Robert the Bruce epic to open film festival

A lavish new Netflix film about Robert the Bruce is to open one of the world’s biggest film festivals before it is launched on the streaming service.

Outlaw King, which features Star Trek favourite Chris Pine in the lead role, will be given the red carpet treatment at the Toronto International Film Festival on 6 September.

Made by Glasgow-based Sigma films, award-winning director David Mackenzie’s latest feature was awarded a record £1 million in funding by arts agency Creative Scotland.

Filmingwascarriedoutat locations across the country, including Craigmillar, Blackness and Doune castles, Aviemore, Linlithgow Palace and Glencoe.

Culture secretary Fiona Hyslop said: “Outlaw King will show our rich history, stunning locations and creativity to the world.”