- Skyfall (2012) – The 23rd James Bond film features several scenes filmed in Glen Coe, one of the most iconic locations in the Scottish Highlands.
- Highlander (1986) – This cult classic follows the immortal swordsman Connor MacLeod, played by Christopher Lambert, as he battles for survival in various Scottish locations, including Eilean Donan Castle.
- Rob Roy (1995) – Liam Neeson stars in this historical drama, which recounts the story of Scottish folk hero Rob Roy MacGregor, set against the backdrop of the Highlands.
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) – Several scenes, including the thrilling flight of the Hippogriff, were filmed on location in Scotland, notably at Glenfinnan Viaduct in the Highlands.
- Braveheart (1995) – This historical epic, directed by and starring Mel Gibson, tells the story of Scottish warrior William Wallace and his fight for independence, largely shot in counties Kildare, Meath and Wicklow in Ireland but set in the Highlands. .
- The 39 Steps (1935) – One of Alfred Hitchcock’s early masterpieces, this suspenseful thriller follows a man on the run across the Scottish Highlands to prevent a vital secret from falling into the wrong hands.
- The Wicker Man (1973) – This eerie horror film is set on the fictional Scottish island of Summerisle, but it was actually filmed in various locations in the Highlands.
- Trainspotting (1996) – While primarily set in Edinburgh, this iconic film includes scenes shot in the Glencoe Valley, delivering a contrast between urban life and the rugged Highlands.
- The Queen (2006) – This biographical drama, starring Helen Mirren, features the magnificent Balmoral Castle in the Highlands as the backdrop for pivotal scenes involving England’s royal family.
- Made of Honour (2008) – This romantic comedy incorporates scenes filmed at Scottish Highlands locations, including Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye.
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