Princess Merida is aged 16 daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor, who rule their Scottish kingdom.

The people of Scotland have to accept Merida.' Origins and concept Merida is certainly no damsel in distress and isn't haughty she is torn between doing what's expected of her and following her heart. She is a good role model for girls who want to get out there and do it. Overall Merida has received good reports from critics, some saying she is 'a breath of fresh air among the princesses, and from a culture Disney has not yet explored. The brainchild of original director, Brenda Chapman, Merida is Pixar's first female lead. Merida is also the only Scottish member of the Disney Princess line-up and the first to be single. Merida was added to the Disney Princess line-up as the eleventh member, on May 11, 2013, becoming the first Disney Princess to be created by Pixar.

She is voiced by Scottish actress Kelly Macdonald.

Merida is the main protagonist of the 2012 Disney/ Pixar film Brave (2012). Princes Harris, Hubert and Hamish (younger brothers) ( Disney Infinity 3.0, Sofia the First, Lego The Incredibles)