All of Barbie's connections to Scotland amid Oscars controversy - from Ncuti Gatwa to Braveheart inspiration

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Barbie-mania took over the world in July 2023, dominating box offices following months of teasers, trailers and incredible marketing.Upon the release, thousands flocked to the cinema in their best pink attire to celebrate egalitarianism, inclusivity and self-acceptance.It comes as no shock that the billion-dollar blockbuster film was considered one of the biggest movies of last year.And now, the Mattel fantasy-comedy has hit headlines again and this time, for some controversial reasons.It comes after Barbie director Greta Gerwig and star and producer Margot Robbie were snubbed in two major categories - best actress and best director - during the Oscars nominations, which were announced on Tuesday.

Ryan Gosling - who was nominated for his supporting role as Ken - described it as an “understatement” to say he is disappointed that Gerwig and Robbie were not nominated in their respective categories.“I am extremely honoured to be nominated by my colleagues alongside such remarkable artists in a year of so many great films,” Gosling said in a statement shared with US outlets.“And I never thought I’d be saying this, but I’m also incredibly honoured and proud that it’s for portraying a plastic doll named Ken.“But there is no Ken without Barbie, and there is no Barbie movie without Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, the two people most responsible for this history-making, globally celebrated film.“No recognition would be possible for anyone on the film without their talent, grit and genius.”Now, following the award drama we take a look at all the Scottish links to the billion-dollar hit, because it turns out, there are quite a few!The cast of the highly-anticipated Barbie movie were inspired by a Scottish man playing the bagpipes