What happens when a Hollywood star has a few too many in Edinburgh?
Shia LaBeouf, known for his intense on-screen roles and eccentric off-screen behavior, found himself in a late-night altercation in Edinburgh’s Cowgate.
Is Shia LaBeouf method acting for a role as a rowdy Scotsman, or did he just have one too many pints? Either way, the Transformers star’s recent Edinburgh escapade is giving us some prime entertainment.
A video of the incident, circulating on social media, shows the actor squaring up to locals in what the Scots call a “square go”—a classic showdown.
Shia LaBeouf, Hollywood actor and occasional performance artist, was caught on camera in what locals call a “square go” (that’s Scottish for a face-off) in Edinburgh’s Cowgate area. The video shows LaBeouf, cap dramatically thrown to the ground, shouting “I’m right here, m**********r!” at some local lads. In a clip shared online, LaBeouf can be seen hurling his cap to the ground, yelling, “I’m right here, bro!” before appearing to challenge a local man. Despite his heated stance, the actor was held back by friends before the situation could escalate. Eventually, he collected his cap and walked away, leaving the scene without further incident.
What Exactly Happened With Shia LaBeouf At Edinburgh?
It all went down outside OX184, a popular Edinburgh pub. LaBeouf, who has been spotted around the city while his wife, Mia Goth, films Frankenstein, was reportedly out for drinks when things took a turn.
Witnesses say he had been nothing but friendly earlier, posing for selfies with fans and mingling with locals. But in typical Shia fashion, things got dramatic quickly.
In the video, Shia can be seen tossing his cap and posturing toward a local, shouting provocatively. His friends tried to de-escalate the situation by holding him back. A bystander also stepped in to separate the two men.
After some shouting across the street, LaBeouf walked away, leaving the Edinburgh crowd amused rather than shocked.
This wasn’t the first sighting of Shia in Edinburgh, though. Locals had spotted him across various pubs, including Whistlebinkies and the Ensign Ewart. One fan even described him as “so friendly and down to earth,” which stands in stark contrast to the altercation that followed.
Also, remember the paper bag incident? This guy treats life like it’s one big performance art piece.
For Edinburgh locals, this is just Tuesday night entertainment. One Scot commented, “A square go, proper Edinburgh experience.” They’re treating it like a tourist attraction – “Come for the castle, stay for the celebrity scuffles!”
Despite the scuffle, it seems like this altercation was more a result of late-night antics rather than anything serious. Scottish social media users even joked about the incident, with one calling it a “proper Edinburgh experience” and another saying it was a “normal Tuesday night for Shia LaBeouf.”
But what do you think? Was this just another case of LaBeouf’s wild personality, or did he step out of line?
Averagebeing’s Take: Classic Shia LaBeouf moment—he’s known for his unpredictable behavior, and this time he just added a Scottish twist. It’s funny how this “square go” was more about theatrics than any real fight, but we can’t deny it added to the lore of Shia’s out-there public antics.
