{"id":23494,"date":"2026-10-13T14:39:54","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T14:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/13\/scottish-tourist-stranded-in-greece-after-three-storey-balcony-fall-greek-city-times\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T14:39:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T14:39:54","slug":"scottish-tourist-stranded-in-greece-after-three-storey-balcony-fall-greek-city-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/13\/scottish-tourist-stranded-in-greece-after-three-storey-balcony-fall-greek-city-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Scottish Tourist Stranded in Greece After Three-Storey Balcony Fall \u2013 Greek City Times"},"content":{"rendered":"


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A Scottish tourist who suffered serious injuries after falling from a balcony on the Greek island of Rhodes faces an uncertain recovery and an expensive journey home, with her family fundraising for a specialist medical flight.<\/h3>\n
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Denby McLaren, from Larkhall in Scotland, was visiting Rhodes with her mother to celebrate her 30th birthday when the accident occurred on October 6.<\/p>\n

McLaren, who works as airline cabin crew, has been unable to use her legs following the three-storey fall. She has suffered a fractured vertebra and multiple fractures to her foot, while her family awaits further information about the extent of her injuries.<\/p>\n

Family fears possible permanent paralysis<\/h3>\n

McLaren has remained in hospital in Greece since the accident. Her partner, Craig Anderson, has travelled to the island to be by her side.<\/p>\n

Family friend Leeanne Weir told BBC Scotland News that the situation had been devastating for those close to McLaren, with the greatest concern surrounding her inability to move her legs.<\/p>\n

The family is waiting to learn whether the injuries have caused permanent damage to her spine.<\/p>\n

Weir said McLaren was fortunate to have survived the fall, but stressed the uncertainty surrounding her recovery.<\/p>\n

Specialist medical flight costs thousands<\/h3>\n

McLaren\u2019s family is now seeking to arrange a specialist medical flight to return her to Scotland.<\/p>\n

The journey requires an air ambulance equipped to transport her on a stretcher with appropriate medical assistance. However, despite having medical cover, her travel insurance does not cover the cost of the specialist repatriation.<\/p>\n

The situation is placing additional financial pressure on her family, with hospital-related expenses and other costs continuing to accumulate while she remains in Greece.<\/p>\n

Weir also highlighted the challenges of navigating the situation overseas, including the language barrier and the pressure of arranging the journey home while dealing with the severity of McLaren\u2019s injuries.<\/p>\n

Fundraiser approaches \u00a328,000 target<\/h3>\n

Anderson has established a GoFundMe campaign to help pay for the medical flight and bring McLaren home to Scotland.<\/p>\n

According to the BBC report, the fundraiser has raised approximately \u00a319,000 towards its \u00a328,000 target.<\/p>\n

Weir said the family had been overwhelmed by the response, with donations of all sizes helping them work towards the goal.<\/p>\n

The immediate priority is to get McLaren back to Scotland, where she can continue her recovery closer to her loved ones.<\/p>\n

Her long-term prognosis remains uncertain as her family waits for further medical information.<\/p>\n

Source: The fundraiser\u2019s progress reflects the figures reported at the time of publication.<\/p>\n

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