Edinburgh has an American twin city but Scots were given a 'bum' deal

Many Scots were unaware of this union.15:45, 05 Aug 2026Updated 15:46, 05 Aug 2026One of the biggest headlines during the World Cup was Glasgow and Boston becoming sister cities after the Tartan Army took over the city with its bagpipes, beers and infectious energy. However, Glasgow isn't the only Scottish city that has an American twin.‌Having established their union nearly 50 years ago, Edinburgh became twin cities with San Diego. While the two cities established an exchange to symbolise their new status, some Scots believe they were given a "bum" deal.‌While members of the Tartan Army recently returned to Massachusetts to deliver a unique traffic cone to memorialise Glasgow becoming sisters with Boston, Edinburgh received a different kind of gift.‌Taking to TikTok to explain the union,