North Berwick Harbour
North Berwick · EH39
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Summary
A small East Lothian harbour town on the Firth of Forth — a Georgian seafront, Bass Rock visible on the horizon, a working harbour, and the flat coastal farmland of East Lothian behind.
About this location
North Berwick is a small coastal town on the south shore of the Firth of Forth in East Lothian, 25 miles east of Edinburgh. The harbour is a small working harbour with fishing and leisure craft; the seafront is Victorian and Edwardian with golf hotels giving way to a residential and commercial high street. Bass Rock — a volcanic plug 2 miles offshore, topped by a lighthouse and gannet colony — is visible from the harbour and beach.
The town is accessible from Edinburgh by direct rail (35 minutes on the East Lothian Coast Line), making it practical for production operations based in Edinburgh. The East Lothian coastal landscape — flat agricultural plain, coastal dunes, and the Firth of Forth — gives a specific visual quality that is different from both the dramatic Highland coast and the urban Clyde estuary.
For productions, North Berwick gives a compact Scottish coastal town environment — harbour, seafront, Georgian town, and the Bass Rock as a specific offshore landmark. East Lothian Council handles filming permits; Creative Scotland can assist with wider production support.
Access notes
- Parking
- On-site parking available — confirm crew-vehicle capacity with the venue.
- Loading access
- Loading access not listed. Confirm access points, door widths, and lift availability with the venue before the day.
- Public transit
- North Berwick has mainline rail and regional bus connections. Check the nearest station and allow for equipment on-foot from transit.
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On the map
North Berwick — drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
FAQ
- Do I need a permit to film at North Berwick Harbour?
- Yes — filming on or around North Berwick Harbour typically requires a permit. Allow roughly 5–10 working days lead time for most UK councils. Interior shoots on private property may also need owner consent.
- Is parking available at North Berwick Harbour?
- On-site parking is available at North Berwick Harbour. Capacity varies — confirm crew-vehicle numbers with the venue before the day.
- How much does it cost to film at North Berwick Harbour?
- North Berwick Harbour sits in the £ band. Typical UK film-location day rates range from under £200 for simple interior shoots to well over £1,000 for period properties and landmark venues. Confirm with the venue directly.
- What crew size is suitable for North Berwick Harbour?
- North Berwick Harbour suits small crews of around 5 or fewer — documentary units, stills shoots, and lean commercial crews.
- Has anything been filmed at North Berwick Harbour before?
- North Berwick Harbour 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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