Police probe unexplained couple deaths in Renfrewshire

Police in Scotland are investigating the deaths of a man and a woman found near their rural home in Renfrewshire, describing the circumstances as unexplained. The bodies of Jim Mair, 43, and Stacy Mair, 35, were discovered on Corsliehill Road in Houston on the morning of Monday, July 27, 2026.

Officers responded to a report of concern for a person at approximately 7:50 a.m. Upon arrival, they found the couple deceased near their detached country cottage. A significant emergency services operation was launched, with more than a dozen police vehicles, forensic specialists, and a police helicopter deployed to the remote area. Corsliehill Road was sealed off at both ends as detectives conducted a detailed examination of the scene. The Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed it dispatched four special operations response teams, two ambulances, and a critical care team to the location after receiving an emergency call at 8:33 a.m.

In a statement, Police Scotland said an investigation is ongoing and the deaths are currently being treated as unexplained. Authorities stated that post-mortem examinations will be carried out to determine the exact causes of death. While reports from the scene...