"—along with Mackendrick's other Scottish-based Ealing comedy "The Maggie" (1954)—had an influence over later Scottish-centred films, including "Laxdale Hall" (1953), "Brigadoon" (1954), "The Wicker Man" (1973), "Local Hero" (1983) and "Trainspotting" (1996).Much of the influence is because of the Kailyard effect used in "Whisky Galore!