Julie Wilson Nimmo

Julie Wilson Nimmo is a Scottish actress and TV presenter, best known for Balamory and co-presenting Jules and Greg’s Wild Swim on BBC Scotland and BBC Two. She has had a long career in acting, comedy, and broadcasting.

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Julie Wilson Nimmo's Profile

Julie Wilson Nimmo was born on 26th May 1972 in Scotland. She grew up with an interest in performing arts and pursued acting from a young age.

She became widely known for playing Miss Hoolie in the popular children’s TV series Balamory, which brought her national recognition. She later appeared in comedy and drama productions, including the BBC Scotland series Scot Squad.

In 2023, she co-created and presented Jules and Greg’s Wild Swim alongside her husband, Greg Hemphill. The show airs on BBC Scotland, BBC Two, and BBC iPlayer, and follows the couple exploring wild swimming locations across Scotland.

The programme documents their travels, personal experiences, and the benefits of cold-water swimming, while also featuring stories from other swimmers.

She lives in Scotland with her family and continues to work in television, radio, and acting while maintaining a relatively private personal life.

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Personal Life

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  • Marriage from to (Current wife)
  • John Hemphill, a biological child with , born in
  • Benny Hemphill, a biological child with , born in

Education

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  • Completed secondary education at Hunter High School, East Kilbride
  • Attended Royal Conservatoire of Scotland; trained in performing arts

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  • Income from hosting roles on television
  • Salary from television and theatre acting roles
  • Revenue from book sales - Jules and Greg's Wild Swim

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