Rob Roy
1995
In 17th-century Scotland, the Highland farmer and folk hero Rob Roy MacGregor fights back against a treacherous aristocrat who has stolen money entrusted to him and dishonoured his family. Liam Neeson and Tim Roth star in this sweeping historical adventure.
Director
- Michael Caton-Jones
Cast
- Liam Neeson
- Jessica Lange
Filming Locations
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Drummond Castle
The formal 17th-century gardens of Drummond Castle served as the estate of the Marquis of Montrose (John Hurt), with scenes depicting Rob Roy's attempt to secure a loan from the aristocrat who will ultimately betray him.
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Glen Nevis
The dramatic Highland landscapes of Glen Nevis were used for the opening sequences showing Rob Roy herding cattle across misty slopes and for ambush scenes in which Montrose's men attack through the hills.
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Megginch Castle
The courtyard of Megginch Castle was dressed as a village square and used for the Factor's Inn scenes, in which Rob Roy drinks with the treacherous Killearn (Brian Cox), who engineers his downfall.