SCOTLAND’S share of the UK’s film studio space continues to grow, as more re-purposed properties and studio conversions underpin the ambition of making the country a hub for high-end productions, according to new analysis from an independent commercial property consultancy.
Knight Frank’s research into film and television production in the UK found that Scotland now accounts for around 15% of total stage space outside of London and the south-east of England, with plans submitted for several other major purpose-built facilities.
There has been a flurry of activity in the sector, according to the research, with Pioneer Film Studios in Glasgow – a former warehouse and whisky distillery – recently becoming Scotland’s newest and largest film studio. The facility provides up to 200,000 sq ft of studio space, as well as supporting workshop and yard spaces.
