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Glen Coe – A Dream Setting for Death

What a beautiful landscape, what a brutal story. The Highland valley of Glen Coe was the setting for Scotland’s most infamous massacre. Two lines in a letter can be this deadly: “You are hereby ordered to fall upon the rebells, the McDonalds of Glenco, and put all to the sword under seventy.” In other words: […]

Pennan – A Bay With a Film Legend

A bay, a village, a legendary film – the little settlement of Pennan is surely one of the most idyllic spots in Scotland, and famous for its role in the film Local Hero. The phone in the red telephone box outside the pub is ringing. It’s night. Nobody picks up. The caller’s longing goes unanswered […]

Jacobite Steam Train – the Harry Potter train

Der Jakobite Steam Train auf dem Viadukt von Glenfinnan

A journey by steam train through a magical landscape – so magical that it appears several times as a backdrop in the Harry Potter films. The Hogwarts Express travelled along the route to Mallaig.

Preston Mill – a mill straight out of a storybook

Red walls, a pointed roof and an idyllic setting – that’s the charm of Preston Mill. No wonder the mill became a TV celebrity.

Eilean Donan Castle – The Highlander Castle

Highlander, James Bond and even Bollywood – Eilean Donan Castle has been a film location for many box-office hits. But this castle in Scotland’s wild west has plenty more stories to tell. On this page: » Location and landscape» Pronunciation and history» A backdrop for these films» Photo tips and camping» Getting there Eilean Donan […]

Glenfinnan Monument – A Fateful Landing

A dark tower set against the picturesque backdrop of Loch Shiel. It was here, in 1745, that Bonnie Prince Charlie landed and raised his standard, before going on to lead the Jacobite Rising. The Prince was nervous. This was where his mission might begin – or already be doomed to failure. He looked up at […]

Glenfinnan Viaduct – the “Harry Potter” Bridge

Glenfinnan Viaduct mit Westhighland-Train

In the slipstream of the Hogwarts Express, one structure became famous: the Harry Potter train winds its way across a bridge with arched piers, nestled into the hollow of an enchanting landscape. This bridge really exists – it’s called the Glenfinnan Viaduct – and it’s well worth seeing, even if you’re not a Harry Potter […]