- “The Wicker Man” (1973) – This classic English horror film is set on an island in Dumfries and Galloway and follows a police sergeant investigating a disappearance.
- “The Little Drummer Girl” (1984) – Although primarily set in various locations across Europe, this spy thriller also features scenes filmed in Dumfries and Galloway.
- “The 39 Steps” (2008) – Based on the novel by John Buchan, this TV adaptation includes scenes set in Dumfries and Galloway as the protagonist goes on the run.
- ” Chicken Run” (2000) – While not entirely set in Dumfries and Galloway, this animated comedy features a group of chickens escaping from a farm, including the iconic Ginger, who hails from that region.
- “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” (1997) – This film is primarily set in Savannah, Georgia, but it includes a sequence filmed in Dumfries and Galloway’s beautiful countryside.
- “The Galloway Wild Goose Chase” (2010) – Filmed entirely in Dumfries and Galloway, this comedy follows a group of friends on a quest to spot a rare wild goose.
- “Strange Fish” (2021) – A drama set in a fishing village in Dumfries and Galloway, where secrets and emotions unravel among the local community.
- “Bait” (2019) – While not directly set in Dumfries and Galloway, this critically acclaimed English drama focuses on the plight of a fisherman in Cornwall and showcases the struggles of rural communities, resonating with similar themes in Dumfries and Galloway.
- “Peter’s Friends” (1992) – Although the majority of the film occurs in England, Dumfries and Galloway is briefly visited when the characters go on a road trip.
- “The Case of the Frightened Lady” (1940) – A suspenseful murder mystery set in a stately home, with some scenes set in Dumfries and Galloway’s countryside.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Dumfries & Galloway:
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