- “Local Hero” (1983) – This comedy-drama tells the story of an American oil executive who goes to a Scottish coastal village in Argyll and Bute to negotiate the sale of the town for an oil refinery.
- “Rob Roy” (1995) – Although not entirely set in Argyll and Bute, this historical drama showcases the Scottish landscapes, including some scenes filmed in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
- “I Know Where I’m Going!” (1945) – While not entirely set in Argyll and Bute, this classic romantic film features shots of Mull and is considered a love letter to the Scottish Highlands.
- “Morvern Callar” (2002) – This independent drama follows the journey of a young woman from the fictional port town of Oban, which is located in Argyll and Bute.
- “Restless Natives” (1985) – Set in the Scottish Highlands, this comedy heist film features the landscapes of Argyll and Bute, particularly the Glen Etive area.
- “The Wicker Man” (1973) – Although primarily set on the fictional Scottish island of Summerisle, some scenes were filmed in Plockton, a small coastal village in Argyll and Bute.
- “Seachd: The Inaccessible Pinnacle” (2007) – This critically acclaimed Scottish-language film is set in the landscapes of Skye but includes some shots filmed in Argyll and Bute, particularly the Glen Etive area.
- “The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes” (1970) – Although not entirely set in Argyll and Bute, this Sherlock Holmes adventure features scenes filmed at Inveraray Castle, situated in the region.
- “Waterhorse” (2007) – Although mainly set in Scotland, this family fantasy film includes some scenes filmed in Loch Arkaig, located in Fort William, which is close to Argyll and Bute.
- “The Queen” (2006) – This biographical drama about England’s Queen Elizabeth II includes a sequence filmed at Balmoral Castle, located in Aberdeenshire but is often associated with Argyll and Bute due to its proximity and Scottish setting.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Argyll & Bute
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