"Since yer sayin' it an' ah wisn't there t' see it maself, I'll gae ahead and take yer word fer it though." (trans: "Since you are saying it and I wasn't there to see it for myself, I'll go ahead and take your word for it.")

What are the saying in Brave?

Princess Merida: [voice over] Some say our destiny is tied to the land, as much a part of us as we are of it. Others say fate is woven together like a cloth, so that one's destiny intertwines with many others. It's the one thing we search for, or fight to change.

What does mor du mean in Scottish?

Trivia. Mor'du's name may come from "mor" and "dubh", the respective Gaelic words for "giant" and "black", which appropriately describes his physical appearance and fur color.

Why do they speak Gaelic in Brave?

The movie is set in ancient Celtic Scotland; we know this because there are bears, which became extinct in Scotland well over a thousand years ago.

What are the whispers in Brave?

Brave. Princess Merida discovered the existence of the Will' O' the Wisps at a young age while trying to retrieve an arrow in the forest. She soon follows them, not knowing that she is being stalked by Mor'du, but they lead her back to her family before he can attack.

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Why don't the triplets talk in Brave?

This could be because they are boys of few words. Because Harris, Hubert, and Hamish are indistinguishable and never speak, it's unknown who is who. According to the creators, Merida's the only one who can tell the triplets apart with no problem.

What is Merida's spell in Brave?

The Spell Cake is a magical spell that takes the form of a small pastry. It has the ability to change one's fate if consumed. the Witch created the spell and gave one to Merida.

What does the Scottish kid say in Brave?

Kevin McKidd, a Scots speaker, requested the use of Doric, these lines were originally intended to be in gibberish: "Gif he war a wee bit closer A coud lob a caber at him, ye ken" (trans: "If he were a little bit closer I could throw a tree trunk at him, you know.")

Is Brave historically accurate?

It's Historically Accurate (Sort Of)

And while Brave is set in historical times, it might surprise many to hear that this is actually a reference to a real-life king and his sons. According to World History, King Clovis I was more or less the ruler of early France.

Is Brave supposed to be Irish or Scottish?

Though Brave is set in a fictional medieval Scotland, Pixar's animators were deeply affected by the real country's raw beauty and rich heritage, visiting Scotland both in the summer of 2006 and late 2007.

How do Scots say goodnight?

'Oidche Mhath' is gaelic for 'Good night' and this blend pulls from tradition, the use of heather for insomnia by the highlanders.

How do you say yes in Scottish slang?

#1: Aye. One of the easier Scottish slang words, aye means “yes.”

What is the best quote from brave?

What does the crow say in brave?

The Crow : [arriving at the front gate with carvings, last lines] Delivery! Sign here, sign here... Come on, Birdbrain. I haven't got all day.

What language do they sing in brave?

Composer Doyle leaned heavily on Scottish instruments, writing much of the score to be interpreted by harpists, flutists, fiddlers and a team of bagpipe musicians. One song, “Noble Maiden Fair,” performed by actors Emma Thompson and Peigi Barker, is sung partly in Gaelic.

Is the waterfall in Brave real?

So even though the falls don't exist in Scotland itself, they are based on a real place. A recurring landmark seen in Brave is particular circle of rocks located in the woods around Merida's castle. The rock formation is formally called a stone circle.

Who is Princess Merida based on?

Tia Kratter, responsible for Merida's initial character design, has admitted that Merida was based on British model and actress Lily Cole and Brenda Chapman came up with the concept of Merida's character as a combination of her daughter and one of her friends.

Will there be Brave 2?

Summary. Brave 2 is unlikely to happen due to Pixar's lack of interest in sequels and the absence of a compelling new direction for the franchise. The self-contained story of Brave, with its focus on mother-daughter relationships, would be difficult to expand upon without ruining the original film's impact.

Who does Merida end up with?

Young MacGuffin was to be the suitor that Merida chooses in the initial version of the film (hence his name), but this idea was later changed. In the final version, it's explicitly stated that Merida does not want to marry at all, and ultimately remains single by the end of the film.

What was Merida's last name?

Set in the Scottish Highlands, the film tells the story of Princess Merida of DunBroch (Macdonald) who defies an age-old custom, causing chaos in the kingdom by expressing the desire not to be betrothed.

What is the girl called in Brave?

Merida is the main protagonist of the 2012 Disney/Pixar film Brave (2012).

What was Merida's accent?

It's from Brave's Merida, who shares her backstory in such a thick Scottish accent that it's near impossible to understand her.

Where is Merida's accent from?

Released in 2012, Brave is set in medieval Scotland and Glasgow actress Kelly Macdonald provides the voice for Merida, the only Scottish Disney princess to date.

Who is Merida's love?

Not only is she Pixar's first official Disney Princess, but Merida is also the first official princess who does not have a love interest in her story.