Top ten movies filmed in Edinburgh

The opening scene to Trainspotting is famous for the chase along Princes Street. Picture: Film4placeholder image
The opening scene to Trainspotting is famous for the chase along Princes Street. Picture: Film4

Edinburgh with its majestic backdrops and unique mix of historic architecture has forever been a popular location for film-makers. We take a misty-eyed look back (and forward) at some of our favourite movies filmed in Auld Reekie over the years.

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