Dunnottar Castle is a heritage property in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland seen on screen in Hamlet (1990), Brave (2012).
Location: Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Verified facts
- Located in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10675, SRC-10676, SRC-12109 - Appeared in Hamlet (movie, 1990)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10675, SRC-10676, SRC-11050 - Appeared in Brave (movie, 2012)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10675, SRC-10676, SRC-11051 - Built in 15th–16th centuries (surviving buildings)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10675, SRC-10676, SRC-11797 - Historic designation: Scheduled monument; Listed buildings (twelve structures)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10675, SRC-11050, SRC-11798 - Owned by Weetman Pearson, 1st Viscount Cowdray (Pearson/Cowdray family) (1919–present)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10675, SRC-10676, SRC-11799, SRC-12451 - Architectural style: Ruined medieval fortress
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10675, SRC-12109
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10675 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunnottar_Castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10676 — https://www.dunnottarcastle.co.uk/filming-and-photo (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11050 — VisitAberdeenshire – Dunnottar Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11051 — Smithsonian Magazine – The Real Scottish Landscapes That Inspired Pixar's Brave (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11797 — Heritage Xplore — Dunnottar Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11798 — Historic Environment Scotland Portal — Dunnottar Castle (SM986) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11799 — Undiscovered Scotland — Dunnottar Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12109 — https://www.britainexpress.com/scotland/ruins/Dunnottar-Castle.htm (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12451 — Scotland's Islands — Dunnottar Castle Through the Years (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Brave filmed?
Dunnottar Castle, in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, is a real-world filming location used for Brave. This property has also appeared on screen in Hamlet.
Where was Hamlet filmed?
Dunnottar Castle, in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, is a real-world filming location used for Hamlet. This property has also appeared on screen in Brave.
Where is Dunnottar Castle located?
Dunnottar Castle is located in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire.