These scenes were actually shot at Eilean Donan Castle, located at Loch Duich in Dornie, LOCHALSH, Scotland. In the scene where Nash/McCleod reveals his true nature to Brenda, he says he was "born in the village of Glenfinnan on the shores of Loch Shiel" Both of these are indeed real locations in Scotland, and popular sites for tourists.

Eilean Donan Castle in Scotland serves as a significant backdrop in the film, representing Connor’s ancestral home and the foundation of his long journey. It stands as a silent testament to the themes of legacy, endurance, and the passage of time—elements that are central to the “Highlander” narrative.

Filming locations for the original Highlander (1986), around Scotland, at Eilean Donan Castle and Glencoe; New York, including Soho, Chelsea and Central Park; London, including Kilburn Shad Thames and Westminster; and Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire.

Highlander has scenes shot at various locations in Scotland including Eilean Donan Castle, Glen Coe, Glen Nevis, Loch Shiel, Torridon and Skye.