Filming Locations

Country House and Estate | C17th | Musselburgh | EH21 6RY

17th-century Palladian villa with rococo interior detailing. Highlights include an expansive library (books missing), columned dining room, enfilade between formal rooms, distinctive bedrooms, 18th-century wood-panelled corridors, cellars and outhouses, and unique servants’ corridor. Set in 32ha estate with views of the Firth of Forth, a shell grotto and woodland area. Parking available; 5 miles from First Stage Studios.

Georgian Townhouse | C18th | Edinburgh | EH2 4DR

Edinburgh New Town house in the city centre, designed by Robert Adam and restored to late 18th-/early 19th-century period. Elaborately decorated period furnishings in upper rooms and below-stairs servants’ quarters.

Parking suspension possible on application to Film Edinburgh.

Old Town merchant house | C17th | Edinburgh | EH1 2NT

Period building on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh with hand-painted Renaissance interiors from 1620s and historic shop frontage onto the street.

Access from Royal Mile only; there’s a narrow staircase to access period rooms.

Country house and estate | C17th | West Lothian | EH49 7NA

House was built in the 17th century but features a variety of architectural styles, from a flagstone kitchen to a Georgian wing with spacious entertainment rooms and ornate moulded plaster ceiling decoration. Set in wooded parkland overlooking the Firth of Forth and with various period outbuildings. Ample parking available.

Period mill | C18th | East Lothian | EH40 3DS

Picturesque 18th-century mill set by a river, with unusual Dutch-style conical roof. Nearby 16th-century doocot built to house pigeons. Set in a farmland area. Parking facilities available. Location has facilitated large-scale TV drama Outlander.

Coastal landscape | Controllable road | Berwickshire | TD14 5QF

Coastal headland with dramatic cliffs, clear waters and rocky beaches. Parking available on request. Controllable road leading right up to the cliff top; axle restriction of 3m on the road.

Drone filming is completely prohibited from 1 April until 31 July due to nesting seabirds, and from 15 October until 15 January due to grey seal pupping.

Unique summerhouse | Woodland area | C18th | Falkirk | FK2 8LU

One-of-a-kind pineapple-shaped building, surrounded by woodland, pond and walled garden. Exteriors only. Interior is a holiday property managed by the Landmark Trust. Limited parking available.

Merchant townhouse and historical village | C17th | Fife | KY12 8JH

Ochre-coloured merchant’s house set in a picturesque village. Palace highlights include original painted ceilings and walls, wooden interiors and a period garden. Rooms are small but have previously accommodated large crews. Parking available in the village; loading directly outside the palace.

Please contact TayScreen for filming on the streets of the village.

Renaissance palace and grounds | C16th | Fife | KY15 7BY

Renaissance palace with a Victorian twist. Highlights include the Tapestry Corridor, an eclectic study, apothecary room, flagstone kitchen and a large chapel with movable chairs – a great regal setting for affairs of the court. The palace is set in impressive gardens with water features, an orchard and Physic garden; it also boasts Britain’s oldest real tennis court.

Tech parking available at the back of the palace; plenty of crew parking in the village.

Eclectic castle and garden | C14th | Fife | KY10 2RF

Medieval atmosphere meets Victorian charm in this 14th-century castle with 19th-century interiors, designed by an artistic family. The property also features a walled Arts & Crafts garden with box-edged beds and old-fashioned roses. Situated in the picturesque East Neuk of Fife. Parking available.

Edwardian mansion with gardens and golf course | C20th | Fife | KY15 5PB

Edwardian mansion house with formal and below-stairs period rooms. Highlights include wood-panelled reception rooms, dining room with ornate plaster decoration, tiled period kitchen, golf memorabilia and symmetrical exterior gardens. Set in mature woodland with unique hickory golf course on site. Parking available.

Suburban walled garden | Balerno | EH14 7AF

Peaceful garden situated on the outskirts of Edinburgh. Through a wrought-iron gate the garden opens out to four ancient clipped yew trees, Victorian greenhouses and a variety of shrubs and flower borders. Parking available.

Hillside village garden | Inveresk | EH21 7TE

Walled garden set in a charming old village on the outskirts of Edinburgh. The garden features an Edwardian glasshouse, pond, wildflower meadows and woodland, and provides a backdrop to 17th-century whitewashed Inveresk Lodge (exterior filming only). Limited parking available.

Innovative home | C19th | Glasgow | G44 3YU

Unique villa designed by Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson with opulent decoration, classical styling and symmetry. Highlights include a dining room with Grecian friezes and altar, a drawing room with a circular bay window, a painted stairway, tiled entrance hall and intricately arranged kitchen and service area. Large grounds and ample space for parking. Open to creative briefs.

First-floor flat | C19th | Glasgow | G3 6QN

Late 19th-century middle-class tenement in Garnethill. Contains a time capsule of eclectic 20th-century items. Interesting features include original coal-fired kitchen range, box beds, period furnishings and tiled entrance hall. Wide access stairway, on-street parking directly outside and staff rooms on the same floor which can be used for kit storage/video village.

Suburban walled garden | C18th | Glasgow | G76 8RB

18th-century 1ha walled garden and Georgian mansion house, close to Glasgow’s Southside suburbs and surrounded by woodland and rhododendrons. Only exteriors of the house available for filming. Garden features formal plots, topiary hedging, fountains and greenhouses. Parking available. Outhouses surrounding the house possible for filming on application.

Vacant historic house | C18th | Cardross | G82 5HD

200-year-old walled garden and charming country house dating from 1766. House is not open to the public and is predominantly unfurnished and unmodernised, so a great blank canvas with the correct health & safety procedures in place. A generator would be needed as house power is inadequate for filming. The garden is well maintained with a large vegetable patch, period greenhouse, woodland areas, stream and excellent views over the River Clyde. Good parking and transport links to the property.

Original Mackintosh house | C20th | Helensburgh | G84 9AJ

The Hill House is known as Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s domestic masterpiece and it remains fully intact. Mackintosh designed the building and interiors, and his wife Margaret Macdonald created the furniture and textiles. An ongoing restoration project now means the house is fully contained within a mesh box, with walkways enabling views from different angles and even over the top of the house.

A unique fusion of modern architectural finesse and early 20th-century revolutionary design; open to creative briefs. Ample parking and facilities for crews.

Scenic views, forest and thatched cruck-framed building | Rowardennan | G63 0AR

Under an hour from Glasgow, this mountain offers an array of different scenery without requiring the full ascent. A 30–45 min walk affords spectacular views of Loch Lomond and the surrounding hills. The ascent is through birch and oak forests and the area also boasts waterfalls, streams and a replica cruck-framed thatched building, a great period croft double. Parking available.

Coastal castle, estate and beaches | C18th | Maybole | KA19 8LE

Spectacular cliff-top castle designed by Robert Adam in the 18th century with luxurious interiors including an oval staircase, armoury, grand period kitchen and the luxury Eisenhower Hotel with views across to Arran. Tiered formal court gardens surround the castle along with battlement walls, intricate arches and a clock tower.

The vast surrounding estate encompasses eclectic follies such as a pagoda and gothic Camellia House, extensive woodland, walled gardens, Swan Pond, controllable roads, playgrounds, multiple beaches, headland paths, a deer park and sea caves beneath the cliffs.

Large amount of parking; TV drama-size unit base can be accommodated onsite outwith the school holidays.

Castle & estate | C19th | Arran | KA27 8HY

Grand baronial castle dating back to the 14th century but refashioned in the mid-19th century. Interiors are dark wood and heavy Victoriana with many hunting trophies. The castle is situated in a country park and boasts a walled garden, woodland garden, ‘Bavarian summerhouse’ with conifer decoration, waterfalls and bathing pools. Ample parking available.

Scenic mountain peak and valley | Arran | KA27 8JJ

Goat Fell is the highest peak on Arran, offering amazing views back to the mainland and even Ireland on a clear day. Area incorporates 2,400ha of mountain environment and moorland including the stunning Glen Rosa. Scenic boulder-topped mountain but not very accessible for a film crew.

C18th cottage | Kilbarchan | PA10 2JG

Traditional weaver’s cottage with low ceiling beams and period furniture such as a working hand loom; a good example of pre-Industrial Revolution life. Property also features a cottage garden. Parking limited and situated on main road. Only suitable for small productions.

Museum, Cottage, Monument and Garden | Alloway | KA7 4PQ

Frequently visited site celebrating the life and work of Robert Burns. Permissions to film inside the Burns Museum to be sought at least 3 weeks in advance of filming date to give time to clear loans. Museum also offers function rooms that can be used for filming pieces to camera. Burns Cottage is a cosy, three-roomed 18th-century cottage, set in small landscaped gardens.

Ideally filming to be conducted outwith opening hours; only suitable for small productions.

Exotic coastal garden | Oban | PA34 4XQ

8ha coastal garden situated on the southern slope of a promontory beside the Sound of Jura. Features small ponds and watercourses throughout, and plant species from all over the world with ferns, bamboos and many exotic shrubs and trees. The garden is renowned for its rhododendrons and azaleas and is replete with these colourful blossoms in April and May. Ample parking available.

Exotic woodland garden | Inveraray | PA32 8YA

20ha woodland garden in a dramatic setting. Garden features Himalayan plants, unusual trees and a bamboo tunnel. It’s centred around a crashing burn, spanned by several bridges and tumbling through a rocky gorge with waterfalls and pools. A great double for an exotic garden setting. Garden is set on a hill and vehicle access is not feasible, so better-suited to lighter crews. Ample parking available.

Arts & Crafts garden and house | Perth | PH2 7BB

Attractive hillside garden overlooking Perth and containing unusual plant species from the Far East. Garden features rockery, colourful trees and a café with a terrace overlooking the garden. Site also features a 1920s Arts and Crafts-inspired house. Period exteriors only but part of the house is a holiday cottage so possible to hire for weather cover. Limited parking available.

Scenic mountains and ridges | Near Killin | FK21 8TY

Expansive nature reserve area with views over Loch Tay. High-level car park allows easier access to the mountains and stunning scenery without too much of a walk. Scenic single-track road takes you from Loch Tay to Bridge of Balgie, past Lochan na Lairige. Boundary map available on request; drone filming considered on application.

Byre house | C19th | Near Killin | FK21 8UA

A tin-roofed, cruck-framed byre dwelling with family living quarters separated from the cattle byre by a wooden partition. Retains original features such as box beds, scotch dresser and layers of patterned wallpaper dating up to the 1950s. Rooms are small, so more suited to factual programmes and small crews. Parking available close to the property.

Enchanting woodland | Near Dunkeld | PH8 0JR

Originally designed as a pleasure ground in the 18th century. The woodland has a fairytale quality with moss-covered bridges and arches, multiple forest paths and a picturesque folly with viewing platform overlooking the crashing Black Linn Falls. Woodland contains towering Douglas firs, a native species of North America, making this a great double for American landscapes. Vehicle access into the woodland is possible with permissions; ample parking for tech vehicles; access directly off the A9 road. Drone filming considered on application.

Woodland and river | Near Pitlochry | PH16 5NP

Linn of Tummel is where the rivers Garry and Tummel meet, creating a deep, atmospheric pool. This area comprises 19ha of coniferous and deciduous woodland, riverside paths, interesting rock formations and the Garry Bridge, a footbridge built in 1910 that affords excellent views of the river below. Parking available. Drone filming considered on application.

Wooded river gorge | Near Pitlochry | PH16 5LG

Magnificent wooded river gorge with path running alongside the river through deciduous trees. Features include railway viaduct and green suspension footbridge spanning the gorge, offering magnificent views. Drone filming considered on application.

Hilltop viewpoint | Near Pitlochry | PH16 5LB

Pine-clad Perthshire hill offering panoramic views across Loch Tummel and Loch Rannoch, with distant views of the mountains of Glencoe. Steep, short ascent. Limited parking.

Water-powered mill | C19th | Angus | DD7 7RJ

Water-powered corn mill in a tranquil rural setting. Timber-clad interior with working machinery dating from the early 19th century. A great example of Scotland’s industrial heritage. Parking available.

Woodland scenery | Dollar | FK14 7PP

Stretch of woodland set in the shadow of the Ochil Hills. Features deep gorges, rushing burns, towering trees and Castle Campbell (managed by Historic Environment Scotland). Narrow footpaths and multiple steps to access the glen, so better suited to lighter crews.

Medieval keep | Alloa | FK10 1PP

14th-century tower with important medieval features, notably the timber roof structure and stone vaulting in the great hall. The tower was updated in the 18th century to include an Italianate staircase and minstrels’ gallery. Access to the battlements is permitted, offering panoramic views of the surrounding area; access is via a narrow, spiral staircase. Parking available.

Historic battlefield | Stirling | FK7 0LJ

Exteriors comprise landscaping, wildflower meadows and restored commemorative monuments, including the iconic statue of Robert the Bruce. The visitor centre offers the Battle of Bannockburn Experience, using 3D technology to animate the battle and story. Parking available. The site is very popular, so interior filming may not always be possible.

C17th thatched house | Tarbolton | KA5 5RB

Curious red-shuttered, thatched house featuring period meeting rooms and an 18th-century living space with kitchen hearth. Small but authentic interiors. Situated on a road with limited parking. Only suitable for small productions.

Coastal nature reserve | Near Dalbeattie | DG5 4QQ

Stunning coastline area, stretching along the Solway Firth. 44 ha of nature reserve with shingly beaches, rocky coastline with coastal paths and scenic sea views. Inland areas offer ancient woodland and wildflower meadows. Filming may not be permitted at certain times of the year due to wildlife activity. Parking is available at the Beach car park at Rockcliffe village (short stay (20mins) during the summer. Parking is also available at Baron's Craig Hotel on application to the hotel.

Country house and garden | C19th | Castle Douglas | DG7 1RX

Landscaped gardens set around a red sandstone Baronial mansion with interiors dating from the 1930s. Garden showcases wide variety of different styles and includes a walled garden, manicured lawns, rockery, glasshouses and ponds set against views of the Galloway hills. House features an elegant staircase and bright rooms. Wider estate has extensive woodland, wetlands and a nature reserve bordering the River Dee. Ample parking available.

Artistic townhouse | C18th | Kirkcudbright | DG6 4JX

Living museum dedicated to the work of artist E A Hornel. Pink Georgian house exterior with sumptuous Edwardian interiors. The gallery room is a real highlight with mahogany panelling, Parthenon frieze (inspired by the Elgin marbles) and an ornate fireplace. Outside is a mature garden full of Edwardian charm, featuring a pond with stepping stones, wisteria-covered paths and views of Kirkcudbright harbour and the River Dee. On-street parking is available outside the house (although the High Street can be busy); further parking is available around the town and in nearby car parks.

Impressive waterfall | Moffat Water Valley | DG10 9LH (property is 3 miles NE of this postcode)

Spectacular 60m waterfall and surrounding mountain nature reserve, leading up to Loch Skeen ringed by craggy hillsides. The path follows a fast-flowing burn right up to the waterfall with views down into the gorge. The ascending path allows great views of the waterfall with a hillside backdrop.

It’s a steep 10-minute walk up to the waterfall, and a further walk up from there to Loch Skeen, so best suited to crews with light kit. Ample parking available.

Arched house | C18th | Ecclefechan | DG11 3DG

Small white-painted cottage; great example of Scottish 18th-century vernacular architecture. Birthplace of prolific 19th-century writer. Good example of domestic life in the early Victorian period. House is small, so best suited to factual crews with limited equipment. Limited roadside parking.

Victorian letterpress printers | C19th | Innerleithen | EH44 6HA

Operational letterpress printers; an important part of Scotland’s industrial past. Printing presses, some of which date back to the Victorian era, can be seen in action; shelves of type line the walls, revealing changing fashions for typefaces; and 52 giant guardbooks showcase almost every item printed by the family firm. Living history and rich industrial backdrop for filming. Parking available.

Suburban garden | Melrose | TD6 9PX

Walled garden located in the ancient precinct of Melrose Abbey and backing onto a rustic cottage. Garden has three distinct areas: a dried flower garden (best in summer), leafy heritage orchard (framing abbey views) and a shady woodland area. Cottage available for holiday bookings, a great option for weather cover (subject to availability). Limited parking.

Urban house and garden | C18th | Melrose | TD6 9LJ

Beautifully restored Georgian manor house surrounded by manicured lawns, walled garden and extensive grounds. House is a holiday property so would be suitable for interior filming or a shoot-and-stay option (subject to availability). House highlights include tiled entrance hall, curved staircase and light spacious rooms open to the imagination. Please contact the Filming Manager for filming requests. Pay & Display parking is available 200m from the entrance to Harmony Garden or off-road parking for 4 cars adjacent to Harmony House available with prior notice and depending on house availability.

Turreted tower house | C16th | Forres | IV36 2TE

Original 16th-century tower house with Scottish Baronial additions dating between 17th century and 19th century. Interiors mainly 19th-century in style. Highlights include a library lined with wooden bookcases, reception rooms with magnificent plaster ceilings, and stone entrance hall. Castle exterior is rose pink and surrounded by vast grounds, including a large play park and daffodil gardens. Ample parking available.

The castle also offers accommodation or filming in the Laird’s Wing (sleeps 14 people), so perfect for a shoot-and-stay location (subject to availability). Please contact the Filming Manager for enquiries to film in the apartment.

Iconic Scottish scenery | Glencoe | PH49 4HX

Popular with tourists and film crews alike. Iconic landscape of towering mountains, awe-inspiring glens, rivers, controllable roads, cottages and waterfalls. Multiple car parks throughout the glen but parking can be limited in high season (June–August) due to high volume of visitors. Drone filming permitted in low-level areas only.

Please contact the Filming Manager for more details on this property as there’s a filming code of practice in place due to several landowners in the area.

Gorge, waterfall and suspension footbridge | Braemore | IV23 2PJ

Spectacular tree-lined gorge with 25m-long Victorian suspension footbridge and viewing platform. The bridge overlooks water crashing 45m over the dramatic Falls of Measach. The footbridge is 300m from the car park via an accessible path. Weight restrictions on the bridge apply. Ample parking available.

Sea-facing botanical garden | Poolewe | IV22 2LG

Garden in the Scottish Highlands created in the late 19th century and featuring exotic plants from all over the world, including California redwood trees. The garden is on the Atlantic coast and features ponds, a walled garden, extensive woodland, a café and gallery space. Inverewe House, with 1930s exteriors and interiors, stands at the centre of the garden. Ample parking available.

Iconic battlefield | Near Inverness | IV2 5EU

Large battlefield where the final Jacobite Rising came to a tragic end in 1746. Modern visitor centre has timber walls, a roof-top viewing terrace and roof garden. Battlefield features a Victorian memorial cairn and a restored 18th-century thatched cottage. Parking available, but the site can be very busy in peak visitor periods.

Due to the sensitive nature of the site, we ask for a synopsis before approving filming.

Hebridean island with dramatic rock formations | Near Mull, Inner Hebrides

Dramatic basalt rock columns rising from the sea make this wee island incredibly photogenic. Rugged and indented coastline, with many rocky outcrops and sea caves. The most impressive is Fingal’s Cave: 75m deep with an arched entrance and known for its natural acoustics. High-level walkway allows access into the cave. This walkway is undergoing intermittent work so please contact Filming Manager in advance of filming to discuss status. Please note drone filming is not permitted on Staffa between 1 April and 31 July, to prevent disturbance to breeding seabirds.

The island is 6 miles west of Mull; local operators are available to charter a private boat. Landing on the island is weather dependent, so please incorporate into any filming plans.

Remote island | Gaelic archives | Near Rum, Inner Hebrides | PH44 4RS

Small island, which supports a crofting community, features white sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs and rocky outcrops. Variety of buildings on the island, including 3 churches that stand out dramatically in the landscape, and Canna House, a square villa built in 1865 with eclectic interiors. The house contains an unparalleled archive of documents and photographs documenting ancient culture, folklore and the Gaelic language.

No mobile signal on the island. Access is very weather dependent, with many crossings cancelled in the winter. Ferry journey takes 3–4 hours from Mallaig.

St Kilda – Dramatic archipelago with rich cultural and natural history | Outer Hebrides

Very remote archipelago, 41 miles west of North Uist. UK’s only dual UNESCO World Heritage Site. With towering cliffs and sea stacks, the islands form the largest seabird colony in northern Europe. Islands also have evidence of human existence dating back to prehistoric times, with various archaeological remains and structures. A National Trust for Scotland ranger is the only permanent inhabitant for part of the year.

There is a drone exclusion zone around the islands to protect the seabirds, so no drone filming within 1km of landmass.

Please note St Kilda is uninhabited over the winter period. No mobile signal. In the summer, spaces at the campsite are limited and popular, so plan your trip far in advance. Limited weather cover options. Travel to St Kilda is erratic so also leave room in schedules to allow for boat delays.

Thatched cottage and museum | C17th | Cromarty | IV11 8XA

Birthplace of inspirational 19th-century geologist, folklorist and fossil hunter. The humble thatched cottage dates from 1698 and adjoins a later Georgian house, which contains a museum dedicated to themes from Hugh Miller’s life. There’s also a small garden and a cobbled courtyard. Both properties are better suited to small, factual crews. On-street parking only.

Iconic monument in Highland landscape | C19th | Glenfinnan | PH37 4LT

Towering monument built in 1815 as a tribute to those who died fighting for the Jacobite cause. Set against a scenic backdrop of Loch Shiel and surrounding mountains to the south, and the Glenfinnan viaduct to the north. The monument is 18m high; access to the top (via spiral staircase) is possible. Parking available but in high demand during peak season.

Please note the Glenfinnan viaduct is not owned by the National Trust for Scotland although it can be viewed from the Trust estate. Please contact the Filming Manager for a boundary map and more information on permissions.

Historic townhouse | C16th | Inverness | IV1 1ES

A 2½-storey townhouse with a projecting turnpike stairway. The oldest house in Inverness and an important example of 16th-century domestic architecture. Compact property; better suited to small crews. Limited on-street parking or in the nearby Rose Street car park.

Wild mountain landscape | Achnasheen | IV22 2EZ

Ancient and enchanting wilderness of water and rock. Majestic mountains and wild landscapes boast numerous hiking trails and photogenic rock formations, leading down to Upper Loch Torridon. Please contact the Filming Manager for a boundary map. Ample parking available.

Highland crofting estate and dramatic landscapes | Near Kyle | IV40 8DN

2,500ha estate comprising rocky, moorland-covered hills interspersed with lochs, woodlands and crofting settlements. Also features a long indented coastline scattered with offshore islands and white sandy beaches. Great examples of Scottish crofting landscapes with small whitewashed houses, stone barns, corrugated tin roofs and wildflower-rich meadows. Estate includes Scotland’s rainforest, a rare habitat of magical and ancient oak and birch woodlands with carpets of mosses and ferns (SSSI status). Ample parking available. Please contact the Filming Manager for a boundary map.

Remote landscape | dramatic waterfall | Ross-shire | IV40 8DS

One of the highest and most isolated waterfalls in Britain. The waterfall is 113m high and tumbles down a steep narrow cleft in the stone; the thundering water is often shrouded in atmospheric mist. Access to the falls involves a 8 mile hike; location only suited to small, adventurous crews. Car parking available at the Kintail Rangers’ office.

Remote scenic landscape | near Kyle | IV40 8HQ

Situated at the western end of the Glen Affric National Scenic Area and includes part of the old drove road from Skye to Dingwall. Vast region of wild and beautiful land with native trees, beautiful lochs and rugged moorland. Bare mountain crags stand out with startling clarity, while the spongy moorland underfoot provides ample walking trails. Very remote area with little-to-no road access; best suited to small, adventurous crews on foot or photography projects.

The most straightforward way to access the area is to walk from the Forestry and Land Scotland car park at the end of the public road in Glen Affric.

Remote mountain scenery | Near Kyle | IV40 8HQ

Remote area popular with walkers, with a network of trails leading up and around the mountains, lochs, glens and coastline. Features the magnificent Five Sisters ridge and stunning unspoilt scenery. Very remote area with limited road access; better suited to small, adventurous crews on foot or photography projects.

Parking is available at the Ranger Office at Morvich Farm, just off the A87 (the main road to the Isle of Skye).

Holy island | Near Mull, Inner Hebrides | PA76 6SG

Gateway to Christianity in Scotland when St Columba arrived in AD563. The island still possesses a quiet spirituality, combined with white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters and traditional houses. Access via a short ferry crossing from Mull, which can be affected by adverse weather conditions.

Please contact Historic Environment Scotland for filming enquiries for Iona Abbey and Nunnery.

Wild Hebridean island landscape | Mull | PA69 6ES

This remote 617ha peninsula on the Isle of Mull offers dramatic landscapes with steep and craggy uplands, grassy lowlands and a rocky coastline with wildflower-rich meadows in the spring and summer. Only accessible on foot; better suited to small, adventurous crews.

Parking is available at Tiroran (car park), OS Ref: NM415275. The coastal path starts from here.

Vast estate and hunting lodge | C19th | Braemar | AB35 5YJ

Estate of varied wild landscapes: heather-covered moorland, Caledonian pine forest, towering mountains, wetlands and stunning rivers, waterfalls and pools. Restrictions may apply at different times of the year depending on wildlife activity. Estate features many interesting built properties including a lavishly furnished Victorian hunting lodge with wood panelling and restored interiors, the remarkable Stag Ballroom (containing over 2,400 deer skulls), modern lodges, derelict cottages and heritage agricultural buildings. Ample parking available

Estate also offers accommodation in various properties, making it great for a shoot-and-stay location (subject to availability). Please contact the Filming Manager if you wish to film in these properties or for shoot-and-stay enquiries.

Country house and estate | C17th | Huntly | AB54 4NQ

Quirky historic home dating from the 17th century and full of eclectic curios. Highlights include a vibrant music room with original Victorian wallpaper, and an elegant curved staircase. Landscaped garden includes an Arts & Crafts walled garden, zig-zag paths, charming moon gate and lichen-covered steps. Wider estate features open parkland, wooded areas and an unusual, semicircular 18th-century stable block. Parking available.

Fairytale castle and estate | C17th | Alford | AB33 8JF

Elegant pink tower built in the Scottish Baronial style. Property was lived in until the 1960s, so has a quirky blend of cosy interiors and rare antiquities within the ancient walls. Highlights include the Great Hall and intricate 17th-century plasterwork on the ceilings. There’s no artificial lighting above the ground floor; access to upper floors is via a spiral staircase. Set in woodland with an unusual Scottish glen garden. Parking available.

The property contains many loaned antiques so a long lead time may be required for interior filming permissions.

Tower house and estate | near Banchory | C14th | AB31 5EY

Built as a 14th-century tower house, the castle has had multiple extensions over the years and now comprises an eclectic mix of a medieval tower, Jacobean mansion and multiple Victorian additions. Highlights include a huge Victorian library, medieval High Hall, Gallery corridor, wood-panelled ceilings and an external courtyard. Extensive grounds feature ancient woodland, walled rose garden and 16th-century chapel. Parking available.

Tower house and estate | C16th | Banchory | AB31 5QJ

16th-century castle set against backdrop of rolling hills. The castle is an intricate maze of turrets and towers. Interiors boast oak panelling, vaulted and painted ceilings, tapestry wall hangings and fine antique furniture. Extensive grounds feature an internationally renowned walled garden, ancient sculpted topiary, woodland, ponds and streams. Parking available.

Vast tower house and estate | C17th | near Inverurie | AB51 7LD

One of the largest tower houses in Scotland, with a core that dates back to the 15th century. Exteriors are a great example of an early 17th-century laird’s castle, although interiors have been modernised and changed over the years. Interior highlights include a vaulted dining room, ancient kitchen, library, stone spiral staircase and roof-top round tower viewing platform.

Wider estate features attractive parkland, a Victorian walled garden and a large events field for outdoor filming or battle scenes – power and water available. Exteriors are a great double for Balmoral Castle. Ample parking available.

Grand fortress and estate | C17th | Fyvie | AB53 8JS

Scottish Baronial-style castle dating back 800 years and boasting lavish interiors with very impressive exterior. Highlights include a grand fireplace in the entrance hall, vast drawing room, dining room, billiards room and a wood-panelled gallery hung with tapestries and complete with an organ. Outside, the walled garden pattern echoes the ornate interior plaster ceilings. Wider estate features forests, a loch and boat house, and a glass-roofed racquets court with a wooden single bowling lane (available to film as a backdrop only). The racquets court is a great space for a set build. Ample parking available.

The castle also offers accommodation (for 16 people) or filming in Preston Tower Apartment – perfect for a shoot-and-stay location (subject to availability). Please contact the Filming Manager for enquiries to film in the apartment.

Palladian-style stately home | C18th | near Ellon | AB41 7EQ

Designed in the 18th century but remodelled in the 19th century, this stately home has elegant Georgian exteriors and opulent Victorian interiors. Interior highlights include a wood-panelled hall, chapel, bookcase- and bust-lined quadrant corridor, chandeliers, large entertaining rooms with painted ceilings, and a library with secret door. Exteriors include a terrace garden with geometric flower beds and a fountain. The wider estate contains more modern buildings: Haddo House Hall, a 19th-century wood-panelled theatre (a great build space option), and The Peatyards, built in the 1990s and a great office double or production space. Ample parking available.

Haddo Country Park is under the care of Aberdeenshire Council and requires separate permission for filming. Please contact the Haddo team for park permissions.

Renaissance walled garden | C17th | Ellon | AB41 7PD

Re-created by the Trust in the 1950s, this garden was based on 17th-century plans of the garden at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. Garden features 6 miles of clipped box hedging, shaped yew hedges and intricate, colourful parterres inside weathered stone walls. There’s a large orchard just outside the walls. 17th-century Pitmedden House adjoins the garden – predominantly for exterior filming although interior filming possible in the North Wing. Ample parking available.

The house also offers accommodation (for 7 people) in the North Wing - perfect for a shoot-and-stay location (subject to availability). Please contact the Filming Manager for enquiries about filming in the apartment.

Traditional weaver’s cottage | Literary themes | C19th | Kirriemuir | DD8 4BX

Small whitewashed cottage in village setting; birthplace of J M Barrie, author of Peter Pan. House is a time capsule of late 19th-century life, with box beds and a wash-house, and pays homage to the work of the author. Property is best suited to factual programmes and small crews. Limited parking, but public car park 150m away.

Country house and estate | C18th | Montrose | DD10 9LQ

Georgian country house designed by William Adam with baroque extravagance. Property epitomises an 18th-century laird’s home. Highlights include the saloon with ornate plasterwork and brightly coloured walls, the tapestry room, library and dining room (with secret door). ‘Below stairs’ are the kitchen, wine cellar, gun room and vaulted servants’ hall. House surrounded by a walled garden and formal gardens, giving way to parkland with views onto a tidal basin. Ample parking available.