Bagpipes Before Dawn
At 6:30 a.m. on a quiet street in Boston's Dorchester area, the early morning was shattered by the shrill wail of bagpipes as a dozen Scottish supporters, their kilts fluttering and Scotland flags draped over a rented Airbnb, turned the front yard into an impromptu concert ground.
Neighbour Mike Morrison captured the spectacle on video, a clip that quickly amassed millions of views and illustrated how the fans treated their transatlantic flight like a bottomless pub crawl, having been drinking since 1 a.m. and running out of beer.
A Pilgrimage to Foxborough
The gathering was part of a larger pilgrimage, with thousands of Scots having flown across the Atlantic to cheer on their national team in a World Cup qualifier against Haiti at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
The scene underscored a festive atmosphere that has become typical for Scottish fans, who view such trips as a continuation of tradition dating back to the team's last World Cup appearance in 1998.