She can hit targets whilst on horseback, and easily outdoes the sons of the clan chiefs who compete for her hand in marriage.
Dunnottar Castle by Neil Williamson Archery and Highland Games According to us, see them both, they’re both magnificent. According to Visit Scotland, it’s Dunnottar, according to Adventures by Disney it is DunBroch. *Note there’s been some discussion over whether DunBroch Castle was used as the inspiration or Dunnottar. So basically, it’s old! Although now fallen into ruin, Dunnottar Castle still has walls intact and also stands on a cliff edge, just like the castle in Disney Brave. It is uncertain when Dunnottar Castle was built, but the area it stands in has been inhabited since Pictish times (5000BC-700AD). This is not entirely a real Scottish castle, but its design is based on Dunnottar Castle in Aberdeenshire. Merida and her family live in a walled castle on the edge of a cliff. So, Merida is a princess in that she is the princess of her clan, but there would have been many clans living in close quarters and so many other ruling families. Clans still exist today, and the origins of some can be traced back as far as the 11th century. In Scotland, a clan is a group of kinship. Merida’s family are the rulers of the fictional DunBroch clan.
Merida is the daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor, making her a princess. Wild fish are something you don’t often see – especially ones leaping amongst clear waterfalls!įalls of Shin by Bob Hall History – Where Merida Comes From If you go to the Falls of Shin during this time, you can watch their plight. Every year between May and November, wild salmon battle with upstream currents to reach their breeding grounds. Whilst you will no longer find bears in Scotland, you will find salmon.
An Tudair by Spodzone Fishing for SalmonĪnother iconic part in Disney Brave is when Merida and her mother in bear form go fishing. It’s a great place for experiencing the great outdoors with hiking, picnics, and mountain climbing. This national nature reserve in the Highland region is a mixture of woodland, loch, and moors. Much of the dark, broody scenery used in Disney Brave came from Glen Affric. The best suggestion is an astronomical observatory, or meeting place for ancient religious ceremonies. Whilst it is certain the Calanais stones were erected around 5,000 years ago, it is unclear what they were used for. Like in Disney Brave, this is a circle formed of upright stones. Here you will find the Calanais (pronounced Callanish) standing stones. In the Outer Hebrides, an archipelago on Scotland’s northern edge is the Isle of Lewis. Clearly, they are a very auspicious place, and not entirely fictional, either.
Not only do they look imposing, but Merida’s horse refuses to cross them and it is here that she sees the mysterious wisps (more on those later!) which lead her to the witch’s cottage. One of the most iconic places in Disney Brave is the circle of standing stones. From the mountains of the Highlands to vast lochs and glens, it is no wonder that Pixar chose it as the basis for a story. Scotland is an ancient place, filled with natural and supernatural wonders. Instead, it is a mixture of folklore and culture from Scotland, and Merida’s homeland is every bit as wild and enchanting as her! Sightseeing – Real Places Which Inspired Disney Brave But unlike other characters in the show, Merida is not a well-recognized princess, and Disney Brave is not a retelling of a classic fairy tale. The feisty, redheaded princess from the hit movie from Disney Brave has joined Once Upon a Time during the fifth season, played by Amy Manson.
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