WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in North Lanarkshire
“Red Road” (2006) – Directed by Andrea Arnold, this thriller is set in the Red…
“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…
Located in the heart of Scotland, Stirling immerses visitors in a rich tapestry of history,…
“The Bruce” (1996): This historical drama chronicles the life of Robert the Bruce, who was…
“The Game of Kings” by Dorothy Dunnett: This historical novel, the first in the Lymond…
Located on the banks of River Clyde in Scotland, West Dunbartonshire is a region brimming…
“Gregory’s Girl” (1981) – A popular coming-of-age romantic comedy set in the town of Cumbernauld,…
West Lothian, located in the central belt of Scotland, is a region offering a delightful…
“Trainspotting” (1996): Although not exclusively set in West Lothian, this iconic English film, directed by…
“Greyfriars Bobby” by Eleanor Atkinson: While not set exclusively in West Lothian, this heartwarming tale…
Andalusia, a region in southern Spain, is known for its rich cultural heritage, landscapes, and…
“Lawrence of Arabia” (1962) – Directed by David Lean, this epic film about the life…
“The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho – This best-selling novel takes place in Andalusia and follows…
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) – This classic spaghetti Western directed by…
“The Silence of the Sea” by Yrsa Sigurðardóttir: This crime novel takes place in Almeria…
“007: Die Another Day” (2002): Parts of this James Bond flick were filmed in Cádiz,…
“The Adventures of Captain Alatriste” by Arturo Pérez-Reverte: This historical fiction novel is set in…
Located in the heart of Argentina, Córdoba province is a destination that combines natural beauty,…
“Che” (2008): Directed by Steven Soderbergh, this biographical film depicts the life of Argentine revolutionary…
“La segunda casa” (The Second House) by Carlos Gamerro: This novel explores the aftermath of…