The Mound is just one of many Edinburgh locations that heavily in musical film Sunshine on Leith. A huge dance number set to The Proclaimers song 'I'm gonna be (500 miles)' was filmed on the city landmark, with a cast of 500 actors, dancers, and locals. The Mound has also features in other films, including Battle of the Sexes and Happy Go Lovely.The Mound is just one of many Edinburgh locations that heavily in musical film Sunshine on Leith. A huge dance number set to The Proclaimers song 'I'm gonna be (500 miles)' was filmed on the city landmark, with a cast of 500 actors, dancers, and locals. The Mound has also features in other films, including Battle of the Sexes and Happy Go Lovely.
The Mound is just one of many Edinburgh locations that heavily in musical film Sunshine on Leith. A huge dance number set to The Proclaimers song 'I'm gonna be (500 miles)' was filmed on the city landmark, with a cast of 500 actors, dancers, and locals. The Mound has also features in other films, including Battle of the Sexes and Happy Go Lovely.

Edinburgh filming locations: 10 of the most popular Edinburgh spots featured in film and TV

Some of the most iconic scenes were shot in Edinburgh
Anna Bryan
By Anna Bryan
Published 9th Apr 2023, 16:48 BST
Updated 9th Apr 2023, 16:48 BST

Edinburgh is often used as a backdrop in blockbuster movies and TV shows. The city is a hugely popular shooting location for both big and small screen productions, thanks to its gorgeous Georgian architecture, romantic cobbled streets, and stunning skylines. You can take a stroll through the Capital and pass locations that featured in huge blockbuster movies, including Avengers: Infinity War, Trainspotting, Fast and Furious 9 and more. Here are 10 filming spots you can visit in Edinburgh.

This monument on Princes Street can be seen in several different movies and TV shows. In Cloud Atlas, Ben Whishaw's character climbs the 287 steps to reach the top of the Scott Monument. The landmark also features in Death Defying Acts, a 2006 romantic thriller starring Catherine Zeta-Jones, which was set in 1920's Edinburgh.

5. The Scott Monument

This monument on Princes Street can be seen in several different movies and TV shows. In Cloud Atlas, Ben Whishaw's character climbs the 287 steps to reach the top of the Scott Monument. The landmark also features in Death Defying Acts, a 2006 romantic thriller starring Catherine Zeta-Jones, which was set in 1920's Edinburgh. Photo: Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock

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In Sunshine on Leith, two new lovers climb Calton Hill, where they sing the beloved Proclaimers song 'Misty Blue'. The Edinburgh beauty spot is also seen in Churchill, Death Defying Acts and Rebus.

6. Calton Hill

In Sunshine on Leith, two new lovers climb Calton Hill, where they sing the beloved Proclaimers song 'Misty Blue'. The Edinburgh beauty spot is also seen in Churchill, Death Defying Acts and Rebus. Photo: IakovKalinin

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Comedy film Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, which stars Rachel Adams and Will Ferrell, features shots of the Ross Fountain. Princes Street Gardens is also seen in Guilt, a BBC TV thriller starring Edinburgh actor Mark Bonnar, and The Lost King, a comedy-drama film featuring Sally Hawkins and Steve Coogan.

7. Princes Street Gardens

Comedy film Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, which stars Rachel Adams and Will Ferrell, features shots of the Ross Fountain. Princes Street Gardens is also seen in Guilt, a BBC TV thriller starring Edinburgh actor Mark Bonnar, and The Lost King, a comedy-drama film featuring Sally Hawkins and Steve Coogan. Photo: S.SONNET

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This grand country house on the outskirts of Edinburgh was turned into a castle for Netflix's The Princess Switch movies, which stars Vanessa Hudgens. Hopetoun House in South Queensferry has also been used in scenes for historical drama series Outlander.

8. Hopetoun House

This grand country house on the outskirts of Edinburgh was turned into a castle for Netflix's The Princess Switch movies, which stars Vanessa Hudgens. Hopetoun House in South Queensferry has also been used in scenes for historical drama series Outlander. Photo: sub

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