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Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
Scots house on fire sparking huge emergency response
FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a major blaze at a Scots house. The alarm was raised at around 4.34pm this afternoon following reports of a fire off the A947 near Banff, Aberdeenshire. 1 DJ22T8 A Scottish Fire and Rescue appliance, Scotland, UK Credit: Alamy Crews raced to the scene near the junction with Montbletton Road. Seven appliances and a height vehicle were mobilised. The public is being urged to avoid the area. Nearby residents should keep their windows and doors shut. The A947 remains closed due to smoke and crews are still in attendance. It is not known if anyone was injured in the blaze. A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: 'We were alerted at 4.34pm on Monday, 2 June to reports of a dwelling fire off the A947, Banff, Aberdeenshire. 'Operations Control mobilised seven appliances and a height vehicle to the scene. 'The A947 is closed due to smoke, and nearby residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed. 'Crews remain in attendance.' Fire erupts at Scots industrial estate and people urged to 'avoid the area' A Police Scotland spokesperson told Grampian Online: 'We received a report of a house fire around 4.30pm. We are assisting with traffic management.' More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Scottish Sun. is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheScottishSun.
Daily Record
14 hours ago
- Daily Record
Mr Big's gangland enforcers claim credit for mansion firebombing after hoods gunned down in Spain
A posh Scots home was targeted just minutes after the masked gunman pulled the trigger and then fled the scene in the same car which had ferried him to the planned execution. Mr Big's gangland enforcers have claimed credit for a mansion house firebombing which took place moments after high-ranking members of the Lyons crime clan were gunned down on Spanish soil. Key Lyons lieutenants Eddie Lyons Jnr and Ross Monaghan were assassinated outside Monaghan's bar in Fuengirola on Saturday night. A posh Scots home in the Renfrewshire village of Bridge of Weir was torched just minutes after the masked gunman pulled the trigger in the Costa Del Sol. Tamo Junto (TMJ) - the faceless gang linked to Dubai-based Mr Big Ross McGill - have since taken credit for the attack as they released a picture of the blaze alongside a chilling threat. But despite being known for showcasing their attacks online, TMJ have so far failed to comment on the planned executions in Spain - which are thought to be the first major retaliations against McGill's war. In their latest release, Tamo Junto wrote: "If you write stuff about us online or try to organise violence against us. We will target you and your family. "Don't steal from us. Don't threaten us. Don't switch on us. "Or we will relentlessly come after you." Firefighters from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the blaze on Saturday night, which resulted in a window being smashed and the property suffering smoke damage. Enquiries are ongoing into the Saturday, May 31 blaze, in the town's Kilbarchan Road. It is being investigated by officers from Paisley CID, who were said at the weekend to be investigating whether it is linked an ongoing gang war. McGill has been waging war on Mark Richardson's crime mob from Edinburgh and the Daniel clan from Glasgow since March after he was ripped off in a £500,000 cocaine deal when the buyer used fake bank notes. A number of incidents have taken place in Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounding areas in recent weeks, with private homes and business premises targeted. The feud involves the Lyons-linked Dubai-based former Rangers ultra McGill and associates of Edinburgh cocaine kingpin and Daniel associate Mark Richardson. A number of people have been arrested and charged in connection with previous incidents in the feud, which has been plaguing Scotland's biggest cities since earlier this year, following a drug deal. On Friday we told how Tamo Junto vowed to carry on their turf war despite reports of a truce between the Lyons and Daniel families. We reported earlier that a well-placed source had said the McGill had agreed to end hostilities after being leaned on by cartel bosses in Dubai. They were said to be 'unhappy' over a police crackdown on the turf war which has led to a slowdown in the lucrative drug trade in Scotland. However, McGill's Tamo Junto gang then released a video saying the war will continue. Speaking following the blaze at the home in Bridge of Weir, Detective Sergeant Kenny Taggart confirmed no one had been injured as he appealed for information. Police Scotland has arrested 41 people in connection with a series of linked incidents across the country since March.
Glasgow Times
17 hours ago
- Glasgow Times
Property torched in Renfrewshire as police launch probe
The incident happened around 11.25pm, on Saturday, May 31, after emergency services received a report of a blaze in the Kilbarchan Road area of Bridge of Weir. The fire was extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and there were no reports of injuries. Police Scotland confirmed that they are treating the blaze as wilful and enquiries are ongoing. READ MORE: Former Celtic star has court case thrown out by prosecutors
Edinburgh Live
a day ago
- Edinburgh Live
Police probing firebombing at Scottish mansion after gangsters shot dead in Spain
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Police are probing a Scottish firebombing which took place shortly after two notorious gangsters were shot dead in Spain. High-ranking members of the Lyons crime clan - Eddie Lyons Jnr and Ross Monaghan - are understood to have been fatally shot outside a pub registered to Monaghan in Costa Del Sol on Saturday night. A masked gunman got out a vehicle and opened fire on his targets outside the pub which was full of punters watching the Champions League final in Fuengirola. Just minutes after the gunman opened fire, a plush Scottish home in the Renfrewshire village of Bridge of Weir was torched, causing considerable damage, reports the Record. The incident took place shortly before 11.30pm and prompted a response from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service as well as police. A window of the property was reportedly smashed and the interior suffered smoke damage. The firebombing is currently being investigated by Paisley CID who are probing whether or not it is linked to recent incidents in Edinburgh and Glasgow which began in March. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. War was waged on Edinburgh kingpin Mark Richardson and the Daniel crime clan after a Dubai-based Mr Big was ripped off in a £500k drug deal. The individual, who was recently named as Ross McGill, has since targeted businesses and properties linked to both Richardson and his Glasgow-based associates. It is also unclear if the double murder bid in Spain is linked to the escalating Scottish underworld feud. Detective Sergeant Kenny Taggart said: "The fire was set alight within a residential area and caused considerable distress and alarm to nearby residents. Thankfully, there were no reports of any injuries. "I am appealing to anyone who heard or saw anything suspicious in the local area to contact us. I would ask residents in the Bridge of Weir area and surrounding villages who have video doorbell, CCTV or possible dash cam footage to review it. "It may have captured something that can assist our enquiries." Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 4116 of 31 May 2025. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous.
Daily Record
a day ago
- Daily Record
Cops probing Scots mansion firebombing after Lyons gangsters gunned down in Spain
Officers are investigating whether the incidents are linked. Police are probing a firebombing in Scotland - which took place after high-ranking members of the Lyons crime clan were gunned down on Spanish soil. Key Lyons lieutenants Eddie Lyons Jnr and Ross Monaghan were assassinated outside Monaghan's bar in Fuengirola, in the Costa del Sol, on Saturday night. And minutes after the masked gunman pulled the trigger and then fled the scene in the same car which had ferried him to the planned execution, a posh Scots home was targeted. The deliberate blaze took place at an upmarket property in the Renfrewshire village of Bridge of Weir at around 11.25pm and saw emergency services called to the scene. Firefighters from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the blaze, which resulted in a window being smashed and the property suffering smoke damage. Enquiries are ongoing into the Saturday, May 31 blaze, in the town's Kilbarchan Road, and it is being investigated by officers from Paisley CID, who are investigating whether it is linked an ongoing gang war. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. A number of incidents have taken place in Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounding areas in recent weeks, with private homes and business premises targeted. The feud involves the Lyons-linked Dubai-based former Rangers ultra Ross McGill and associates of Edinburgh cocaine kingpin and Daniel associate Mark Richardson. A number of people have been arrested and charged in connection with previous incidents in the feud, which has been plaguing Scotland's biggest cities since earlier this year, following a drug deal. Detective Sergeant Kenny Taggart said: "The fire was set alight within a residential area and caused considerable distress and alarm to nearby residents. Thankfully, there were no reports of any injuries. "I am appealing to anyone who heard or saw anything suspicious in the local area to contact us. I would ask residents in the Bridge of Weir area and surrounding villages who have video doorbell, CCTV or possible dash cam footage to review it. "It may have captured something that can assist our enquiries." Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 4116 of 31 May 2025. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous.
