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Scotsman
5 days ago
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- Scotsman
Mark Wahlberg has now thrown his support behind the brothers, saying he is "inspired" by the trio and has offered to play one of them in a film.
Watch as the Maclean brothers, speaking from the 'most remote place on the planet', show what life on board their ocean rowing boat is really like - including how they give each other hair cuts. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Three brothers from Edinburgh are attempting a world-record row across the Pacific Ocean and are now closer to astronauts in the International Space Station (ISS) than to any land. Ewan, Jamie, and Lachlan Maclean are taking on the 9,000-mile, unsupported journey from Lima to Sydney in an effort to raise £1 million for clean water projects in Madagascar via their charity, The Maclean Foundation. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Find out more about the Maclean brothers' challenge by watching Episode 42 of Unconventional Brits on demand now on the Shots! website here . Life on board the Rose Emily - named in memory of their late sister - involves blistered hands, extreme isolation and broken kit, but a surprise video call with a Hollywood star has lifted their spirits. Life on board the Maclean brothers' ocean rowing boat often involves blistered hands, extreme isolation and broken kit. | National World - Local TV Maclean brothers' video call with Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg has now thrown his support behind the brothers, saying he is "inspired" by the trio and has offered to play one of them in a film. Wahlberg said: 'What you guys are doing is next level. You're living out a sense of purpose - combining passion with impact. That's rare, and it's humbling to watch. People need to hear about what you're doing. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I couldn't be more inspired by the grit, the determination, the resiliency. What you guys are doing for such an amazing cause, and how hard you're willing to sacrifice yourself and your own wellbeing for the good of others, is so inspiring. "For you guys to do this under your own free will - it's pretty crazy. Some would say we might need to give you a couple of psychological examinations.' The actor, who owns restaurants in Sydney and the Gold Coast, also promised the brothers a meal at the finish line.
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg praises 'inspirational' Edinburgh brothers and hints their story could be a movie
Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg has praised three Edinburgh brothers attempting a world-record-breaking row across the Pacific Ocean – even hinting that their story could one day make it to the big screen. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... In a surprise video call with the brothers – Ewan, Jamie, and Lachlan Maclean – Wahlberg threw his support behind their mission to row 9,000 miles non-stop and unsupported from Peru to Australia to raise funds for clean water projects in Madagascar. Speaking to the brothers, who are now on day 54 into their row, Mark Wahlberg said: 'You're badasses doing something no one else would even think of. This could be a movie. The best films I've done are based on true stories — ordinary people doing extraordinary things. No way I'd row an ocean, but I'd play one of you guys in a movie. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Eldest brother Ewan Maclean, said receiving a video call from Mark Wahlberg was 'bloody surreal' | Submitted 'What you guys are doing is next level. You're living out a sense of purpose – combining passion with impact. That's rare, and it's humbling to watch. People need to hear about what you're doing. I couldn't be more inspired by the grit, the determination, the resiliency. 'What you guys are doing for such an amazing cause, and how hard you're willing to sacrifice yourself and your own wellbeing for the good of others, is so inspiring. For you guys to do this under your own free will – it's pretty crazy. Some would say we might need to give you a couple of psychological examinations.' The actor, who owns restaurants in Sydney and the Gold Coast, also promised the brothers a meal at the finish line, which will be a welcome reward after four months or so of freeze-dried meals. The film star added: 'We'll have a meal waiting for you. My gosh, by that time, we may even be down there to welcome you.' The Macleans expect to spend more than 100 days on board their 28-foot carbon fibre boat, Rose Emily, named in memory of their late sister. With no engine, no sail, and no support crew, they row in two-hour shifts, surviving on freeze-dried meals and desalinated water. The trio have over 5,000 miles still to go to reach Sydney and more than £900,000 left to raise towards their £1 million target. But the brothers said having a the call with one of their heroes was a welcome and 'surreal' boost. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ewan Maclean, 33, who left his job as a Dyson engineer to help design and build the boat., said: 'It's been much harder than we expected, but today we had dolphins surfing near the boat, and that lifted our spirits — and then we hear we get to speak to Mark Wahlberg, so spirits are absolutely through the roof. 'We are such big fans, and speaking to him is like a dream come true for us. It's so cool… but it's bloody surreal.' Lachlan, who will turn 28 next week and is the youngest of the trio added: 'We're all operating in such little sleep that we thought it all could have been a hallucination.' The brothers, who previously set three world records rowing the Atlantic in 2020, are rowing for The Maclean Foundation, their charity supporting clean water projects in Madagascar. Supporters can follow their journey and donate to their cause via their website and to watch the full video call with Mark Wahlberg by visiting Youtube.
Wales Online
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Mark Wahlberg tells Scots brothers their Pacific rowing bid ‘could be a movie'
Mark Wahlberg tells Scots brothers their Pacific rowing bid 'could be a movie' The Perfect Storm star spoke to Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan Maclean 54 days into their bid to row 9,000 miles non-stop and unsupported from Lima, Peru to Sydney, Australia Mark Wahlberg (Image: WireImage ) Three Scottish brothers aiming to become the fastest people to row across the Pacific have received a surprise video call from Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg, who told them their record-breaking bid "could be a movie". The Perfect Storm star spoke to Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan Maclean 54 days into their bid to row 9,000 miles non-stop and unsupported from Lima, Peru to Sydney, Australia. As well as aiming to set a record for the fastest row across the world's largest ocean, the brothers are hoping to raise £1 million for clean water projects in Madagascar. Wahlberg told the brothers that he was "so inspired" by their undertaking, which has seen them battle salt sores, relentless weather and broken equipment during more than seven weeks at sea. "You're badasses doing something no one else would think of", he told them. "This could be a movie. The best films I've done are based on true stories – ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Article continues below "No way I'd row an ocean, but I'd play one of you guys in a movie." He added: "What you guys are doing is next level. You're living out a sense of purpose – combining passion with impact. "That's rare, and it's humbling to watch. People need to hear about what you're doing." Ewan Maclean told the actor that speaking to him from the middle of the Pacific was "probably the most surreal situation I've ever been in". Lachlan added: "We're operating on such little sleep that we thought it could all have been a hallucination." Wahlberg responded that he "couldn't be more inspired by the grit, the determination, the resiliency" that the brothers were showing. He continued: "What you guys are doing for such an amazing cause, and how hard you're willing to sacrifice yourself and your own wellbeing for the good of others, is so inspiring. "For you guys to do this under your own free will – it's pretty crazy. Some would say we might need to give you a couple of psychological examinations." Wahlberg, who owns restaurants in Sydney and the Gold Coast, also told the brothers he would "have a meal waiting for you" at the finish line. Asked about conditions so far, Ewan replied that "it's been much harder than expected", but that earlier that day they had seen "dolphins surfing near the boat, and that lifted our spirits". Wahlberg quipped: "You guys are probably getting a lot more sunshine than you're used to at home." He added: "I've been fortunate enough to visit a couple of times and it's a beautiful, beautiful country. So you guys are making your homeland proud." Article continues below The brothers expect to spend more than 100 days on board their 28-foot carbon fibre boat, named Rose Emily in honour of their late sister. Supporters can follow their journey and donate to their cause at target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
The Herald Scotland
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Mark Wahlberg pledges support for Scottish brothers rowing Pacific
'I'm so inspired by you guys,' Wahlberg told the brothers, who are now 54 days into their row. 'You're badasses doing something no one else would even think of. 'This could be a movie. The best films I've done are based on true stories — ordinary people doing extraordinary things. No way I'd row an ocean, but I'd play one of you guys in a movie.' As they battle salt sores, relentless weather, a broken watermaker, and a faulty autohelm – with over 5,000 miles still to go to reach Sydney, and more than £900,000 left to raise towards their £1 million target – the call with one of their heroes was a welcome and 'surreal' boost. Lachlan, Ewan and Jamie Maclean (Image: Maclean Brothers) Wahlberg connected with the brothers over faith, family, and resilience, and pledged to help raise awareness for their mission. The Perfect Storm star, who is the youngest of nine siblings, shared his own experience of life at sea – on hearing that the brothers had a tuna on the line, he recalled nights spent sleeping on a tuna boat with squid as a pillow while filming for the true story he starred in alongside George Clooney. He commented: 'When I was preparing to do The Perfect Storm, I went out on a sword boat — in Ocean City, Maryland, a longliner, and we were actually fishing. We caught some pretty big tuna — 500, 600 pounder. I don't know how you guys are gonna wrestle that thing onto that boat, man. Oh my gosh.' Wahlberg continued: 'What you guys are doing is next level. You're living out a sense of purpose – combining passion with impact. That's rare, and it's humbling to watch. People need to hear about what you're doing. 'I couldn't be more inspired by the grit, the determination, the resiliency. What you guys are doing for such an amazing cause, and how hard you're willing to sacrifice yourself and your own wellbeing for the good of others, is so inspiring. For you guys to do this under your own free will – it's pretty crazy. Some would say we might need to give you a couple of psychological examinations.' READ MORE: Scots brothers' record-breaking Pacific row back on track Atlantic-conquering brothers take to The Minch ahead of Pacific row Edinburgh brothers look to make history with Pacific Ocean row The actor, who owns restaurants in Sydney and the Gold Coast, also promised the brothers a meal at the finish line, which will be a welcome reward after four months or so of freeze-dried meals. He continued: 'We'll have a meal waiting for you. My gosh, by that time, we may even be down there to welcome you.' The Macleans expect to spend more than 100 days on board their 28-foot carbon fibre boat, Rose Emily, named in memory of their late sister. With no engine, no sail, and no support crew, they row in two-hour shifts, surviving on freeze-dried meals and desalinated water. 'It's been much harder than we expected,' said Ewan Maclean (33), who left his job as a Dyson engineer to help design and build the boat. 'But today we had dolphins surfing near the boat, and that lifted our spirits — and then we hear we get to speak to Mark Wahlberg, so spirits are absolutely through the roof. 'We are such big fans, and speaking to him is like a dream come true for us. It's so cool… but it's bloody surreal.' Lachlan, who will turn 28 next week and is the youngest of the trio (Jamie's 32), added: 'We're all operating in such little sleep that we thought it all could have been a hallucination.' The brothers, who previously set three world records rowing the Atlantic in 2020, are rowing for The Maclean Foundation, their charity supporting clean water projects in Madagascar. Supporters can follow their journey and donate to their cause at
Powys County Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Mark Wahlberg tells Scots brothers their Pacific rowing bid ‘could be a movie'
Three Scottish brothers aiming to become the fastest people to row across the Pacific have received a surprise video call from Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg, who told them their record-breaking bid 'could be a movie'. The Perfect Storm star spoke to Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan Maclean 54 days into their bid to row 9,000 miles non-stop and unsupported from Lima, Peru to Sydney, Australia. As well as aiming to set a record for the fastest row across the world's largest ocean, the brothers are hoping to raise £1 million for clean water projects in Madagascar. Wahlberg told the brothers that he was 'so inspired' by their undertaking, which has seen them battle salt sores, relentless weather and broken equipment during more than seven weeks at sea. 'You're badasses doing something no one else would think of', he told them. 'This could be a movie. The best films I've done are based on true stories – ordinary people doing extraordinary things. 'No way I'd row an ocean, but I'd play one of you guys in a movie.' He added: 'What you guys are doing is next level. You're living out a sense of purpose – combining passion with impact. 'That's rare, and it's humbling to watch. People need to hear about what you're doing.' Ewan Maclean told the actor that speaking to him from the middle of the Pacific was 'probably the most surreal situation I've ever been in'. Lachlan added: 'We're operating on such little sleep that we thought it could all have been a hallucination.' Wahlberg responded that he 'couldn't be more inspired by the grit, the determination, the resiliency' that the brothers were showing. He continued: 'What you guys are doing for such an amazing cause, and how hard you're willing to sacrifice yourself and your own wellbeing for the good of others, is so inspiring. 'For you guys to do this under your own free will – it's pretty crazy. Some would say we might need to give you a couple of psychological examinations.' Wahlberg, who owns restaurants in Sydney and the Gold Coast, also told the brothers he would 'have a meal waiting for you' at the finish line. Asked about conditions so far, Ewan replied that 'it's been much harder than expected', but that earlier that day they had seen 'dolphins surfing near the boat, and that lifted our spirits'. Wahlberg quipped: 'You guys are probably getting a lot more sunshine than you're used to at home.' He added: 'I've been fortunate enough to visit a couple of times and it's a beautiful, beautiful country. So you guys are making your homeland proud.' The brothers expect to spend more than 100 days on board their 28-foot carbon fibre boat, named Rose Emily in honour of their late sister.
