Lorraine Kelly enjoyed a refreshing and relaxing holiday in Orkney, Scotland with her husband Steve - a place the couple have been visiting for years.
But on this trip, she took part in a very unexpected event! Read her HELLO! diary below for all the details...SEE: Lorraine Kelly's tropical dress has us dreaming of paradiseWhile on holiday this week I really didn't expect to find myself on the back of an open truck with a group of women covered in molasses and feathers, banging pots and pans with gusto and singing at the top of my lungs.WATCH: Lorraine Kelly shares unexpected event from holiday with husband SteveI was unexpectedly invited to join in the fabulous Orkney tradition known as a "blackening" when the bride-to-be and her pals kick off the pre-wedding celebrations.
We drove round Kirkwall waving, singing and laughing and making a heck of a lot of noise. I also helped to affix prospective bride Ellen and two of her best pals to a pole outside the cathedral with a giant roll of cling film!READ: Lorraine Kelly lets fans in on her new wellbeing secret Lorraine took part in a "blackening" of the brideIt was great fun and an experience like this is why I just love Orkney so much.
The people are really friendly and welcoming, which is why I return every year to recharge my batteries, breathe in the fresh clean air, enjoy fantastic food and marvel at the breathtaking scenery.Steve and I have been coming here since the 1980s and we still haven't experienced everything Orkney has to offer.
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