Schoolboy beats hundreds to welcome visitors to show

A nine-year-old boy has been revealed as the voice of the Enchanted Forest.

Robbie Low beat hundreds of children from across Scotland to land the part, which will see him welcome tens of thousands of visitors and give them important health and safety information as they travel by bus from Pitlochry to Faskally Wood for the sound and light show.

Robbie, a Barnhill Primary pupil in Broughty Ferry, stood out from the other entrants because of his “naturally warm” voice, said the organisers.

He will record his message at Radio Tay which, along with sister stations Radio Forth and Radio Clyde, was a partner in the competition. Part of his prize will be a VIP tour of the station, and an invitation to a special preview night of the Enchanted Forest. This will be Robbie’s first visit to the event.

Ian Sim, chairman of the Enchanted Forest Community Trust, said: “We were floored by the number of entrants to the Voice of the Enchanted Forest competition, and the quality was very high.

“It was tough narrowing down the shortlist, but Robbie stood out for his distinctive voice, which is friendly, confident and naturally warm.

“We think Robbie’s voice will be a real hit with visitors as they travel to the forest.”

Robbie said: “My mum listens to Radio Tay and she heard the announcement about the competition. I’ve never been to the Enchanted Forest and I can’t believe I’m going to be playing such an important part in the show.”

This year’s show, Oir an Uisge, runs from September 28 to October 29.

Tickets are available at enchantedforest.org.uk.