Stirling set for huge new TV and film studio

Bosses at Stirling Council are announcing a huge new film and TV studio which will be home a range of major productions in years to come.

They will be built on former Ministry of Defence land at Forthside which has just been acquired by Stirling Council and Clackmannanshire Council in a multi-million pound deal.

Stirling Council Leader, Cllr Chris Kane said: “By making innovative use of the existing buildings on a former military site, we are creating a studio campus that will provide everything film producers need to meet demand in a thriving sector.

“Students in our schools, our college and our University will be able to pursue creative careers right here in Stirling that in the past would have meant having to consider leaving to chase opportunities elsewhere."

It's hoped the project will help drive the expansion of on-screen production in Scotland with an estimated 4,000 jobs over 25 years.

Stirling Council Chief Executive Carol Beattie added: "In a previous role as Director of Creative Industries for Scottish Development International, I knew there was still an opening for more production space in Scotland.

"At that point, I spent time in London speaking to the British Film Commission and studio operators such as Pinewood, Three Mills and Warner Brothers to understand the specifications of a good site.

“When I saw the unique buildings and location at Forthside, I considered it to be a fantastic fit, which has since been confirmed through our close consultation with the industry, including Screen Scotland.”

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