Scotland in the movies

Here's a great site which lists many places in Scotland that have featured in movies and TV. Some are very close to where we're staying and some are more popular for their appearance in movies than for their history or culture.
You can view the homepage here: Scotland in the movies website

From the campsite you cross the bridge towards the Ben Nevis tourist path. Immediately to your right and a short walk up are the plains used for Braveheart. However, Glen Nevis has also been used for Highlander, Rob Roy, the first 2 Harry Potter movies and 2001: A Space Odyssey.
see this link:
Glen Nevis links

The viaduct at Glenfinnan was used for the Harry Potter movies, notably the steam train which travels over it and the flying car.
Glenfinnan viaduct

Eilean Donan Castle was used in Braveheart and is easily recognised from the BBC ads from a few years back where the hot air balloon travelled over many famous UK landmarks.
Eilean Donan link

Part of the film Rob Roy starring Liam Neilson as Robert McGregor was filmed in and around Glencoe as well as Highlander, The 39 steps and Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Glencoe link

Many places nearby to Fort William were used for Monty Python and the Holy Grail including Glencoe: Glencoe link but more recognisable is the castle where King Arthur appeals to the french to join him in their search "Your mother was a hamster and your father smelled of elderberries!": Doune castle link