SCOTLAND fans in Boston have been honoured with a dedicated appreciation day as part of a transatlantic tribute to the Tartan Army.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey marked the occasion by declaring June 18 as World Cup Fans Appreciation Day and joining supporters at The Haven, a Scottish pub in Boston.
This wonderful accolade comes after the Mayor of Boston, Michelle Wu, formally announced that Glasgow and Boston would become twin cities.
Wearing a Scotland shirt, she joined staff behind the bar to pull pints of Tennent's Lager and asked the crowd: "Are Scottish fans the greatest fans?"
Fans responded with the chant: "No Scotland, no party."
Jason Waddleton, owner of The Haven, moved to Boston from Scotland 28 years ago.
Waddleton said: "The Tartan Army is doing us proud.
"What an honour to have had Governor Healey join us behind the bar and share a Tennent's with us all this evening.
"She proved a dab hand at pulling pints and we'd have her back anytime."
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu also marked the occasion by signing a letter of intent for Glasgow and Boston to become twin cities, as a gesture of thanks to the Tartan Army for "making the city come alive".
She wore a pink Scotland top for the signing, which will be formalised during Tartan Week in April 2027.
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Waddleton said: "The Scottish people have made a huge impression on the city in a very short space of time and it's amazing to see that connection being formally recognised.
"For the last 16 years, we've presented the very best of Scotland at The Haven and to now play host to these historic moments is just incredible."
Samantha Crawford, international channel marketing manager at Tennent's Lager, said: "Celebrating a national signing with a pint of Tennent's?
"We love your work, Governor Healey and Mayor Wu."
A video posted by Instagram user @armayedo was captioned: "Today, @massgovernor showed some love to the Tartan Army at @thehavenjp.
"Scotland fans have brought incredible energy to Boston and they absolutely deserve the recognition."
