A map showcasing the scenic north-east landscapes used as a backdrop to a big screen adaptation of a beloved Scots novel has been released.
Terence Davies’ Sunset Song was filmed at various locations across Aberdeenshire, including Fettercairn and the Glenmuick, Glen Tanar, Invercauld and Ballogie estates.
Now, a special map pinpointing exactly where certain scenes were filmed has been created as the movie is shown for the first time at three cinemas across Scotland.
Sunset Song was released in 1932 and is widely regarded as one of the most important Scottish novels of the 20th century.
It was penned and published by Lewis Grassic Gibbon, who grew up in the Howe of the Mearns at Laurencekirk.
The film adaption stars supermodel-turned-actress Agyness Deyn, and Scots actors Peter Mullan and Kevin Guthrie.
Cast and crew are expected to unveil the film to the north-east at Aberdeen’s Belmont Filmhouse on Friday before a preview screening at 6pm.
The Scottish premiere of the film is being held in Edinburgh today , followed by screenings in Glasgow tomorrow and on Friday.
The movie map was created by VisitScotland to encourage locals and visitors to “explore” the amazing landscapes made famous by the film.
Regional director for the tourism organisation, Philip Smith, said: “It is wonderful that the beauty of rural Aberdeenshire has been captured on film in Sunset Song. Aberdeenshire’s stunning film locations are truly coming to the fore.”
Aberdeenshire Council film officer, Marie Archer, said it had helped the production crew uncover beauty spots for filming.
“We worked with the Sunset Song production team, initially working with location managers to source beautiful Aberdeenshire locations for filming and to identify technical crew bases,” she said.
“As the production progressed, we were able to support local people to become involved as extras, with over 60 local people being hired including as runners and local plant hire being utilised.”
Councillor David Aitchison, chairman of Aberdeenshire Council’s infrastructure service committee, said it was a wonderful opportunity to showcase the north-east.
“The film will act as a window to our beautiful natural heritage, showcasing and promoting our region as a tourist destination to a brand new audience,” he said.
The movie was also partly shot in New Zealand and Luxembourg.