Two queens crowned at Miss Great Britain Glasgow finals

Paris Milne, 20, from Newton Mearns and Samantha Grant, 35, from Larkhall, have been named Miss Great Britain Glasgow and Ms Great Britain Glasgow, respectively.

The pair will now go on to represent Glasgow at the national finals in Leicester this October.

Both winners earned their titles at a black-tie pageant held at the C7 Conference Centre on Friday, May 8, where they impressed judges with their confidence.

Paris Milne, Miss Great Britain Glasgow (Image: Brian Hayes Photography)

Paris, a law student and barista, said: "Being crowned Miss Great Britain Glasgow was one of the most emotional and surreal moments of my life.

"In that moment, I honestly think every setback, every lesson and every bit of self-growth hit me all at once."

Paris first competed in the same pageant last year but left without a title.

Instead of being discouraged, she used the experience as motivation to return stronger and more determined.

She said: "Hearing my name called this year reminded me that resilience really does pay off, and that growth often comes from having the courage to come back stronger and more confident."

Paris plans to dedicate her reign to supporting children’s cancer charities throughout the UK, a cause that is deeply close to her heart.

She explained: "After my younger brother was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer, my perspective on life completely changed.

"Since then, I’ve raised more than £17,000 for children’s cancer charities across the UK through events that bring people together whilst raising both funds and awareness."

"That same passion for helping others also led me to volunteer more than 200 hours with the Miscarriages of Justice Organisation, supporting individuals who believe they have been wrongfully prosecuted, essentially being their light in some of their darkest times.

"Those experiences have shaped me into someone who deeply values compassion, justice and community, and they are values I want to carry throughout my year as Miss Great Britain Glasgow."

Paris Milne's crowning moment (Image: Brian Hayes Photography)

Pharmacy manager Samantha, who last competed 8 years ago, had a particularly significant win, as she was crowned the first ever Ms Great Britain Glasgow.

As a mother to a three-year-old, Samantha said the journey to the finals was different this time around.

She said: "Being back on stage after 8 years of not competing felt incredibly empowering.

"The immense pride in myself that I felt when my name was announced as the winner will go down as one of the most incredible moments in my life.

"Getting back on stage and the run up to finals definitely felt different this time around, being a mummy to my little girl, I had to adapt to a different way of preparing.

"I am so lucky to have such a supportive husband and family who were there to allow me time to get myself prepared.

"Being crowned the first ever Ms Great Britain Glasgow is an honour that I will forever be grateful for.

"I want to continue the mission I started on the lead up to finals and inspire more women to find themselves again and be confident in who they are and what they stand for."

Samantha Grant, Ms Great Britain Glasgow (Image: Brian Hayes Photography)

Both Paris and Samantha are keen to challenge outdated stereotypes around pageantry and highlight the competition’s focus on "charity work, confidence building and community impact."

Paris said: "Modern pageantry, to me, is about so much more than appearance.

"It is about women using their voices, their stories and their platforms to create genuine impact."

Samantha echoed those sentiments, describing pageantry as a "sisterhood, creating friendships that last a lifetime."

Miss Great Britain Glasgow is organised by sisters Katie and Olivia McPike, who together bring over a decade of experience within the pageant industry.

This year’s 24 finalists raised more than £30,000 for charity, supporting causes such as mental health, domestic abuse awareness and disability support.

Katie McPike, co-director of Miss Great Britain Glasgow, said: "We are unbelievably proud of every single finalist who took to the stage this year.

"What these women have achieved collectively goes far beyond the crowns.

"Pageantry today is about purpose, platform and community impact.

"It’s about empowering women to step outside their comfort zones, grow in confidence and use their voices to make meaningful change.

"Every single act of kindness, fundraiser, campaign and conversation contributes towards creating real change, and we could not be prouder of the impact these women have made."