Scotland’s Tartan Army has left a lasting impression on the city of Boston by placing traffic cones on the heads of statues around town. This tradition, which originated in Glasgow, has been adopted by the fan group as a way to show their team spirit.
Origin of the Tradition
The practice of placing traffic cones on statues is believed to have started in Glasgow, where the equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington is regularly crowned with a traffic cone. The city of Glasgow has even embraced this tradition, using it as a symbol of the city’s attitude and creativity.
With the fan base headed to Miami for Scotland’s last World Cup group game, it remains to be seen if the traffic cones will stay on the heads of statues around the Boston area. However, the images will be a long-lasting reminder of the city’s Scottish summer.
Original reporting: NBC10 Boston — read the source article.
