'Absolutely buzzing': Scotland fans arrive on US soil

Scotland fans arrive in the US as World Cup anticipation builds3 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMegan BonarandKayleigh Harvey,BBC Scotland, BostonJim StewartJim Stewart (second left) and friends watched the pre-tournament friendly with BoliviaThousands of Scotland fans are descending on Boston after making the long journey to the US for the World Cup.Anticipation is building as the men's team prepare to play in the tournament for the first time in almost 30 years.Members of the Tartan Army have been arriving in the east coast of the US ahead of the opening fixture with Haiti, which will be played at 21:00 local time on Saturday - 02:00 BST on Sunday for those watching back home.While dozens of fans have reported issues with travel permits being revoked at the last minute, thousands have already completed the journey.The World Cup kicks off on Thursday night with the opening ceremony and the first game between Mexico and and South Africa.Christopher Currie from Ayr travelled to Boston with his son HudsonEdinburgh Airport was awash with kilts and Scotland tops on Wednesday as fans headed to the States via different flight routes.Some going direct to Massachusetts, where Scotland play their first two group games in Boston, with others travelling to neighbouring states.The Delta direct flight to Boston was special for one family, who managed to secure match tickets mid-flight.Christopher Currie from Ayr told BBC Scotland he used the airline's wi-fi to buy four tickets to see Scotland v Haiti for a "decent" price. He said: "We managed to buy tickets at 34,000ft (10363m) so it's been a great flight. We're absolutely buzzing now."It will be his son Hudson's first big international game.Jim Stewart has already travelled to the USFans who have already travelled to the US include 69-year-old Jim Stewart from Edinburgh.He has been following Scotland since he saw his first game at Hampden as a 15-year-old schoolboy in 19...