Scotland on film : Scotland Magazine

Scotland is the star of the screen

On the face of it Scotland would seem to provide the perfect backdrop for many Hollywood films. But as David Gordon discovers, it’s not that straight forward

For many people, the only sight or image they have of Scotland is that which is portrayed on the big screen. Normally, it has been a land of heather-clad glens and misty mountains. Sadly, the stars of a number of the biggest films based in the country never actually made it onto Scottish soil. In m...

By David Gordon from Issue 17 published on 29/11/2004

Star of the silver screen

SUSAN NICKALLS LOOKS AT THE RICHNESS OF THE SCOTTISH LANDSCAPES AND
CITYSCAPES THAT HAVE PROVIDED THE BACKDROP TO MANY FAMOUS FILMS

Films are big business nowadays, not just at the box office, but at the tourist office. Given the fantastical quality inherent in films, it isn’t surprising that an increasing number of people want to visit the locations to experience for themselves something of this magical dream world. With its b...

By Susan Nickalls from Issue 9 published on 20/7/2003

On the trail of Robbie Burns

BRAVEHEART ACTOR JAMES COSMO IS HELPING TO PUMP NEW LIFE INTO THE SCOTTISH FILM INDUSTRY. DOMINIC ROSKROW MET HIM

If ever someone was suited to the task of championing Robert Burns, it’s Braveheart and Trainspotting actor James Cosmo. Indeed, you could say Burns has been in his life from the day he was born. “I was born in a little cottage hospital on the site where the Cutty Sark was built,” he says. “The nam...

By Dominic Roskrow from Issue 7 published on 7/3/2003

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Scotland is the star of the screen

Star of the silver screen

On the trail of Robbie Burns