Strictly Come Dancing star Matt Baker’s Highland Perthshire trip

A star of Strictly Come Dancing has fox-trotted his way to Highland Perthshire to sample some of its wildlife spectacles.

Matt Baker (32) swapped his dancing shoes for a sturdy pair of walking boots for a visit to Highland Safaris in Aberfeldy.

The Countryfile presenter was filming for an episode of the show to be screened later in the month, but didn’t expect to witness a deer rut at first hand.

Baker, who made his name on Blue Peter, went on an Autumn Watch Mountain Safari in a 4×4.

“It was fabulous to have Matt visit us with his crew,” said Highland Safaris director Julie Riddell.

“It’s a great time of year to visit Highland Perthshire and I’m sure viewers will be impressed by the scenery and the wildlife.”

Autumn safaris run until November 17. Included are tea, coffee, shortbread and a dram in the mountain bothy.

Julie said, “Matt certainly enjoyed it and we are delighted to have been selected for filming.

“We have had TV coverage before and it is a great way of raising profile.”