Stunned Scot captures bizarre optical illusion of 'boat floating across the sky'

Glasgow because cabin crew feared he was going to attack someone after kicking off because the flight was delayed. High Speed 2 worker Andrew Johnston, 46, was travelling on the British Airways flight back to Scotland to visit his family for the weekend.

Love Island'sIain Stirling admitted he once walked the red carpet at the BAFTA in London with the security tag still attached to his trousers. The Scots comedian and telly voiceover talent shared a throwback photo from the awards ceremony in 2016 on his social media as his fiancee Laura Whitmore also shared her red carpet picture.

appeal against his conviction for the murder. David Scott, 36, was jailed for life and ordered to serve at least 22 years before he can seek release on parole for assassinating Euan Johnston.

Firth of Forth have released images of his clothing to try and identify him. The grim find was made near Burntisland, Fife, at around 10.20am on Friday March 19 sparking a police probe.

drunken rampage after drowning his sorrows over losing his horse named Elvis in the break-up with his partner. William Moran got drunk on a Strawberry and Cream liqueur the day after Valentine's Day - while struggling with the fall out of his break up from Francine McDonald, his partner of 36 years.

Picture Scotland winner this week.Using a long exposure, Lauren Foster snapped a stunning shot taken at Glasgow’s busy Charing Cross junction and taking home this week’s top prize.It captured the bustling throughway perfectly with the trails of vehicle lights buzzing around the iconic streets in the west end of Glasgow.Meanwhile, the beautiful sunsets continued to provide the background for some incredible entries.Ian Barnes used the golden hour to its full effect to capture Cambus, on the River

Greenock sparking a police investigation.The victim was in Ann Street in the Inverclyde town at around 3.30pm on Monday, March 8 when another man, wearing dark clothing, assaulted him from behind.He then made off towards nearby Regent Street.The victim, aged 38, was assisted by two members of the public at the scene.He was rushed to hospital where he received stitches to his head.The man was later discharged by medics.Police are scouring CCTV footage and making door-to-door enquiries to help

Scott Brown won't accept heading to Aberdeen for a bit-part role.The Celtic captain is wanted for a player-coach position by Stephen Glass, the favourite to take over from Derek McInnes at Pittodrie.Brown, 35, is out of contract at Parkhead come the end of the season and is yet to decide what his next steps will be.The former Scotland midfielder is understood to be considering Glass' offer.

gin lover's retreat. Now, the 'Sunshine Island' of Colonsay, where the idyllic sandy beaches enjoy the longest hours of sunshine in the UK, is hoping to find new owners for one of its best-known buildings.

allergies, safe.The 26-year-old, from Falkland, Fife, who will appear on Monday’s MasterChef, became aware of ingredients in food because sibling Jenny, who is three years older, has life-threatening anaphylaxis.Katy said: “She’s allergic to diary, eggs, fish, nuts – there’s a whole range she can’t eat.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.An Annan man has told how he has been left crippled waiting on a double hip replacement operation.Robert Watson claims he has become almost bedbound and is struggling to care for himself.And he says delays blamed on Covid have left him “frustrated and in pain”.The former dairyman had to give up work and leave his tied accommodation because he could no longer carry out his role in the farming industry.He

former soldier who threatened to kill his ex has been spared prison over his SIXTH domestic abuse conviction. Robert Campbell has ended up in the dock on a number of occasions since leaving the Army.

Solace Scotland are delighted to once again be sponsoring the Sunday Mail Young Scot Unsung Hero Award. As the professional association representing Chief Executives and Senior Managers in local authorities, we are committed to supporting all of Scotland’s young people and the Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards is a great opportunity to shine a light on some of their amazing accomplishments.

property converted from a 'tattie shed' into an incredible home has gone on the market for £735,000.Denfield Steadings, in Arbroath, Angus, was designed by the late architect Heinz Voigt for his family to live in and features eight bedrooms and seven bathrooms.Dubbed "the tattie shed" in homage to its humble beginnings, the house even includes a further three-bedroom converted house designed for another family to live in.The property listing promises the homeowner to feel "spoiled rotten" but

stab a young man after accusing him of having sex with her, a trial heard.Shannon Beattie, 25, described how victim Barry Dixon told Robbie Smullen, “I’ve not been with your bird”, as he stood in the couple’s flat in just his boxer shorts.The two men started punching each other, she said, and “Robbie stabbed him in the chest”.The court heard Barry “laughed to begin with, I think because he didn’t know he’d been stabbed” then “he just froze” and fell onto a mattress.Shannon said she’d went with

charity in tribute to hospice nurses who he drives to and from work.Andy Marsden totally changed his look by getting rid of his luscious facial locks in aid of St Andrew's Hospice in Airdire, North Lanakrshire.The 43-year-old grandfather, who also hails from the town, is believed to have raised around £4,000 so far for locals undergoing end of life care at the centre, many of whom are battling cancer.Andy, who lives with his three dogs, Jef, Holly and Beau, told the Record: "Charities have been

Married At First Sight Australia's Mike Gunner says he is part Scottish and has the personality to prove it.His comments come as ex 29 year old virgin Matthew Bennett appeared on Lorraine to tell her he can no longer watch the show because 'it's too triggering'.

Laura Anderson has revealed that travelling to Dubai during the coronavirus pandemic had a huge impact on her as she lost thousands of followers and also jobs.The 31-year-old, originally from Stirling, said she was trolled online as she documented her luxurious trip to Dubai on Instagram back in January.And her followers were so furious by her decision to travel that the Scot was forced to turn off the comments on her social media posts.Laura hopped on a plane to Dubai when the UK still had a

murder trial heard.Barry Dixon later suffered a cardiac arrest in hospital while surgeons battled to repair the damage and he died.Robbie Smullen denied murdering the 22-year-old at the first day of his trial at the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday.His mother, Mary Smullen, is in the dock alongside him accused of trying to cover up his alleged involvement in the killing.Both deny the charges against them and Robbie Smullen, 23, has lodged a special defence of self-defence.Barry was found badly

meteor was seen flying across Scotland last night.Scots caught a rare glimpse of the huge 'fireball', believed to have been in orbit between Mars and Jupiter and burning through the sky just before 10pm.Spectacular footage from the Great Cumbrae showed the 30,000mph meteor entering the earth's atmosphere from Scotland.Scott Ferris, owner of the island's bike hire shop Mapes of Millport, captured a clip of the 'fireball' hurtling through the air on the shop's security webcam.Scott told the