Outdoor screenings mark 10 years of The Da Vinci Code

MANDATORY CREDIT: PIC - ROB MCDOUGALL Outdoor screenings this weekend for the 10th anniversary of The Da Vinci Code - on location To mark the 10th anniversary of its release, two screenings of the film which put Rosslyn Chapel on the worldwide map, will be held on location this weekend. Based on the best-selling novel by Dan Brown, The Da Vinci Code featured Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou as the main characters. Filming took place at Rosslyn Chapel, in Midlothian, in September 2005 and brought the 15th century Chapel to worldwide prominence. Following the filming at Rosslyn Chapel, Tom Hanks wrote ‘Few locations on a film are more delightful and few destinations live up to their billing, so to speak, but Rosslyn was all that one could imagine or hope for.’ To mark the film’s 10th anniversary, outdoor screenings will be held on Friday 23 September and Saturday 24 September, in the grounds of Collegehill House, adjacent to Rosslyn Chapel. They are sponsored by Quilter Cheviot and supported by Film Mobile. Welcoming these screenings, Dan Brown said: ‘When I decided to write The Da Vinci Code, I knew that its finale would have to take place at the most mysterious and magical chapel on earth—Rosslyn.’ Ian Gardner, Director of Rosslyn Chapel Trust, said: ‘The Da Vinci Code has had a profound impact on the profile of Rosslyn Chapel. Visitor numbers grew from around 35,000 to over 176,000 per year at their peak, with income from these visitors helping the Trust to complete a major conservation project at the Chapel. Our visitor research shows that the book and film are still very influential, with 46% of visitors saying that The Da Vinci Code was one of the factors which encouraged them to visit.’ The screenings will be sponsored by Quilter Cheviot. Mark Hallam, Head of Edinburgh Office at Quilter Cheviot, said: ‘We are delighted to sponsor this great initiative. Rosslyn Chapel has been standing for 550 years. The repair and conservation work necessary to ensure the long term integrity of the Chapel, and its legacy for future generations, is dependent on ongoing fundraising initiatives, such as this. The climax of The Da Vinci Code was filmed at the Chapel, and to host a screening of the film celebrating the 10th anniversary of its release seems wholly appropriate, with the added attraction of it uniquely being set in the shadow of Rosslyn Chapel. Ian Brown, Managing Director of Film Mobile, said: ‘Film Mobile are excited to be partnering with Rosslyn Chapel to show The Da Vinci Code in a state-of-the-art outdoor cinema experience to mark the film’s 10th anniversary. This will be a fantastic evening for fans of both the chapel and the film which will result in a night to remember.’ END Further details from Ian Gardner Director Rosslyn Chapel Trust, Chapel Loan, Roslin, Midlothian, EH25 9PU Tel. 0131 440 2159 www.RobMcDougall.com 07856222103 info@robmcdougall.com

September 26, 2016

Over 350 people braved the weekend weather to enjoy two screenings of the film which put Rosslyn Chapel on the worldwide map, held on location to mark the 10th anniversary of its release.

Based on the best-selling novel by Dan Brown, The Da Vinci Code featured Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou as the main characters. Filming took place at Rosslyn Chapel, in Midlothian, in September 2005 and brought the 15th century Chapel to worldwide prominence. To mark the film’s 10th anniversary, outdoor screenings were held on Friday 23 September and Saturday 24 September, in the grounds of Collegehill House, adjacent to Rosslyn Chapel. They were sponsored by Quilter Cheviot and supported by Film Mobile.

Author of The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown said: ‘When I decided to write The Da Vinci Code, I knew that its finale would have to take place at the most mysterious and magical chapel on earth—Rosslyn.’

Photos: Rob McDougall

 

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