Jimmy Fallon Experiences Highland Hospitality with Royal Scots Guards in Scotland

Jimmy Fallon, the US talk show host, shared highlights from his solo holiday in Scotland, where a chance encounter with soldiers from the 5th Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Scotland, led to an unexpected invitation to a formal dinner at Victoria Barracks in Ballater. During the dinner, Fallon wore a borrowed kilt and was gifted a traditional Glengarry cap, experiencing Scottish hospitality that included speeches, Scotch eggs, and drinking Buckfast, a fortified wine popular in the region. Fallon also visited the home of his comedy hero Billy Connolly and enjoyed a whisky tasting aboard the luxury Royal Scotsman train. Despite not having Scottish roots, Fallon expressed feeling deeply connected to Scotland, joking that he might be the "most Scottish person in Scotland." He praised the soldiers' warmth and generosity and described the trip as a memorable and surreal experience. Fallon documented much of his trip on TikTok, sharing his admiration for Scottish culture and the kindness he encountered.