Working with Film Edinburgh
Opportunities for Midlothian Businesses & Locations
Midlothian Council Rejoins Film Edinburgh to Strengthen Visitor Economy and Creative Growth
We’re delighted to announce that Midlothian Council has formally rejoined Film Edinburgh until at least 2030, marking an important step in strengthening the region’s visitor economy, creative industries, and national profile as a filming destination.
By rejoining Film Edinburgh, Midlothian will benefit from coordinated location promotion, industry connections, and streamlined support for film and television productions looking to work in the area. The move reinforces Midlothian’s ambition to attract high-quality productions that showcase its unique landscapes, heritage assets, and growing creative sector.
How Businesses and Locations Can Get Involved
Local businesses, property owners and community venues are encouraged to register their interest in being part of Midlothian’s growing screen offer.
Film productions regularly require:
- Filming locations (heritage buildings, estates, rural settings, town centres, farms, industrial units, etc.)
- Accommodation providers
- Catering and hospitality services
- Local trades and suppliers
- Security, transport and logistics services
- Event and infrastructure support
Businesses and location owners can register directly with Film Edinburgh to be considered for future productions.
To get involved:
Visit: Contact Film Edinburgh - Film Edinburgh
Email: film@edinburgh.gov.uk
Business Gateway Midlothian is available to support local businesses that are interested in benefiting from opportunities created by film and television productions. Whether you are an established business or looking to diversify into the screen sector, Business Gateway can provide free, impartial advice to help your business become "film-ready".
Productions often require a wide range of local suppliers, including accommodation providers, catering and hospitality, transport, trades, equipment hire, security, cleaning, logistics and other business services. Business Gateway can help businesses understand these opportunities, improve their readiness to work with productions, access training and workshops, and connect with wider business support networks.
For more information or to speak to a Business Adviser, contact Business Gateway Midlothian:
www.bgateway.com/local-offices/midlothian
You can find information on the Film Charter for Midlothian Council In association with Film Edinburgh and Code of Practice for Filming in Midlothian below.
