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Highlands’ Crown-ing Glory

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Caithness, Inverness-shire and the Cairngorms take on starring roles in award-winning Netflix series, The Crown, as it returns to screens for a fourth series on Sunday (15 November).The Highlands is one of around 90 different UK locations which features in the series posing as royal residences and even places further afield.The Crown follows the story of Queen Elizabeth II, played by Oscar-winning actor Olivia Colman (a role previously held by Claire Foy) from her wedding to present day with season four focusing particularly on the late 1970s through to 1990.More than 70 million households worldwide have watched the royal drama since it began in 2016, according to Netflix.Scottish locations featuring in The Crown season four are:

Ardverikie Estate 

Kinloch Laggan, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire 

Scenes set in the majestic Royal residency and the monarch’s favoured summer retreat, Balmoral Castle, are shot at Ardverikie Estate near Newtonmore. Originally made famous in BBC’s Monarch of Glen as the fictional Glenbogle Estate, the 19th century home is built in the same Scottish baronial style as Balmoral castle, making it the perfect, lavish backdrop for the series.

Rothiemurchus Estate 

Rothiemurchus Centre, Aviemore

The famous Braemar Gathering, a traditional Highland Games, is recreated in series four slightly further north at Rothiemurchus Estate in Aviemore. Traditionally, the Braemar Gathering takes place annually on the first Saturday of September in Braemar and has been part of the Royal calendar since 1832.  In 2020, the Braemar Gathering went virtual for the first time ever.

Lybster Harbour and Langwell Estate 

Caithness

Further north and situated on the famous North Coast 500 driving route, the Caithness and Wick areas are portrayed as many different locations in the series. Lybster Harbour and Langwell Estate are depicted as Leith Harbour and Grytviken in South Georgia, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic that was secured by the British during the Falklands war in 1982. 

Dunbeath Estate 

Dunbeath, Caithness

Dunbeath Estate in Caithness, close to the North Coast 500 route, is shot as the River Hofsa in Iceland. The thrilling cliff edges and roaring waves make for a dramatic backdrop to depict the land of fire and ice. The 17th century Dunbeath Castle is a private residence, so not open to the public, however the gardens are open by appointment all year round. 

Keiss Harbour & Ackergill Tower 

Wick, Caithness

Keiss Harbour and Ackergill Tower, also situated on the North Coast 500 route, play a role a bit closer to home as they are depicted as Classiebawn Castle and Mullaghmore in Ireland.

This series sees the rise of Margaret Thatcher (played by Gillian Anderson), elected as the first female Prime Minister, and the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer (played by Josh O’Connor and Emma Corrin).

Chris Taylor, Regional Leadership Director at VisitScotland, said:“The impact of film and TV goes far beyond the production spend, with research finding that one in five visitors are inspired to plan a trip to Scotland after seeing it on-screen. The streaming platform’s ability to engage with a huge worldwide audience will help strengthen our on-screen presence and keep the Highlands, and Scotland, front of mind for potential visitors in the future.” Catherine MacLeod, Chair of Venture North, the tourism cooperative for Caithness and Sutherland, said:“Against the backdrop of rugged coastlines, white sandy beaches and majestic mountains, Caithness and Sutherland is a magical place to come and visit and experience the history of the northern Highlands and its ties to British royalty, which date back hundreds of years.“We are excited that The Crown will showcase Caithness and Sutherland to a global audience and look forward to welcoming visitors who want to come and see the locations and explore the wider area themselves.”

For more information on the Scottish locations featured in The Crown season 4, please visit: https://media.netflix.com/en/only-on-netflix/80025678

For more information on film and TV in Scotland, please visit: https://www.visitscotland.com/see-do/attractions/tv-film/ 

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