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Romance takes centre stage this month as we celebrate Valentine's Day. It plays an important role in the film industry too, of course, whatever the genre - action, drama, comedy, fantasy or thriller.
Location scouts have no difficulty sussing out places of enchanting beauty or dark romance on our diverse islands, from the rugged coasts and mountains of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales to England's leafy country estates. Drawing inspiration from TV and film settings, we can explore the interiors of nearby stately homes on rainy days, and their gardens and parks on bright frosty mornings. For the mountain, coast and moorland locations further away, we can start planning for longer spring or summer trips.
DRAMA AND ROMANCE
The dramatic Highland landscapes that inspired the romance of Braveheart and Rob Roy, as well as the dreamy settings of 1983's Local Hero, linger in the memory. From the old-world fishing village of Pennan to the white sands of Morar and Arisaig filmed in this gentle drama-comedy, the Scottish coasts cast a spell.
Love and passion in Game of Thrones is much darker often ending in death - but the series makes use of Northern Ireland's most mesmerising locations. Castle Ward and the medieval ruins of Inch Abbey in County Down, the wild Atlantic at Ballintoy Harbour, Cushendun Caves and the Dark Hedges of County Antrim are just a few of them.
In Wales, The Edge of Love (page 80) centres around the poet and playwright Dylan Thomas. It showcases alluring Welsh landscapes, from Cardigan Bay and the cliff-top harbour town of Tenby in Pembrokeshire to Snowdonia National Park.
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