Scotsman 200: Inspiration and talent caught on film

To mark the 200th anniversary of The Scotsman, we are dipping into our archives to bring you a selection of some of the biggest stories of the last two centuries. This month we have recalled Scotland’s arts scene, reproducing The Scotsman’s original coverage of many of the most memorable events from the stage and screen to exhibitions, concerts and Edinburgh’s festivals. Today we look at some of the most memorable films with links to Scotland. When Whisky Galore – the original – was shot on Barra in 1948, Scotland did not have the reputation is does today as a sought-after filming destination. Scotland’s film industry has evolved dramatically since then and the 1990s bore a couple of the more notable blockbusters. Historical inaccuracies aside, Mel Gibson’s Braveheart was a hit in 1995 and in 1996 Trainspotting brought Edinburgh author Irvine Welsh’s bestseller to life.