Movie fans can live out their royal fantasy by visiting the incredible filming locations found in Scotland.

It explores Mary’s difficulty in asserting her authority in Scotland, with threats from protestants (including from John Knox, played by David Tennant) and from the English Queen, struggling herself to be a Queen in a man’s country. The film sees titular Queen (Ronan) and her second cousin and rival monarch Elizabeth I (Robbie) inspire renewed interest in a tumultuous period of British history. Starring Margot Robbie and Saoirse Ronan, Mary Queen of Scots hits the big screen on Friday 18th January and has put Scotland firmly in the spotlight as one of the most appealing destinations for a holiday right now, especially for travellers looking to experience the best of Britain on their next mini-break. From the Scottish Highlands being named one of Lonely Planet's top places to visit in 2019 to the launch of Country Living's captivating new Scottish rail tour and now the release of Mary Queen of Scots, all eyes are truly on Scotland this year and there's never been a better time to visit.