SCOTLAND’S FILM AND TELEVISION STUDIO AND BUILDSPACE OVER 10K SQ FT JULY 2020 Welcome In addition to the free locations finding and research service provided to those wanting to film in Scotland, the Screen Commission Team at Screen Scotland recognise that filmmakers need good quality studio and set building spaces, and have compiled this list of studios, empty warehouses and potential buildspace. 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 in this list does not guarantee that a space will be available. The Screen Commission Team at Screen Scotland has compiled the list: it is up to the production to deal with owners directly, arrange for the use of the space and complete all the necessary 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. www.screen.scot | @screenscots [email protected] July 2020 Contents BBC Studios – Dumbarton 4 BBC Studios – Pacific Quay 6 Buchanan Business Park – Glasgow 8 First Stage Studios – Edinburgh 10 Parkhouse Business Park – Glasgow 12 Pyramids Business Park – Bathgate 14 The Shed – Glasgow 16 Wardpark Studios – Cumbernauld 18 Westway – Renfrew Glasgow 20 3 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, Exit A82 at Lomond Gate roundabout, Dumbarton G82 2AP Telephone 0141 422 6500 Email [email protected] Website www.bbcstreet.co.uk Previous use Shetland, River City, Two Doors Down and Rillington Place Dimensions of space The facility currently offers studio space of 18,000 sq ft, – height/width build/construction space 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 Closest accommodation Dumbarton or Glasgow 4 BBC DUMBARTON 5 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.bbcstreet.co.uk Previous use Mrs Brown’s Boys, Dog Ate My Homework, Copycats, 5 Star Family Reunion and Eggheads Dimensions of space Studio A 782 sq m height 9 m. Studio B 241 sq m – height/width height 6 m 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 6 BBC PACIFIC QUAY 7 Buchanan Business Park Stepps Glasgow Name of site Buchanan Business Park Owner/company Buchanan Tower Ltd 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 production 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 8 Industrial BUCHANANDescription BUSINESS PARK GLASGOW The Park offers a range of industrial warehouse units suitable for manufacturing, storage and distribution 1 2 purposes. There are also several yards 3 BUSINESS CENTRE THE and areas of hard standing ideal for WEST WING TOWER EAST WING 4 5 6 external storage. The eaves heights range from circa 5m up to a maximum W/H 11 W/H 12 W/H 4 W/H 5 of 9m and both cross loading and dock W/H 17 level loading is available, all within a 24 W/H 6 W/H 7 W/H 8 W/H 9 hour security controlled environment. The units are available on new Full YARD 7 YARD 8 W/H 1 W/H 2 W/H 3 Repairing and Insuring lease terms YARD 1 for a period to be agreed. 2 > Ample Yard Space ARD Y > 24 Hour Onsite Security YARD 6 YARD 5 YARD 4 YARD 3 > Good Car Parking Provision > On-Site Building Manager Lease Terms The units are available on Full Repairing and Insuring lease terms for a period to be agreed. 9 First Stage Studios Edinburgh Name of site First Stage Studios Owner/company First Stage Studios Ltd Contact name Bob Last Full address 31 Bath Road, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7AH Email [email protected] Previous production use Avengers: Infinity War Dimensions of space Three high bays totalling 126,000 sq ft built originally in 2000 – height/width and in good condition. Tank in floor of Bay 1. Eaves height from 18-29 m. Additional integral 20,000 sq ft of fitted-out offices and 8,000 sq ft of ground floor works offices with kitchen and canteen. Soundproofing In progress Blackout In progress Additional features Parking for in excess of 250 cars and 25 trucks. Secure standalone site. Power: 3 phase, 16 amp, 110 volt and 13 amp available throughout. Closest major road A1 Closest major city Edinburgh Closest airport Edinburgh Closest accommodation Edinburgh 10 PELAMIS EDINBURGH 11 Parkhouse Business Park Glasgow Name of site Parkhouse Business Park Owner/company Parkhouse Business Park Limited Contact name Tommy Girvan Full address 419 Balmore Road, Glasgow G22 6NT Telephone 07734 550040 Email [email protected] Website www.parkhousebusinesspark.co.uk Previous use Office, Storage and filming space for Loudoun Productions/Netflix, Comedy Unit, BBC, Red Productions, Bread Thief Productions, Three Chord Productions, Muncie Productons, STV Dimensions of space Units varying between 2,455 and 18,085 sq ft – height/width Column span Varying, around 8 m Soundproofing Only in some buildings Blackout Only in some buildings Office space Flexible production, art, and office space from 2,095 sq ft – 33,700 sq ft Access details 24-hour unrestricted access Parking Approx. 500 spaces including lorry parking Adjacent land Yes Additional features Large site, quiet location, on site security, Hospital set, and Police Station set. Closest major road M8 Closest major city Glasgow: Travel time: 7 mins Mileage: 1.5 Edinburgh: Travel time: 1 hr Mileage: 40 Closest airport Glasgow Closest accommodation Glasgow 12 PARKHOUSE BUSINESS PARK GLASGOW 13 Pyramids Business Park Bathgate Name of site Pyramids Business Park Owner/company Lambert Smith Hampton Ltd. Contact name Hugh Devine, Facilities Manager Full address Easter Inch, Bathgate, West Lothian EH48 2EH Telephone 07722 021211 Email [email protected] Website www.pyramidspark.co.uk 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 14 PYRAMIDS BUSINESS PARK BATHGATE 15 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 and World War Z Dimensions of space Two bays totally 32,300 sq ft – height/width 30-40 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 16 THE SHED GLASGOW 17 Wardpark Studios Cumbernauld Name of site Wardpark Film and Television Studios Owner/company Wardpark Film and Television Studios Contact name Terry Thomson Full address Wynford Road, Cumbernauld, G68 0BA Email [email protected] Website www.wardparkstudios.co.uk Previous production use Outlander Dimensions of space A stage – 13,000 sq ft. Height 40 ft – height/width B stage – 12,000 sq ft. Height 21 ft C stage – 11,500 sq ft. Height 26 ft D stage – 11,500 sq ft. Height 26 ft E stage – 5000 sq ft. Height 18 ft Flexible production, art and office space – 37,000 sq ft. Paint workshop (natural light) – 11,500 sq ft Props area – 11,500 sq ft Makeup, costume, laundry – 22,000 sq ft Construction space – 70,000 sq ft Soundproofing Yes Blackout Yes Access details Located 20 minutes drive from central Glasgow Parking Parking for over 300 cars Parking for trailers Additional features Workshop, prop area, make-up and costume space, purpose built cutting rooms.