Thousands of Scottish fans joined American supporters at loanDepot Park in Miami to cheer on the Miami Marlins in their game against the Texas Rangers, creating a vibrant atmosphere that culminated in a collective sing-along of the Proclaimers' hit '500 Miles (I'm Gonna Be)'. The event marked another instance of the Tartan Army blending Scottish and American culture during their World Cup celebrations.
Social Media Clip Captures the Moment
In a viral Instagram clip posted by Ryan McGeary, who has followed the Tartan Army from Boston to Miami, fans across the stadium are seen shouting the iconic tune. McGeary captioned the post: "Tartan Army invasion Miami Edition. Biggest game here in years." The video amassed over 241,000 views within less than a day of being uploaded on June 22.
McGeary noted, "This might be the biggest Marlins game in the last 20 years in this stadium, let's be real." A Scotland fan beside him humorously added that he still "doesn't know what's going on" in the game.
Fan Reactions Highlight the Impact
Viewers expressed amazement in the comments. One person wrote: "Marlin’s never had this type of applause or positive energy. Tartan Army is giving them great vibes hope they soak it in! TARTAN ARMY FOREVER!!!! No Scotland! No Party!" Another noted the stadium's unusual fullness: "100% Marlins stadium has not been this full since the first day it opened." A third praised: "You lads are brilliant. Thank you for making my Father’s Day. He’s never seen a Marlins stadium this filled since the ‘90s."
An American fan suggested taking the Scots to a bigger stage: "Someone has to say it, Tartan Army for our next Super Bowl Half Time show!!!" Another Instagram user remarked: "Marlins players are going to miss these cheers, it might be the only time it gets that loud."
Pre-Game Festivities
Before the game, the Tartan Army marched through Miami to loanDepot Park with bagpipes leading the way and held a party outside the stadium. A TikTok clip showed "over 10,000 Scots" singing and dancing to Nick Morgan's World Cup 2026 version of 'No Scotland No Party'. One commenter compared the scene to a music festival: "T in The Park moved to Miami." A social media user from Boston added: "Being from Boston I feel like I’m being cheated on. We miss Scotland."
Upcoming Match
The Tartan Army will continue their celebrations as Scotland faces Brazil at Miami Stadium on Wednesday, June 24 at 6pm local time (11pm GMT).
