All Hallows Eve is almost upon us, and with Glasgow’s historic buildings, the sweeping moors of the Highlands and Edinburgh’s haunted closes, it’s easy to see why Scotland is chosen as the backdrop for so many spooky blockbusters.
Did you know Hollywood royalty has walked the streets of Glasgow and danced in a Livingston nightclub disguised an alien from another planet? Or that Dumfries and Galloway acted as the backdrop for one of the all-time horror classics?
Well, if you’re looking for your horror films to be close to home this Halloween, check out these eight scary movies which were filmed around Scotland.
5. Calibre (2018)
Beecraigs Country Park in West Lothian was used as a backdrop for Matt Palmer's highly rated film Calibre. A well recieved debut at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, saw it released on Netflix in 2018 and is has been growing in popularity ever seen. Photo: Calibre Films Ltd.
6. Shallow Grave (1994)
Danny Boyle's directorial debut Shallow Grave stars a young Ewan McGregor and was filmed in predominately in Glasgow, though Boyle also filmed in Paisley and Edinburgh for this 1994 film. Photo: Contributed
7. Dog Soldiers (2002)
Neil Marshall's Dog Soldiers is a cult classic for a reason. A routine midnight training mission in the Scottish Highlands sees a small squad of British soldiers expected to rendezvous with a special ops unit. But would you believe it, all does not go to plan. Photo: YouTube
8. The Dead Outside (2008)
The Dead Outside takes place in a world devastated by a neurological pandemic, and focuses on two survivors, April Scott and Daniel. Another movie which filmed in the Dumfries and Galloway area. Photo: Creative Commons 2.0.