£5m economy boost delivered by ‘Outlander effect’

THE “Outlander effect” has delivered a £5 million boost to the economies of Tayside and Fife.

The time travel drama was one of a number of top productions to use locations in the regions for filming.

A new report by TayScreen and FifeScreen said total production spend in Tayside and Fife rose by 51% to £2.8 million between 2015 and 2017, delivering an overall economic boost of £5m.

But the report also said that films and TV series had an even greater impact in bringing tourists to the east coast of Scotland.

About 40% of visitors are now thought to have planned their trip after being inspired by what they have seen on screen.

Although Outlander is the biggest hit to be filmed i n Tayside and Fife in recent years, movies such as Tommy’s Honour, about golfing legends Old and Young Tom Morris, and the remake of Whisky Galore have also been shot here.

In addition, Tayside and Fife have been used as locations for TV shows including Wahlburgers, Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway and in commercials for products such as cars.

Fashion magazine Vogue even used the Horn Milk Bar, between Dundee and Perth, as a location for a cover shoot.

A drop-off and pick-up point has been introduced for the Little Mix gig, pictured

A scene from hit TV show Outlander.