A tragic incident occurred at a popular beauty spot near Callander, Scotland, where a teenage boy lost his life, marking the 12th water-related death in the UK during the recent heatwave. Emergency services responded to a call of concern for a person at Bracklinn Falls around 6:45 pm on Thursday and recovered the body of a 16-year-old boy from the water.
Authorities from Police Scotland confirmed that the boy’s death is not considered suspicious, and a report will be forwarded to the Procurator Fiscal following the incident at the waterfalls on the Keltie Water near Callander within Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
The recent heatwave saw soaring temperatures in parts of England, with Scotland reaching highs of approximately 24C on Thursday. The warm weather attracted many to open-water swimming spots, leading to multiple deaths in various regions including South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Cornwall, Hampshire, Warwickshire, Cheshire, Pembrokeshire, Lincolnshire, and Lancashire.
Following the prolonged hot spell, meteorologists anticipate heavy rain across parts of the UK on Saturday. Temperatures are expected to remain above average on Friday, particularly in the south and east, with potential highs in the late 20s, according to the Met Office.
Met Office spokesperson Grahame Madge mentioned that after a period of temperatures exceeding 30C in the UK, a cooling trend is expected as Atlantic air influences the weather pattern. Rainfall and intermittent sunshine are forecasted for the early part of the following week, with western areas of Scotland and Northern Ireland likely to experience heavier rain and potential thunderstorms.
Moreover, the recent heatwave led to a significant increase in water usage across London and the South East compared to the same period in 2025, as reported by Thames Water.