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Abbie Meehan

When a Star Wars spin-off was filmed in a remote Scottish glen

Given that it is the day to celebrate all things Star Wars - May the Fourth be with you - it is only fair that we looked back at when Scotland was included in filming for the franchise.

Back in 2021, images were released that gave us an insight glimpse into sets being built at a remote Scottish glen for the new Star Wars spin-off series, focusing on Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Scottish Sun reported at the time.

At the remote Glen Tilt, north of Blair Atholl and Pitlochry, Ewan McGregor will have been standing in these very spots filming for the new Disney+ series.

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The series follows Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi a decade after the ending of Revenge of the Sith.

It was also revealed that the series is set on Luke Skywalker's home planet of Tatooine.

Hero Obi-Wan will be drawn into a local conflict while he remains in hiding from the Empire.

The spin-off will feature Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi. (Scottish Sun)

Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen have reprised their roles, playing Obi-Wan and Darth Vader respectively.

A camp for cast and crew was been set up in a section of the glen while a number of film sets have been built at various points along the River Tilt.

One eyewitness said: "There has been loads of activity in Glen Tilt this week with a large number of cast and crew now set up in the glen.

Filming is taking place at remote Glen Tilt. (Scottish Sun)

"A camp has been established, complete with car park, catering tents and site security.

"Actors have been spotted on set filming this week though I didn't see any famous faces."

So, keep an eye out for Mr McGregor, as 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' is scheduled to premiere on May 27, 2022, and run for six episodes until June 22.

And you may even spot some Scottish backgrounds in the series!

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