


Clearly, they are a very auspicious place, and not entirely fictional, either. Not only do they look imposing, but Merida’s horse refuses to cross them and it is here that she sees the mysterious wisps (more on those later!) which lead her to the witch’s cottage.

One of the most iconic places in Disney Brave is the circle of standing stones. From the mountains of the Highlands to vast lochs and glens, it is no wonder that Pixar chose it as the basis for a story. Scotland is an ancient place, filled with natural and supernatural wonders. Instead, it is a mixture of folklore and culture from Scotland, and Merida’s homeland is every bit as wild and enchanting as her! Sightseeing – Real Places Which Inspired Disney Brave But unlike other characters in the show, Merida is not a well-recognized princess, and Disney Brave is not a retelling of a classic fairy tale. It opens June 22.The feisty, redheaded princess from the hit movie from Disney Brave has joined Once Upon a Time during the fifth season, played by Amy Manson. We'll have much more on Brave over the coming weeks but, for now, click here to read all of our previous coverage. But her vision of her daughter's future is at odds with Merida's rebellious spirit and desire to forge her own path, which ultimately causes Elinor to face calamitous consequences. Elinor strives to instill in Merida the knowledge and manner of a royal, expecting complete commitment to Elinor's standards. As the measured, diplomatic counterpoint to her more impulsive husband, King Fergus, Elinor carries the weight of the kingdom on her shoulders in order to maintain the fragile peace between the volatile clans. But his pride for his first-born daughter Merida is unmatched, and he has gifted her his great skill and passion for the sword and the bow.Īnd here's the bio of Queen Elinor, voiced by Emma Thompson: A vision of grace, wisdom and strength of character, Queen Elinor is fiercely dedicated to the well being of her family and kingdom. Protector of his kingdom and family, Fergus has a heart as big as his triplet sons are mischievous and boundless love for his wife, Queen Elinor. Here's the biography of King Fergus, voiced by Billy Connolly: King Fergus is a heroic warrior with a majestic bear cape, broad sword and a knobby peg leg – the result of his much-regaled skirmish with the demon bear Mor'du. His vendetta against the beast who took his leg makes Fergus a ferocious and determined bear hunter, evidenced by a home full of mounted trophies of every size.

Over the next few weeks, several sites are going to reveal a bunch of other characters from the June 22 release so keep an eye out for that.
