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Tartan Army Member Adds Scottish Feature to Boston

7/15/2026

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Tartan Army Adds

A Tartan Army member announced he will add a Scottish feature to Boston, the U.S. city that is a sister city of Glasgow.
The Tartan Army left a strong impression on Boston during its World Cup journey.
The member said the proposed change is something he holds close to his heart.

Summary

Cone Tours Massachusetts

The cone, designed by artist Rob Johnson and signed by chief executive Stuart Patrick, will tour Massachusetts landmarks for a week, with the Scottish flag raised at Logan Airport’s Hall of Flags for the first time.
A dedicated website offers a live map that lets the public track the cone’s route.
Proceeds from the tour will benefit Scottish Action for Mental Health and the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health.

History

Historical Context

The Boston-Glasgow sister-city bond, created after World II, reflects the town-twinning wave sparked by Coventry’s 1942 outreach to Stalingrad. Glasgow’s cultural stature grew with honors such as UK City of Architecture in 1999 and UNESCO City of Music in 2008, serving a metropolitan population of over 1 million. The current art tour revives this legacy, funding mental-health charities in both cities.

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Tartan Army Adds

A Tartan Army member announced he will add a Scottish feature to Boston, the U.S. city that is a sister city of Glasgow.
The Tartan Army left a strong impression on Boston during its World Cup journey.
The member said the proposed change is something he holds close to his heart.

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