20 Top Filming Location in Scotland
Calling all fans of Outlander, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, James Bond and a lot more. We’ve got a list of the top 20 movie filming locations in Scotland you’ll love to come and visit!
Okay, full disclosure - It’s really 19 locations because one of them is in England but we just had to include it in this list.
All of the locations are handily included in our interactive map down below that you can scroll, zoom, click and learn about the locations themselves and what’s been filmed where. You can also access a list of all the locations within the map by clicking on the < icon on the right hand side of the sceen.
As a local tour company in Scotland, we pride ourselves in creating incredible, unique experiences for our clients and so this year we’ve released new tours that include many of these filming locations. You can see a full list of filming location tours in Scotland here.
A List of the Top 20 Filming Locations in Scotland (& England)
Alnwick Castle - Hogwarts: Harry Potter (Sorry, its in England!)
Castle Fraser - “Balmoral Castle”: The Queen
Culross - Cranesmuir: Outlander
Culzean Castle - The Wicker Man (1973), Antiques Road Trip (2010–present)
Dysart Harbour - Le Havre: Outlander
Eilean na Moine - Dumbledores Grave: Harry Potter
Falkland - “Inverness”: Outlander
Glen Nevis - Braveheart (1995)
Glencoe - Outlaw King (2018), Skyfall (2012), Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
Glenfinnan Viaduct - Harry Potter
Leaderfoot Viaduct - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)
Mar Lodge Estate - Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Midhope Castle - Lallybroch castle: Outlander
Pennan - Local Hero (1983)
Prestone Mill - Lallybroch Estate: Outlander
Princes Street - Trainspotting
Rosslyn Chapel - The Da Vinci Code (2003)
Saint Abbs - New Asgard in Thor: Love and Thunder
Saint Andrews - The Crown (season 6), Chariots of Fire (1981)
Hargrid’s Hut in Glencoe - Harry Potter Movies
Walking in the Footsteps of the Movie Stars
There’s nothing quite like visiting the places that starred in your favourite film, walking in your favourite actors footsteps, and reenacting your favourite scenes! If you’re looking for a completely unique experience in Scotland, where your trip is personalised to you, your favourite films and interests.
Then consider taking a private tour with us where we’ll craft your dream trip to Scotland & take the stress out of every step of the journey. You can find more information on private Scotland tours here.
I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing where these epic filming locations in Scotland are, if you’d like access to our interactive Scotland map for yourself - with over 350 more locations including Highland Cow locations, the best views, castles, ruins and much more. Than you can sign up below or head to our Scotland map page.
