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Located on Scotland’s southwest coast, South Ayrshire is a region that offers a blend of…

“Raven Black” by Ann Cleeves: This murder-mystery novel takes place in Lerwick, Shetland, and is…

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” (1969) – Though not entirely set in the Shetland…

“The Thirty-Nine Steps” by John Buchan: This classic spy thriller follows Richard Hannay as he…

“Braveheart” (1995) – Although the majority of the film is set in other parts of…

Welcome to the enchanting region of the Scottish Borders, between Scotland and England, where rugged…

“Young Adam” by Alexander Trocchi – This gritty novel is set in the industrial town…

“Gregory’s Girl” (1981) – A romantic comedy set in the town of Cumbernauld in Renfrewshire,…

Renfrewshire, located in southwestern Scotland, offers a blend of history, natural beauty, and warm Scottish…

“The Growing Season” by Helen Sedgwick: This dystopian speculative fiction novel is set in a…

“No Time to Die” (2021): This James Bond thriller came to the Cairngorms for a…

Perth and Kinross, located in the heart of Scotland, is a region brimming with landscapes,…

Mainland: Mainland is the largest island in the Orkney archipelago and home to the towns…

“The Silver Darlings” by Neil M. Gunn: This novel tells the story of herring fishing…

“The Wicker Man” (1973): This cult horror classic, starring Edward Woodward, was filmed partly on…

Located off the northeastern coast of Scotland in the stormy North Sea, the Orkney Islands…

“The Steel Bonnets” by George MacDonald Fraser: Though not entirely set in Lanarkshire, this historical…

“Red Road” (2006) – Directed by Andrea Arnold, this thriller is set in the Red…

North Lanarkshire, a region in central Scotland has a wealth of attractions that showcase Scotland’s…

Located along Scotland’s west coast lies North Ayrshire, a region renowned for its landscapes, history,…

“Sunset Song” by Lewis Grassic Gibbon – This acclaimed novel, set in the fictional village…

“The House of Mirth” (2000) – This historical drama, based on the novel by Edith…

“The Blackhouse” by Peter May: This crime novel takes place on the Isle of Lewis…

“Whisky Galore!” (1949) – This classic English comedy is set on the fictional island of…

Na h-Eileanan Siar, also known as the Western Isles, the archipelago located off the west…

Located in the heart of Scotland, the historical and region of Moray awaits adventurous visitors. …

“The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” by Muriel Spark: Set in 1930s Edinburgh, this novel…

“The Da Vinci Code” (2006): Based on the bestselling novel by Dan Brown, this thriller…

Located in the heart of Scotland, Midlothian is a region rich in history, natural beauty,…

“Sunset Song” by Lewis Grassic Gibbon: Set in the fictional village of Kinraddie, this classic…

“Sweet Sixteen” (2002): Directed by Ken Loach, this gritty drama tells the story of a…

Located along the west coast of Scotland, Inverclyde is a region steeped in natural beauty,…

“Outlander” by Diana Gabaldon: This historical fiction series tells the story of Claire Randall, a…

Skyfall (2012) – The 23rd James Bond film features several scenes filmed in Glen Coe,…

Scottish Highlands, an explorer’s dream, brimming with natural wonders, a land rich in rugged landscapes,…

“Trainspotting” by Irvine Welsh: This iconic novel takes place in Edinburgh and Glasgow, providing a…

“Trainspotting” (1996) – This cult classic directed by Danny Boyle is primarily set in Edinburgh…

Located in Scotland’s scenic Lowlands, Glasgow City beckons visitors with its cultural scene, history, and…

“The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle – Fife is mentioned as…

Chariots of Fire (1981): Although predominantly set in England, Chariots of Fire features scenes shot…