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Braveheart

Glen Nevis

Fort William · United Kingdom  ·  Battle scenes beneath the mountain

Braveheart filmed at Glen Nevis, Fort William. Scenes were shot in a glen at the base of the UK's highest mountain, and locals were used as extras. Visitors still use the glen for walks.

Where to go

56.770556, -5.035556

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.

Good to know

Title
Braveheart (1995)
On screen
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In real life
Glen Nevis, Fort William
Can you visit?
Open to the public, free
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did Braveheart film at Glen Nevis?
At 56.770556, -5.035556 in Fort William. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.
Can you visit Glen Nevis?
Open to the public, free.
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