- “Whisky Galore!” (1949) – This classic English comedy is set on the fictional island of Todday, inspired by the real-life islands of Na h-Eileanan Siar. It tells the humorous story of a small Scottish community trying to salvage a shipment of whisky from a stranded ship.
- “Calamity the Cow” (1967) – This children’s adventure film takes place on the Isle of Mull, one of the islands in Na h-Eileanan Siar. It follows the journey of a group of children who befriend a cow and are determined to save her from slaughter.
- “I Know Where I’m Going!” (1945) – This romantic drama is set on the fictional island of Kiloran, inspired by the real-life islands of Na h-Eileanan Siar. It tells the story of a headstrong young woman who becomes stranded on the island and falls in love with a local laird.
- “The Edge of the World” (1937) – This black and white film is based on the true story of the evacuation of the remote Scottish island of St Kilda in the early 1930s. It explores the struggles faced by the islanders and their eventual departure from the island.
- “The Rocket Post” (2004) – This heartwarming drama is based on the true story of a German scientist who attempted to send rocket mail from the Isle of Scarp, an island in Na h-Eileanan Siar, in the 1930s. It follows the impact of his experiment on the local community.
- “Seachd: The Inaccessible Pinnacle” (2007) – This Gaelic-language film, also known as “Seachd: The Crimson Snowdrop,” is set on the Isle of Skye, which is not part of Na h-Eileanan Siar but still belongs to the Scottish Highlands and shares cultural similarities. It follows the story of a young boy who embarks on a quest to climb a dangerous mountain and uncover family secrets.
- “Desert Island Discs” (1950) – This musical comedy is set on a fictional Scottish island called Erinsay, which draws inspiration from the islands of Na h-Eileanan Siar. It tells the story of a group of musicians who become stranded on the island and create an orchestra to entertain the local community.
- “The Red Shoes” (1948) – While not entirely set in Na h-Eileanan Siar, this iconic English film includes scenes filmed on the Isle of Skye, which is adjacent to the archipelago. It is a renowned ballet-themed drama that showcases the Scottish landscape.
- “A Lonely Place to Die” (2011) – This gripping thriller features scenes shot in Glencoe, a scenic location near the western edge of the Scottish Highlands. Although it is not directly set in Na h-Eileanan Siar, it captures the essence of the rugged Scottish countryside.
- “L’Auberge Espagnole” (2002) – This French-Spanish comedy-drama partially takes place on the Isle of Skye, neighbouring Na h-Eileanan Siar. It tells the story of a group of European exchange students living together in Barcelona, with a subplot exploring one character’s visit to Scotland.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Na h-Eileanán Síar (Scotland’s Western isles)
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