A Scottish teenager with epilepsy underwent a groundbreaking surgery to remove a piece of his brain and is no longer having seizures for the first time in 13 years, according to his mother. Angus Bain, 17, endured seizure attacks at least once a week for most of his life, but doctors are optimistic he’ll be … Read more
The late Queen Elizabeth II was worried that her funeral would be too “difficult” to organize if she died at Balmoral, her daughter Princess Anne has revealed. The late monarch died in her beloved Scottish royal residence on Sept. 8, 2022, at age 96. But in the days leading up to her death, Her Late … Read more
A mom of two from Scotland feels “lucky to be alive” after a rare flesh-eating disease left her with a butt wound 20 centimeters deep. It “looks like a peach that someone has taken a huge bite out of on one side,” Tracy de Jongh Eglin, 59, lamented to SWNS. The former events manager, who … Read more
Jed Mercurio, the creator of international hit series “Bodyguard” and “Line of Duty,” knows a thing or two about riveting television drama. And that’s why he signed on as an executive producer of “Payback,” the BritBox crime thriller created and written by Debbie O’Malley that’s set in Scotland and features Peter Mullan, who memorably played … Read more
Kate Middleton displayed her unwavering support for her husband, Prince William, in a sweet exchange during the pair’s trip to Scotland. The Prince and Princess of Wales, both 41, had a joint outing in Burghead, northern Scotland, where they met with mental health organizations that support the youth in rural communities. And Kate had a … Read more
A paranormal investigator has claimed that a doll played spooky games with her. Yvonne Hydes from Glasgow, Scotland, said was gifted a doll during a ghost investigation and has been plagued by strange happenings ever since, The Mirror reported. Hydes works for a company called The Scottish Ghost Company, which has “80 years of experience … Read more
Talk about clowning around before Halloween. A creepy clown is terrorizing a Scottish town and is taunting local police to capture them in a game of cat and mouse because he “wants to play,” according to Sky News. The person — dressed as Stephen King’s “Pennywise the Dancing Clown”, wearing red hair, collar, ruffled leggings … Read more
One whale’s vomit is another man’s treasure. A fisherman in Scotland was walking his dog along the beach in Ayrshire when his dog found a “disgusting” blob on the beach — which might be a highly valuable chunk of whale vomit. “I work on a fishing boat, so I knew what ambergris was. I’ve never … Read more
She’s making savory really sweet. A Scottish baker has become an online sensation for her lavish cupcakes, which are topped with miniature versions of fast food items from the likes of McDonald’s and KFC, as well as New York bagels, prawns, and black olives. Ashley Calder’s lookalike treats — or “cupfakes” — have become so … Read more
Hey Siri — how do I change my name? A Scottish woman saw her life turned upside down after Apple made a small tweak to its digital assistant software in a recent update, leaving the Edinburgh-based personal trainer with no option but to take drastic measures. Siri Price, 26, was annoyed enough when Apple released their voice … Read more
A pet parrot was reported missing — and then, in a shocking rescue, was found over 30 miles away from home. Pet owner Lorrett McCutcheon was stunned to see that her parrot Albert had managed to unlock his cage and escape from their home. McCutcheon, 53, is from Cumbernauld, Scotland. She said Albert was playing … Read more
A mom from Scotland was left petrified after security cameras caught a man breaking into her home and sleeping in her bed, only to leave the house covered in blood. But the story doesn’t end there — he even sent the woman a bizarre follow-up message on social media to thank her for the restful … Read more
American moms-to-be are joking that they need to “get on a plane” to Scotland — after a Scottish blogger’s TikTok unveiling her “baby box” from the government went viral. Scottish blogger Rachel Clenaghan uploaded a video of her unboxing her “baby box” at 36 weeks pregnant earlier this week — to the shock of American … Read more
She is ruing this ruff day. Proud pet owner Abby Hay, 28, claims she was left with life-changing injuries after she tripped over her chihuahua, Rue, while walking upstairs in June 2020. Her beloved dog was playing on the steps as she was going up — she tried to step over the pooch while wearing … Read more
She wants to get weird men out of her hair for good. Sofia Black, a 31-year-old archeologist and tech support employee from Bulgaria, is a real-life Rapunzel with locks that measure 44 inches long. Black has spent a decade growing her hair and has found herself entangled in uncomfortable scenarios with strangers who reportedly offer … Read more
They were in it to twin it — but both tied for firstborn. Twins Molly and Micky McLaren, from North Lanarkshire, Scotland, are rare “simultaneous twins” born at exactly the same time. At 11:53 on April 27, after over 12 hours of painful labor, doctors told mom Diane McLaren, 34, to push when they spotted … Read more
LONDON, July 17 – More than 50 pilot whales have died in Scotland after being stranded on a beach on the Isle of Lewis — the largest mass stranding in the country in decades. Authorities were alerted to the incident on Sunday morning at around 0600 GMT and subsequent attempts to refloat more than a dozen living whales were unsuccessful. Rescuers later decided to euthanize the remaining stranded whales on welfare grounds. In total 55 whales died … Read more
The Scottish man who rose to fame in 2015 over his mother-in-law’s viral black-and-blue or gold-and-white dress that divided the internet is now accused of trying to murder his wife. Keir Johnston, 38, of the Isle of Colonsay, appeared at the High Court in Glasgow on Monday after being charged with the attempted murder of his … Read more
“Planes, Trains and Automobiles” has nothing on this college student. A TikTok user in Scotland — who goes by @lauren.wep on the platform — is going viral for the extreme measures she says she takes to get to college. In a TikTok posted last week with 1.2 million views, Laurie documented her commute from Millport, … Read more
This celebration comes with some strings attached. A supermarket in Scotland is poking fun at King Charles III’s upcoming coronation, highlighting the infamous “Tampongate” scandal with an unusual display. Twitter user Lynn Blair posted a photo Thursday that shows rows of tampons next to a sign that says: “Let’s celebrate the King’s Coronation.” “Someone in … Read more