- “Local Hero” (1983): This cult classic follows the story of an American oil company representative who visits a small Scottish town in Aberdeenshire.
- “The Queen” (2006): While not entirely set in Aberdeenshire, this critically acclaimed film includes scenes shot at the Balmoral Estate, highlighting the royal connection to the region.
- “Mary Queen of Scots” (2018): While primarily set in other parts of Scotland, this historical drama includes scenes filmed in Aberdeenshire, including the Dunnottar Castle.
- “The Queen’s Corgi” (2019): Although an animated film, it features a fictional Scottish castle with scenes apparently inspired by castles found in Aberdeenshire.
- “Breaking the Waves” (1996): Though not exclusively set in Aberdeenshire, this emotional drama showcases the landscapes and rugged coastline of the region.
- “Sunset Song” (2015): Based on the acclaimed novel by Lewis Grassic Gibbon, this film explores the beauty and hardships of rural Aberdeenshire during the early 20th century.
- “Whisky Galore!” (2016): While set on the Hebrides Islands, this comedy remade from the 1949 classic includes scenes filmed in Aberdeenshire.
- “The Water Horse” (2007): While primarily set in Scotland, this family-friendly film includes scenes filmed in Aberdeenshire, including the famous Loch of Strathbeg.
- “The Winter Guest” (1997): Set in a small coastal town in Aberdeenshire, this drama tells the story of various characters dealing with their grief during a cold winter.
- “My Name Is Joe” (1998): While primarily set in Glasgow, this Ken Loach-directed film includes scenes shot in Aberdeenshire and touches upon social and economic issues affecting the region.
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