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Robert the Bruce

Go behind the scenes and visit the filming locations of Outlaw King and discover the real story of Robert the Bruce.

  • Re-enactor dressed as Robert the Bruce at Craigmillar Castle

    The Real Story

    Explore the regions of Scotland as you visit castles, abbeys, palaces and cathedrals that have important connections to Robert the Bruce.

    • General view of the Palace from the Forework at Stirling Castle

      Central & West

      Head to important historical sites in Central & West, from Stirling to Dunstaffnage.

    • South elevation of Melrose Abbey

      Scottish Borders & Dumfries

      Discover the final resting place of Bruce’s heart, as you travel round the Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway.

    • View of Edinburgh Castle from the Radical Road, Holyrood Park

      Edinburgh & Lothians

      Hear Bruce’s stories in Edinburgh & Lothians, where his statue guards the door at Edinburgh Castle.

    • View of the River Clyde running past Bothwell Castle.

      Glasgow, Clyde & Ayrshire

      From Dumbarton to Bothwell, discover Bruce’s stories in Glasgow, Clyde & Ayrshire.

    • Costumed re-enactor as Robert the Bruce

      Kingdom of Fife

      Explore Fife and visit Dunfermline Abbey, where Bruce was laid to rest.

    • General view of Kildrummy Castle. This 13th century castle was the stronghold of the Earls of Mar.

      North & Grampian

      From Kildrummy to Balvenie, discover the North & Grampian

    • General view of the Abbot's house at Arbroath Abbey.

      Perthshire, Kinross & Angus

      Explore the origins of the famous Declaration of Arbroath in Perthshire, Kinross & Angus.

  • Chris Pine and Florence Pugh on Linlithgow Peel in Outlaw King as Robert the Bruce and Elizabeth Burgh

    Outlaw King

    Discover the real filming locations that brought the stories to life in the Netflix original film, 'Outlaw King’.

    • Chris Pine and Florence Pugh on Linlithgow Peel in the Outlaw King

      Filming Locations

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