Morning telly viewers were left stunned on Wednesday as Ayrshire featured on ITV’s This Morning and Loose Women during a Burns Day segment.
Glenapp Castle, in South Ayrshire’s Ballantrae, was the setting for television personality Gok Wan to celebrate Burns Day alongside top local talent - and to announce a £100,000 January Jackpot competition.
The TV presenter, fashion guru and chef was joined by Maybole Pipe Band, Kilmarnock’s Borland Ceilidh Band, piper Liam Rodger and highland dancers from Aileen Robertson School of Highland Dancing- all in traditional Scottish dress- to mark the birth of the country’s national Bard.
Local talent played and danced in true ceilidh fashion behind Gok as he revealed the details of the competition.
The segment also featured Burns Night traditions including addressing the Haggis and a wee dram to Rabbie.
Gok said while announcing the competition: “It’s incredible here - we’ve got haggis, we’ve got pipers, we’ve got drums.
"I'm having the best time. I'm in the stunning, absolutely beautiful Glenapp Castle in Ayrshire celebrating the life and work of Robert Burns, most famous for A Red, Red Rose, Auld Lang Syne, and of course Addressing the Haggis."
Glenapp Castle, A Relais & Chateaux Hotel, said on their Facebook: "An exciting day at the castle! We were very excited to welcome Gok Wan and the ITV film crew to celebrate Burns Day!"
Maybole Pipe Band said on their social media: “Had the best day today at the stunning Glenapp Castle, A Relais & Châteaux Hotel, with the amazing Gok Wan!
“Had great fun with Aileen Robertson School of Highland Dancing, Piper Liam Rodger and Borland Ceilidh Band playing and dancing for This Morning and Loose Women.”
Viewers were delighted to see Ayrshire and local talent showcased on the big screen.
One said: “Brilliant Glenapp Castle, watched you all on TV this morning. Love Gok Wan and Maybole Pipe Band with the highland dancers, so so brilliant for everyone.”
Another commented: “Fantastic...looks like you had a ball with Gok.”
And another couldn’t believe their eyes, adding: “Fantastic...that WAS a surprise!”
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