A82, Highland, Alba / Scotland, PH50 4RJ, United Kingdom
Tom-eas-an-t'slinnian Burial Ground, West Highland Way - Slighe Taobh an Iar na Gàidhealtachd, Achintee, Glen Nevis, Highland, Alba / Scotland, PH33 6TE, United Kingdom
Aonach Eagach, Highland, Alba / Scotland, PH50 4RL, United Kingdom
Scene: (opening sequence)
Trim Castle Keep, Castle Street, Trim, The Municipal District of Trim, County Meath, Leinster, C15 HN90, Éire / Ireland
Scene: (York and London scenes)
Yavapai County, Arizona, United States of America
Scene: (Impaling of horses in battle sequence)
R411, Ballymore Eustace ED, The Municipal District of Naas, County Kildare, Leinster, W91 P024, Éire / Ireland
Coronation Plantation Monument, R759, Powerscourt ED, The Municipal District of Baltinglass, County Wicklow, Leinster, Éire / Ireland
Mel Gibson’s Oscar-winning epic tells the story of Scottish hero William Wallace – yet filmed most of its great battles not in Scotland but in Ireland, where the Irish Army supplied thousands of extras, with the Scottish Highlands providing the sweeping scenery.
Where was Braveheart filmed?
Braveheart was filmed in the Scottish Highlands (Glen Nevis and Glencoe) and in Ireland (the big battles), with a Trim Castle standing in for York.
Every Braveheart location, explained
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The Highlands – Glen Nevis and Glencoe
The film’s sweeping scenery used Glen Nevis and Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands.
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The battles – Ireland
The huge battle scenes were filmed in Ireland, using the Irish Army as extras.
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York and London – Trim Castle
The English city scenes used Trim Castle in County Meath, Ireland.
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The Scottish landscapes
The Highlands supply the film’s grand, wild sense of place.
Planning a visit
Glen Nevis and Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands are spectacular, accessible landscapes, and Trim Castle in Ireland – the film’s York – is a magnificent medieval ruin.
Braveheart Fun Facts
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The Scottish battles are Irish The film’s huge battle scenes were shot in Ireland, using the Irish Army for the armies.
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The Highlands provide the scenery Glen Nevis and Glencoe supply the film’s sweeping vistas.
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'Freedom!' Wallace’s dying cry became one of cinema’s most quoted lines.
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It won Best Picture Braveheart took five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.
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Historically loose The film takes considerable liberties with the real history of Wallace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Braveheart filmed?
In the Scottish Highlands (Glen Nevis and Glencoe) and Ireland (the big battles), with Trim Castle as York.
Were the battles filmed in Scotland?
No – the large battle scenes were shot in Ireland with the Irish Army as extras.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Glen Nevis, Glencoe and Trim Castle are all accessible.
