Edinburgh is no stranger to the big screen, with classic films and TV programmes having been filmed or set here. Many will know of classics like Sunshine on Leith, Trainspotting and Hallam Foe as well as more recent films including the ninth instalment of Fast and the Furious and Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.
There are also several TV shows based or partially filmed in the Capital, including Irvine Welsh’s Crime, Ian Rankin’s detective series Rebus and Good Omens.
We asked our readers to tell us their favourite film or TV show based or filmed in Edinburgh and here are some of their top suggestions. From Looking After Jo Jo, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and The Angels’ Share to Hollywood blockbusters like The Avengers, Edinburgh’s picturesque views certainty lend themselves to the screen.
Here are 13 films and TV shows filmed in Edinburgh. Let us know in the comments what you think of the list.
5. The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
The 1969 film based on Muriel Spark’s novel and starring Maggie Smith tells the story of the manipulative and promiscuous 1930s school teacher Miss Jean Brodie. The film was filmed across various Edinburgh locations including ilmed at Edinburgh Academy on Henderson Row, Dalmeny House and Barnbougle Castle in Cramond and Greyfriars Churchyard Photo: Unknown
6. The Angels Share
The critically acclaimed 2012 Ken Loach film was filmed at locations across Scotland but features several scenes in the capital including Princes Street and the Caledonian Hotel. In the film we see protagonist Robbie, attempts to distance himself from a life of crime and start a new beginning in the world of whisky Photo: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/Getty Images
7. Chariots of Fire
The 1981 film depicts the true story of two British sprinters representing Great Britain at the 1924 Olympic Games. Filmed throughout the UK, Edinburgh locations include Holyrood Park, the former Broughton McDonald Church building, the Cafe Royal and Assembly Hall. This picture (not from the film) shows Scottish athlete Eric Liddell paraded by fellow students around Edinburgh University after returning victorious from the 1924 Summer Olympics Photo: Firmin/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images
8. One Day
Starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess, the 2011 drama sees Edinburgh provide a romantic backdrop for the two central characters - meeting as Edinburgh University students in the late 1980s before going their separate ways. Over the course of two decades the characters eventually reunite - with Edinburgh scenes including Arthurs Seat, Victoria Street Parliament Square and Calton Hill Photo: Joel Ryan/AP/Shutterstock