Inverness's Miss Scotland says competing for Miss World has 'taught her so many life lessons'
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Inverness's reigning Miss Scotland has said that the Miss World competition in India has 'taught her so many life lessons' as she has competed against over 100 women from across the globe.
Chelsie Allison (26) scooped the title of Miss Scotland in October.
Now, the Tesco Mobile retail manager is spending five weeks in India as part of the Miss World competition.
She said: "It has been an incredible journey.
"I’ve met so many amazing friends for life and learnt so many lessons along the way.
"It’s truly an experience I’ll never forget.
Chelsie is currently training non-stop for the final Miss World show that is set to be streamed live on YouTube and the Miss World website on Saturday, March 9 at 2pm.
When talking about rehearsals, she said: "We have been rehearsing for the main show for just over a week now and there are lots of different parts to the show.
"We are not allowed to use our phones or post on social media in order to keep the final show a surprise so I am not allowed to say what it is exactly we’re rehearsing but there are lots of amazing acts throughout the show.
"The show looks incredible so far from rehearsals and I can’t wait to start rehearsals at the venue so we can see the stage."
"Everything that has happened and that is currently going on still doesn’t feel real to me!
"I don’t think it will until we are on the stage and even then I think it will be something I’ll look back on in such shock that I even had the opportunity to do."
In aid of the pageant, Chelsie has also supported the Highland Hospice as her chosen charity after two of her relatives, who sadly passed away, were taken into the hospice where they received an exceptional standard of care.
She now plans to continue her work alongside the hospice and aims to raise as much money as possible for the cause.
