Meow Studios Southside Garage
Edinburgh · EH9
Amenities
Summary
An industrial photo studio in Edinburgh’s Southside. 20-person capacity. 32-foot shooting area with blackout options. From £40/hr — one of the most affordable studio rates in Edinburgh.
About this location
Meow Studios Southside Garage is an industrial photo and film studio in Edinburgh’s Southside, the residential district south of the Old Town running through Marchmont and Grange. The studio occupies a garage/industrial unit with a 32-foot shooting area — substantial for a studio at this price point. Blackout options give productions full lighting control. At £40/hr this is the entry level of the Edinburgh studio market, accessible for student productions, micro-budget commercial work, and any shoot that needs a dedicated shoot space without the day-rate overhead of the city’s premium studios. The Southside location means the exterior context is Edinburgh residential terraces rather than the tourism-facing Old Town or the financial-district West End.
For Edinburgh University or Queen Margaret University student productions, the EH9 postcode is within walking or cycling distance of the main campus areas. The 32-foot shooting area supports portrait, product, and small-scale set builds that would be physically impossible in smaller studio rooms at equivalent prices. The blackout facility means the studio is usable at any time of day without ambient light interference. Booking via Tagvenue in hourly increments from £40/hr; the whole venue is hired as a single entity.
Access notes
- Parking
- No on-site parking confirmed. Expect to use nearby public car parks or a council parking suspension.
- Loading access
- Loading access not listed. Confirm access points, door widths, and lift availability with the venue before the day.
- Public transit
- Edinburgh has mainline rail and regional bus connections. Check the nearest station and allow for equipment on-foot from transit.
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FAQ
- Do I need a permit to film at Meow Studios Southside Garage?
- No council permit is usually needed for filming at Meow Studios Southside Garage itself, but you'll still need the owner's written permission, and any spill-over onto public highway or pavement may require a council permit.
- Is parking available at Meow Studios Southside Garage?
- Parking isn't listed as a confirmed amenity for Meow Studios Southside Garage. Check with the site for crew parking, loading, and unit-base options — in Edinburgh you'll often rely on nearby public car parks or a council parking suspension.
- How much does it cost to film at Meow Studios Southside Garage?
- Indicative day rate is around from £40/hr. Real quotes depend on crew size, prep/strike days, hours, and exclusivity.
- What crew size is suitable for Meow Studios Southside Garage?
- Meow Studios Southside Garage suits small crews of around 5 or fewer — documentary units, stills shoots, and lean commercial crews.
- Has anything been filmed at Meow Studios Southside Garage before?
- Meow Studios Southside Garage appears on Filmshoot's UK location index because it has a documented track record or strong characteristics for film and photography. Specific production credits aren't displayed unless publicly confirmed by the venue — ask the venue directly or check ScreenSkills and IMDb Locations for verified credits.
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