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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.'
Glasgow Times
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Miss Scotland flies to India for competition amid unrest
Amy Scott left Edinburgh Airport this morning to fly to Hyderabad for the competition with her dresses and costume changes packed into six suitcases. 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 NEXT: Glasgow falls silent to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day READ NEXT: Paolo Nutini's dad serves last supper at beloved chippy after 53 years 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.'
Daily Record
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Lanarkshire's Miss Scotland flies 5000 miles to India to compete in Miss World
The 25-year-old Strathaven beauty had a surprise at the airport when her cousin Rhyiza Croy turned up at 5am to send her off. Miss Scotland has donned her crown and jetted off to India to represent her country in the Miss World competition. With her evening dresses and other costume changes packed into six suitcases, Amy Scott left Edinburgh Airport to travel 5000 miles to Hyderabad. 'I still can't quite believe it's real. I'm full of nerves and excitement, but most of all I feel so lucky,' said the Strathaven stunner. The 25-year-old had a surprise at the airport when her cousin Rhyiza Croy, 31, turned up at 5am to send her off. Download the Lanarkshire Live app today The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7. The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you. Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android 'Rhyiza lives with multiple sclerosis, and her courage inspired me to raise money for the MS Society,' said Amy, who has raised thousands of pounds for the charity and led the Glasgow Kiltwalk last month on behalf of Revive MS, which provides support for people affected by the condition. '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,' added Amy. '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.' Amy overcame crippling shyness to take part in the Miss World competition. '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, said Amy, who worked in real estate in Dubai before winning the Miss Scotland crown. '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.'
