SCOTLAND s FILM & TELEVISION STUDIO & BUILDSPACE

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JUNE 2014

STUDIO &

BUILDSPACE

SCOTLAND’S

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WELCOME

In addition to the free locations finding and research service provided to

anyone wanting to film in Scotland, the Locations Department at Creative

Scotland recognises that filmmakers need good quality studio and set

building spaces and have compiled this list of studios, empty warehouses

and potential build space.

This list will be updated every three months and we will be happy to

include any other empty industrial spaces that become available.

The list will provide a full and detailed record of industrial space available

in Scotland and will also show which productions have used the space

previously. As this is a working document, the list is subject to change

and inclusion on this list does not guarantee that a space will be available.

The Locations Department at Creative Scotland has compiled the list: it is

up to the production to deal with the owners directly, arrange for the use

of the space and complete all the paperwork. Creative Scotland cannot

be held responsible for the state of the buildings. Please be aware that

some spaces may require cleaning or additional blackout/soundproofing.

We are happy to amend any details if they are incorrect.

Creative Scotland Locations

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+44 (0) 141 302 1723/24/35

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locations@ creativescotland.com

249 West George Street

Glasgow G2 4QE

Scotland UK

www.creativescotlandlocations.com

June 2014

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A-Z

• BBC STUDIOS – DUMBARTON

• BBC STUDIOS – PACIFIC QUAY

• BLACKWOOD FARM STUDIOS – AYRSHIRE

• BORON STREET – GLASGOW

• BUCHANAN BUSINESS PARK – GLASGOW

• CRE8TE OPPORTUNITIES – EDINBURGH

• EDINBURGH FILM STUDIOS

• EVANS BUSINESS CENTRE – BELLSHILL

• FILM CITY – GLASGOW

• FT2 – PITLOCHRY

• GLASGOW CLYDE COLLEGE

• IRONWORKS VENUE – INVERNESS

• PYRAMIDS BUSINESS PARK – BATHGATE

• SCOTTISH OPERA – GLASGOW

• STUDIO ALBA – STORNOWAY

• STUDIO FÀS – ISLE OF SKYE

• SUGAR SHEDS – GREENOCK

• SWG3 – GLASGOW

• TCU STUDIO & OFFICE FACILITIES – GLASGOW

• THE SHED – GLASGOW

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BBC SCOTLAND

DUMBARTON STUDIOS

Name of site BBC Scotland – Dumbarton

Owner/company BBC Scotland

Contact name BBC Scotland Planning Team

Full address BBC Scotland, Dumbarton Studios, Studio Drive, Dumbarton, G82 2QW

Telephone 0141 422 6500

Email scotlandproductionfacilities@bbc.co.uk

Website www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/pq/dumbarton

Previous use Shetland, River City andGarrows Law

Dimensions of space

– height/width The facility currently offers three studios (1 x 2,880 sq m and 2 x 1,664 sq m) and a full size back-lot

Soundproofing The studios are acoustically treated to reduce noise pollution and have a 3-phase power supply

Blackout Yes

Access details Dumbarton Studios is located within 30 mins of central Glasgow, 20 mins from Glasgow Airport and 10 mins from Loch Lomond and the Gateway to the Highlands

Parking Ample

Additional features Canteen, Offices, Security, Workshops.

The BBC also has studio space at Pacific Quay (Glasgow) which is available at times.

Closest major road A82

Closest major city Glasgow

Closest airport Glasgow

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BBC PACIFIC QUAY

Name of site BBC Scotland – Pacific Quay

Owner/company BBC Scotland

Contact name BBC Scotland Planning Team

Full address 40 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, G51 1DA

Telephone 0141 422 6500

Email scotlandproductionfacilities@bbc.co.uk

Website www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/pq

Previous use Mrs Brown’s Boys, Break The Safe, Glee Club,

Nina and the Neurons, Eggheads and Pressure Pad

Dimensions of space

– height/width Studio A 782 sq m height 9m. Studio B 241 sq m height 6m

Soundproofing Yes

Blackout Yes

Access details 24 hour drive in access

Parking Plenty

Additional features Production office, green room, dressing rooms, make-up, wardrobe and restaurant. The studios at Pacific Quay Glasgow are fitted out with lighting rigs and can be driven from Studio A galleries or with an OB truck or single cameras on the floor. All HD capable.

Closest major road Govan Road and M8

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BLACKWOOD FARM STUDIOS

AYRSHIRE

Name of site Blackwood Farm – Ayrshire

Owner/company Justin Wilson / Justin Illusions Creative Studios

Contact name Justin Wilson

Full address Blackwood Farm, Grassyards Rd, Kilmarnock, KA3 6HY

Telephone 01560 700 208 / 07749 064 709

Email justinillusions@btconnect.com

Website www.justinillusions.co.uk

Previous use TV adverts, viral adverts and feature film miniatures, construction and shooting

Dimensions of space

– height/width Main black out or daylight studio, 12.19 m long x 6 m wide x 4.57 m high, suitable for pack shots, model sets, stop frame animation, single room sets, backdrops etc for stills or film.

Soundproofing No, but set in a quiet rural location, installation of soundproofing is available if required, although so far unnecessary

Blackout Yes

Access details 24 hour access

Parking Ample

Additional features The main studio space and location is available to hire, with many other rooms and areas available for shooting, design, construction or office space including: open fronted spaces, stairs, balconies, ground floor and attic rooms, vintage kitchen and cottage interiors. 23 acres of grassland, wild meadow, overgrown hedges, trees, etc with close up and distant rural views. 9 m x 12 m, concrete half walled area/ back lot, for physical effects and a 15 m x 15 m corrugated iron barn for storage and large construction. Justin Wilson/ Justin Illusions can also assist in your production, from onsite stores and workshops, providing props and flats or design and construction of models, sets, props, art department services and physical effects when required.

Closest major road M77 via A719 or B7082

Closest major city Kilmarnock 4 miles, Glasgow 16 miles

Closest airport Prestwick Airport 14 miles, Glasgow Airport 19 miles

Closest accommodation Kilmarnock – 4 miles, onsite overnight parking for motor homes etc.

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BORON STREET GLASGOW

Name of site 100 Boron Street, Port Dundas, Glasgow

Owner/company Bigg Regeneration

Contact name Markus Kroner

Full address 1 Applecross Street, Glasgow, G4 9SP

Telephone 07767 383 557

Email markus.kroner@scottishcanals.co.uk

Website tbc

Previous use

Dimensions of space

– height/width 7.66 m at highest point. 30.7 m at widest point. Soundproofing No

Blackout No

Access details contact Markus Kroner

Parking Secure parking

Additional features Closest major road M8

Closest airport Glasgow International

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BUCHANAN BUSINESS PARK

GLASGOW

Name of site Buchanan Business Park

Owner/company Catalyst Capital LLP

Contact name Scott McNicol

Full address Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6HZ

Telephone 0141 779 7741 / 07842 147 457

Email scott@mcnicolproperty.co.uk

Website www.buchanan-park.co.uk

Previous use Outpost II

Dimensions of space

– height/width Warehouse No. 11 – 3,785 sq m (40,746 sq ft) Soundproofing No

Blackout No

Parking Plenty

Additional features Available office space next door. Onsite canteen, crèche facilities, 24 hour security.

Closest major road M80

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CRE8TE OPPORTUNITIES

LIMITED EDINBURGH

Name of site Castlebrae Business Centre

Owner/company Cre8te

Contact name Neil Scott

Full address 40 Peffer Place, Edinburgh, EH16 4BB

Telephone 0131 661 8888

Email neil@cre8te.co.uk

Website www.cre8te.org.uk

Previous production use Shoebox Zoo, Night People, Feel the Force, Case Histories,

Pramface 1 & 2, The Railway Man

Dimensions of space

– height/width Clear space 37.2 m x 9.14 m. Height 4.8 m (Lighting gantry at 3.3 m). Ancillary office space

Soundproofing Yes – separate self-contained space

Blackout Yes

Parking Yes

Additional features Office space, large studio, rehearsal and set building.

Closest major road Edinburgh City Bypass

Closest major city Edinburgh

Closest airport Edinburgh Airport

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EDINBURGH FILM STUDIOS

Name of site Edinburgh Film Studios

Owner/company Donald Mitchell

Contact name Donald Mitchell

Full address Nine Mile Burn, Midlothian, EH26 9LT

Telephone 01968 672 131 / 07956 307 381

Email info@edinburghfilmstudios.co.uk

Website www.edinburghfilmstudios.co.uk

Previous production use Commercials, corporate, music videos, media training, small-scale drama, children’s TV and stills photography.

Dimensions of space

– height/width 13.4 m x 10.05 m x 5.48 m Soundproofing Yes

Blackout Yes

Parking Yes – 20-25 vehicles

Additional features Lighting hire, grip hire, personnel on site, 185 sq m

breakout space, office, green room, kitchen, make-up and changing room, 2 x infinity coves, pre-lit green screen, 600A three-phase power, distro, dimming, 40KW heating.

Closest major city Edinburgh (15 mins)

Closest airport Edinburgh (20 mins)

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EVANS BUSINESS CENTRE

BELLSHILL

Name of site Evans Business Centre

Owner/company Evans Easyspace

Contact name Marian Patterson

Full address Evans Business Centre, Bellshill Industrial Estate, Belgrave Street, Bellshill, ML4 3NP

Telephone 01698 743 001

Email marianpatterson@evanseasyspace.com

Website www.evanseasyspace.com

Previous use Machine Productions, Mad Mac Productions

Dimensions of space

– height/width Unit 39 – 1,052 sq m. 4-5 m height. Soundproofing No

Blackout No

Parking Plenty

Additional features Office space / café also available

Closest major road M8 and M74

Closest accommodation Bellshill Hilton is 0.74 miles / 3 mins away; Belziehill Farm Premier Inn and Brewers Fayre is 1.16 miles / 4 mins away;

Dakota Hotel is 5.8 miles / 10 mins

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FILM CITY GLASGOW

Name of site Film City Glasgow

Owner/company Film City Glasgow Ltd

Contact name Sarah Potter

Full address 401 Govan Road, Glasgow, G51 2QJ

Telephone 0141 445 7244 / 7243

Email sarah@filmcityglasgow.com

Website www.filmcityglasgow.com

Previous production use Build space for Swung, Sunshine on Leith, School of Silence,

Citadel, Hattie, This September, Frankie Boyle’s Tramadol Nights, Iron Chef UK, Legacy, T4 Transmission, Hallam Foe and

Outpost.

Rehearsal space for; National Theatre of Scotland (various productions), Matthew Bourne’s Lord of the Flies, Vanishing Point Theatre Company (various productions), Mrs Brown’s Boy’s.

Dimensions of space

– height/width Main floor 395 sq m (approx length 22.25 m x width 17.67 m). Additional stage area 160 sq m. Height to radiant heaters 8.6 m.

Soundproofing Partial

Blackout Yes

Access details Load in and on road external generator cabling via Summertown Road. Disabled access. Internal lift.

Parking Plentiful free on street parking

Additional features Production offices with adaptable phone line and broadband set-up, photocopying accounts; furniture and kitchen facilities; 92.9 sq m art workshop; flexible breakout rooms e.g. make-up, wardrobe, green room, storage, props; board room; in-house cafe with free wi-fi; wireless internet access; personnel on site; secure access; leading picture and sound post-production companies on site; less than 10 mins to City Centre and West End and close to Ibrox Underground.

Closest major road 2km from M8

Closest airport Glasgow Airport

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FT2

PITLOCHRY

Name of site FT2

Owner/company Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Contact name Steve Carlin, Head of Production and Resources

Full address Port-na-craig, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16 5DR

Telephone 01796 484 600

Email steve.carlin@pitlochry.org.uk

Website Previous use Dimensions of space

– height/width Machine shop Metal working shop 5.8 m x 9.5 m x 2.25 m (h)5.8 m x 11.4 m x 2.25 m (h) Main fit up area 31.7 m x 20 m x 7.5 m (h) Low storage area 22 m x 6.5 m x 2 m (h) Rehearsal room 1 12.6 m x 15.6 m x 3 m (h) Rehearsal room 2 11.3 m x 7.7 m x 3 m (h)

Soundproofing No

Blackout No

Access details Just off A9. Accessible from 9am – 10pm.

Parking 12 spaces. 125 spaces nearby.

Additional features Machine shop, metal working shop, rehearsal rooms, meeting room, kitchen, toilets on site. Short walk or drive away from full catering facilities. Meeting space available.

Closest major city Perth

Closest airport Dundee

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GLASGOW CLYDE COLLEGE

Name of site Glasgow Clyde College

Owner/company Glasgow Clyde College

Contact name Elaine Donnelly

Full address Mosspark Drive, Glasgow, G52 3AY

Telephone 0141 272 9000

Email edonnelly@glasgowclyde.ac.uk

Website www.cardonald.ac.uk

Previous use Kevin Bridges – What’s The Story?, World War Z production base

Dimensions of space – height/width Soundproofing No

Blackout No

Access details Building completely accessible by stairs and lift

Parking Free Parking

Additional features Office space available.

Closest major road Paisley Road West

Closest airport Glasgow International Airport

Closest accommodation Swallow Hotel, 517 Paisley Road West, Glasgow, G51 1RW

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IRONWORKS VENUE

INVERNESS

Name of site Ironworks Venue – Inverness

Owner/company Ironworks Venue Ltd.

Contact name Caroline Campbell

Full address 122b Academy Street, Inverness, IV1 1LX

Telephone 01463 718555

Email caroline@ironworksvenue.com

Website www.ironworksvenue.com

Previous production use Dimensions of space

– height/width Main hall: 14 m x 21 m (285m2) height 8 mStage: 10 m x 5 m (50 m2) (5 m from stage floor to rear truss) Room 2: 11 m x 6.5 m (approx) (83 m2)

Soundproofing Venue is soundproofed and acoustically treated.

Blackout Yes

Access details Dedicated load in bay with space for 3 articulated trucks / buses plus further spaces for 2 additional buses. Power hookup available.

Parking Private on site parking.

Additional features Office space with wifi / additional space: 11 m x 6.5 m

(approx) (83 m2) id. 2 green rooms available (1: 5.8 m x 5.4 m / 2: 5 m x 5 m) + production room / 3rd green room.

3 phase 32amp C-form, 3 phase 63amp C-form + 3 phase 125amp power supplies available.

Office space with wifi: 11 m x 6.5 m (approx) (83 m2)

Closest major road A9 & A96

Closest major city Inverness

Closest airport Inverness Airport (7 miles)

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PYRAMIDS BUSINESS PARK

BATHGATE

Name of site Pyramids Business Park

Owner/company Savills Commercial Ltd

Contact name Craig Chalmers (Senior Facilities Manager)

Full address Easter Inch, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 2EH

Telephone 01506 657 723 / 07894 056 661

Email Craig.Chalmers@pyramidspark.com

Website www.pyramidspark.com

Previous use Dimensions of space

– height/width 108 m x 55 m. 8.3 m height to eaves. 9 m to roof. Soundproofing No

Blackout No windows

Access details Leave M8 at Junction 3A. Drive-in and bay access. 24/7

Parking Ample

Additional features Office space, crèche, 450 seat restaurant, gymnasium, common areas, boardroom, woodland path, private road, field, 24 hour on site security, lifts

Closest major city Edinburgh

Closest airport Edinburgh Airport (10 miles)

Closest accommodation Premier Inn, Bathgate (0.5 mile away)

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SCOTTISH OPERA GLASGOW

Name of site Scottish Opera – Glasgow

Owner/company Scottish Opera

Contact name Jackie Whyte or Vivienne Wood

Full address 40 Edington Street, Glasgow, G4 9RD and 39 Elmbank Crescent, Glasgow, G2 4PT

Telephone 0141 332 9559 (Production Studios) 0141 248 4567 (Administration)

Email jackie.whyte@scottishopera.org.uk or vivienne.wood@scottishopera.org.uk

Website www.scottishopera.org.uk

Previous production use Various

Dimensions of space

– height/width Various spaces available – please contact for further information

Soundproofing No

Blackout Not available in all spaces

Access details By arrangement

Parking Limited, not guaranteed

Additional features Lighting, water and personnel on site

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STUDIO ALBA STORNOWAY

Name of site Studio Alba – Stornoway

Owner/company Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Contact name Sarah Maclean

Full address 54A Seaforth Road, Stornoway, Scotland, HS1 2SD

Telephone 01851 822 689

Email sarah.maclean@cne-siar.gov.uk

Website new website currently in development

Previous production use Clients have included ITV, BBC Alba, MacTV, Tern Television, Move on Up. Productions have included Katie Morag, Air an Rathad, Transatlantic Sessions and Rapal.

Dimensions of space

– height/width 18 m high x 30 m width Studio + associated storage = 747 sq m

Soundproofing Yes

Blackout Yes

Access details Single and double doors (drive in)

Parking Yes – 40 spaces on site

Additional features Uniquely located and highly adaptable studio space in close proximity to a wide range of extremely scenic and attractive locations. Sited within a thriving hub of creative industry in the centre of Stornoway, Outer Hebrides. Motorised lighting and scenery hoists, full DMX grid, scene dock, props store, service points in secure area outside studio allowing for additional Winnebago’s. High standard production and ancillary space available to lease in neighbouring offices and adjacent Media Centre (MG Alba HQ with full technical facilities plus numerous independent and post production companies). Water,

electricity, broadband. Highly supportive and diverse local skillsbase within dynamic indigenous Gaelic television industry.

Closest airport Stornoway airport with direct links to Glasgow (1hr),

Edinburgh (1hr), Inverness (40min), Benbecula (30min) and ferry port linking to Ullapool (sea time 2.5hrs)

Closest accommodation Stornoway (pop. 13,000) hospital, arts centre inc. cinema, plentiful accommodation and retail facilities. Ease of access to rural village locations including additional accommodation options and highly resourced modern network of village halls suitable for supporting location work.

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STUDIO FÀS ISLE OF SKYE

Name of site Studio Fàs

Owner/company MG ALBA

Contact name Annette Kerr

Full address Fàs, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Teangue, Sleat, Isle of Skye, IV44 8RQ

Telephone 01471 888 400

Email annette.kerr@mgalba.com

Website www.studiofas.com

Previous use Gun Sgot? Series 1 & 2 (Sealladh TV), Air an Rathad

(Eyeline Media) and Fonn, Fonn, Fonn (Moja TV),

Gleusta Series 1, 2, 3 & 4 (Sealladh TV)

Dimensions of space

– height/width 16 m x 9 m, 5.3 m to lighting grid Soundproofing Yes

Blackout Yes

Parking Plenty

Additional features Lighting rig, production gallery, autocue, graphics, Apple Final Cut Studio edit platform, protools dubbing facilities, Chromakey green screen, 360° black cyc, wardrobe/make-up rooms, wireless internet access, personnel on site, production office, photocopier,

telephones with voicemail, water, audience handling area. On site accommodation and catering available on request. Satellite fly-away kit.

Closest airport Inverness

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SUGAR SHEDS GREENOCK

Name of site Greenock Sugar Sheds

Owner/company James Watt Dock LLP

Contact name Neil Lochiel

Full address James Watt Dock, East Hamilton Street, Greenock, PA15 2AL

Telephone 01474 755 080 / 07590 710782

Email Neil.Lochiel@riversideinverclyde.com

Website Previous production use Dimensions of space

– height/width Various – contact owner Soundproofing None

Blackout Partial

Parking Free on site

Additional features Brick warehouse – atmospheric interiors, wind and watertight

Closest major city Greenock / Glasgow

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SWG3

GLASGOW

Name of site SWG3

Owner/company Mutley

Contact name Mutley

Full address 100 Eastvale Place, Glasgow, G3 8QG

Telephone 07831 785 505

Email mutley@swg3.tv

Website www.swg3.tv

Previous use Dimensions of space

– height/width Gallery: Unit 3: 13 m x 12 m x 4 m12 m x 20 m x 4 m Warehouse: 18 m x 16 m x 3.6 m Photo Studio: 12 m x 14 m x 3.4 m

Soundproofing Unit 3 only

Blackout Gallery and Unit 3 only

Access details 24 hour access. Drive in to goods lift. Gallery and Unit 3 ground floor and drive in.

Parking Free parking and secure overnight internal parking

Additional features 15,000 sq ft flat roof accessible by goods lift views over Clyde/ BBC etc. Dressing room. Office space.

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TCU STUDIO & OFFICE

FACILITIES GLASGOW

Name of site TCU Studio and Office Facilities – Glasgow

Owner/company The Comedy Unit

Contact name Sarah Brake

Full address Unit D, Glasgow North Trading Estate, 24 Craigmont Street, Glasgow, G20 9BT

Telephone 0141 305 6666

Email sarah.brake@comedyunit.co.uk

Website www.comedyunit.co.uk

Previous production use Rab C Nesbitt, Still Game, Gary: Tank Commander,

Limmy’s Show, Burnistoun and Only An Excuse?

Dimensions of space

– height/width 650 sq m. Height (to scaffold) 3.4 m, Width: 28 m, Depth: 24 m

Soundproofing Yes

Blackout Yes

Parking Yes – parking on site with ample space for Unit Base. 40 cars.

Additional features Sound deadening, 2 roller door entry, lighting rig, 3 phase power supply, make-up and costume space adjacent to the studio, modern and fully furnished office space, fitted kitchen with fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, phone system with voicemail, fax machine, photocopier, meeting / conference room, CCTV door entry system, onsite security. Office space available, 241.5 sq m

Closest major road Maryhill Road (A81) with easy access to M8

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