Hidden Filming Locations Where Movie Magic Was Made

25. Forth Bridge, Scotland – Hitchcock’s Vertiginous Escape in "The 39 Steps"

Alfred Hitchcock masterfully utilized Scotland's iconic Forth Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage marvel of Victorian engineering, for a thrilling sequence in his classic spy caper "The 39 Steps" (1935). The film's hero, Richard Hannay, makes a daring escape from a train as it crosses this colossal cantilever railway bridge. The sheer scale and intricate steelwork of the bridge amplify the tension and drama, making it a memorable character in itself. This early use of such a grand, real-world structure for a suspenseful chase highlights Hitchcock's genius in location scouting, turning a landmark into a cinematic legend.