{"id":2103250,"date":"2025-10-20T08:08:56","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T08:08:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2103250"},"modified":"2025-10-20T08:08:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T08:08:56","slug":"jimmy-fallon-treated-to-true-scots-style-dinner-with-soldiers-during-balmoral-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/jimmy-fallon-treated-to-true-scots-style-dinner-with-soldiers-during-balmoral-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Jimmy Fallon treated to ‘true Scots style’ dinner with soldiers during Balmoral visit"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Jimmy Fallon got a taste of true Highland hospitality when Scottish soldiers invited the US TV star to a special dinner during his visit to Balmoral.<\/h2>\n
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<\/span>Jimmy Fallon was treated to a Scottish evening while on holiday in Royal Deeside<\/span>(Image: 5 Scots\/PA Wire )<\/span><\/div>\n

US TV star Jimmy Fallon<\/a> enjoyed a memorable taste of Highland hospitality after being invited to dine with Scottish soldiers during his holiday in Royal Deeside.<\/p>\n

A chance encounter led to the Tonight Show host joining the King’s<\/a> royal guards for a special dinner in their officers’ mess at Victoria Barracks in Ballater, Aberdeenshire. The actor and comedian had been touring the grounds of Balmoral Castle<\/a> earlier in the week when one of the soldiers recognised him and extended an invitation to the barracks.<\/p>\n

Upon his arrival, Jimmy was welcomed by soldiers from the 5th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 Scots), complete with kilts and bagpipes<\/a>. He also signed the visitor’s book – a longstanding tradition for guests of honour at the barracks.<\/p>\n

The evening began with a formal welcome from the commanding officer, second-in-command and company sergeant major, followed by a viewing of a small ceremonial guard rehearsing for the King’s departure.<\/p>\n

Before dinner, Jimmy was shown some of the soldiers’ military equipment. The chat show host was then treated to a starter with a twist, as he tucked into a venison Scotch egg rather than the usual sausage.<\/p>\n

He also listened to a brief talk by Lieutenant Samoilys about the regimental colours, learning more about the battalion’s history and traditions.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Just by chance Jimmy was recognised by one of soldiers who invited him round that evening<\/span>(Image: 5 Scots\/PA Wire)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Reflecting on, Jimmy’s unexpected visit, Major Thomas Blair, commanding officer of 5 Scots, shared his thoughts on the memorable encounter.<\/p>\n

“What started as a chance meeting near Balmoral turned into a brilliant evening,” he said.<\/p>\n

Major Blair added: “It\u2019s not every day you get to meet a Hollywood A-lister, and we were delighted to welcome him to Scotland \u2013 in true Scots style.”<\/p>\n

Photos shared by the regiment show the American TV star dressed in a kilt, seated around the dinner table in the officers’ mess, and adding his signature to the visitor’s book.<\/p>\n

Within 5 Scots, Balaklava Company carries out ceremonial duties across Scotland and forms part of the royal guard at Balmoral, where they also welcomed the King earlier this year for his summer residency.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>The US star marked the occasion by signing the visitors book<\/span>(Image: 5 Scots\/PA Wire )<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Jimmy, who rose to fame on Saturday Night Live before becoming the host of The Tonight Show, continues to be one of America’s most recognisable TV personalities.<\/p>\n

Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels is reportedly developing a UK version of the show for Sky, and Jimmy recently offered some advice to up-and-coming comedians who might appear on it.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Deadline, he said: “Don\u2019t think about the next move, or if you are going to be a movie star from this.”<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t treat it as a launching pad, treat it as the end game.”<\/p>\n

Join the <\/strong>Daily Record’s WhatsApp community here<\/u> <\/strong><\/a>and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.dailyrecord.co.uk \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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