Leith, camera, action
Massive studio to boost Scotland’s film industry
A HUGE former industrial building in Port of Leith is to house a major new film and TV studio.
Screen Scotland have invited proposals from developers to lease, refurbish and operate a permanent “world-class” film and TV production facility at 31 Bath Road in Edinburgh.
The Pelamis building hosted Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War last year and it is hoped the studio
will attract more large-scale productions to Scotland.
The 160,000sq ft area has room for five sound stages up to 100ft tall as well as 27,000sq ft of workshop, production and office space. There is also space at the back for production set-builds.
Screen Scotland executive director Isabel Davis said: “The enormous potential of 31 Bath Road was demonstrated when it hosted Marvel’s Avengers.
“Its scale, accessibility, proximity to crew and central Edinburgh and its ability to be rapidly adapted make it a highly attractive proposition and one that could swiftly provide a home in Scotland for large-scale productions.”
Screen Scotland said the studio would complement Wardpark Studios in Cumbernauld, which hosts the Outlander series.
The location is situated on an 8.6-acre site in the port estate and is owned by Forth Ports, who will lease it to Screen Scotland.