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Brave Edinburgh launch

by Amber Wilkinson

Journalists from across the globe and the stars of Disney Pixar's Brave descended on Edinburgh this week to promote the animated family film. Among the highlights was a Brave-themed night at Prestonfield House Hotel.

  • Brave executive producer John Lasseter — photo by Amber Wilkinson

    John Lasseter talks about the importance of authenticity to Brave.

  • Julie Fowlis sings songs from Brave — photo by Amber Wilkinson

    Singer Julie Fowlis performs songs from Brave

  • Brave Edinburgh launch — photo by Amber Wilkinson

    Journalists try out their bow skills

  • Kevin McKidd at Brave Ceilidh — photo by Amber Wilkinson

    Kevin McKidd - who provides the voices of Lord and Young MacGuffin in Brave - joins the ceilidh.

  • Clansman at Brave Edinburgh launch — photo by Amber Wilkinson

    Battle re-enactor takes a minute to rest on his sword

  • Brave launch - one man and his dogs — photo by Amber Wilkinson

    Hagrid? Never heard of him. Irish wolfhounds prove a hit with crowds at Brave Edinburgh launch.

  • Tents at Brave Edinburgh launch — photo by Amber Wilkinson

    Brave Edinburgh launch

  • Poster image of Brave projected onto Prestonfield House Hotel, Edinburgh — photo by Amber Wilkinson

    Poster image of Brave projected onto Prestonfield House Hotel, Edinburgh

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