Wicker Tree, The
Date: 2011
Director: Robin Hardy
Production Company: British Lion Film Corporation, Euro Center Productions, Tressock Films
Stars: Graham McTavish, Jacqueline Leonard, Brittania Nicol, Henry Garrett, Honeysuckle Weeks, Clive Russell
Location(s): East Lothian, Midlothian
Region(s): Scotland
Storyline:
A religious singer and her boyfriend learn the real meaning of sacrifice when they accept the invitation to participate in a village festival.
Additional Information:
Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson
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The film opens in Dallas where successful pop singer Beth Boothby begins a break from touring. Dallas in Texas with the Reunion Tower to the left, the city centre in the distance and the bridge carrying Interstate 35E across the Trinity River in the foreground.
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On the radio, one of Beth's songs is played as an ariel view finds her limousine travelling through the streets.
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Beth is driven out of the city to pick up her fiancé Steve Thompson. The Houston Street Viaduct leading southward from Dallas, Texas.
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At the Reverend Moriarty's chapel, Beth and Steve sing with the group "Cowboys for Christ" before being dispatched to Scotland on a mission to save souls.
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The two born again evangelicals arrive in Scotland, near to the border with England. Looking to the north-east over North Middleton, Midlothian with the spire of Borthwick Parish Church in front of Borthwick Castle Hotel in the left distance.
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At the home of Sir Lachlan Morrison, Laird of Tressock, Daisy (Leslie Mackie) polishes the bonnet ornament on the Laird's car before turning to enter the house. The frontage of Arniston House, Gorebridge in Midlothian.
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In the small village of Tressock, Beth signs autographs before a Christian Revival concert. St. Mary’s church in Dalkeith, Midlothian.
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Sir Lachlan Morrison (Graham McTavish) and his wife Lady Delia (Jacqueline Leonard) approach the church. In front of St. Mary’s church at the northern end of High Street in Dalkeith with properties on Musselburgh Road beyond the stone wall in the background.
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As they walk from door to door through a housing estate, Steve Thompson (Henry Garrett) and Beth Boothby (Brittania Nicol) find that 'spreading the word' is difficult in Scotland. Woodburn Avenue in Dalkeith, Midlothian.
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Disappointed at the response to their religious canvassing, the Americans return to their hotel where Lady Delia invites them to stay at the manor.
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Pointing out to Steve that the car's bonnet ornament is the Goddess Sulis, Beame (Clive Russell) the chauffeur explains that the vehicle is a Hotchkiss. The stables at Penicuik House, Penicuik, Midlothian. (SR)
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As they talk with Delia, Beth and Steve are driven through the countryside.
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At the NUADA nuclear power plant, Sir Lachlan signs paperwork as the Hotchkiss approaches.
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Sir Lachlan strides to the car to join Beth, Steve and his wife.
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The Laird greets the singers and the journey to the manor continues.
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Sir Lachlan's head groom Lolly (Honeysuckle Weeks) rides Prince through fictional Tressock. This is the village of Temple to the south-west of Gorebridge in Midlothian.
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The villagers gather in silence as Lolly passes and remain to watch the Laird's car drive along the street. Facing south-eastward on the road through Temple.
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Sir Lachlan and his guests reach their destination. The bridge over the River Tyne in Haddington, East Lothian.
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The Hotchkiss is brought to a halt. Waterside in Haddington with the steps leading up to Bridge Street and the bridge over the River Tyne.
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Beth and Steve are introduced to the strange but poetic Jack (David Plimmer) and his raven. Facing south on Waterside in Haddington.
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Sir Lachlan explains that half the time no one can understand what Jack is saying and that he's known as 'The Oracle'. Waterside, Haddington in East Lothian.
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Lolly arrives outside the police station where local bobby Orlando (Alessandro Conetta) is waiting.
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Leaving Steve to stay in the village, Beth is taken on to the manor where she is introduced to housekeeper Mary Miller who invites her to be the Queen of the May for the forthcoming celebrations. Arniston House in Midlothian.
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The following morning, Sir Lachlan calls up to Steve in his room, showing him that the horse he admires has been brought along. The courtyard lies to the west of Arniston House.
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Prince's Groom Anthea (Ailidh Mackay) suggests a route via the old Castle as Steve settles into the saddle. The track to the left leads to Beech Avenue.
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On his journey, Steve discovers Lolly bathing naked in Sulis's sacred spring.
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At the power plant, Sir Lachlan chairs a meeting to explain what has been done in the ten years since the nuclear accident that caused infertility throughout the village.
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Accompanied by a Groom, Steve rides away after admitting to Beth that he has had sex with Lolly. The Pond on Gosford House Estate near Aberlady, East Lothian with the boathouse in the right background and the curling lodge to the left.
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An ambulance speeds away, carrying Orlando to hospital after he's almost asphyxiated by Lolly.
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At breakfast the next day, Delia tells her husband that their cat Magog was killed after drinking the milk that was meant for Beth. The southern aspect of Arniston House in Midlothian.
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Sir Lachlan (Ben Sullivan) recalls his youth. Haddington with the bridge crossing the River Tyne in the background.
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As Lachlan paints a horseman crossing the bridge, an Old Gentleman (Christopher Lee) approaches and explains that hunting 'The Laddie' is a game of chance. St. Mary's Parish Church, Haddington in East Lothian.
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Playing 'The Laddie' to Beth's 'May Queen', Steve rides Prince through the estate after being given a head start before the pursuit begins. This bridge crosses the River South Esk near Arniston House.
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Beth escapes after Beame attempts to sedate her in preparation for the following day's festivities. The main street through Temple near Gorebridge in Midlothian.
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Chased across the moors by by villagers on horseback, Steve rides towards the Castle. Crichton Castle near Crichton, Midlothian.
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Ravens look down as Steve is ordered to take off his clothing. Inside the ruined Crichton Castle.
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With their bare hands, the villagers tear Steve apart. Crichton Castle, Crichton in Midlothian.