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Film & TV locations in Scotland
This country has produced its fair share of top Hollywood names, and there have been a surprising number of films set in Scotland too.
Our jaw-dropping scenery provides the perfect backdrop for the camera, with rugged landscapes and ethereal geological features which have everyone watching in awe. Admit it - some of the best films are set in Scotland!

Blackness Castle
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Scotland's filming locations have featured in incredible films, from the Da Vinci Code's mysterious Rosslyn Chapel to the breathtaking Highland scenery found in Harry Potter and Skyfall.

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Scottish Film & TV locations itinerary
See filming locations for Harry Potter, Skyfall, Outlander and many more great films and TV series on this 7-day tour around Scotland.

7 Surprising Scottish TV Locations to Explore
Explore some of the many Scottish attractions and locations to have graced the small screen.

12 Iconic Film Locations in Scotland
From settings for well-loved TV shows to famous film locations, Scotland’s jaw-dropping landscapes dazzle on screen.

7 Films Set in Scotland You Need on Your Watch List
Embrace these Scottish scenes and escape to the movies with us.

Film & TV Tours in Scotland
Explore a range of guided tours and trips that take you around Scotland's most popular film & TV locations.

Jamie and Claire get married in the Glencorse Old Kirk
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Outlander
If you have found yourself caught in the mystical and spell-binding Outlander saga and wish to be swept away to Claire and Jamie's world, come and experience the land that inspired the writer Diana Gabaldon and the TV series producers.
From ancient and mysterious standing stones to dramatic castles, magnificent stately homes and breathtaking landscapes, Scotland's filming locations have outdone themselves this time!
Movies Filmed in Scotland
Follow the country's movie trails in the footsteps of your favourite characters and discover Scottish film locations that include vast beaches, ancient castles, mountains, idylic rolling hills, distinctive cities and historic towns.
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Harry Potter film and book locations itinerary
Follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter with our 4-day itinerary travelling from Edinburgh to the Highlands.
James Bond & Skyfall Filming Locations
Use our very thorough guide for planning and exploring Skyfall Scotland.
Disney Pixar's Brave
Explore the land that inspired Disney Pixar's film Brave. Tour the sites that the animators took inspiration from and find out about the film.
The Crown film locations in Scotland
Follow in the footsteps of royalty as you explore the Scottish film locations featured in Season 4 of the Netflix smash hit series, The Crown.
Mary Queen of Scots film locations map
Discover the filming locations that featured in the Universal Pictures film and visit places that Mary Stuart would have known in real life.

Macbeth
Find out how to follow in the footsteps of both the real king Macbeth and Shakespeare's tormented monarch with our historical Macbeth trails.
Whisky Galore Film Locations Map
Explore the film locations used to create this wee bit o' Scottish history.
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Scotland on Screen - 5 Film Locations
With cinematic landscapes almost everywhere you go, it’s no surprise that Hollywood directors have cast Scotland in several blockbuster films.
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Edinburgh Castle
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Filming Locations Around Scotland
From Trainspotting in Edinburgh to Braveheart in the Highlands, you can explore filming locations by area to create your own movie-based itinerary.
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Disney Pixar's Brave
Explore the land that inspired Disney Pixar's film Brave. Tour the sites that the animators took inspiration from and find out about the film.

Macbeth
Find out how to follow in the footsteps of both the real king Macbeth and Shakespeare's tormented monarch with our historical Macbeth trails.
Whisky Galore Film Locations Map
Explore the film locations used to create this wee bit o' Scottish history.
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