Gerard Butler and Martin Compston are among the famous Scots leading the Tartan Army in Boston ahead of Scotland's first World Cup match in 28 years. The actors joined thousands of fans in the Massachusetts capital for the team's opener against Haiti on Saturday, June 13.
Stars Arrive in Boston
First Minister John Swinney, singer Clare Grogan, and Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd are also in attendance. They were welcomed by a piper at a Scottish Night in Boston Dinner and Gala Event at the Royale, held in aid of Street Soccer Scotland.
Butler wore a kilt and football shirt, giving a thumbs up as he arrived. Other attendees included actors Martin Compston and Tony Curran, former footballers James McFadden and Darren Fletcher, and broadcaster Gordon Smart.
Scottish Football Officials
Mike Mulraney, president of the Scottish Football Association, and Neil Doncaster, chief executive of the Scottish Premier League, arrived in a tartan-covered car. Former rugby union player Gregor Townsend also attended.
Gordon Ramsay at Training
Chef Gordon Ramsay was spotted during Scotland's final training session at the Revolution Training Centre in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Fans Celebrate Across Boston
Bars in the city were flooded with blue, tartan, and the Saltire. At Scotland House in the Anchor Bar, a water fountain was filled with foam as fans celebrated. The Scottish pub The Haven unveiled a massive flag with the slogan "The Party's Back".
One fan said: "I'm absolutely buzzing for it, it's been six months of waiting." Another added: "I've been saving up for months and months to be here."
Inspirational Charity Walk
Craig Ferguson, 22, completed a 3,000-mile kilted charity walk across the United States for Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH). He finished with a day to spare, greeted by pipers at Boston Common on Friday. Crowds of supporters, Tartan Army members, and Scottish expats cheered and chanted "no Scotland, no party".
Ferguson said the reception was "everything (he) could have dreamed of". The Scottish Government made a £400,000 donation to his walk, helping him reach his £1 million fundraising target.
