Kidnapped (1971 film) his daughter Catriona, with whom David falls in love. The film was originally made for television but was screened in cinemas in some countries, as with other adaptations of classics directed by Delbert Mann, including "Heidi" and "David Copperfield". Filming started in May 1971. "Kidnapped" was shot almost entirely on location in Scotland. Places include Argyll, Mull, Culross and Stirling Castle. Pinewood Studios was used for some interior scenes. The film was originally known as "David and Catriona". The soundtrack was composed and conducted by Roy Budd. The end title song, "For All My Days", was sung by Mary Hopkin.
Kidnapped (novel) now set forth by Robert Louis Stevenson." "Kidnapped" was first published in the magazine "Young Folks" from May to July 1886, and as a novel in the same year. The central character and narrator is 17-year-old David Balfour. (Balfour is Stevenson's mother's maiden name.) His parents have recently died, and he is out to make his way in the world. He is given a letter by the minister of Essendean, Mr. Campbell, to be delivered to the House of Shaws in Cramond, where David's uncle, Ebenezer Balfour, lives. David arrives at the ominous House of Shaws and is confronted by