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Daily Record
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Media and TV students helped Miss Scotland film Miss World video entry
The students from Glasgow Clyde College teamed up with Amy Scott. Reigning Miss Scotland, Amy Scott, got some help from Glasgow Clyde College students who produced her video entry for the 2025 Miss World competition. The media and TV team youngsters across Scotland with her filming content for the global championships which is due to be broadcast in over 120 countries this month. And the students gained real world-filming experience on two shoots in a variety of iconic Scottish landmarks, developing key skills for their future careers in the creative industry including filming, lighting and audio. Amy reached out the college looking for assistance with the video aspects of her Miss World entry, including creating a contestant introduction video and a documentary. Five young media and TV students – Archie Gudaitis, Lauren Rooney, Eilidh MacCuish, Heather Allan and Niamh Hannon – were selected to support Amy's goal of global glory in India this month. The prestigious annual competition runs from May 7 to 31 in Hyderabad with the videos from Glasgow Clyde College students set to receive national and international exposure if Amy ranks amongst the top contestants For the introduction video, the team of college students put their skills to the test and travelled around the country with Amy filming in iconic Scottish landmarks including Glencoe, St Andrew's and the Falkirk Wheel to showcase the nation's beauty. The documentary saw the students focus in on the charity aspect of Miss World, filming interviews and highlighting Amy's work with Multiple Sclerosis charities such as MS Society and Revive MS. Fred Hannah, curriculum manager for Media and TV Production at Glasgow Clyde College, said: 'This project provided our talented students with professional opportunities while supporting Amy's journey to the international stage. 'The students gained real life experience on planning and attending shoots alongside developing their post-production skills to produce content that has the potential to be seen by millions of people. 'We are so excited to see the reaction to the student's excellent visual storytelling and wish Amy success as she represents Scotland at the Miss World competition in India.' A grateful Amy said: 'Working with the students from Glasgow Clyde College has been one of the most memorable parts of my Miss World journey so far. 'Archie, Eilidh, Heather, Lauren and Niamh were all incredible and brought such energy and professionalism to both shoots. 'They really understood the heart behind both films — showcasing Scotland and sharing my passion for raising awareness about Multiple Sclerosis — and they brought those ideas to life with real creativity and care. 'The fact that their work might soon be seen by millions, even over a billion people worldwide, says everything. Scotland's future storytellers are more than ready for the global stage.' Glasgow Clyde College currently offers two TV courses with HND Digital Film and Television and NQ Digital Film and Television both offering a real career path in the Creative Industries. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
The Herald Scotland
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Scotland's Miss World entrant flies to India for competition
The event is being hosted in India despite the unrest in the country that has happened in recent days. Trouble has broken out between India and Pakistan in the Kashmir region, but Hyderabad is a distance away from the area. Amy, who won the Miss Scotland competition, was surprised at the airport by her cousin Rhyiza Croy. The 31-year-old turned up at 5am to send her off, and she inspired Amy to raise money for MS Society having lived with multiple sclerosis in recent years. Amy with her cousin Rhyiza Croy (Image: Handout) Amy said: 'I still can't quite believe it's real. I'm full of nerves and excitement, but most of all I feel so lucky. 'Rhyiza lives with multiple sclerosis, and her courage inspired me to raise money for the MS Society. 'I'm ready for every part of the Miss World journey – representing Scotland, championing my cause, and doing everything I can to make my country and my family proud.' The 25-year-old is from Strathaven and led the Glasgow Kiltwalk on behalf of Revive MS last month, and now she is looking for to heading to India for what she says will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Read More She continued: 'I've already been speaking to many of the other candidates and have even met some. I know we'll cheer each other on every step of the way. 'Going to India for Miss World is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The culture, the colour, the people – I just want to soak up every moment. 'Competing in Miss World is like a dream. I really lacked confidence when I was younger, so this is something I had never seen on the cards for myself. 'As someone who was once painfully shy, it might not seem like the obvious path, but Miss World isn't just about beauty, it's about confidence, strength, and using your voice for something bigger than yourself. 'I've learned that self-worth isn't about fitting into a perfect mould, it's about embracing who you are. 'I can't wait to represent Scotland on such a grand stage.'
