CAROLINE SCOTT
30 May, 2025
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Miss Scotland designs her own gown for Miss World’s Top Model event

Ahead of the Miss World grand finale at the HITEX Arena, Hyderabad tomorrow (May 31), Strathaven’s Amy Scott has already turned heads, not just for her poise and presence, but for the show-stopping dress she designed and made herself.

Golden moment: Amy Scott brings Scottish elegance to the Trident Hyderabad, modelling her self-made gown on the hotel’s iconic staircase.

At the Top Model Challenge, Amy proudly walked the runway in a self-designed tartan bodice gown, made from fabric gifted by Glenisla Kilts of Motherwell.

The 25-year-old Miss Scotland designed a structured bodice and shorts base in weathered Stuart Hunting tartan, with a dramatic moss green open-front overskirt and billowing train. The gown and matching headpiece were embellished with Scottish thistles and wild grasses – each applied by hand, and completed just ten minutes before she left for the Miss World contest!

Golden moment: Amy Scott brings Scottish elegance to the Trident Hyderabad, modelling her self-made gown on the hotel’s iconic staircase.
Golden moment: Amy Scott brings Scottish elegance to the Trident Hyderabad, modelling her self-made gown on the hotel’s iconic staircase. Credit: MissWorld/AmyScott

“I wanted to carry a bit of home with me,” Amy said. “The tartan was absolutely beautiful, and I put everything into making it. I am a self-taught dress maker, and was very proud to wear something I created myself.”

While other contestants wore gowns by global designers, Amy’s outfit drew applause when it was announced she had made it herself — a moment she says she’ll never forget, “Even if I had the budget for a designer dress, I’d still have worn this. It meant so much more.”

You can see Amy's catwalk performance and Top Model interview here: - instagram.com/p/DKCwTWes-Md/?hl=en

Amy’s Miss World journey has given her a whirlwind tour of Telangana’s highlights — from ancient temples and colourful festivals to a VIP visit to Ramoji Film City, the world’s largest movie studio. Participants have also visited schools, hospitals and the local police HQ, gaining insight into how cutting-edge tech is being used to keep communities safe.

The Miss World 2025 final takes place tomorrow, and will be shown live on the Miss World channel, with Amy proudly representing Scotland, Lanarkshire and Strathaven on the world stage.

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