Local Hero: Making a Scottish Classic

It's not a high concept movie, there's actually no story there really. It’s what happens in between the story that’s important' – Bill Forsyth

The story of an American businessman sent to buy the Scottish village of Ferness with the aim of turning it into an oil refinery, Local Hero is one of Scotland’s most beloved, and most misunderstood, films.

When Bill Forsyth’s incredible success with the low—budget That Sinking Feeling and Gregory’s Girl found him collaborating with Britain’s best—know...