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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[edit]

Wallace Monument Stained glass 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.

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Scotland[edit]

Loch Leven by Glencoe
Loch Leven by Glencoe
  • 4 Loch Leven (Loch Leven (Highlands)). not to be confused with Loch Leven in Kinross Loch Leven (Q1394301) on Wikidata Loch Leven (Highlands) on Wikipedia
Glen Nevis
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. Glen Nevis (Q3108687) on Wikidata Glen Nevis on Wikipedia
  • 6 Mamore Mountains (Buchaille Etive Mor). Buachaille Etive Mòr (Q2927373) on Wikidata Buachaille Etive Mòr on Wikipedia

Ireland[edit]

Dunsoghly Castle
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
  • Trim Castle. The fortified English town of ‘York’ is depicted by Trim Castle and also 'London Square' where Wallace is executed.
  • The Curragh Plains. depicts the Battle of Stirling Bridge

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