Famous Movies Filmed in Skye

The Isle of Skye also known as Skye connected to Scotland’s northwest is the largest island in the Inner Hebrides archipelago. Skye has been used as a filming location for many films and series. Let’s roll into the list of different movies and series filmed in Skye.

1. Flash Gordon

Flash Gordon is a 1980 space opera superhero film directed by Mike Hodges. The film is based on King Features a comic strip created by Alex Raymond. The Ashaig aerodrome was used for the opening scenes of the 1980 film Flash Gordon.

2. Stardust

Stardust is a 2007 romantic fantasy film directed by Matthew Vaughn based on Neil Gaiman’s 1999 novel of the same name and co-written by Vaughn and Jane Goldman. Stardust featured scenes near Uig, Loch Coruisk, and the Quiraing.

3. Seachd: The Inaccessible Pinnacle

Seachd: The Inaccessible Pinnacle is a 2007 British film by director, Simon Miller. Seachd: The Inaccessible Pinnacle, was filmed completely in various locations in and around this Iceland.

4. Macbeth

Macbeth is a 2015 epic historical drama film directed by Justin Kurzel and is based on William Shakespeare’s play of the same name. Macbeth was also filmed on this Island. Macbeth was released on 23 May 2015 at the Cannes Film Festival.

5. Prometheus

Prometheus is a 2012 science fiction horror film co-produced and directed by Ridley Scott. The opening scenes in the film Prometheus were shot and set at the Old Man of Storr and filmed in and around the island.

6. Made of Honor

Made of Honor is a 2008 American romantic comedy film directed by Paul Weiland and written by Adam Sztykiel. The Made of Honor is filmed in Kylerhea and Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye. the film is released on May 2, 2008, by Sony Pictures Releasing.

7. Emerald Green

Emerald Green is a 2016 Adventure-Fantasy film directed by Felix Fuchssteiner and Katharina Schöde. The Isle of Skye and Highland are used as filming locations in the film. The film is released on July 7, 2016.