Braveheart has been named as the best Scottish film of all time, research has found.

The award-winning Hollywood blockbuster starring Mel Gibson topped a poll voted for by more than 1,000 Scots.

Trainspotting was named second, while Whisky Galore! and Greyfriars Bobby were joint third.

The poll of Scottish film-goers was carried out by movie chain Odeon.

Gibson’s portrayal of William Wallace in the 1995 film secured 26% of the vote.

Twelve per cent of those polled voted for Trainspotting, the gritty Edinburgh-based drama in which Ewan McGregor made his name as drug addict Renton.

Whisky Galore!, in which a group of Scottish islanders raid a shipwreck for its consignment of whisky, received 9% of the vote, as did Greyfriars Bobby, the sentimental film about a shepherd and his loyal Skye terrier.

In fifth place was Mrs Brown, the 1997 dramatization of Queen Victoria’s relationship with her servant.

Other films in the top 10 include Gregory’s Girl and The Last King of Scotland.

Paul Hills, general manager at Odeon Braehead in Glasgow said: “These films are a fantastic reflection of Scottish film heritage.”

Source: The Press Association