Due to Scotland’s unique cultural heritage, somewhat dark history and award-winning landscapes, the country has featured prominently in the film industry.
In the mid-nineties alone, Braveheart and Trainspotting were released within one year of each other - demonstrating the massive potential for Scotland to punch above its weight on the world stage.
When we asked our Scotsman followers, ‘what’s the best Scottish film of all time’ answers poured in. A common answer was the 2008 movie ‘The Stone of Destiny’ – no doubt motivated by how the real stone of destiny was featuring at the coronation of King Charles III.
That said, here are 21 of the greatest Scottish films of all time as voted by Scotsman readers.
17. Breaking the Waves, 1996
Based in the Scottish Highlands, the movie focuses on a married couple's attempt to deal with a cruel twist of fate which leaves the husband paralysed. Photo: YouTube
18. The Wicker Man, 1973
A classic in the Scottish horror movie genre, The Wicker Man portrays the Hebridean Isles as an alien location which houses dark rituals and Celtic magic. Photo: Submitted
19. Ratcatcher, 1999
Ratcatcher is set in Glasgow in 1973, it focuses on the struggles of a young boy trying to survive the brutal realities of living in a city in peril. Photo: YouTube
20. My Life So Far, 1999
My Life So Far follows the life of a family living in a Scottish estate as they navigate the problems caused by the onset of World War One. Photo: YouTube