Crews filming in Scotland told to hire local as industry booms
Summary
Scotland’s film and TV industry is growing and expected to bring £1 billion to the economy by 2030. However, there are concerns that not enough local Scottish workers are being hired, and some places featured in films and shows face problems from too many tourists.Key Facts
- Scotland’s screen sector is expanding and includes big productions like Outlander, Indiana Jones, and Batman.
- The sector is predicted to be worth £1 billion by 2030.
- The BBC’s show Celebrity Traitors added about £21.8 million to Scotland’s economy since 2022.
- Research found only 6% of production staff on The Traitors were Scottish, below BBC’s 8% quota.
- Local hiring can include workers not usually in film, such as temporary carpenters.
- Police warned about visitor problems, like unsafe parking, at the Harry Potter viaduct in Glenfinnan.
- Popular filming spots face damage and closures due to too many tourists.
- Screen Scotland wants more shows made by Scottish companies to grow local jobs.
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