Jimmy Fallon's Scottish Adventure: Kilt, Buckfast, and Royal Guards!
SCOTLAND WELCOMES ITS NEWEST SON: JIMMY FALLON TAKES OVER THE HIGHLANDS
In a hilarious turn of events, Jimmy Fallon's solo Scottish escape turned into a royal romp as he found himself face-to-face with armed guards, guzzling Buckfast in a kilt, and being honored with his very own tartan outfit. The Tonight Show host, 50, has shared the outrageous story on TikTok from his luxurious stay at the five-star Fife Arms in Braemar.
The American comedian's "love letter" to Scotland read: "I'm not Scottish, I'm not pretending to be Scottish, but I feel like right now I might be the most Scottish person in Scotland. I mean, I drank Buckie... and I'm feeling it today!" Fallon can't help but gush about his warm welcome, saying he's "grateful and thankful for everyone being so nice" in Scotland.
Fallon's escapade began on the luxurious Royal Scotsman train, which departed from Edinburgh with a whisky tasting extravaganza featuring expert Charles MacLean. After disembarking, he set off on an unplanned adventure through the breathtaking Highlands with his driver, stopping to snap a photo outside the home of his comedy idol, Billy Connolly.
However, things took an unexpected turn when Fallon carelessly tossed a tie clip into the River Dee near Balmoral – unaware that the area was under royal guard. The guards swooped in, asking what he was doing, and Fallon cheekily replied, "A little littering." When they asked if he was Jimmy Fallon, he smiled innocently, saying "Yeah, nice to meet you."
But instead of a stern reprimand, Fallon received an unexpected invitation to dinner with the Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, based at Victoria Barracks in Ballater. The dress code? Black tie or a kilt – and Fallon was left scrambling to find one, contacting the Fife Arms' night manager who kindly lent him his Highland attire.
The dinner at the officers' mess was an unforgettable experience, with one guest leaving the table mid-meal to create a custom-made kilt for the American visitor. Fallon toasted to the evening's festivities, exclaiming: "They gave me something called Buckfast... Let's just say I'm feeling it today!" He raved about the dinner, saying it was "the best ever," and even bragged about devouring a scotch egg.
But the pièce de résistance? Fallon was gifted a stunning glengarry hat by his new Scottish friends. Overcome with emotion, he gushed: "I'm so thankful and touched." The Tonight Show host's impromptu dinner invitation turned out to be an unforgettable experience, leaving him feeling like Scotland's newest adopted son.
As the story goes viral on TikTok, fans can't help but wonder what other mischief Fallon got up to during his whirlwind Scottish adventure. Will we see a special episode of The Tonight Show dedicated to Scotland? Only time (and Fallon) will tell.
