Darren McConachie

United Kingdom

Reporter at Deadline News

Scottish journalist writing about everything and anything.

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Articles

German publication jokes Tartan Army will struggle to get home

Jun 27, 2024 | deadlinenews.co.uk | Darren McConachie

A GERMAN publication has left members of the Tartan Army in high spirits after joking that Scots are struggling to get home from the Euros – due to sad Germans.
Scots tourist stuns countrymen by drinking Buckfast in Japan

Jun 27, 2024 | deadlinenews.co.uk | Darren McConachie

THIS is the moment that a Scots tourist relaxes during his trip to Japan – by wandering the streets with one of Scotland’s most well-loved alcoholic drinks – Buckfast. The tourist was enjoying his holiday in Osaka, Japan last week when he filmed himself finishing off a “half b” of tonic wine Buckfast. The keen traveller gushed of his love for the tonic before responsibly placing the bottle next to a pile of rubbish and hoping that a fellow Scot might see it on the street.
Shocking moment tourist just avoids Highlands head-on smash

Jun 27, 2024 | deadlinenews.co.uk | Darren McConachie

THIS is the heart-stopping moment that a driver narrowly avoids a head-on smash after continuously driving on the wrong side of the road. Peter McIntyre captured the shocking footage yesterday on his dashcam as he drove – on the correct side of the road – in the Scottish Highlands and tried to alert the bungling driver in front of him to their error.
Notorious ULEZ protestor removes traffic barriers from road

Jun 27, 2024 | deadlinenews.co.uk | Darren McConachie

THIS is the moment that the “ULEZ Robin Hood” dismantles roadworks to let traffic through amid his claims that the government and councils just want to “waste our time”. Matt Hardy, who has amassed an online following over his dedication to remove ULEZ cameras from traffic lights, was unimpressed when he spotted the “useless set of roadworks.” The free thinker quickly decided that he was going to help the two lanes of traffic stuck at the temporary lights over the weekend.
Nova and RSK launch AquaGen365 to lead on solar floating power

Jun 27, 2024 | deadlinenews.co.uk | Darren McConachie

A SCOTTISH marine energy trailblazer has just forces with a sustainable solutions pioneeer to lead in designing and building robust floating solar power stations. Nova Innovation has joined forces with RSK, in a new joint venture AquaGen365, building on the successful launch of Nova’s first floating solar project in the Port of Leith in Edinburgh, which is powering Forth Ports’ headquarters with clean, renewable energy.
German train conductor stuns Scots with much-loved anthem

Jun 26, 2024 | deadlinenews.co.uk | Darren McConachie

THE Tartan Army were left delighted after a cheerful German train conductor began playing Flower of Scotland over their carriage’s tannoy. The train was travelling to Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg last week as Scots made the trip to their crunch game against Hungary on Sunday. As the Deutsche Bahn train rolled through the centre of Germany, the conductor had a surprise in store for some fatigued members of the Tartan Army.
Hearts slammed for “disgraceful” mascot price for pre-season game

Jun 26, 2024 | deadlinenews.co.uk | Darren McConachie

HEARTS have been slammed by supporters after announcing that children could fulfil their dream to be a club mascot – for almost £200. The Scottish Premiership club announced their package for an upcoming friendly against English League One side Leyton Orient next month. The Gorgie side left supporters irate after the Jambos posted online telling fans that they could give their “wee Jambo” the “experience of a lifetime” – for a whopping £190.80.
Celtic fans host trophy parade by taking over top deck of tour bus

Jun 24, 2024 | deadlinenews.co.uk | Darren McConachie

A GROUP of Celtic supporters devised a brilliant way of hosting their own hilarious open-top trophy parade around Glasgow – by seizing the upper deck of a tour bus. The group of fans opted to enjoy a daytrip on one of the City Sightseeing buses in Scotland’s biggest city over the weekend. The supporters had everything they needed to savour their experience, bringing a replica trophy, flags and pyrotechnics onto the bus with them.
Scots dad plants LGBT flag in protestor's bag at Edinburgh Pride

Jun 24, 2024 | deadlinenews.co.uk | Darren McConachie

THIS is the incredible moment that a proud Scots dad plants a rainbow flag into the pocket of an unsuspecting anti-gay protestor. Dan Bretherton was enjoying Edinburgh Pride along with his daughter and his daughter’s partner when he spotted the man on the Royal Mile in the city. Dan was holding a small version of the iconic flag – a symbol of LGBT pride – and decided to offer some colour to the bearded man’s views by sliding the flag into his rucksack.
Moment Edinburgh anti-Pride protestor 'pranked' by daring dad goes viral

Jun 23, 2024 | edinburghlive.co.uk | Darren McConachie

This is the incredible moment that a proud dad plants a rainbow flag into the pocket of an unsuspecting Edinburgh anti-gay protestor. Dan Bretherton was enjoying Edinburgh Pride along with his daughter and his daughter’s partner when he spotted the man on the Royal Mile in the city. Dan was holding a small version of the iconic flag – a symbol of LGBT pride – and decided to offer some colour to the bearded man’s views by sliding the flag into his rucksack.