A drama written by Jeremy Brock and directed by John Madden that stars incredible actors like Judi Dench, Billy Connolly, and Gerard Butler who debuted in this film. It follows Queen Victoria who must recover from her grief after losing Prince Albert. She finds solace in the former servant of the prince, John Brown, who becomes her confidant. As they grow closer, rumours begin to circulate as to what the nature of their relationship is.placeholder image
A drama written by Jeremy Brock and directed by John Madden that stars incredible actors like Judi Dench, Billy Connolly, and Gerard Butler who debuted in this film. It follows Queen Victoria who must recover from her grief after losing Prince Albert. She finds solace in the former servant of the prince, John Brown, who becomes her confidant. As they grow closer, rumours begin to circulate as to what the nature of their relationship is.

Scottish Films For Valentine's Day: Here are 14 romantic movies set in Scotland - including Mrs Brown

By David Hepburn

Writer-at-large

Published 7th Feb 2023, 15:57 GMT
Updated 30th Jan 2024, 15:11 GMT

Many cinematic masterpieces have featured Scotland - include some timeless romantic classics.

With award-winning scenery and locations with fascinating heritage it is no surprise that Scotland has featured in many acclaimed films and TV shows.

When you have grand epics like Braveheart and gritty dramas such as Trainspotting to pick from, the sentimental side of Scottish cinema can be easily forgotten.

But there are plenty of swoony movies that have been set in the country - all perfect for Valentine's Day.

Here are 14 of the most romantic films set in Scotland.

The Lady of the Lake is a romance directed by James A FitzPatrick that stars talents like Percy Marmont, Benita Hume and Lawson Butt. It is an adaptation of the 1810 poem ‘The Lady of the Lake’ by Walter Scott. In this story set in 15th century Scotland, we follow a young woman of an outlaw clan attempting to rescue her father and her lover after they are captured by the king’s forces.

13. The Lady of the Lake (1928)

The Lady of the Lake is a romance directed by James A FitzPatrick that stars talents like Percy Marmont, Benita Hume and Lawson Butt. It is an adaptation of the 1810 poem ‘The Lady of the Lake’ by Walter Scott. In this story set in 15th century Scotland, we follow a young woman of an outlaw clan attempting to rescue her father and her lover after they are captured by the king’s forces. Photo: The Lady of the Lake (James A. FitzPatrick, 1928) | YouTube Screenshot

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