Gutted Scots all say the same thing about 'once-in-a-lifetime' solar eclipse

NewsScottish NewsSolar EclipseMany Scots felt cheated.12:07, 13 Aug 2026Over weeks, excitement rose as the first solar eclipse in over a decade was set to darken Scottish skies. While the spectacular event took place on Thursday night (August 12), many observers were left overwhelmingly disappointed.‌Branded a "waste of time" by many Scots, the partial solar eclipse was meant to show the rare moment when over 90 per cent of the sun was covered by the moon. However, many Scots got more coverage than they bargained for as thick clouds ruined the display.‌Weather reports had warned that "stubborn clouds" could make watching the solar eclipse more challenging, but many Scots weren't expecting the conditions to make watching the phenomenon near impossible.‌Following the event, many Scots have t