Nestled away in Perth and Kinross is an abandoned mine that may look unimpressive to most, but will be instantly recognisable to any Monty Python fan.
Tomnadashan Mine was constructed in the 19th century by John Campbell, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane, in an attempt to mine copper, gold, and sulphur. This venture proved unsuccessful and the mine was deserted after his death.
It wasn't until over 100 years later that the mine would gain a second life as the backdrop for one of the most iconic scenes in comedy history. Those who have seen Monty Python and the Holy Grail will no doubt be familiar with the Rabbit of Caerbannog.
In the film, the killer rabbit guards the Cave of Caerbannog, which in real life is in fact Tomnadashan Mine. The memorable scene sees the fluffy animal kill many men before being defeated by the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch.
In reality, there are no killer rabbits residing in the abandoned mine, northeast of Killin. However, that's not to say journeying there is an easy feat.
If you're aiming to seek out the iconic spot for yourself, make sure you are well prepared as it is notoriously hard to find. In fact, when Monty Python stars Terry Jones and Michael Palin attempted to conduct an interview at the entrance celebrating the film's 25th anniversary, they got lost and were unable to find it.
The cave is a popular spot among Monty Python fans, and has since received its own page on the travel website TripAdvisor. The mine has a rating of 5/5 on the site, and has been reviewed eight times.
One visitor wrote: "A little tough to find but soooooo worth it! Very narrow roadway.
"Short hike up the hill with a great view of the loch and the whole area. Oh yeah...and an iconic movie setting. Absolute must for Python Fans."
Meanwhile, a second commented: "Wonderful place to visit if you like rocks, natural history, views and Monty Python."
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