Tuesday 28th June 2011
New Batman film could be shot in Highlands
BBC Scotland
Scenes for the new Batman film The Dark Knight Rises could be shot in the Highlands.
Newspaper reports have suggested the A9 near Inverness will be shut to allow a Hercules C130 aircraft to land on it.
Police said they had not been approached about closing the trunk road. However, while not naming the film involved, Northern Constabulary said it had been asked to assist a crew with filming in Badenoch and Strathspey.
Scottish government agency, Transport Scotland, said it had been approached by the Batman movie's production company about using roads at locations across Scotland.
A spokeswoman said: "Scotland has some stunning landscapes which make a fantastic backdrop for films, and we are delighted that the nation continues to be such an attractive destination for film-makers to invest."
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