From Boston to Miami: How the Tartan Army lit up the World Cup

Image source, PA Media Image caption, An estimated 50,000 Scotland fans travelled to Boston for Scotland's first World Cup appearance since France 1998 By Paul O'Hare , BBC Scotland  and  Megan Bonar , BBC Scotland , Reporting from Miami Published 1 hour ago It is only a fortnight since Scotland fans on both sides of the Atlantic woke up after the country's first World Cup win in 36 years. An emotional 1-0 victory over Haiti was followed by a jubilant takeover of Boston's iconic Fenway Park. Back home, thousands bounced out of venues - from the Hydro in Glasgow to village pubs - some time after 04:00, having witnessed history. But fast forward two weeks and the mood music surrounding the national team is funereal. Image source, Reuters Image caption, Back home thousands of fans watched the group matches on a giant screen at the Hydro in Glasgow Since John McGinn's goal secured three points in the opening game, Scotland have lost back-to-back matches against Morocco and Brazil. The country's prospect of qualifying as one of the eight best third-placed teams then plummeted from 42.9% to 0.07% on the eve of the last group games. And, when the inevitable elimination was finally confirmed, there was a final twist as Steve Clarke resigned - a month after signing a new four-year deal . From No Scotland No Party to No Scotland No Manager. But, mercifully, the picture is not all doom and gloom. Indeed Scotland's return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence will be fondly remembered for the Tartan Army's occupation of Boston and march on Miami. Image source, EPA Image caption, Tartan Army pipers staged a number of marches in Boston From the moment flights began arriving in Massachusetts, thousands of kilted supporters created a carnival atmosphere. As the numbers swelled, pubs ran out of beer and social media feeds became populated by feel-good footage. This included fundraiser Craig Ferguson completing his 3,000-mile trek from Los Angeles, which raised more than £1m for Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH). He arrived at Boston Common on the eve of the Haiti match and as the anticipation, ahead of Scotland's return to the game's biggest stage, was close to fever pitch. Despite controversy over match ticket prices , visas and soaring transport costs they had showed up in their thousands - and their energy was contagious. To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Figure caption, Boston Coppy-uppy! Viral videos featured joyful boat parties on Boston Harbour and a police officer doing keepy uppies in the fan zone. One group of supporters, who arrived at their Airbnb during the night, treated a neighbourhood to the bagpipes at 06:30. A social media post by Mike Morrison , external , who lives across the road, has been viewed more than 9.5m times and he was adopted as an honorary member , external of the Tartan Army. Image source, PA Media Image caption, Scotland fans placed cones on several Bost