Scotland fans spark Rhode Island’s World Cup buzz and charity drive
TL;DR
Thousands of Scotland supporters, the Tartan Army, have flocked to Providence, Rhode Island for the World Cup, forming a lively community, raising about $23,500 for local charities, filling hotels and bars, and organizing bus shuttle services to matches, boosting the local economy and spreading Scottish camaraderie in New England.
- Tartan Army has 'brought new life' to America's smallest state BBC
- Scotland fans drink Boston dry as local bars run out of beer ESPN
- Scotland fans drive record beer sales at Boston bars: 'We're on holiday' WCVB
- ‘No Scotland, no party!’ Boston is starting to agree. The Boston Globe
- Are Scottish soccer fans drinking all of the beer in Boston? NBC News
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