Scots appearing legend, James Cosmo, has spoken of the “magical high quality” of movies shot in Scotland, as VisitScotland launches its new-look information to massive display screen areas — that includes movies from throughout Ayrshire and Arran.
The star of iconic Scottish movies, Highlander, Braveheart and Trainspotting, and TV fantasy collection, Sport of Thrones, pens the foreword to the nationwide tourism organisation’s revamped guidebook, Set in Scotland.
The 52-page information is on the market in VisitScotland iCentres throughout the nation and might be downloaded from visitscotland.com.
Movies which function areas in Ayrshire and Arran embody: The Wicker Man (1973), The Governess (1998) and The Flying Scotsman (2006).
Actor James Cosmo, 75, whose movie profession has spanned six many years, writes within the foreword: “All through my profession I've been privileged sufficient to be concerned in lots of movies which have made an actual reference to audiences worldwide.
“Folks nonetheless come as much as me whereas in Scotland and inform me they're right here as a result of they watched Scottish movies resembling Braveheart or Highlander.
“And what's fantastic is that the movies are solely the start line. They then kind a powerful reference to the true nation– it might be due to their ancestors or the sensation they get whereas they’re right here. That stays with them.”
Gordon Smith, VisitScotland regional director, stated: “It’s clear to see why Ayrshire and Arran attracts movie scouts seeking to seize our wonderful surroundings, heritage and tradition for international audiences.
“The ensuing curiosity when these movies hit the massive display screen not solely boosts the native financial system within the short-term however can present an ongoing presence in fashionable tradition – and streaming providers – that may proceed to achieve new audiences and result in visits lengthy after a movie’s launch.
“As we have a good time Scotland’s Yr of Tales, our new-look Set in Scotland will hopefully encourage guests to discover Ayrshire and Arran far past the movie units, and expertise the folks, the locations, the historical past and tradition, which have impressed many massive display screen storytellers.”
The 52-page information options greater than 150 movies which have been shot fully or partially in Scotland – 46 greater than the earlier model first printed in 2015 – and particulars greater than 100 movie areas.
Ayrshire filming areas
The Wicker Man (1973) – The clifftop surrounding Culzean Fortress is the preliminary assembly level for dogged police officer Sergeant Neil Howie and the cold-hearted Lord Summerisle on this 70s horror traditional.
The Governess (1998) – The Isle of Arran doubles for the Isle of Skye on this British interval drama starring Minnie Driver who adjustments her title and escapes to the Highlands to work for a rich household on Skye. The Cavendish household residence seen within the movie is Brodick Fortress.
The Flying Scotsman (2006) – In East Ayrshire, the city of Galston was one of many primary filming areas for The Flying Scotsman which stars Jonny Lee Miller as native biking hero Graeme Obree.
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