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Media Guide to Edinburgh’s Vantage Points
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On-‐street locations with Edinburgh backdrops Location Description Permission Contact Notes Princes Street & Castle St, Frederick St, Hanover St http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Edinburgh-‐Castle/EdCastle_PS
View across Princes Street Gardens to Edinburgh Castle and Old Town, and along to the National Gallery of Scotland and Royal Society of Arts on The Mound
On street location – no notification required as long as no obstruction caused
Small crews with tripods can film from the pavement without permits, providing pedestrians and traffic are not obstructed. Public liability insurance is required.
The Mound http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/The-‐Mound
In the heart of the city centre, with National Galleries of Scotland on the western side. View over Princes Street Gardens (east) to Scott Monument and Balmoral Hotel and to Edinburgh Castle in the west.
Small camera crews on foot need not seek permission as long as no obstruction is caused.
As above
Regent Road http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Regent-‐Road
Views across Holyrood to Salisbury Crags and Arthur’s Seat, and over to Old Town and Edinburgh Castle.
On street location – no notification required as long as no obstruction caused
As above
Grassmarket / The Vennel http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Grassmarket
Historic heart of Old Town. View south to Castle.
On street location – no notification required as long as no obstruction caused
As above
Castle Terrace and Cornwall St http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Castle-‐Terrace
View east to Castle On street location – no notification required as long as no obstruction caused
As above
New Halls Rd/High Street South Queensferry http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Forth-‐Rail-‐Bridge
Shore-‐front location with views of Forth Road and Rail Bridges.
On street location – no notification required as long as no obstruction caused
As above
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Exterior off-‐street locations with Edinburgh backdrops for camera crews on foot Location Description Permission Contact Notes Calton Hill http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Calton-‐Hill
Classic establishing shot, Princes St Old town, Leith, River Forth, Arthur seat
Edinburgh Council E: [email protected] T 0131 529 7921
Welcomes news crews. No fee for news crews but notification and copy of public liability insurance (min £5m) required. Email PLI, dates, times in advance of filming.
Princes St Gardens – EAST http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Princes-‐Street-‐Gardens/Princes_st_gardens_east1
Grassed, manicured park with views to Castle across National Gallery
Edinburgh Council E: [email protected] T 0131 529 7921
Welcomes news crews. No fee for news crews but notification and copy of public liability insurance (min £5m) required. Email PLI, dates, times in advance of filming.
Princes St Gardens – WEST http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Princes-‐Street-‐Gardens/PSG_fountain
View to Castle with Victorian fountain in foreground.
Edinburgh Council E: [email protected] T 0131 529 7921
Welcomes news crews. No fee for news crews but notification and copy of public liability insurance (min £5m) required. Email PLI, dates, times in advance of filming.
Inverleith Park http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Inverleith-‐Park/Inverleith-‐Park-‐Across-‐Pond
One Mile north of city centre views to castle and city skyline
Edinburgh Council E: [email protected] T 0131 529 7921
Welcomes news crews. No fee for news crews but notification and copy of public liability insurance (min £5m) required. Email PLI, dates, times in advance of filming.
Blackford Hill http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Royal-‐Observatory/Royal-‐Observatory-‐ViewN1
South of city Views of Edinburgh and River Forth, drive up to observatory. Car park
Filming from the roadside: no permit required. Filming from the grass: Edinburgh Council E: pandg.referendum.filming@edinbur
Parks welcome news crews. No fee for news crews but notification and copy of public liability insurance (min £5m) required. Email PLI, dates, times in advance of filming.
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Braid Hills http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Braid-‐Hills
South of city centre, views to Edinburgh and the forth.
Filming from the roadside: no permit required. Filming from the grass: Edinburgh Council T 0131 529 7921 E: [email protected]
Parks welcome news crews. No fee for news crews but notification and copy of public liability insurance (min £5m) required. Email PLI, dates, times in advance of filming.
City Chambers – gateway rooftop High Street http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/City-‐Chambers
Vantage point over Royal Mile & Parliament Square
Edinburgh Council Media Team T 0131 529 4040 E [email protected]
Permission and access to be arranged in advance, but have had several film crews use this as a vantage point for filming processions / events on the High Street.
Royal Botanic Gardens Inverleith Row http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Royal-‐Botanic-‐Gardens
1 mile north of city centre views of castle and city skyline
Shona Hay T: 0131 248 2900
Welcomes filming requests.
Princes Mall, Princes St EH1 1BQ http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Princes-‐Mall
Flat grassy area on top of shopping mall at east end of main shopping street. View to Castle and Scott Monument and Arthur’s Seat
Emma [email protected]
The roof of this shopping centre looks like a public space but permission must be sought. Permission to be sought in advance.
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Exterior locations suitable for Outside Broadcast Units
Calton Hill
Flat parking area at the top of Calton Hill in front of the Acropolis. Views across whole city, including west along Princes Street taking in Balmoral clock tower and Edinburgh Castle. Gate access
Edinburgh Council Parks Unit E: [email protected] T 0131 529 7921
Welcomes news crews. Booking required. Subject to availability. Vehicle access must be arranged in advance to ensure gate is opened. Public liability insurance required.
Princes Street Gardens East
OB vehicle position in front of National Galleries with view to east taking in the Bank Of Scotland. Gate access Waverley Bridge.
Edinburgh Council Parks Unit E: [email protected] T 0131 529 7921
Welcomes news crews. Up to 2 vehicles can be accommodated on the mid level walk outside the Scottish Cafe from 07:00 and 19:15. Access must be arranged in advance (pref 3 days). Public liability insurance required.
Mound
Views to east include Bank of Scotland, to west include National Galleries and Castle. Access from Mound – bollards need to be lowered.
Edinburgh Council Media Unit E: [email protected] T. 0131 529 4040
Welcomes news crews. Vehicle access must be arranged in advance, subject to availability. Public liability insurance required.
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Rooftops
Location Description Permission Contact Notes
Balmoral Hotel Princes St EH2 2EQ http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Balmoral-‐Hotel/clocktowerView3
Flat, safe roof with city centre views along Princes St, Castle, Old Town.
Lauren Robertson, PR & Marketing Manager T: 0131 622 8826 E: [email protected]
Open to filming requests. Pre-‐planning in terms of access, min 24 hrs notice. Hotel staff need to accompany crew, so media coverage or a fee to cover costs will be requested.
Camera Obscura 549 Castlehill EH1 2ND http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Camera-‐Obscura
Flat viewing platform roof, easy access up narrow stair, close view down Royal Mile, over New Town and to Forth. Castle view obstructed by seating stand.
Tony Miller, Assistant Manager T: 0131 226 3709
24 hrs notice preferred. Small crews can be accommodated during opening hours 09.30 – 19.30. A fee or credit will be required.
Harvey Nichols St Andrews Square EH2 2AD http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Harvey-‐Nichols-‐Store
Edinburgh's premier shopping destination, with top floor restaurant and feature terrace, affording unrivalled views of the Edinburgh sky line, from the Castle to the firth of Forth.
Marc Henry Restaurant manager T: 0131 524 8388
Happy to accommodate filming subject to availability.
Mercure Hotel Princes St EH2 2DG http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Mercure-‐Hotel
Balcony on 4th floor and rooftop overlooking Princes St and Mound with view of Edinburgh Castle
Mira, operations manager T 0131 226 8400
Subject to availability, fee negotiable.
Tower, The Chambers St EH1 1JF http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Tower-‐Restaurant
Classic restaurant on roof of museum, great terrace and views over city to Edinburgh Castle (On Chamber St)
Mark Rowley PR Manager T: 0131 225 0976 [email protected] Best to use email for first contact.
Has been used successfully before for a number of broadcasts. Fee negotiable.
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Waverley Court http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Waverley-‐Court
Rooftop garden overlooking Waverley Station, Princes St, towards Castle
Contact CEC Media team T 0131 529 4040
Access from East Market St.
Princes Street Suites Waterloo Place http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Princes-‐Street-‐Suites
Rooftop terrace overlooking Calton Hill, Waverley Court
Contact Sandrine Contier-‐Lawrie T 0131 524 2593
Access from Waterloo Place. Subject to availability. Fee negotiable.
The Hub The Lawnmarket, Royal Mile EH1 0AQ http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/The-‐Hub
Roof terrace, view to south over George Heriots school and Pentland Hills. Home to Edinburgh International Festival
Jenny Rutherford, marketing T 0131 473 2015 E [email protected]
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Interiors with views Location Description Permission Contact Notes Balmoral Hotel Princes St EH2 2EQ http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Balmoral-‐Hotel/balmoral_view
Conference/function rooms and bedrooms with views to Castle. NB windows do not open.
Lauren Robertson, PR & Marketing Manager T: 0131 622 8826 E: [email protected]
Open to filming requests. Subject to availability
Waldorf Astoria Caledonian Hotel Princes St EH1 2AB http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Caledonian-‐Hotel
Bedrooms and meeting rooms with views to Edinburgh Castle.
Anwen Dobson Marketing & PR Tel: 0131 222 8704
Subject to availability. Fee negotiable
Ocean Terminal Ocean Drive EH6 6JJ http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Ocean-‐Terminal
Premiere shopping centre with balcony views to Britannia and Leith developments.
Michelle McLeod T: 0131 555 8888
Open to filming requests.
Chaophraya 33 Castle St EH2 3DN http://chaophraya.co.uk/venues/chaophraya-‐edinburgh/
Modern restaurant with terrace offering close view to castle and New Town.
Namiki T 0131 226 7614
Happy to facilitate filming subject to availability. Fee is negotiable.
The Apex International -‐ Heights Grassmarket EH1 2HS http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Apex-‐International-‐Hotel
Heights restaurant has balcony and views across old town to castle. Big door that opens on to a balcony. Exclusive use.
Lisa Masterton, marketing T: 0131 444 0491
View across Grassmarket to Edinburgh Castle from restaurant. Booking required. Subject to availability. Fee negotiable.
The Glass House Rooftop Garden with views to Calton Hill Leigh Craig Subject to availability,
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Greenside Place EH3 3AA http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/The-‐Glasshouse-‐Hotel
Sales & Marketing Director T: 0131 525 8325
Same day requests can be accommodated. Fee negotiable
The Point Hotel (Double Tree) Bread St EH3 3AA http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Point-‐Conference-‐Centre
Penthouse Conference Suite has stunning views close to the castle and across city to north and east. Hotel rooms look on to Edinburgh Castle.
Valerie Mentiplay, director of Sales T 0131 221 5555 [email protected] or Nikki McDougall, sales manager [email protected]
Subject to availability, Fee negotiable
Carlton Hotel North Bridge http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Carlton-‐Hotel
Conference & Meeting Rooms with views south over Waverley Court, Calton Hill, Scott Monument
Sharon Stuart T 07748 114076 E: [email protected]
Lift access from Market Street. 9 floor building.
Old Waverley Princes St www.oldwaverley.co.uk
Rooms overlooking Princes Street, Mound, Scott Monument. NB windows do not open.
Ben Powis T 0131 560 2051 E [email protected]
Subject to availability Fee negotiable
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Edinburgh locations relevant to the Act of Union Edinburgh Castle Castlehill EH1 2NG
Views across city to Leith, Murrayfield (from Western Defences) and the Forth. Footage of the Crown Jewels of Scotland available on request. 70+ historic buildings contained inside the Castle walls.
Contact: Paul Spence T: 0131 668 8731 E. [email protected]
Unable to accommodate political pieces, though would consider historical filming.
Parliament Hall Parliament Square EH1 1RF
Part of Scottish Courts. Parliament Hall is within Parliament Square, a pedestrianized square in front of St Giles Cathedral. Camera crews on foot in Parliament Square do not require a permit.
To film inside Parliament Hall Contact Elizabeth Cutting T 0131 240 6854 To film exteriors in Parliament Square, no permit required where no obstruction caused.
Scottish Courts are unable to accommodate political pieces but would consider historical filming.
Queensberry House Canongate EH99 1SP http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Scottish-‐Parliament
Now part of the Scottish Parliament building
Ruth Connolly [email protected]
Scottish Parliament providing Broadcasters Village for Scottish Referendum. Exterior shots fine but notify PR team for security reasons. Interior filming allowed subject to availability.