- “The Wicker Man” (1973): This cult horror classic, starring Edward Woodward, was filmed partly on the island of Burra and features iconic scenes set in the Orkney landscape.
- “Orkney: Symphony of the Magnetic North” (2015): This documentary follows musician Simon Tong and his band, The Magnetic North, as they journey to Orkney to create an album inspired by the islands’ history and folklore.
- “Orkney: When the Boat Comes In” (1995): An English television drama series set in the fictional island of Toraraigh, which was inspired by the Orkney Islands’ culture and maritime heritage.
- “The Atonement” (2007): While not entirely set in Orkney, this Oscar-nominated film adaptation of Ian McEwan’s novel features several scenes filmed in the islands, including the enchanting landscapes of St. Ninian’s Isle.
- “The Highlands and Islands” (1996): A documentary series produced by the acclaimed wildlife filmmaker David Attenborough includes footage of wildlife and landscapes in Orkney.
- “The Secret of the Unicorn” (2011): Although not specifically set in the Orkney Islands, this Steven Spielberg-directed film adaptation of the famous Tintin comics includes scenes shot on the island of Hoy.
- “Kyrie Eleison” (2019): This short film by Scottish filmmaker Jason Huls features a young girl exploring the abandoned military sites on the Orkney Islands and contemplating the forces of nature.
- “The Deep Blue Sea” (2011): While most of the film is set in London, the opening scene of this drama, starring Rachel Weisz and Tom Hiddleston, takes place in a coastal location resembling the rugged coastlines of Orkney.
- “Hamlet” (1996): Kenneth Branagh’s epic adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy includes scenes set on a stormy coast, filmed at Yesnaby Cliffs in Orkney.
- “The Lighthouse” (2019): Although not directly set in Orkney, this psychological horror film starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson features a remote lighthouse setting reminiscent of the isolation and ruggedness of the Orkney Islands.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in the Orkney Islands
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