James Bond's loyalty to M is tested when her past comes back to haunt her. When MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.
Old Royal Naval College Visitor Centre, King William Walk, Greenwich Town Centre, East Greenwich, Greenwich, Royal Borough of Greenwich, Greater London, England, SE10 9HU, United Kingdom
Scene: (on location, MI5 Headquarters, Queen Mary Undercroft)
College Tunnel, Park Row, Greenwich Town Centre, East Greenwich, Greenwich, Royal Borough of Greenwich, Greater London, England, SE10 9NB, United Kingdom
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 3-8, Whitehall Place, Westminster, Victoria, City of Westminster, Greater London, England, SW1A 2AW, United Kingdom
Corporation of Trinity House, Trinity Square, Aldgate, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, City of London, Greater London, England, EC3N 4DH, United Kingdom
Westminster Muslim Cultural Centre, 30, Winchester Street, Tachbrook Estate, Pimlico, City of Westminster, Greater London, England, SW1V 4RW, United Kingdom
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 3-8, Whitehall Place, Westminster, Victoria, City of Westminster, Greater London, England, SW1A 2AW, United Kingdom
James Forbes House, 27, Great Suffolk Street, Maintenance Delivery Unit (London Bridge), Bankside, Southwark, London Borough of Southwark, Greater London, England, SE1 0UE, United Kingdom
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 3-8, Whitehall Place, Westminster, Victoria, City of Westminster, Greater London, England, SW1A 2AW, United Kingdom
Skyfall takes Bond from a rooftop chase in Istanbul to a lonely Scottish glen, by way of a very grey London. It’s one of the most beautiful Bond films, and it earned that by shooting in the real places – the Grand Bazaar, Glencoe and Whitehall all appear as themselves.
Where was Skyfall filmed?
Skyfall was shot in Istanbul, London and the Scottish Highlands, with studio work at Pinewood. Istanbul opens the film, London runs through its middle, and the Highlands provide the haunting finale at Bond’s family home.
Every Skyfall location, explained
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Istanbul – the opening chase
The pre-titles chase tears across Istanbul: the Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi), the rooftops of Eminonu and the area around the Spice Bazaar and Sultanahmet, ending on a train over the countryside.
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London – MI6 and Whitehall
London is central: the National Gallery (where Bond meets Q), Whitehall, Charing Cross, and the Underground all feature, with Bond’s city at its most recognisable.
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Glencoe and Glen Etive – Skyfall lodge
The film’s climax moves to the Scottish Highlands: the drive to Skyfall lodge is the unforgettable Glen Etive and Glencoe, some of the most dramatic scenery in Britain.
Planning a visit
Glen Etive and Glencoe in the Highlands are open, free and jaw-dropping – the lay-by where Bond parks the Aston Martin is a genuine pilgrimage spot. In London, the National Gallery and Whitehall are all central and free to walk, and Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar is one of the world’s great markets.
Skyfall Fun Facts
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Glen Etive is the road to Skyfall The iconic drive to Bond’s family home was shot in Glen Etive and Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands.
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A rooftop chase over the Grand Bazaar The opening sequence races across the roofs of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar and Eminonu.
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Q meets Bond at the National Gallery The famous conversation takes place in London’s National Gallery, in front of a Turner painting.
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The highest-grossing Bond Skyfall was the first Bond film to pass a billion dollars at the box office.
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Directed by Sam Mendes The film brought acclaimed director Sam Mendes to the Bond series for its 50th anniversary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Skyfall lodge?
The drive to Bond’s family home was filmed in Glen Etive and Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands; the lodge itself was a set.
Can you visit the Skyfall Scotland location?
Yes – Glen Etive and Glencoe are open Highland scenery, and the roadside spot is a popular photo stop.
Where do Bond and Q meet?
In London’s National Gallery, in front of Turner’s The Fighting Temeraire.
