Edinburgh is a filmmaker’s dream, a city of stunning architecture, wide open spaces, dramatic changes in light and majestorial presence. It’s been the perfect backdrop and setting for a diverse range of film and tv productions from One Day, to Burke and Hare, to Trainspotting, Case Histories, Rebus and Hallam Foe.
Arthur’s Seat
Location For: One Day, The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby, Case Histories, Battle of the Sexes and Death Defying Acts
Begin with a bracing walk up Edinburgh’s 350 million-year-extinct volcano for one of the best views of the city you’re about to explore. An easy 30-minute amble up any of the various paths of rock and grass will reward you with glorious summit views sweeping 360º across the city. Don’t forget your camera for that magical picture.
Calton Hill
Location For: A Woman in Winter, Death Defying Acts, Trouble Sleeping, Gideon’s Daughter, Feel the Force, Low Winter Sun, Rebus, Reichenbach Falls, Starting Over, Single Father.
Calton Hill, located at the east end of Princes Street on the edge of the New Town. The view of Edinburgh from Calton Hill is breathtaking; the panorama enfolds out across Old and New Towns to Fife and the Bridges. It’s the best place to take in the city’s range and many moods. Many productions have used Calton Hill for the establishing shot of the city, which is part of the reason it is such an iconic view.
Edinburgh Castle
Location For: Burke and Hare, The Debt Collector, The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby, Deacon Brodie and Rebus.
Edinburgh Castle is a world famous icon of Scotland and part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site. Follow the Royal Mile up to Edinburgh Castle, the location for scenes from many productions, including The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby, Filth and Rebus.
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