A monument inspired by Mel Gibson's depiction of William Wallace in the film Braveheart

Braveheart is a 1995 film starring Mel Gibson, which was set in medieval Scotland, filmed in Scotland and Ireland, and inspired by the events of a true historical story.

Understand

“ It’s all for nothing if you don’t have freedom. ”

—William Wallace

Wallace Monument Stained glass William Wallace

Braveheart is a film about the history of William Wallace and Scottish independence in the late 13th century (see Medieval Britain and Ireland). It has been criticised as historically inaccurate but was a box-office success and a boon for Scottish tourism.

Destinations

Scotland

• 1 Stirling Castle, Castle Esplanade, Stirling FK8 1EJ, ☏ +44 1786 450000. (updated Jul 2021)
• 2 National Wallace Monument (William Wallace Monument), Abbey Craig, Hillfoots Rd, Stirling FK9 5LF, ☏ +44 1786 472140. (updated Jul 2021)
• 3 Glencoe. (updated Jul 2021)

Loch Leven by Glencoe

• 4 Loch Leven (Loch Leven (Highlands)). not to be confused with Loch Leven in Kinross (updated Jul 2021)

Glen Nevis

• 5 Glen Nevis (the foot of Ben Nevis) (near Fort William). The fictional village Lanark where Wallace was depicted as living was a set based on houses in St Kilda and filmed at Glen Nevis and dismantled following the completion of the film. (updated Jul 2021)
• 6 Mamore Mountains (Buchaille Etive Mor). (updated Jul 2021)

Ireland

Dunsoghly Castle

Much of the film was filmed in Ireland.

• Dunsoghly Castle, Dunsoghly, Co. Dublin, Ireland (two miles northwest of Finglas, northern Dublin off the N2). not open to the public. depicts Edinburgh Castle in the film (updated Jul 2021)
• Trim Castle. The fortified English town of ‘York’ is depicted by Trim Castle and also 'London Square' where Wallace is executed. (updated Jul 2021)
• The Curragh Plains. depicts the Battle of Stirling Bridge (updated Jul 2021)

See also

• Castles in Britain and Ireland
• Fiction tourism
• Literary travel
• Medieval Britain and Ireland
• Monarchy of the United Kingdom
• Robin Hood, a legendary English folk hero who would be some decades older than William Wallace