Photography and Filming
Photographic Library
The VisitScotland Photo library is managed by Scottish Viewpoint
- an independent photo library which holds the largest collection
of images of Scotland in the world. This multimedia service is
available for use by anyone requiring images of Scotland.
To view and select images go to www.scottishviewpoint.com
and click on the "Register" button to complete the registration
form. Reproduction charges may apply unless requests for images are
part of initiatives in partnership with VisitScotland.
For all enquiries regarding image search or usage fees, please
contact:
Scottish Viewpoint
64 Polwarth GardensEdinburgh
EH11 1LL
Tel: +44(0)131 622 7174
Fax: +44(0)131 622 7175
email: info@scottishviewpoint.com
Filming in Scotland
Scotland offers spectacular and versatile film locations, filled
with breathtaking scenery and culture.
The six major cities are surrounded by:
- amazing wildlife
- beautiful beaches
- lochs
- dramatic glens
- historical buildings and towns
Easy access around the country and minimal location fees,
professional facilities and innovative funding opportunities make
Scotland a competitive and film-friendly location.
Set-jetting
One of the by-products of being an established location for
filming is ‘Set-jetting’. This is where film fans will
visit the locations of their favourite movies. One in five overseas
visitors to the UK are inspired to visit by images they have seen
in films and on TV.
There is nothing like a wide-screen hit movie for selling a
location to prospective holiday-makers – and Scotland has its share
of major and award-winning titles including:
- The Da Vinci Code
- Braveheart
- The Harry Potter series
- Rob Roy
- Shallow Grave
- Trainspotting
- Chariots of Fire
- Stardust
- Local Hero
- The Wicker Man and many more.
VisitScotland works hard with its partners to ensure that
Scotland benefits from the positive impact of the film
industry.
Local contacts for filming in Scotland
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Scottish Screen
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The national development agency for the screen industries in
Scotland - website www.scottishscreen.com
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Aberdeen City and Shire Film Office
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A free, confidential service to UK film production companies
wishing to locate in Aberdeen City and Shire and also in kind
support to indigenous filmmakers - website www.filminginscotland.com
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Edinburgh Film Focus
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The film commission for Edinburgh, the Lothians and Scottish
Borders, aiming to make film shoots in these areas run as smoothly
as possible in a film friendly environment - website www.edinfilm.com
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FifeScreen & TayScreen
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The UK screen commission serving Angus, Dundee City, Fife and
Perth and Kinross - website - www.tayscreen.com
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Glasgow Film Office
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The film commission for Glasgow, Scotland's largest city
offering services for features, television, commercials, short
films and music videos - website www.glasgowfilm.com
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Scottish Highlands and Islands Film
Commission
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Offer a free and confidential service to the film, television
and commercial production community. Its remit covers the
geographical areas covered by five local authorities: the Highland
Council, Argyll and Bute Council, Moray Council, Orkney Islands
Council and Shetland Islands Council - website www.scotfilm.org
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Stirling
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All enquiries should be made to Stirling Council's Events &
Film Liaison Executive on 01786 442535
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South West Scotland Screen Commission
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Provides a free and confidential location finding service for
the region of Dumfries and Galloway to all film and TV
professionals - website www.sw-scotland-screen.com/
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