Kidnapped

Ebenezer Balfour (Donald Pleasence) aims a gun at David Balfour (Lawrence Douglas) when he arrives at the House of Shaws to claim his inheritance. Rosslyn Castle, Roslin, Midlothian. (SR)

The following morning, David chops wood in the grounds of the remote house as Ebenezer makes plans for Captain Hoseason to kidnap the young man and take him to the Carolinas to be indentured on a plantation. In the background is the partially ruined Rosslyn Castle, Roslin, Midlothian. (SR)

Picked up by Captain Hoseason whilst fleeing from Edward Stuart's defeat at Culloden Moor, Alan Breck (Michael Caine) is helped by David and the pair escape to make it to land when the ship runs aground. Alasdair Campbell advises that many of the scenes in the film were shot around the Oban area.

Making for Edinburgh, Alan and David witness the death of Villagers from Culloden at the hands of Mungo Campbell before being given shelter by Breck's uncle, James Stewart.

The camera pans left to find Redcoats approaching the homestead.

After Mungo Campbell and James Stewart are shot, David and Catriona Stewart (Vivien Heilbron) run from the buildings.

Soldiers fight with Stewart's Men as Alan urges David and Catriona to follow him into the hills.

Continuing towards Edinburgh, Alan, David and Catriona come across a massacred family at an isolated croft. This is currently an unidentified location but many sources point to filming taking place on Seil Island on the east side of the Firth of Lorn in Argyll which also appears in 'A Touch of Larceny', 'The Bridal Path', 'Alive and Kicking' and 'Ring of Bright Water'.

After Alan finds and kills those responsible, the companions bury the dead before leaving.

A fast flowing stream is crossed and the three take rest nearby before Cluny MacPherson appears.

Leaving Miss Stewart with Cluny, tensions rise after Alan and David argue about the winnings from a card game.

Learning that James Stewart is alive and has been taken to Edinburgh Castle for killing Mungo, Catriona rejoins Alan and David for the journey to the capital. The Prince's Tower and walls of Stirling Castle above the Queen Anne, or Bowling Green, Garden.

Lionel and Cynthia Sear have started on their travels once again and were mindful of Reelstreets when visiting Stirling Castle. No soldiers guarding the battlements it would seem. (RL)

Redcoats ride from the castle. The Forework at Stirling Castle in Stirling. Other parts of Stirling Castle appear in 'Burke and Hare' released in 2010, 'Greyfriars Bobby' from 2005 and 'Tunes of Glory'.

Lionel and Cynthia found that a sign post has been erected to help raiders find their way about. (RL)

The line of Horsemen continue through the city streets. St. John Street in Stirling with Holy Rude church to the left

It would seem that Horsemen have frightened everyone except Lionel and Cynthia away. (RL)

Secreted in a doorway, Alan, David and Catriona turn as the Redcoats pass. Outside number 39 St. John Street.

Perfectionists Lionel and Cynthia say that they should have been much further down the hill for this and that would have brought in the building on the right, seen in the following capture. The building in the centre is Mar's Wark ruined in 1745. (RL)

The three walk through a market towards the office of Charles Stewart where Alan hopes that a boat for France can be arranged. St. John Street with Mar Place and Valley Lodge on Castle Wynd in the left background.

Lionel and Cynthia found that yellow lines prevent market traders as well as parking. (RL)

Charles Stewart (Gordon Jackson) listens as David explains that it wasn't James who killed Mungo. This ought to be looking out onto St. John Street, but it's a set at the studio purely included to feature Gordon Cameron Jackson, OBE.

Having told Lord Grant the Lord Advocate that James Stewart did not fire at Mungo, David rides to find Alan before pursuing Horsemen sent by Simon Campbell discover them.

After gaining his rightful title as The Laird of Shaws, David makes his way to Catriona's lodgings where he finds Charles Stewart who hands over a letter containing permission for her to see her father. Facing south-west on Mid Causeway in Culross, Fife. Andy McArthur advises that the town is popular with film makers with 'A Dying Breed', 'Captain America: The First Avenger', 'The Little Vampire', the Bollywood production 'Kyun! Ho Gaya Na' and the television series 'Outlander' having scenes shot here.

Andy also tells us that Culross, noted for its 16th and 17th century buildings, is also the birth place of St. Kentigern, or Mungo, patron saint of Glasgow.

A Piper plays above the walls of the prison where James Stewart is being held. Stirling Castle on Castle Hill in Stirling.

Without their telephoto lens Lionel and Cynthia had to rely on a 'crop' from the standard lens. Whilst there one of the guides kindly pointed out that this is looking down on the Guardroom Square with the distant castle buildings in the background.

Riflemen march through the prison gates. Guardroom Square in the outer defences of Stirling Castle.

The 'guard' these days wears less colourful uniform. Lionel and Cynthia. (RL)

After an emotional meeting with her father, Catriona and David follow Lieutenant Hector Duncansby (Geoffrey Whitehead) when the officer insults new Laird. This is the Douglas Garden on the terrace behind Chapel Royal at Stirling Castle.

On a clear day Lionel and Cynthia would have been able to see the hills. (RL)

Drawing their swords, the two men begin to duel. The Douglas Garden at Stirling Castle.

Lionel and Cynthia were not 'foiled' in finding this location. (RL)

When David keeps dropping his sword, Lieutenant Duncansby picks up his hat and departs after declaring that he'll not commit murder, even for the Lord Advocate. The Douglas Garden behind Chapel Royal at Stirling Castle.

We are left to ponder what the cone is in place for. Lionel and Cynthia. (RL)

The next morning, Catriona leaves David in her room while she visits a nearby shop to buy breakfast. Looking along Little causeway from the Mercat Cross in Culross, Fife.

Andy McArthur comments "As you would anticipate in the Royal Burgh of Culross, with such heritage buildings there are few changes."

When the coast is clear, Alan makes his way to Catriona's lodgings to find David. The Mercat Cross at the junction of Tanhouse Brae, Back Causeway and Mid Causeway in Culross identified by Doug Hill.

Doug also provides this comparison.

After the death of Ebenezer Balfour, Catriona rides to find Alan in his hiding place.

When Catriona departs, Alan recalls the battles and the suffering that he has witnessed during the Jacobite rising.

On Gillane Sands, a boat approaches the shore as David looks out for Alan. Calgary Bay on the Isle of Mull in Argyll.

Alan Breck Stewart strides past Guards to see the Governor of the Castle. This in the North Gate at Stirling Castle in Stirling.

Lionel and Cynthia found that all the other visitors were camera shy. (RL)

The Guards follow Alan. The North Gate at Stirling Castle.

The sunshine brings light deeper into the North Gate. Lionel and Cynthia. (RL)

Word spreads as Alan Breck is recognised by Prisoners lying in the castle courtyard. Stirling Castle's Guardroom Square.

We are left to suppose that the arrow showed the prisoners the way to the exit. Lionel and Cynthia. (RL)

Prisoners begin to bang their chains in support of Alan. The Guardroom Square at Stirling Castle.

Lionel and Cynthia, haven't we seen these people before? (RL)

More Guards are called to quieten the Prisoners. The Forework between the French Spur and the Queen Anne Garden at Stirling Castle.

These two remaining 'prisoners' seem to be acceptably quiet. Lionel and Cynthia. (RL)

For the last time, Alan looks at his beloved land beyond the castle walls.

For their penultimate shot Lionel and Cynthia took a final look beyond the castle walls. (RL)

At bayonet point, the rebel is marched from the courtyard. The gateway leading from the Forework to the Outer Close of Stirling Castle in Stirling.

Lionel and Cynthia note that whilst keeping left not all are in single file as requested. (RL)