Scotland on Screen

Arrive in Edinburgh, Scotland’s magnificent capital city, and the inspiration for The Illusionist (2010). Climb Arthur’s Seat, most recently featured in T2 Trainspotting (2017) and wonderfully captured in Chariots of Fire (1981).
Overnight – Edinburgh

Explore the capital’s iconic Old and New Towns and enjoy the rich associations with both film and TV from Trainspotting (1996) to Hallam Foe (2007) to Rebus (2000 onwards). Take the short journey to Rosslyn Chapel to see where The Da Vinci Code (2006) was filmed.
Overnight – Edinburgh

Complete your time in Edinburgh with a glance at the buildings that inspired Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, before making your way west. Visit Stirling, the real location of the historic events involving William Wallace that led to Braveheart (1995). For something completely different why not frolic with coconuts at Doune Castle, just like they did in Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975). Follow in the wake of James Bond in Skyfall (2012) as you travel over wild Rannoch Moor, passing the iconic Buachaille Etive Mor and into Glencoe.
Overnight – Fort William

A full day to enjoy a ride on the Jacobite Steam Train (aka The Hogwarts Express) over the Glenfinnan viaduct, as seen in numerous Harry Potter films (2001 onwards). Close to Fort William you can also explore the delights of Glen Nevis, the location for many scenes in Braveheart and Rob Roy (1995).
Overnight – Fort William

Travel up the spectacular Great Glen and Glen Garry, towards the Kintail mountains. Enjoy the stunning drive through Glen Shiel before making your way to Kylerhea to take the world’s last hand operated turntable ferry over the sea to Skye. You may recognise the area from Made of Honour (2008).
Overnight – Isle of Skye

Make your way to the Trotternish Peninsula, its dramatic ridge the longest inland cliff in Britain. Explore the Quiraing, as featured in Stardust (2007) and the opening scenes of Prometheus (2012). Take a walk to the Old Man of Storr before making your way to cinematic Dunvegan Castle. You will soon discover why Disney-Pixar felt so inspired to feature Scotland’s landscape in their hit animation Brave (2012).
Overnight – Isle of Skye

Leave Skye behind and journey to the pretty village of Plockton, recognisable from The Wicker Man (1973) and Hamish Macbeth (1995 onwards), before making your way to Eilean Donan Castle. Possibly the most iconic Scottish castle, Eilean Donan featured in Highlander (1986), Entrapment (1999) and as the headquarters of MI6 in The World is Not Enough (1999), amongst many others. Continue your journey cross country to Speyside.
Overnight – Speyside

Travel to Pennan and have your photo taken next to Local Hero’s (1983) distinctive red telephone box.  Make your way to Castle Fraser, the largest and most elaborate of Scottish castles built on the Z-plan design, and used during the filming of The Queen (2006). Finish your day with a tour of the Macallan Distillery and enjoy a dram of James Bond’s favourite whisky.
Overnight – Speyside 

Leave whisky country behind and head to one of Scotland’s most famous towns. Situated on the east coast, and known as the Home of Golf, St Andrews has so much to offer.
Overnight – St Andrews

Whatever the weather, your tour of Scotland’s cinematic highlights is not complete without a run along the West Sands beach, humming the theme tune from the Oscar winning film Chariots of Fire.
Overnight – St Andrews

Depart St Andrews and head south, visiting Dunfermline Abbey as you go, used in Macbeth (1997) and The Bruce (1996) and the resting place of many of Scotland’s finest kings and queens. View the iconic Forth Rail Bridge from Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps (1935) before making your way back to Edinburgh or to Glasgow.

Glasgow has featured in recent Scottish film The Angel’s Share (2012) and was used in the filming of Brad Pitt’s blockbuster World War Z (2013).