The scene reportedly began at 06:30, when Lewis Porter played the bagpipes outside the property while wearing a Scotland shirt. He had travelled from Kilmarnock with family and friends, decorating the house with flags before the tournament.
A video filmed by a neighbour was reportedly viewed 9.5 million times on X. The attention brought neighbours into the story, with one hosting the visitors for breakfast after turning down an invitation for an early-morning beer because of work.
The supporters also handed out Scotland flags and hats to local children. Their welcome extended into coffee shops, restaurants and bars, where residents recognised the Tartan Army and treated the group as part of the town’s World Cup experience.
The visit was linked to Scotland’s matches against Haiti, Morocco and Brazil. The report says the supporters attended Scotland’s game against Haiti in Foxborough, while the neighbour who recorded the original video was later given a ticket for the Morocco fixture.
That connection grew further when Airbnb reportedly rewarded the neighbour with a trip to Miami for Scotland’s match against Brazil. The chain of events shows how quickly a supporter tradition can become part of the host community’s tournament narrative.
The story has also reportedly helped inspire a planned sister-city relationship between Boston and Glasgow. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is said to have signed a letter of intent, giving the fan-led connection a potential civic dimension.
The next storyline will be whether that agreement develops beyond its initial stage-and whether Scotland’s next fixture produces another memorable meeting between the Tartan Army and its temporary home.