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Where was Sunshine on Leith filmed?

2013 film, directed by Dexter Fletcher.

  • Edinburgh

The story is set in Scotland, about 100 miles (161 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Scotland
Filmed in
Edinburgh
Distance
About 100 miles (161 km) between Scotland and the nearest filming location.

About Sunshine on Leith

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Released
2013
Director
Dexter Fletcher
Cast
Antonia ThomasFreya MavorGeorge MacKayJane HorrocksJason FlemyngPaul BranniganPeter MullanDaniela Nardini
Genre
Musical

The story

Some time later Davy and Ally, recently discharged, return to their homes and families in Edinburgh after their Afghanistan tour ("I'm on my Way").

Following from their blind date Davy and Yvonne strike up a romantic relationship ("Misty Blue") as Ally and Liz consider their future as a potential married couple ("Make my Heart Fly").

At the anniversary party Rab serenades Jean ("Oh Jean").

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