SCOTLAND’s FILM & TELEVISION STUDIO & BUILDSPACE JULY 2015 WELCOME

In addition to the free locations finding and research service provided to anyone wanting to film in , 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 T +44 (0) 141 302 1723/24/35 E [email protected] 249 West George Street  G2 4QE  Scotland UK www.creativescotlandlocations.com July 2015 CONTENTS A-Z

• BBC STUDIOS – DUMBARTON • BBC STUDIOS – • BUCHANAN BUSINESS PARK – GLASGOW • CRE8TE OPPORTUNITIES – EDINBURGH • EDINBURGH FILM STUDIOS • FILM CITY – GLASGOW • FT2 – PITLOCHRY • GLASGOW CLYDE COLLEGE • 99 GREENHILL ROAD PAISLEY • IRONWORKS VENUE – • PYRAMIDS BUSINESS PARK – BATHGATE • SCOTTISH OPERA – GLASGOW • THE SHED – GLASGOW • SKYESPACE – ISLE OF SKYE • STUDIO ALBA – • SUGAR SHEDS – GREENOCK • SWG3 – GLASGOW • TCU Studio & Office Facilities – GLASGOW • WESTWAY – RENFREW GLASGOW 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@.co.uk Website www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/pq/dumbarton Previous use Shetland, River City and Garrows Law Dimensions of space The facility currently offers three studios (1 x 2,880 sq m – height/width 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 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 Closest accommodation Dumbarton or Glasgow BBC DUMBARTON 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 [email protected] 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 Studio A 782 sq m height 9m. Studio B 241 sq m – height/width height 6m. Soundproofing Yes Blackout Yes Access details 24 hour drive in access Parking Plenty Additional features Production office, green rooms, dressing rooms, make-up, wardrobe, laundry, audience handling area and restaurant. Closest major road Govan Road and M8 Closest major city Glasgow Closest airport Glasgow Closest accommodation Glasgow BBC PACIFIC QUAY BUCHANAN BUSINESS PARK GLASGOW

Name of site Buchanan Business Park Owner/company Catalyst LLP Contact name Scott McNicol Full address Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6HZ Telephone 0141 779 7741 / 07842 147 457 Email [email protected] Website www.buchanan-park.co.uk Previous use Outpost II Dimensions of space Warehouse No. 11 – 3,785 sq m (40,746 sq ft) – height/width Soundproofing No Blackout No Access details 24 hour access Parking Plenty Additional features Available office space next door. Onsite canteen, crèche facilities, 24 hour security. Closest major road M80 Closest major city Glasgow Closest airport Glasgow Closest accommodation Stepps / Glasgow BUCHANAN BUSINESS PARK GLASGOW 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 [email protected] 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 Clear space 37.2 m x 9.14 m. Height 4.8 m (Lighting gantry – height/width at 3.3 m). Ancillary office space Soundproofing Yes – separate self-contained space Blackout Yes Access details 24 hour access Parking Yes Additional features Office space, large studio, rehearsal and set building. Closest major road Edinburgh City Bypass Closest major city Edinburgh Closest airport Closest accommodation Edinburgh CRE8TE Edinburgh 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 [email protected] 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 13.4 m x 10.05 m x 5.48 m – height/width Soundproofing Yes Blackout Yes Access details 24 hour drive in access 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 road A702 Closest major city Edinburgh (15 mins) Closest airport Edinburgh (20 mins) Closest accommodation Local 1 Mile/Penicuik/Edinburgh EDINBURGH FILM STUDIOS 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 [email protected] 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 Main floor 395 sq m (approx length 22.25 m x width 17.67 m). – height/width 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; flexible breakout rooms e.g. make-up, wardrobe, green room, storage, props; board room; in-house cafe with free wifi; 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 major city Glasgow Closest airport Glasgow Airport Closest accommodation Glasgow FILM CITY GLASGOW 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 [email protected] Dimensions of space Machine shop 5.8 m x 11.4 m x 2.25 m (h) – height/width Metal working shop 5.8 m x 9.5 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 road A9 Closest major city Perth Closest airport Dundee Closest accommodation Pitlochry FT2 PITLOCHRY 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 [email protected] Website www.glasgowclyde.ac.uk Previous use Kevin Bridges – What’s The Story?, World War Z production base 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 major city Glasgow Closest airport Glasgow International Airport Closest accommodation Swallow Hotel, 517 Paisley Road West, Glasgow, G51 1RW Telephone: 0141 427 3146 glasgow clyde college 99 GREENHILL ROAD PAISLEY

Name of site 99 Greenhill Road Owner/company John McGlynn Contact name Brian Gifford Full address 99 Greenhill Road, Paisley, PA3 1RD Telephone 0141 889 1000 Email [email protected] Website www.airlinkgroup.com Dimensions of space height/width: L15m x B26.4m (4,250 sq ft) – height/width Soundproofing No Blackout No Access details Roller Shutter (clearance height of 4.7m) Parking 20 spaces. Two further car parks nearby if required. Additional features Office space available: 10 spaces. Additional office space nearby if required. Closest major road M8 Closest major city In Paisley, near Glasgow Closest airport Glasgow Airport Closest accommodation Paisley (Premier Inn/Ramada/Travelodge etc) 99 GREENHILL ROAD PAISLEY 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 [email protected] Website www.ironworksvenue.com Dimensions of space Main hall: 14 m x 21 m (285m2) height 8 m – height/width Stage: 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 and A96 Closest major city Inverness Closest airport (7 miles) Closest accommodation Inverness City Centre (100 m) IRONWORKS VENUE INVERNESS 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 [email protected] Website www.pyramidspark.com Dimensions of space 108 m x 55 m. 8.3 m height to eaves. 9 m to roof. – height/width 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 road M8 Closest major city Edinburgh Closest airport Edinburgh Airport (10 miles) Closest accommodation Premier Inn, Bathgate (0.5 mile away) Alternately more accommodation is available in West Lothian PYRAMIDS BUSINESS PARK BATHGATE 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 [email protected] or [email protected] Website www.scottishopera.org.uk Previous production use Various Dimensions of space Various spaces available – please contact – height/width 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 Closest major road M8 Closest major city Glasgow Closest airport Glasgow Airport Closest accommodation Glasgow SCOTTISH OPERA GLASGOW THE SHED GLASGOW

Name of site The Shed – Glasgow Owner/company Embee Properties Ltd Contact name Angus McMillan Full address 23 Clydebrae Street, Govan, Glasgow, G51 2AG Telephone 0141 959 0953 Email [email protected] Website www.govan-shed.co.uk/media.php Previous production use The Big Picnic, The Ship, Valhalla Rising, BBC’s Men of Rock, World War Z Dimensions of space 2,972 sq m, length 236 ft, width 130 ft, height, – height/width 12.19 m and 30 ft. Soundproofing Partial Blackout Some sky lighting Access details 24 hour access located on Govan Road, access on Clydebrae Street Parking Yes – 30 cars Additional features Lighting Closest major road 2km from the M8 Closest major city Glasgow Closest airport Glasgow Airport Closest accommodation Glasgow THE SHED GLASGOW SKYESPACE ISLE OF SKYE

Name of site Skyespace, Isle of Skye Owner/company Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Contact name Alasdair MacKay Full address Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Teangue, Sleat, Isle of Skye, IV44 8RQ Telephone 01471 888 000 Email [email protected] Website www.skyespace.co.uk Previous production 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 16 m high x 9 m wide, 5.3 m to lighting grid – height/width Soundproofing Yes Blackout Yes Access details 24 hour access 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 major road A87 Closest major city Inverness Closest airport Inverness Airport Closest accommodation Isle of Skye (on site and locally) SKYESPACE ISLE OF SKYE 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 [email protected] 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 18 m high x 30 m width – height/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, . Motorised lighting and scenery hoists, full DMX grid, scene dock, props store. 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 major road A866 Closest major city Inverness 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. STUDIO ALBA STORNOWAY 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 [email protected] Dimensions of space Various – contact owner – height/width Soundproofing None Blackout Partial Access details 24 hour drive in access Parking Free on site Additional features Brick warehouse – atmospheric interiors, wind and watertight Closest major road A8 Closest major city Greenock / Glasgow Closest airport Glasgow Airport Closest accommodation Greenock / Glasgow SUGAR SHEDS GREENOCK 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 [email protected] Website www.swg3.tv Dimensions of space Gallery: 13 m x 12 m x 4 m – height/width Unit 3: 12 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. Closest major road M8 Closest major city Glasgow Closest airport Glasgow Airport Closest accommodation Glasgow City Centre SWG3 GLASGOW TCU Studio & Office FACILITIES GLASGOW

Name of site TCU Studio and Office Facilities – Glasgow Owner/company Contact name Sarah Brake Full address Unit D, Glasgow North Trading Estate, 24 Craigmont Street, Glasgow, G20 9BT Telephone 0141 305 6666 Email [email protected] 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 650 sq m. Height (to scaffold) 3.4 m, Width: 28 m, Depth: – height/width 24 m Soundproofing Yes Blackout Yes Access details 24 hour drive in access Parking Yes – parking on site with ample space for Unit Base. 40 cars. Additional features Sound deadening, 2 roller door entry, 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, 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 Closest major city Glasgow Closest airport Glasgow Airport Closest accommodation Glasgow TCU STUDIO & OFFICE FACILITIES GLASGOW WESTWAY RENFREW GLASGOW

Name of site Westway Industrial & Distribution Park Owner/company Moorfield Group Contact name Andrew McCracken / Finlay Hunter Full address Westway Industrial park, Porterfield Road, Renfrew, PA4 8DJ Telephone 0141 567 6635 / 0141 567 6664 07775 813 538 / 07912 952 484 Email [email protected] [email protected] Website www.westway-park.com Previous production use Hallam Foe, Waybuloo Dimensions of space All dimensions l x w x h – height/width G2a: 73.76 m x 41.75 m x 21.33 m G2b: 210.3 m x 41.75 m x 21.33 m Units L4, 5 and 6: 74.98 m x 14.3 m x 7.62 m Soundproofing No Blackout No Access details 24 hour drive in access Parking Yes – 80 cars Additional features Office space, security fencing, lighting, water, personnel on site Closest major road Porterfield Road/Paisley Road/M8 motorway Closest major city Glasgow, Renfrew Closest airport Glasgow Airport Closest accommodation Glasgow, Renfrew WESTWAY RENFREW GLASGOW