Load mobile navigation

Braveheart

Mel Gibson's Braveheart prop sells for four times over expected amount at auction
Braveheart
The Braveheart prop used by the Scots freedom fighter in the film attracted a flurry of bids
Bookmark
10 best war films ranked for historical accuracy including iconic Scottish battle classic
Braveheart
War films are often questioned for accuracy, so here we rank the top 10 based on historical correctness, fan ratings, and expert opinions.
Bookmark
Historical TV drama that has had 'astonishing' effect on Scottish tourism
Discover Scotland
A popular TV show has boosted tourism in Scotland, inspiring fans to visit the locations featured in the series.
Bookmark
‘Excellent’ period drama about Scottish hero with A-list cast is a must-watch
Outlander
The film has been described as a "compelling epic"
Bookmark
Mel Gibson hints at return to film in Scotland as Braveheart turns 30
Braveheart
The Hollywood icon reacted positively to the news that his iconic Braveheart film has inspired the building of the Stirling Studio complex on the 30th anniversary of the blockbuster film.
Bookmark
'Frankenstein' dog breeder convicted over death of puppy kept in 'horror' clinic
Braveheart
Scottish SPCA expressed "disappointment" over feeble fine handed to notorious Paul Robertson over part in puppy maltreatment.
Bookmark
James Whale laid to rest as Nigel Farage and Eamonn Holmes join family to pay respects
Nigel Farage
The funeral of radio star James Whale was held in Maidstone, Kent, as figures from the worlds of entertainment and politics gathered to pay their final respects today
Bookmark
When Mel Gibson and Catherine Zeta Jones came to Stirling for Braveheart premiere 30 years ago
Stirling
The Hollywood A-lister was in town, decked out in a kilt, for the first screening of the epic movie 30 years ago today.
Bookmark
'Dundee schoolgirl fundraiser' reaches £74,000 after alleged weapon video charge
Sunday Mail
Millions have watched footage of a girl brandishing weapons and shouting “get the f*** away from us” to a Bulgarian couple.
Bookmark
Braveheart celebrations as Mel Gibson's icon William Wallace film turns 30
Braveheart
Three decades after the film premiered at the University of Stirling’s Macrobert Theatre, on September 3, 1995, the boost to Scotland’s tourism is still being felt.
Bookmark
Scotland's accents that were named the most and least desirable
Heritage
Four Scottish dialects were ranked by their attractiveness.
Bookmark
'I visited Irish town where Braveheart was shot and it's a hidden gem just two hours from Glasgow'
Travel
Fionnuala Boyle visited the ancient town of Trim, located just 20 minutes by car from Dublin International Airport
Bookmark
Mel Gibson celebrates 30 years of Braveheart with fans in iconic Irish film location
Braveheart
The famous actor signed posters and posed for pics with fans in Co Meath.
Bookmark
Outlander: Blood of My Blood cast in full from rising talents to ‘axed’ superhero star
Outlander: Blood of My Blood
The highly anticipated new Outlander prequel is almost upon us, so let’s take a closer look at the main cast and where you might have seen them before
Bookmark
City crowned Scotland's best filming location and it's not Glasgow or Edinburgh
Stirling
Bonnie Scotland has served as a backdrop for major productions
Bookmark
The Scots 'Mountain' who won over Millwall hardnuts tells his story after seven years in The Den
Falkirk FC
Murray Wallace typified everything the working-class London outfit expected
Bookmark
New William Wallace Running Festival set to showcase the sights of Stirling
Stirling
Participants can choose from a host of events, from a 1km accessible route to a 70km ultra run.
Bookmark
Woman's tribute to brother after severe headache turned out to be deadly cancer
Charity
Graham McKie's sister rescheduled her wedding so he could be part of it after his diagnosis.
Bookmark
Billy Gilmour has sensational Celtic or Rangers fallback as Napoli midfielder told he faces two 'weird' choices
Billy Gilmour
The Scotland star is on the verge of winning his first league title in Italy but hasn't been a regular under Antonio Conte
Bookmark
Gran scoops £4m Omaze mansion in Highlands and celebrates by watching Braveheart
Edinburgh
Widow Patricia once shed five stone so she could give her husband of over 55 years David one of her kidneys for a lifesaving operation.
Bookmark
Scotland's '14 best destinations' named by Lonely Planet from islands to castles
Discover Scotland
Famous travel guide Lonely Planet has named the 14 places that "reveal the best of Scotland".
Bookmark
Brave schoolboy who shrugs off heart defect to help other sick kids is nominated for a Child of Courage Award
Braveheart
Pride of Scotland nominee Dayn Montgomery delivers Easter and Christmas gifts to kids in hospitals
Bookmark
Age campaigner Alison Clyde to receive honorary degree from Stirling University
Stirling University
The University of Stirling is to award an honorary degree to Scottish age campaigner, Alison Clyde, at its Spring graduation ceremony next week.
Bookmark
Americans are flocking to Scotland over anywhere else in UK for major reason
Tourism
Scotland outperformed other parts of the UK in welcoming a record two million visitors in the first half of last year
Bookmark
Story Saved
You can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.