The $30 million dry spell

Tartan Army fans have depleted Boston's booze supply ahead of Scotland's first World Cup match in 28 years, as celebrities including Gerard Butler descend on the city.

Celebrities such as Gerard Butler, Martin Compston, and Richard Gadd have shown their support for the team's first World Cup game in almost three decades.

The city's dry spell comes only days after planes travelling from Scotland to the Massachusetts capital were reportedly 'running out of beer' as Tartan Army fans made the journey.

An echo of Sydney's 2024 institutional buy-up

The move by Tartan Army fans to drain Boston's bars of their stock mirrors a similar phenomenon in Sydney during the 2024 World Cup, where fans also depleted the city's liquor supply.

However, the depletion has not dampened the city's festivities, with famous Scottish faces like Gerard Butler, Martin Compston and Richard Gadd showing their support for the team's first World Cup game in almost three decades.

Actor Gerard Butler showed his support for the Tartan Army in Boston ahead of Saturday's game against Haiti.

Who is the unnamed buyer?

The identity of the unnamed buyer behind the recent surge in demand for beer in Boston remains a mystery.

However, it is clear that the Tartan Army fans have been instrumental in driving up demand for beer in the city.

The hundreds of Tartan Army supporters that have charged into Boston ahead of the match have also displayed a similar enthusiasm.

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The recent dry spell in Boston has raised concerns about the city's ability to cope with the influx of fans.

However, the city's authorities have been quick to reassure fans that they are doing everything in their power to ensure that the city's bars are well-stocked for the match.

The city's bars have been covered in Scotland's national Saltire flag, with Scottish pub The Haven displaying a huge flag denoting the slogan 'The Party's Back' outside.

Gerard Butler's Tartan Army backing

Actor Gerard Butler has shown his support for the Tartan Army in Boston ahead of Saturday's game against Haiti.

Butler, who is a well-known supporter of the Scottish national team, was spotted arriving at Boston's Royale venue on Friday evening.

The Scots , who were joined by the country's First Minister John Swinney, were greeted by a traditional piper as they were photographed arriving at Boston's Royale venue.