A HOLLYWOOD star has made a "surprise" donation to a Scottish charity while shooting a new film in the Highlands.
Gladiator star Russell Crowe has been shooting Chad Stahelski's highly anticipated Highlander film in the area.
The New Zealand actor confirmed earlier this week that he had wrapped filming for the movie, which is a reboot of a 1986 film of the same name.
The film follows a 16th-century Scottish blacksmith, Connor MacLeod, who discovers that he is an ageless "immortal" and trains as a swordsman, going on to battle others who aim to destroy the world.
MacLeod will be played by Superman and The Witcher star Henry Cavill, while Crowe takes on the role of a fighter who teaches Macleod the history of the "immortals" and trains him to wield a sword.
Other actors to appear in the film include Inverness-born Karen Gillan, and Guardians of the Galaxy star Dave Bautista.
The Lochaber Rural Education Trust has revealed that it received a surprise £2000 donation from Crowe following his visit to the area while filming the Highlander reboot.
The trust offers education and recreation to both children and adults in Lochaber, aimed at those who are interested in rural life or history.
The trust's centre is located at the foot of Ben Nevis, and is run by volunteers from the local community.
It is equipped with a classroom, a meeting room, a kitchen, toilets and reception area.
The trust said: "We are delighted to have received a £2000 donation from Russell Crowe.
"A huge surprise for us and very much appreciated.
"We sincerely thank Russell for his kind donation to our charity."
Crowe has teased several filming locations from the Highlander film on social media, leaving fans eager for the release of the film, which is expected to come out next year.
In April, the actor shared a scenic image of what is believed to be the Quiraing on the Isle of Skye along with the caption: "The view from my office today ..."
The view from my office today … pic.twitter.com/M7AHYDYoYk
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) April 19, 2026
