Braveheart is a 1995 historical drama war film directed by and starring Mel Gibson. Gibson
portrays William Wallace, a 13th-century Scottish warrior who led the Scots in the First War of Scottish Independence against King Edward I of England. The story is based on Blind Harry's epic poem The Actes and Deidis of the Illustre and Vallyeant Campioun Schir William Wallace and was adapted for the screen by Randall Wallace. It has been described as one of the most historically
inaccurate modern films.
The film was nominated for ten Academy Awards at the 68th Academy Awards and won five including Best Picture, Best Makeup, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, and Best Director.
Dunsoghly Castle (Edinburgh Castle)
The castle was built by Sir Thomas Plunkett around the middle of the 15th century, consisting of a central block four storeys high and square corner towers, which have corbelled roofing. The wooden roof on the top floor, which has been partially replaced, is the last original 15th to 16th century roof in the country to survive. To the South of the castle is a small chapel that has lost its chancel and bears over its North doorway a representation of the Instruments of the Passion inscription, ‘IPMDDS’ and the date 1573. Parts of the old bawn of the castle are incorporated in a neighbouring farm building. Access to the public is restricted, if members of the public wish to visit the castle a request must be made in writing to the keyholder. There are no other film, television or music associations with the castle.
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