The Odyssey · Filming location
Burghead Harbour
In the story · Scene not announced
During the Scottish shoot, the lead actors Matt Damon (Odysseus) and Tom Holland (his son Telemachus) were seen boarding boats in the old harbour of this fishing village. The scene filmed here has not been announced.
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Where to stand for the photo
From the headland above the harbour, frame the stone quays and the boats with the Moray Firth beyond.
Getting there
- Address: Harbour, Burghead IV30
- Transport
- By car, about 15 minutes from Forres or Elgin; about 1 hour from Inverness.
- Access
- Public harbour in a working village. Check before you go.
Public sources (2)
Sources found on October 17, 2026.
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We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story
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Every place checked against public sources
Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story
Every place checked against public sources
Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story