Film Studio Gartcosh

Scotland’s First Bespoke Film & TV Studios

Located just 12 miles east of Glasgow City Centre, the new Studio complex is spread over a land area of 60 acres and comprises of 12 film and TV sound stages, with one sound stage to be equipped with a 270deg. VFX LED screen for digital filming. Construction and technical workshops including an artisan training school, secure gatehouses, and a large flexible backlot area with an additional 20,000m2 area set aside for studio expansion complete the studio site.

The sound stages provide between 1,000 – 3,200m2 of flexible filming area, and are supported by attached facilities buildings containing dressing rooms, green rooms, make up rooms and costume and storage facilities. The central Media Hub supports the development by providing flexible and rentable office space alongside cinema rooms, broadcasting suites, and visual effects and TV editing suites.

The Caledonian Film Studios complex recognises the importance of its role with the Film and TV industry in Scotland and includes a Film Academy and Artisan Training School, along with student residences to provide real-world support for university and college degree courses.

The energy strategy will deliver a net-zero carbon development and will include: an all-electric energy supply with zero reliance on fossil fuel technology, solar panels to maximise self-generation, battery storage to reduce peak demand on the grid supply, and a commitment to achieving a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating.