Scotland Launches Tartan Taxi Takeover in Boston

Hitch a ride in Boston, win a trip to Scotland

BOSTON, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tartan taxis are taking to the streets of Boston to celebrate the Scotland Men's National Team's appearance at the world's largest soccer event for the first time since 1998.

From June 12 to 19, specially designed tartan taxis will be available across the city, inspiring passengers with all things Scotland. Eleven taxis will be adorned in the Scottish Football Association tartan and emblazoned with the names of Scotland's current crop of top soccer talent to celebrate the Scotland Men's National Team playing two group games in the city.

Inspired by the team's exploits on the pitch, newly converted Scotland soccer fans can book exclusively priced vacations to Scotland starting from $599 with AAA Northeast travel advisors and AAA members will be able to enjoy double member benefits on select vacation packages to Scotland through July 19, 2026. And, while the team are busy on the pitch competing for glory, AAA Travel is offering the chance to win a $5,000 trip to Scotland, including round-trip airfare for two on JetBlue's nonstop service to Edinburgh.*

If that wasn't enough to inspire travel to Scotland, each taxi will be offering up a free taste of Scotland to passengers who take a ride in a  cab courtesy of Walker's Shortbread, Dean's, Nairn's and IRN BRU. Each taxi will have a basket of tasty treats to tuck into while on the ride so passengers will be fuelled up for whatever the day has in store.

Jill Walker, Director of Marketing at VisitScotland said:

"Making noise for Scotland in the US when the eyes of the world are on the Scotland Men's National Team is a great opportunity to showcase the destination in our largest international market. We hope the national team and our lively Tartan Army will capture the hearts of soccer fans and Bostonians alike to inspire them to think about taking a trip to Scotland. Our activity in Boston will build on that feelgood factor and engage directly with US audiences, helping to raise awareness of our destination and drive future travel demand. With the option of two seasonal direct flights from Boston to Edinburgh with Delta Air Lines and JetBlue, it's easier than ever to get to Scotland."

For more information about planning a trip to Scotland, visit:
www.visitscotland.com

To enter, visit AAA.com/VisitScotland, visit a AAA branch or scan the QR code in a tartan taxi.

*The tartan taxi promotion is organized by VisitScotland.  Travel offers and sweepstakes are organized and administered by AAA Northeast as part of its independent travel services program. None of these promotional activities are affiliated with or endorsed by FIFA or any official tournament organizers.

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SOURCE VisitScotland