AN EAST Lothian landmark has featured during the opening dance of Strictly Come Dancing.

The popular television programme returned to BBC screens over the weekend for a brand new series.

And, before the 15 celebrities strutted their stuff, all 19 professionals performed to Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears for Fears.

The impressive video was shot both in the studio and outdoor locations, including Tantallon Castle, near North Berwick.

 

 

The images also showed Seacliff and Bass Rock before the show, featuring stars including Angela Rippon and Bobby Brazier, got under way.

Among those noticing was Christina McKelvie MSP, who took to social media and wrote: “Amazing opening to @bbcstrictly from the atmospheric @tantalloncastle  I was there earlier in the summer, it’s a fab place to visit."

Patricia Kepple wrote: "Nice surprise to see #TantallonCastle & #BassRock featured at the beginning of tonight’s @bbcstrictly.  Just shows everyone wants to @goeastlothian!"

The episode is available on the iPlayer and the next episode takes place on BBC One on Saturday from 6.20pm.