Page 40 - ESPC Premier Living AW19

Premier LIVING

AS SEEN ON

SCREEN

We take a look at some of the iconic films and
TV shows that have been filmed in Edinburgh,
the Lothians, Fife and the Borders

WITH beautiful Georgian and Victorian of Miss Jean Brodie, The Angel’s Share
buildings, medieval castles, beautiful and Shallow Grave.
beaches and rugged landscapes, it’s no
wonder Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and FIFE
the Borders have caught the eye of film One particular TV show has made much
makers around the world. use of the iconic sights in the historic
Here are some of the locations that have Kingdom of Fife. Outlander, a love story
provided the setting for various productions largely set in mid-18th century Scotland
over the years – the perfect inspiration for features Culross, Falkland Balgonie Castle
day trips for film and TV fans. near Glenrothes, Aberdour Castle and the
harbour at Dysart across its many seasons.
EDINBURGH The picturesque village of Culross also
Our capital has been the filming location of appeared in the deleted scenes of Captain “With its picturesque
choice for many big movies in recent years. America: The First Avenger, standing in for homes and rugged cliffs,
One of the most famous was Avengers: a Norwegian town. St Abbs made the perfect
Infinity War, the opening scenes of which The beautiful West Sands beach in
saw Scarlet Witch and Vision enjoying a trip St Andrews appeared in the iconic opening setting”
in the Scottish city, with scenes shot in the sequence of historical drama Chariots of
Old Town and Waverley Station. Fire. The nearby towns of Pittenweem and
While Avengers: Infinity War might Elie were also the setting for the late Alan
be one of the biggest films to be set in Rickman’s directorial debut The Winter
Edinburgh, the Trainspotting movies are Guest, starring Emma Thompson and WEST LOTHIAN
perhaps the most iconic. Across both of Phyllida Law. West Lothian is home to many historic
Danny Boyle’s films based on Irvine Welsh’s building and landmarks, including
novels, many locations in Edinburgh were EAST LOTHIAN Linlithgow Palace, one of the principal
featured, including Calton Road, Arthur’s East Lothian has been the film location of residences of the monarch of Scotland in
Seat and even The Cavendish nightclub, choice for many well-known films and TV the 15th and 16th centuries. The Palace
often known as Cav for short, and now shows. Recent highlights included Netflix’s featured in recent productions Outlaw
called Atik. Outlaw King, a historic action film about King and Outlander.
Sunshine on Leith will always be close Robert the Bruce. Seacliff Beach, perched Outlander has also shot scenes at Midhope
to the hearts of many Edinburgh locals. under the ruins of Tantallon Castle in North Castle at Hopetoun House, Beecraigs
The musical, set to the songs of The Berwick, was used for the Kildrummy Country Park, Muiravonside Country Park
Proclaimers, featured scenes shot in many Castle scenes. This beach also featured and Blackness Castle. Blackness, a 15th
Edinburgh locations including Leith (of in the recent Mary Queen of Scots film, century castle perched on the banks of the
course!), Grassmarket, Calton Hill and the starring Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie Firth of Forth, also featured in Outlaw King
Royal Mile. as the two warring queens of Scotland and and Mary Queen of Scots.
More recently, the New Town was England. And the picturesque location was
used in place of 19th century London for used in critically acclaimed film Under the THE BORDERS
upcoming ITV show Belgravia. This period Skin, starring Scarlett Johansson. Those Marvel superheroes certainly love
drama was adapted for the screen by Gosford House near Longniddry has Scottish landscapes. The box office smash
Julian Fellowes (who wrote the book of the also been used in numerous productions, Avengers: Endgame used St Abbs in
same name), the writer behind the hugely including family-friendly flick The Little the Borders as New Asgard, where Thor
popular Downton Abbey television show. Vampire, horror movie The Awakening, resides. With its picturesque homes and
The series stars Philip Glenister and Tamsin Case Histories: Series Two and many rugged cliffs, the seaside village made the
Greig and is due for release in early spring. others. Various other East Lothian sights perfect setting, and the local council even
The sights of Edinburgh have also been have been featured on screen in the likes created signs proclaiming St Abbs to be
featured in countless other TV shows and of The Railway Man, Rebus, Outlander, twinned with New Asgard.
films, including One Day, Rebus, The Prime Balamory and Summer Solstice. Belgravia, the period drama recently

40 ESPC Premier Living