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Scotsman
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
New era for Scotland's screen sector
Matthew Goode and Jamie Sives in the Calders area of Wester Hailes, for the dramatic opening scene of Department Q on Netflix Edinburgh has long served as a cinematic favourite - Trainspotting, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Chariots of Fire, Filth, Shallow Grave. Our streets and skylines have lent themselves to some of the most memorable scenes in film. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... But the success of Department Q represents a significant shift: large-scale international production filmed and built right here in Scotland's capital. The nine-part Netflix series, now number one in the UK and number two globally, follows detective Carl Morck as he leads a new cold case unit investigating unsolved crimes in modern-day Edinburgh. Based on Jussi Adler-Olsen's bestselling Danish novels and adapted by Queen's Gambit creator Scott Frank, the series was filmed over six months in and around the city. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Around half of Department Q was shot at FirstStage Studios, located in a converted wave energy warehouse at Leith Docks. The remaining scenes were filmed at locations including the City Chambers, Mortonhall Crematorium, Greyfriars Bobby's Bar, the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena in Ratho, and the CodeBase building on Castle Terrace, which serves as the police headquarters exterior. FirstStage, co-founded by Bob Last and Jason Connery, has become a cornerstone of Scotland's screen infrastructure, attracting major productions from Netflix, Amazon and Sony. Its creation was made possible with Scottish Government support and years of advocacy from the screen sector, allowing the city to meet growing demand for streaming content with in-house facilities and Scottish talent. The success of Department Q demonstrates how coordinated investment, local expertise and industry ambition are fuelling a new era for Scotland's screen sector.
Cosmopolitan
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Where Was ‘Dept Q' Filmed?
Dept Q is the new Netflix thriller series taking over the top 10 and our evenings thanks to it's gripping, haunting and occasionally hilarious plot. The nine-part series is based on a series of novels by Jussi Adler-Olsen and follows Detective Morck who is assigned to run a new cold cases department and for his first case he begins investigating the disappearance of prosecutor Merritt Lingard who went missing four years ago. The book series is originally based in Copenhagen, Denmark, however for the Netflix series the show's creator Scott Frank moved it from Scandinavia to the heart of Scotland - Edinburgh. But was the show actually filming in Scotland? Here's what we know about the moody backdrop to the tense Netflix series. Department Q was filmed where it was set in Edinburgh in Scotland, using a variety of real life locations and sound stages. The show kicks off with Carl's accident and the death of a fellow police officer while Carl is investigating, and this was filmed on location at the estate of The Calders in Wester Hailes. Throughout the series many iconic Edinburgh landmarks also pop up including the cobbled streets of the Royal Mile, St Mary's Episcopal church and the City Chambers where we see Merritt during the first episode working during trial. Elsewhere the exterior of Carl's home was filmed in the Leith area of Edinburgh in Link's Place. The production crew also went slightly further afield and filmed in the area of East Lothian to create more scenes. Lysander House in Direlton was used to film Merritt and William's impressive adult home that we see during the first episode. The house was once a military outpost as a radar station but has now been converted into a very boujee home. Staggs Bar in Musselburgh was used to create the scene where Detective Morck and Akram meet up with the journalist who bad mouths Sam Haig. Department Q is available on Netflix now
Cosmopolitan
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Where was Dept Q filmed?: All the Scottish locations revealed from Edinburgh to East Lothian
Dept Q is the new Netflix thriller series taking over the top 10 and our evenings thanks to it's gripping, haunting and occasionally hilarious plot. The nine-part series is based on a series of novels by Jussi Adler-Olsen and follows Detective Morck who is assigned to run a new cold cases department and for his first case he begins investigating the disappearance of prosecutor Merritt Lingard who went missing four years ago. The book series is originally based in Copenhagen, Denmark, however for the Netflix series the show's creator Scott Frank moved it from Scandinavia to the heart of Scotland - Edinburgh. But was the show actually filming in Scotland? Here's what we know about the moody backdrop to the tense Netflix series. Department Q was filmed where it was set in Edinburgh in Scotland, using a variety of real life locations and sound stages. The show kicks off with Carl's accident and the death of a fellow police officer while Carl is investigating, and this was filmed on location at the estate of The Calders in Wester Hailes. Throughout the series many iconic Edinburgh landmarks also pop up including the cobbled streets of the Royal Mile, St Mary's Episcopal church and the City Chambers where we see Merritt during the first episode working during trial. Elsewhere the exterior of Carl's home was filmed in the Leith area of Edinburgh in Link's Place. The production crew also went slightly further afield and filmed in the area of East Lothian to create more scenes. Lysander House in Direlton was used to film Merritt and William's impressive adult home that we see during the first episode. The house was once a military outpost as a radar station but has now been converted into a very boujee home. Staggs Bar in Musselburgh was used to create the scene where Detective Morck and Akram meet up with the journalist who bad mouths Sam Haig. Department Q is available on Netflix now
Glasgow Times
11-05-2025
- Health
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow city council reveals plan to ease misery of hayfever sufferers
Now, it is being suggested the council could take steps that could help ease the suffering of hayfever martyrs. By planting certain species of trees and plants, a councillor has said a low pollen strategy could reduce the effects of hayfever. READ NEXT: Calls to ban Irish rappers Kneecap from Glasgow's TRNSMT festival should be resisted Dan Hutchison, Greens councillor for Govan said such a plan could be integrated into the councils biodiversity strategy. He said hayfever affects one in four people at some point and is on the rise across Europe. (Image: PA) The councillor said the severity of symptoms in people is directly influenced by the concentration of airborne pollen. In a motion to be debated at the council, he said: 'Changes to plants used in urban landscaping, such as the introduction of Birch trees, has contributed to a rise in allergen sensitivity.' The plan includes: 'Low pollen planting' which he said 'deprioritises the planting of wind-pollinated plants such as grasses, and promotes multispecies plant communities, so is beneficial for wildlife and small pollinators such as bees and other insects.' He added: 'Consideration should also be given to avoiding 'botanical sexism' where pollen-intensive 'male' plants, historically favoured by planners as they do not shed seeds or fruit and thus require less street cleansing, are not the only plants installed, and that 'female' fruit-producing plants are planted alongside." 'Female' trees will help to trap the excess pollen produced by 'male' trees, as well as other airborne pollution.' READ NEXT:Teachers to ballot on strike action over workload dispute On Sunday, the pollen count was high in Glasgow and is expected to be medium and high this week. One remedy for some people is said to be eating locally produced honey and Hutchison wants the council to support local honey producers in the city food plan There are beehives on the roof of the City Chambers and Kelvingrove Art Galleries and Museum and he suggests that other council owned buildings and land could be used to support honey production.
The Herald Scotland
02-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
£20m contract for George Square renovation awarded
The project is part of the wider Avenues programme, which is making the city centre "more attractive, greener, better connected and a great place to stay and do business". The Avenues programme is funded through the Glasgow City Region City Deal, with funding provided by the Scottish and UK Governments, and Glasgow City Council. Each Government is contributing funding of £8.815million towards the main contract for the George Square and surrounding Avenues project. The contract award - worth £20.499million - covers not only the George Square works, but also the creation of Avenues at North Hanover Street (between Cathedral Street and George Square); George Street (between Montrose Street and George Square); West George Street (between Nelson Mandela Place and George Square); Cochrane Street and St Vincent Place. READ MORE: Contract worth over £20m for George Square renovation awarded 'A new George Square:' how the M8 cap would actually work When George Square will be closed as timetable confirmed by Glasgow City Council The works will be done in two phases, with George Square, St Vincent Place and West George Street due for completion in August 2026, and Cochrane Street and the sections of George Street and North Hanover Street to be complete in the Spring of 2027. The work on George Square will deliver "high-quality stone throughout; informal 'play' areas for children in sensory gardens in the eastern areas; a raised lawn platform; new trees species will be planted to add to the existing Norway Maple and Cherry trees in the Square; new seating to add to the remembrance benches; and feature lighting". According to the council, the final design of George Square, Glasgow's foremost civic space, was informed by "significant" public engagement and stakeholder consultation - the new design for the eastern part of the Square responds to the formal uses connected with the City Chambers and the Cenotaph; and a further raised green area will be created in front of the Cenotaph. The western part of the Square will support more informal uses with space for cafes to spill out on to, and a generous paved area for events. The installation of hoarding around the Square is ongoing, with panels showcasing Glasgow's achievements and qualities along with the future vision for both George Square and the city soon to appear. West George Street Avenue image (Image: Glasgow City Council) Between May 12-23, the 11 bronze statues in the Square will be removed - for conservation and restoration - before their return to the Square in 2026. The new tree species to be planted in George Square and the surrounding Avenues through the project include 'Robin Hill' Pink Juneberry; 'Frans Fontaine' Hornbeam; 'Forest Pansy' Redbud; Oleaster; 'Autumn Gold' Gingko; Burgundy Sweetgum; a couple of Rowan species; a number of Flowering Cherry species; and Pin Oak. Councillor Angus Millar, Convener for City Centre Recovery at Glasgow City Council, said: 'This is a huge milestone in the transformation of George Square. The appointment of Rainton means the main construction works are now just weeks away, adding real momentum and a sense of excitement to this historic project. "Glaswegians will already have seen the construction site starting to take shape but the appointment of this contractor is the last major piece of the jigsaw. "Over the 16 or so months from June, we will see a new and significantly improved public space take shape – a new square on a par with many of our international peers, one Glaswegians can be proud of, and which is fitting of a city of our standing.'
