By Eniola Amadu
Work is progressing on a £16m redevelopment of former Ministry of Defence (MoD) land in Stirling into one of Scotland’s largest film production sites.
The Stirling Studios project, funded largely through a £19m UK Government grant, will see a 160,000 sq ft (14,864 sq m) building transformed into a state-of-the-art film hub, complete with new roads, power, drainage, and communication infrastructure.
The project is expected to be completed by the end of March next year.
Stirling Council, which is overseeing the redevelopment, said it plans to appoint an operator to manage the studio once construction is complete.
The site is expected to provide major facilities for global streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon, following its use last year as a filming location for Sky Atlantic’s Lockerbie drama.
In total, 100,000 sq ft (9,290 sq m) of the site has been designated for studio use, with a further 110,000 sq ft (10,219 sq m) for production, logistics, and office space.
Council leader Gerry McGarvey described the project as “incredibly exciting” and said it would help position Stirling at the heart of Scotland’s growing screen sector.
“Our aim is to transform this former military site into a dynamic and vibrant location for film, high-end TV production and other creative industries,” he said.
“This will deliver wide-ranging and lasting economic and social benefits.”
The council said the project, developed through the Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal, could create up to 4,000 jobs over the next 25 years.
McGarvey added that Stirling Council is working closely with Screen Scotland, local colleges, and universities to “support skills development and expand the talent pool in Scotland across this key sector.”
“The feedback from the screen industry continues to be hugely positive,” he said, “and we look forward to sharing more announcements about this transformative project in the near future.”
When completed, Stirling Studios will rival Wardpark Film and Television Studios in Cumbernauld — Scotland’s largest production facility — which currently offers 200,000 sq ft (18,580 sq m) of space across five sound stages.
