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

From Boston to Miami: How the Tartan Army lit up the World CupImage source, PA MediaImage caption, An estimated 50,000 Scotland fans travelled to Boston for Scotland's first World Cup appearance since France 1998ByPaul O'Hare, BBC Scotland and Megan Bonar, BBC Scotland, Reporting fromMiamiPublished1 hour agoIt 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, ReutersImage caption, Back home thousands of fans watched the group matches on a giant screen at the Hydro in GlasgowSince 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 takeover of Boston and march on Miami.Image source, EPAImage caption, Tartan Army pipers staged a number of marches in BostonFrom 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 completi...