LOTR star Billy Boyd gets his kicks supporting charity

Lord of the Rings star Billy Boyd has helped to break the world record for the largest synchronised taekwondo routine, to raise money for a children’s charity.

The actor joined employees of professional services firm KPMG in Glasgow for the Big Blue Kick in support of Barnardo’s.

The co-ordinated martial arts display took place in locations across the UK and involved about 900 people. It raised £50,000 for the charity and was officially verified as a Guinness World Record for the greatest number of people participating in a co-ordinated taekwondo display at multiple venues.

In Glasgow, instructors Nikos Jakubiak and Angie Bailey led Mr Boyd, 30 KPMG staff and students from the Central Taekwondo Academy in Falkirk through the routine.