A kind-hearted Scotland fan has been praised after helping a family of geese cross a busy Boston road. The Tartan Army have earned a reputation for bringing atmosphere, humour and goodwill wherever they travel, and their latest act of kindness in Boston has only added to that legacy.
Scottish Supporters Make Headlines in Boston
Scottish supporters have been making headlines throughout their visit to the Massachusetts city for the 2026 World Cup, entertaining locals with their chants, celebrations and friendly spirit. But one fan caught attention for a rather different reason after stopping to help a family of geese safely cross the road.
Scottish broadcaster Gordon Smart shared the heartwarming moment on Instagram, where a Scotland supporter was filmed stepping in to assist a mother goose and her gosling as they navigated the busy traffic in Boston.
Heartwarming Gesture Goes Viral
Posting the video online for everyone to see, Gordon praised the fan's selfless actions. The caption read: "I thought I had seen it all in Boston and now GOOSEY LUCY! Tartan Army foot soldier here just casually helping the geese over the road! Nae bother. Give her a medal! Or the freedom of Boston? Someone must know her? Love it."
The video shows the Scotland fan, dressed in her Scotland strip and kilt, carefully guiding the geese across the road while onlookers watched the unusual scene unfold from their cars.
Community Spirit on Display
While the Tartan Army are known for creating a party atmosphere wherever Scotland play, this moment demonstrated another side of the travelling support - one filled with community spirit. The footage quickly attracted attention from football fans and social media users alike, gaining over 800 likes as many were delighted to see the supporter going out of her way to protect the feathered family.
Many took to the comment section to share their reactions to the clip, as one Scot jokingly penned: "On their way for a goosey gander to see the Scots in town." While another stated the Tartan Army has done it all during this trip to Boston for the World Cup, stating: "First the singing, then the lamp-posts, and now helping geese cross the road. The Tartan Army can do it all."
Local Connection to Classic Children's Book
A third pointed out that Boston residents would be particularly appreciative of the gesture, writing: "You've obviously never read Make Way for Ducklings. It's a classic in America." The comment was a note to Robert McCloskey's beloved children's classic from 1941, Make Way for Ducklings, which follows a family of ducks as they journey through Boston. The book has become closely linked to the city over the decades with many locals reading it to their children over the years. The book is so well loved in Boston that a famous sculpture inspired by the story sits in Boston Public Garden and is a popular attraction for both locals and tourists.
