both Scottish and Haitian fans enjoying Boston: Scots take over “Cop slide” It was all but inevitable, wasn’t it? After several nights of revelry and hijinks, Scottish fans discovered the viral “Cop Slide” at City Hall Plaza, with…

Scottish soccer fans blast bagpipes in Boston before World Cup match Key Points: Scottish soccer fans arriving in Boston for their national team's World Cup match woke neighbors early by playing bagpipes loudly outside their Airbnb, as captured in a viral video with over 7 million views. The group, some dressed in traditional kilts and displaying Scotland flags, created a lively atmosphere reminiscent of a St. Patrick’s Day parade on a quiet Boston street at 6:30 a.m. A local neighbor, Mike Morrison, filmed the scene and later connected with the fans, who invited him for an early morning World Cup beer, highlighting the festive mood despite the early hour. Scottish supporters, excited for their first World Cup appearance since 1998, arrived in Boston after a transatlantic flight marked by heavy drinking, continuing their celebrations ahead of the team's match against Haiti at Boston Stadium. The fans' spirited arrival reflects the high anticipation and enthusiasm surrounding Scotland’s return to the World Cup stage after nearly three decades. Full Story

Wave of Scottish fans arrives in Boston ahead of city's first World Cup ... Wave of Scottish fans arrives in Boston ahead of city's first World Cup match Wave of Scottish fans arrives in Boston ahead of city's first World Cup match LOGAN WITH ONE GROUP OF FANS. IT’S KIND OF HARD TO MISS, RIGHT? DAVID YEAH, THAT’S RIGHT. AND LET’S JUST SAY THAT A LOT OF SHAUN AND CALVES WERE ON DISPLAY HERE AT LOGAN TODAY, ALONG WITH AN ENTIRE NATION’S SENSE OF ANTICIPATION THAT’S BEEN BUILDING FOR THREE DECADES. THEY ARE PLAYED BY A CAMERON HIGHLANDER, IAN MCGILLIVRAY CAREFULLY UNPACKS THE BAGPIPES. HE DIED BY GERMAN MACHINE GUN FIRE, BUT THEY’RE STILL GOING, SINGING BEAUTIFULLY THAT ONE OF HIS ANCESTORS PLAYED ON THE BATTLEFIELD IN WORLD WAR ONE. NOW, MCGILLIVRAY IS PART OF THE TARTAN ARMY THAT’S BEGUN INVADING BOSTON FOR THE WORLD CUP. AND ALONG WITH HIS BAGPIPES, LIKE MANY OTHER SCOTTISH FANS, HE’S BROUGHT ALONG HIS KILT. I DIDN’T BRING ANY TREASURES. DO YOU EXPECT TO GET LOOKS ON THE STREET IN BOSTON? I DO NOT, WITH 50,000 OF US OVER, I THINK THEY’LL GET USED TO IT. YOU KNOW, SCOTLAND HASN’T PLAYED IN WORLD CUP SINCE 1998. SO WHEN THE TEAM QUALIFIED FOR THIS YEAR’S TOURNAMENT, IT SET OFF A NAT…

Moroccan fans rally on Boston Common after World Cup Fan Fest closes ... For the first time since the World Cup descended on Boston, the FIFA Fan Festival at City Hall Plaza was closed due to inclement weather on Thursday, but some fans still showed up hoping to get in, only to find it desolate. "Checking online, it was due to possible storms and heavy rains. That was a surprise," says Allan Carruthers, a Scotland fan who is now trying to get Fan Fest tickets for Friday when his team faces Morocco. "When you come from Scotland, you don't always go to World Cups. It's been 28 years since we have last been to one of these." The Moroccan team nearly reached the finals at the last World Cup, but with no Fan Fest , their contingent rallied on Boston Common Thursday evening. Moroccan fans rally on Boston Common ahead of World Cup match against Scotland. CBS Boston The red, white and green took over the Common as the storms cleared. With the Scots in the city, fans say there is a lot of love between the teams. "It's friendly," said Morocco fan Rano Bensaid. "So, you see a lot of Scottish people around and they see us, and we start hugging and taking photos together. It's really awesome."…

Noisy Scottish soccer fans blast bagpipes in Boston at 6 a.m. ahead of team’s World Cup match Pipe down out there! Noisy Scottish soccer fans blasted bagpipes in a Boston neighborhood at the crack of dawn after arriving in the city for the country’s much-anticipated World Cup match, according to a viral video. The group of Scots — one sporting a traditional kilt — gave neighbors a wake up call fit for the...

Move over Scots. The Iraqi World Cup fans have arrived. - The Boston Globe If any crowd could claim to drown out the sound of bagpipes, this is it. Iraqi soccer fans took to the streets of Boston on Monday night in anticipation of the country’s World Cup debut in Foxborough against Norway on Tuesday. Fans gathered at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common before moving to Government Center, with hundreds singing on the steps connecting City Hall Plaza to Congress Street. As late as 11 p.m., supporters could be seen waving scarves and dancing to the beat of darbuka drums; one even lifted a replica World Cup trophy above his head to ecstatic cheers. It was another reminder, both to Boston residents and visitors from other countries, of the tournament’s vast cultural reach. While many visiting Scottish fans watched the procession from across the street, more than a few joined the crowd and started dancing with Iraqi supporters in a whirl of black, white, and blue. Even a trio of Norwegian fans entered the fray, embracing and shaking hands with fans of their opponents. Revelers waved Iraqi flags, as well as various banners representing the country’s ethnic minorities such as Kurds and…

Noisy Scottish soccer fans blast bagpipes in Boston at 6 a.m. ahead of ... Pipe down out there!Noisy Scottish soccer fans blasted bagpipes in a Boston neighborhood at the crack of dawn after arriving in the city for the country’s much-anticipated World Cup match, according to a viral video.The group of Scots — one sporting a traditional kilt — gave neighbors a wake up call fit for the land of whisky and haggis Wednesday after checking into their rental, said neighbor Mike Morrison, who filmed the foul play.“In the dead of night, the Scots arrived at the Airbnb across the street.Decked out and playing the pipes at 6:30 am. So it begins…” Morrison wrote in an X post, which had raked in more than 7 million views as of Friday.Footage shows one of the Scots whip out some bagpipes and blare a tune on the home’s front walkway that turned the quiet Boston street into the St.Patrick’s Day Parade, as a pal films him.The AirBnB behind them is transformed into a Tartan Army-style headquarters, with three Scotland flags hanging from windows, according to the footage.“It’s a novelty for us and I’m an early riser. Nothing like waking up to coffee and pipes.Helps clear the pipes. With so much …

World Cup fans have found their happy place. And it's ... - NBC Boston 2026 World Cup World Cup fans have found their happy place. And it's right here in Boston The city has been transformed into a global celebration over the past week, with thousands of visiting soccer fans filling the streets with songs, chants and cultural traditions. By Oscar Margain • Published June 18, 2026 • Updated on June 18, 2026 at 9:14 am BOOKMARKER NBC Universal, Inc. All the joy soccer fans are bringing to Boston is good for your mental health. Boston has been transformed into a global celebration during the World Cup , with thousands of visiting fans filling the streets with songs, chants and cultural traditions. From Scottish kilts and bagpipes to Iraqi celebrations on the Common, many locals say the tournament has created a festive atmosphere that is helping to bring people together. Stream NBC10 Boston news for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE World Cup supporters form across the globe have turned Boston into their home away from home, with Iraqi fans taking over the Common to Scotland's "Tartan Army" marching through the streets and Norwegian supporters doing the "Viking Row." Boston May…

World Cup fever: Scottish, Moroccan fans amped for high-stakes showdown ... FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The 2026 FIFA World Cup returns to Foxborough on Friday as excitement builds ahead of a pivotal Group C showdown between Scotland and Morocco at Boston Stadium . Kickoff is set for 6 p.m., with both teams entering the match fresh off strong results in their opening games, raising the stakes for what could shape the group standings moving forward. Players from Morocco arrived in the Boston area on Wednesday , landing at Hanscom Air Force Base. Team Scotland has been in town since last week, having played in the first World Cup game in Foxborough on Saturday , when they defeated Haiti 1-0. Morocco played to a 1-1 draw against powerhouse Brazil on Saturday as well. While preparations on the field have been focused and businesslike, the atmosphere off the pitch is anything but. Fans from around the world have flooded into Massachusetts, creating a festive, international atmosphere across the region. Morocco supporters, many dressed in red jerseys and waving flags, gathered in large numbers at Boston City Hall Plaza on Wednesday night, chanting and celebrating ahead of the match. Some fans a…

Scottish World Cup fans take over Airbnb in Massachusetts - and start ... ByELIZABETH HAIGH, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published:04:25 EDT, 12 June 2026|Updated:05:23 EDT, 12 June 2026 637 Viewcomments A group of Scottish football fans are charming locals in an American neighbourhood - after arriving at anAirbnbbefore decking it out in flags, singing and playing the bagpipes at 6.30am. Members of the Tartan Army arrived at the property inMassachusetts'in the dead of night' on Wednesday, bedecked it in Scotland flags and treated the neighbourhood to a musical performance early the next day. Mike Morrison, a director of communications for hospitals in Boston who lives opposite the house, took to social media to share a clip of the group. Scottish fans have descended on the north-eastern American state in recent days ahead of their side's opening game against Haiti at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough in the early hours of Sunday UK time. Some 30,000 footsoldiers have secured tickets for the matches, and it is thought that another 20,000 will travel to the US just to be there while the tournament is unfolding. Many have already kicked off celebrations in Boston, gathering at pubs …

Beer, Chants and Soccer: Tartan Army Takes Over Boston, Sparks Sister ... Boston and Scotland only needed a week to form a lasting bond. After thousands of Scottish fans took over the streets of Boston during the2026 FIFA World Cup, the City of Boston and Glasgow, the capital of Scotland, announced a sister city partnership on Thursday. "We are the city of champions, so we knew that this was going to be a great experience for us," Boston Mayor Michelle Wusaid in a statement. "But I think we've won one more title this time around: Boston is clearly the best host city for the World Cup right now, and that is, thanks in large part to the Tartan Army." Scotland'sTartan Army has taken over Bostonas its national team won its first World Cup game at Boston Stadium last week and will play its second game there on Friday. Several videos of Scotland fans have gone viral, including clips of them riding the infamous City Hall Plaza slide and visiting bars throughout the city. The Tartan Army has also been a force at Fenway Park over the last few days. Countless Scottish fans have been in attendance at Boston Red Sox games this week as they remained in the area between Scotland's first two…

Scotland fans play bagpipes bright and early ahead of World Cup return WORLD CUP Men's World Cup Add Topic Watch Scotland fans play bagpipes bright and early ahead of World Cup return Victoria Hernandez USA TODAY June 11, 2026, 5:14 p.m. ET Hear this story In the United States, the NFL is king. But around the world, a different football reigns. Fans from across the globe have poured into the U.S. to support their national team for the 2026 World Cup and they are bringing their traditions with them. On Thursday, June 11, a group of Scotland fans delighted locals in Boston by playing bagpipes and wearing kilts at 6:30 a.m. Mike Morrison, who is a Senior Director of External Communications at Mass General Brigham, posted a video sharing the moment with the world. "In the dead of night the Scots arrived at the Airbnb across the street," he wrote. "Decked out and playing the pipes at 6:30 am. So it begins…" The video has 886,000 views at the time of publication with people commenting that the scene is "beautiful" and "fantastic." Scotland opens its World Cup journey against Haiti on Saturday, June 13 at Gillette Stadium. The European country is making its return to the tournament for t…

Scotland fans' World Cup takeover lands Boston a new sister city 2026 World Cup Scotland fans' World Cup takeover lands Boston a new sister city Mayor Michelle Wu is establishing a partnership with Glasgow, formalizing collaboration between the two cites. By Marc Fortier and Asher Klein • Published June 18, 2026 • Updated on June 18, 2026 at 7:22 pm BOOKMARKER NBC Universal, Inc. After Scottish soccer fans brought days of fun to Boston during the World Cup, the city and Glasgow are becoming sister cities. After a whirlwind World Cup romance, Boston and the city of Glasgow, Scotland, are getting hitched. Scottish fans have descended on Boston over the past week during the World Cup, drinking Boston pubs dry and marching to Red Sox games at Fenway Park . They've also been credited with bringing positive vibes to the city, and their stories have been shared in countless social media posts. Stream NBC10 Boston news for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE Now, Boston is cementing that relationship by coming sister cities with the biggest city in Scotland, Glasgow. Mayor Michelle Wu announced the partnership with Glasgow at -- naturally -- The Haven , a Scottish restaurant located…

Moment Scotland fans wake Boston neighbours by blasting bagpipes at 6 ... Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Comment now SCOTLAND fans in Boston have started the party early as they gave their neighbours a bagpipe-filled wake-up call. Thousands of Tartan Army footsoldiers have made the journey across the Atlantic for Scotland’s return to the World Cup . Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Thank you! 6 Scotland fans in Boston gave their neighbours a truly Scottish wake up call Credit: Mike Morrison / X 6 The kilt-clad supporter brought joy t the neighbourhood playing the bagpipes outside their holiday rental Credit: Mike Morrison / X Advertisement Kilt-clad fans have descended on Boston for the games against Haiti and Morocco and have promised to bring the party. One group of excited supporters decided they would get things going REALLY early and let their neighbours know the Tartan Army had arrived. A video shared on X showed three lads in Scotland tops and kilts walking out of their AirBnb playing the bagpipes at 6.30am. Despite the early morning wake-up call, residents were overjoyed and excited to have them in town. MORE SCOTLAND…

Boston embracing takeover by Scotland supporters for World Cup: "Our ... From sunrise to sunset, they have been hard to miss. As World Cup excitement continues across Greater Boston, tens of thousands of Scottish supporters known as the "Tartan Army" have filled the city's streets, pubs and tourist attractions, bringing their signature kilts, bagpipes and celebratory spirit with them. Their presence has become such a fixture around the city that one local joked in a Reddit post, "I for one welcome our new kilted overlords." The Scottish fans say Boston's hospitality has made the city feel like a home away from home. "You guys are really welcoming. It's kind of like feeling at home," said Alan Swanson, who's visiting from Scotland with family. "So welcoming, everybody's so friendly, people stop you in the street and want to talk to you. It's just like being back home to be honest," said Steven Wood. "It's just the friendliness of it. You know, you meet people and they're willing to tell you where to go, how to get there, that kind of thing. Even your police are very friendly," said Alfred Henney. Seeing the tourist sights in Boston Visitors have spent their time enjoying the city's…

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