Kelly had admitted she was feeling “high anxiety” about the trip and the tournament, according to the report. Williams responded with a light-hearted travel kit featuring Scottish flags, lavender, a stress ball, brandy and a photograph of Kelly with her granddaughter.
The nerves appear to have eased once Kelly reached the United States. In a post from Boston, she described an “amazing atmosphere” with “lots of love in the air”, according to the update.
That change in mood is familiar to anyone who has followed Scotland at a major tournament. The anticipation can feel overwhelming before kick-off, but the travelling support often turns uncertainty into a collective celebration.
Kelly’s presence matters because she is arriving as a supporter rather than simply appearing around the team. Wearing a Scotland shirt and combining the trip with the launch of her new book, she has placed herself firmly inside the fan experience.
The report also points to a wider high-profile presence around Scotland, with Karen Gillan and Tony Curran previously joining the travelling support. Their involvement adds visibility, but the real story remains the same: the Tartan Army continues to carry its identity well beyond the stadium.
For Kelly, the Boston trip is also a personal milestone. She travelled after completing her television commitments, while her daytime programme is reportedly being covered during her stay in the United States.
The next test comes on Friday, when the noise around Boston must give way to the football. A strong Scotland performance against Morocco would turn Kelly’s book-launch trip into an even more memorable chapter - and give the travelling fans another reason to sing on their journey home.