Question reference: S5W-04740
- Asked by: Jeremy Balfour, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 17 November 2016
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Current status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 29 November 2016
Question
To ask the Scottish Government which sites have been identified as possible locations for a national film studio.
Answer
There are a number of facilities which Creative Scotland actively promote for film production in Scotland – the current list of available premises is set out in the following table:
|
Studio Space |
Location |
|
BBC Studios |
Dumbarton |
|
BBC Studios |
Pacific Quay |
|
100 Borron Street |
Glasgow |
|
Buchanan Business Park |
Glasgow |
|
Drampac |
Bellshill |
|
Edinburgh Film Studios |
Edinburgh |
|
Film City |
Glasgow |
|
Film Services Ltd. |
Livingston |
|
Pelamis |
Edinburgh |
|
Pyramids Business Park |
Bathgate |
|
Scottish Opera |
Glasgow |
|
The Shed |
Glasgow |
|
Skyespace |
Isle of Skye |
|
Sugar Sheds |
Greenock |
|
SWG3 |
Glasgow |
|
TCU Studio and Office Facilities |
Glasgow |
|
Westway |
Renfrew, Glasgow |
Our intention to support the expansion of the existing facilities at Wardpark, Cumbernauld, currently home to the successful drama series, Outlander, was announced on 9 March 2016.
The Film Studio Delivery Group (Scottish Government, Creative Scotland and Scottish Enterprise) published a feasibility study and options appraisal for film studios in 2014. The study was refreshed in 2015.
The Scottish Government and its partners remain committed to supporting further private sector-led investment in additional studio developments, as appropriate, to meet the needs of the market.