WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Glasgow
“Trainspotting” by Irvine Welsh: This iconic novel takes place in Edinburgh and Glasgow, providing a…
“Trainspotting” by Irvine Welsh: This iconic novel takes place in Edinburgh and Glasgow, providing a…
Scottish Highlands, an explorer’s dream, brimming with natural wonders, a land rich in rugged landscapes,…
Skyfall (2012) – The 23rd James Bond film features several scenes filmed in Glen Coe,…
“Outlander” by Diana Gabaldon: This historical fiction series tells the story of Claire Randall, a…
Located along the west coast of Scotland, Inverclyde is a region steeped in natural beauty,…
“Sweet Sixteen” (2002): Directed by Ken Loach, this gritty drama tells the story of a…
“Sunset Song” by Lewis Grassic Gibbon: Set in the fictional village of Kinraddie, this classic…
Located in the heart of Scotland, Midlothian is a region rich in history, natural beauty,…
“The Da Vinci Code” (2006): Based on the bestselling novel by Dan Brown, this thriller…
“The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” by Muriel Spark: Set in 1930s Edinburgh, this novel…
Located in the heart of Scotland, the historical and region of Moray awaits adventurous visitors. …
Na h-Eileanan Siar, also known as the Western Isles, the archipelago located off the west…
“Whisky Galore!” (1949) – This classic English comedy is set on the fictional island of…
“The Blackhouse” by Peter May: This crime novel takes place on the Isle of Lewis…
“The House of Mirth” (2000) – This historical drama, based on the novel by Edith…
“Sunset Song” by Lewis Grassic Gibbon – This acclaimed novel, set in the fictional village…
Located along Scotland’s west coast lies North Ayrshire, a region renowned for its landscapes, history,…
North Lanarkshire, a region in central Scotland has a wealth of attractions that showcase Scotland’s…
“Red Road” (2006) – Directed by Andrea Arnold, this thriller is set in the Red…
“The Steel Bonnets” by George MacDonald Fraser: Though not entirely set in Lanarkshire, this historical…
Located off the northeastern coast of Scotland in the stormy North Sea, the Orkney Islands…
“The Wicker Man” (1973): This cult horror classic, starring Edward Woodward, was filmed partly on…
“The Silver Darlings” by Neil M. Gunn: This novel tells the story of herring fishing…
Mainland: Mainland is the largest island in the Orkney archipelago and home to the towns…
Perth and Kinross, located in the heart of Scotland, is a region brimming with landscapes,…
“No Time to Die” (2021): This James Bond thriller came to the Cairngorms for a…
“The Growing Season” by Helen Sedgwick: This dystopian speculative fiction novel is set in a…
Renfrewshire, located in southwestern Scotland, offers a blend of history, natural beauty, and warm Scottish…
“Gregory’s Girl” (1981) – A romantic comedy set in the town of Cumbernauld in Renfrewshire,…
“Young Adam” by Alexander Trocchi – This gritty novel is set in the industrial town…
Welcome to the enchanting region of the Scottish Borders, between Scotland and England, where rugged…
“Braveheart” (1995) – Although the majority of the film is set in other parts of…
“The Thirty-Nine Steps” by John Buchan: This classic spy thriller follows Richard Hannay as he…
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” (1969) – Though not entirely set in the Shetland…
“Raven Black” by Ann Cleeves: This murder-mystery novel takes place in Lerwick, Shetland, and is…
Located on Scotland’s southwest coast, South Ayrshire is a region that offers a blend of…
“Whisky Galore!” (1949): Although not set in South Ayrshire, this classic comedy film was shot…
Kidnapped” by Robert Louis Stevenson: While not exclusively set in South Ayrshire, this classic adventure…
New Lanark World Heritage Site: Step back in time to the 18th century in this…
“The New Road” by Neil Munro – Set in the early 18th century, this historical…