Jane McDonald gives the strath a big hug for a seasonal special
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A star came ‘cruising’ into Aviemore Primary School this week looking for someone to sing carols with – and the children could not wait!
Teacher Gael Tannock- Josey explained: “Jane McDonald was looking for a choir for a Channel 5 Christmas Special. Sandra McIntyre and I said ‘yes’!
“Jane wanted to sing Away in a Manger and Jingle Bells with the choir, made up of 24 P4-7 pupils – it was the first time they had come together since Covid regulations were lifted and they were very excited.
“They asked us to stage a Christmas carol concert and we made an appeal to parents and the local community to support us and we had a tremendous turn-out. It was a fantastic experience for the children to be a part of the filming process.
“Jane thanked us and the choir for all our hard work, and the community for coming out to support the performance and supporting her show. She was very friendly and warm.”
No air date has been given yet for the Christmas special, but a spokesperson confirmed: "The travelogue follows presenter Jane and her friends as they celebrate Christmas in Scotland.
"Jane will start her journey in Edinburgh at the Christmas markets and then continue into the Highlands to enjoy a Scottish Christmas staying in a wooden lodge with her old friends.
"They will enjoy Christmas traditions as well as exploring the surrounding areas."
