Castle Leoch, from Outlander
Also known as Doune Castle, near Stirling, it was built as the home of Regent Albany, "Scotland’s uncrowned king" and his rich tastes can be clearly seen from the architecture of this medieval castle. It is a popular location for filming, featured in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Game of Thrones and, of course, Outlander. If you want to take a tour of the castle, actor and director Terry Jones narrates an audio tour that reveals the castle’s exciting history and tales from the set of the Holy Grail.
Open daily from 10am-4pm
Entry from £9
Castle Hill, Doune, Perthshire, FK16 6EA
Driving route from Skyfall
The route through Glen Coe and Glen Etive is arguable the most famous in the country. The mountains around the glens are sure to take your breath away. Glen Coe itself is one of the most beautiful and other-worldly places in Scotland and, as such, has been featured in films including several Harry Potters and James Bond’s Skyfall.
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Rosslyn Chapel from the Da Vinci Code
Founded in 1446, the Rosslyn Chapel attracts tourists from across the world to witness its unique and mysterious carvings. The chapel itself took around 40 years to build and its stonework has inspired artists and visitors ever since. Today, there are countless theories, myths and legends associated with the chapel. With more than 100 carvings and scenes depicted in stone, it’s no wonder it played a major role in the Da Vinci Code book and movie adaptation.
Open daily from 9.30am-5pm (12pm-4.4.5pm on Sunday)
Entry from £9
Chapel Loan, Roslin, Midlothian, EH25 9PU
Glen Nevis from Braveheart
One of Scotland’s iconic glens, watched over by the highest peak in the British Isles, Ben Nevis. Glen Nevis, near Fort William, was used in Braveheart for the mountainous landscapes. There are plenty of walks to enjoy in the glen, many of which start from the Braveheart car park – created as a parking spot for the film vehicles. The Glen is also part of the final section of the West Highland Way. To get there from Fort William, head along Glen Nevis road for almost a mile where the Braveheart car park is on the right-hand side of the road.
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Calanais Standing Stones, Brave
These stones on the west coast of Lewis date back 5,000 years, even older than those at Stonehenge and are what inspired the standing stones in Brave. The visitor centre contains an interactive Story of the Stones exhibition which explores how the standing stones were built and the meaning they have had to different people throughout the centuries.
Open daily all year round
Calanais Visitor Centre, Lewis, HS2 9DY
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