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Scotland's Biker War! Blue Angels vs Mad Dogs Feud


A quiet crematorium service outside Glasgow was disrupted by violence in August 2025. According to Glasgow Live, three men were injured during what was described as an incident involving multiple attackers at the Hurlet Crematorium. But this attack didn't happen in isolation—it occurred against the backdrop of Scotland's most bitter motorcycle club feud, one that has already seen pipe bombs, arson attacks, and years of escalating violence.
The question that emerges is whether this crematorium incident was connected to an ongoing war between two rival clubs: the Blue Angels, Europe's oldest outlaw motorcycle organization, and the Mad Dogs, a breakaway group formed by a former Blue Angels member whose split has torn Scotland's biker community apart.
In this video, we're examining the documented history of this violent feud, the criminal convictions that have emerged from it, the broader context of Scottish organized crime, and how a personal betrayal between former brothers has spiraled into a conflict that may be claiming new victims. By the end, you'll understand the real story behind Scotland's most dangerous biker war.
The Heart of the Conflict: Blue Angels vs Mad Dogs
To understand the violence that has been erupting across Scotland, you need to know the history of the Blue Angels Motorcycle Club. Founded in Glasgow's Maryhill area in 1963 by Allan Morrison and Billy "Stone" Gordon, the Blue Angels hold the distinction of being the oldest outlaw biker club in Europe. Their longevity isn't just a matter of pride—it represents decades of building power, territory, and reputation across Scotland and beyond.
The Blue Angels emerged from Glasgow's gang culture of the 1960s, when the city's most violent groups were organizing protection rackets, illegal gambling, and prostitution rings. The club quickly earned what court records describe as a "notoriously violent" reputation through conflicts with mod gangs and street crews including the Maryhill Fleet. These weren't casual disagreements—they were "bar brawls of John Wayne proportions" followed by systematic revenge attacks involving petrol bombings of bars and cafes.
By September 1964, the violence had escalated to the point where a mass brawl involving hundreds of gang members in Glasgow city center resulted in a Blue Angel being sentenced to life in prison. That conviction marked a turning point, forcing gang leaders across the city to negotiate truces that would define territorial boundaries for decades.
Over the following years, the Blue Angels consolidated their position by absorbing smaller groups. Members of the Roadburners and Garthamlock Blackhawks gangs joined their ranks, expanding their influence across western Scotland. Today, the club operates chapters not just in Scotland and England, but internationally in Belgium and Spain, making them one of the most far-reaching outlaw organizations in Europe.
But the Blue Angels' most significant challenge came not from outside rivals, but from within their own ranks. The source of that challenge was Daniel Laponder, a senior member whose decision to break away would fracture Scotland's biker community and trigger the most violent motorcycle club feud in the country's modern history.
The Split: How Daniel Laponder Started a War
Daniel Laponder's departure from the Blue Angels wasn't a quiet resignation. According to court records from his 2024 conviction, Laponder was a prominent member of the Blue Angels who chose to leave the club and form his own organization—the Mad Dogs Motorcycle Club. That decision, made in 2023, represented more than just a career change. In the world of outlaw motorcycle clubs, breaking away to start a rival organization is seen as an act of betrayal that challenges the authority and legacy of the parent club.
For the Blue Angels, Laponder's move was particularly threatening because of his status within their hierarchy. He wasn't a peripheral member or a recent recruit—he was someone with deep knowledge of their operations, contacts, and vulnerabilities. When he formed the Mad Dogs, he took that institutional knowledge with him, creating a rival organization that could compete directly for territory, members, and criminal opportunities.
The tension wasn't theoretical. Court testimony revealed that in the months following the Mad Dogs' formation, "motorcycles belonging to friends of Mr Laponder were set on fire" and "a group of motorcyclists attended Mr Laponder's home address and threatened him with violence." These weren't random acts of vandalism—they were targeted attacks designed to pressure Laponder and his new organization.