Films with a Scottish flavour....

[landmarker]

You might have gathered I'm something of an albaphile. I have recently (since Christmas) been gathering as many films/dvd's with a Scottish connection as I can. Either filmed in the country or about the country.

I had a few already - the usual suspects (no, not that one) but Braveheart/Local Hero and such like. 'Rob Roy' dropped thru' our door today. I've also just bought 'Morvern Callar' 'Whisky Galore' and 'Breaking the Waves'

As interests go you might think this a bit duff but I like it !

Have I missed any? The 39 steps ( thirties Donat version) is on order.

Any I should know of which were shot in Caithness?

[lassieinfife]

what about that awful one with david niven.... brigadoon?????????

[connieb19]

How about Trainspotting?

[unicorn]

Greyfriars bobby??????

[Rheghead]

The lassie film where she escapes from Edinburgh castle?

[Rheghead]

I remember a film about a highlander who gets spotted at a highland games and goes onto represent GB at the Olympic games. Of course he gets a gold medal at the end. I don't know the name but someone might?

[unicorn]

http://www.iofilm.co.uk/eiff/feats/top20films.htm
try this link.

[Saveman]

I remember a film about a highlander who gets spotted at a highland games and goes onto represent GB at the Olympic games. Of course he gets a gold medal at the end. I don't know the name but someone might?

Its called "Geordie"

I read the book. Haven't seen the film though.

[Saveman]

Landmarker: you'd love "Weir's Way"
Its a 1970s program that is currently enjoying a revival on late night Grampian TV.

It's a must see! Pure quality.

[Rheghead]

cheers Savey

I suppose 'Mrs Brown' has a Scottish flavour as well? That was a good film.

[connieb19]

What about "the Gift" about two footballers from Wick?

[Geo]

Its called "Geordie"

I read the book. Haven't seen the film though.

It's good.

[Saveman]

cheers Savey

Nah probs....I was just thinking about it before I read your post spookily enough....it brought it all back!

Anyone seen the short film with Ewen McGregor where he finds a big cream bun on an empty beach?

[Geo]

Highlander
Gregory's Girl

[Rheghead]

Landmarker: you'd love "Weir's Way"
Its a 1970s program that is currently enjoying a revival on late night Grampian TV.

It's a must see! Pure quality.

I hope it is on DVD as I always forget to watch it

[connieb19]

Loch ness?

[Geo]

Brian Pendreigh's Top 20 Scottish films:
http://www.iofilm.co.uk/scots/top20a.shtml

[Saveman]

I hope it is on DVD as I always forget to watch it

It is available on DVD. I hear a rumour that 90-something Tom Weir gets no money from the repeats or dvd sales.

It really is a great show IMHO.....really captures the atmosphere and beauty of this bonny land. And it was made when I was 1 year old which is scary...

[landmarker]

...some good replies and ideas there - thank you. I forgot Shallow Grave ! Already have that on VHS. Gregory's Girl yes, that might be an idea - Cumbernauld I believe. I will look on the imdb for 'the gift' about the Wick footballers.

Weirs Way eh? Haven't heard of that one. Monarch of the Glen springs to mind -I only saw the last two series which were quite enjoyable. I wonder how Scots enjoy the way their country is depicted.

Trainspotting? Yes I have that one, it's another one I'd forgotten.

thanks for all the input. This is a busy site.

[~~Tides~~]

Small Faces
The Wicker Man??