An apology is issued after American website content attributed remarks by Outlander star Catriona Balfe about Shotts being like an “armpit.” The comment was widely reported as referring directly to the Lanarkshire town. BBC News reports that the wording comes from a transcript, which indicates Balfe’s remark is about a specific “particular place” in Shotts rather than the town as a whole. The Glasgow Times says the apology is directed to Shotts following the “armpit” comparison. Together, the reports describe a correction to the attribution and wording of the interview or quote that led to the misunderstanding. No claims are presented in the sources about Balfe’s views beyond what is contained in the corrected transcript framing. The apology and clarification focus on the accuracy of how the comment was represented in published material, with the revised account distinguishing between a particular location within the town and Shotts generally.