Balamory star confirms return in reboot after tearful visit to location

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A beloved face from the original Balamory crew has excitedly confirmed their return to the much-loved pre-school series on CBeebies. This comes after the BBC's announcement that the show is set for a "reboot" with a fresh "revamp".
The nostalgic wave hit fans last year when it was revealed that Balamory would make a comeback over two decades after its final episode. The broadcaster shared that viewers could anticipate the reboot's arrival in 2026, marking the start of two newly commissioned series.
The BAFTA-winning programme first graced our screens on the BBC children's channel back in 2002, capturing the hearts of many with tales from the fictional island community off Scotland's shores. After four successful series, the show wrapped up its storytelling in 2005.
Among the cherished cast was Julie Wilson Nimmo, now 53, who portrayed the ever-engaging Miss Hoolie. As the narrator and a nursery teacher, Miss Hoolie was central to the show's charm and narrative drive.
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Julie has since taken to social media to confirm her involvement in the upcoming Balamory series. In a candid exchange on Instagram, following a post about her yoga activities, a fan queried: "Are you going to be in Balamory reboot?" To which Julie, having liked the comment, gave a succinct and affirmative reply: "Yup."
The BBC previously hinted that the upcoming series would feature familiar faces from the celebrated show alongside a slew of fresh Balamory residents, although no casting specifics were released at that time.
The quaint village of Tobermory served as the scenic backdrop for Balamory's original filming. It was declared last year that the fresh instalments could once again grace the same locale or perhaps a new setting in Scotland, with Rothesay being considered at the moment.
On a nostalgic return to Tobermory during her BBC Scotland programme Jules and Greg's Wild Swim, where she explored wild swimming spots with spouse Greg Hemphill, Julie expressed sentimental sentiments.
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As she entered the charming village on the documentary, which aired last year, she disclosed to Greg: "This is magical."
Her emotions ran high as she confessed: "I actually feel really emotional."
Julie, who subsequently enjoyed photo opportunities with admirers, emoted: "I'm pure welling up."
Speaking on the anticipated revival, Julie enthused: "It's the craziest and best news ever that Balamory is coming back. I seriously think this is bigger than the Oasis reunion. Everyone I know loves the show and has been missing it."
In its initial announcement regarding the revamp last year, the BBC noted that the forthcoming series will unfold in the fictional town of Balamory, revolving around a nursery school and its educator, and mentioned an interest in revisiting "some" of the original ensemble, together with introducing "a host of new faces".
Kate Morton, Head of Commissioning 0-6 for BBC Children's and Education, remarked: "A whole new generation will discover and enjoy Balamory as we bring families together with this new update for CBeebies. It will be a real treat for parents who grew up with the show to now introduce their little ones to the brightly coloured world getting to know a host of old and new characters together."