Mr Thomson believes the "global phenomenon" of Outlander and other series, such as the Northern Ireland-made Game of Thrones has "certainly convinced us that there is demand for good quality film studios in Scotland". Cumbernauld has repeatedly been touted as an ideal location for the national base, underpinned by the runaway success of Outlander at home and abroad – despite not being screened in the UK. Readers’ comments: You are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website, so please act responsibly.
He said he hopes to have contractors on site in 2018 and that every other week another "realistic enquiry" for TV and movie filming approaches the studios. Mr Thomson added: "Outlander are filming Series 4 at Wardpark and I am delighted for all that brings to central Scotland and beyond. "Our existing facility has been a major success for Scotland, attracting Sony's award-winning historical drama Outlander's first and second series," he said.
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[email protected]. The site has approximately 200,000 square feet of studio space and includes four sound stages, along with production offices and workshops, together with an external green screen area. "Committee convener Murdo Fraser said figures from Creative Scotland showed Wales has 51,000 sq ft of purpose-built studio space, with Northern Ireland having 42,000 sq ft, while Scotland currently has only 5,800 sq ft.The Conservative MSP said: "The 30,000 sq ft you are talking about sounds a lot, but if that is a purpose-built studio that leaves us still quite a long way behind Wales and Northern Ireland. "Scotland’s tourism numbers are also being boosted with Outlander showcasing Scotland’s landscapes and tourist attractions, with some attractions reporting a 92 per cent rise in visitors. Below is the shelter Jamie and Claire build to sleep in while building their cabin.There was also a log cabin. THE Scottish home of the hugely popular Outlander TV series is to be transformed into a major international film studio. Wardpark Film and Television Studios.
"Outlander makes a significant contribution to the almost £70 million in film and TV production spend in Scotland last year, as well as employing around 300 crew in Cumbernauld and taking on nearly 100 trainees to develop their industry skills.
The old Isola-Werke factory in the Wardpark area has been converted into film studios and production facilities for the TV series Outlander which frequently films within the town's greenspaces. THE Scottish home of the hugely popular Outlander TV series is to be transformed into a major international film studio. Email: [email protected]. "It seems to me that there has been a lot of heat around this issue, the government's been under pressure, there's an election coming up in eight weeks' time, and what you have done is produce a rabbit from a hat. Located close to the Outlander filming studios, filming at Cumbernauld Glen was most likely a convenient site for cast and crew. Last Updated: This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice.
"Wardpark Studios Limited's decision to seek planning consent for new studio facilities in Cumbernauld marks an important milestone in our work to strengthen the Scottish screen sector," she said.Opposition MSPs questioned Ms Hyslop on the scale of the development.Former Labour leader Johann Lamont said: "It doesn't seem like it's huge amounts of money and and it seems to have taken a long time to get to that point.
David Brown, Outlander's producer, said: “The adventures of Outlander could only be told properly in Scotland.
... Wardpark Film and Television Studios. These are external links and will open in a new windowA privately-owned film studio in North Lanarkshire used by the TV series Outlander is hoping to secure up to £4m public money for a massive expansion.Wardpark Studios has four sound stages across 48,000 sq ft. While we've reached agreement in principle with Scottish Enterprise and the Film Studio Delivery Group on possible financial support, there remain a few commercial details still to be finalised before we can move ahead with our plans. "Our planning application seeks to make the most of the existing facilities and land available. The old Isola-Werke factory in the Wardpark area has been converted into film studios and production facilities for the TV series Outlander which frequently films within the town's greenspaces. Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop said that a planning application for the Cumbernauld site was imminent.Opposition MPs remain critical over the lack of film studio facilities.Ms Hyslop told Holyrood's Economy Committee that ministers could provide up to £4m to help with the project - including £1.5m in grant funding and up to £2.5m of loan cash. The television series Outlander was filmed on location in Scotland If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please "Working around Outlander’s requirements has slowed the process, but has not dented our ambitions for the studios." "The appetite from Outlander for space has made it clear to us that we need to provide extra workshop/office/prop storage for the ‘new build’." The nearby Cumbernauld Glen is also a convenient and popular spot for filming and with being open to the public, has attracted many fans during filming trying to get a glimpse of the actors.
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