Studio128
Edinburgh · EH6
Summary
One of Edinburgh’s largest photography and film hire studios, located in Leith close to Edinburgh city centre. Up to 30 guests. Day hire £400. A short walk from Leith Shore.
About this location
Studio128 sits in Leith, Edinburgh’s port district, which is within practical distance of the city centre and well-served by transport routes from the rest of the Lothians. The studio positions itself as one of the largest hire facilities in Edinburgh — the market is smaller than Glasgow or Manchester, so that claim carries weight. At 30-person capacity it is calibrated for working crews rather than large-scale productions, which is appropriate for Edinburgh’s indie and commercial sector. The Leith Shore proximity is relevant for productions that need a mix of studio interiors and exteriors on the same day. Day hire at £400 sits at the accessible end for a dedicated studio in a Scottish capital city.
Leith Shore itself — the canalside restaurants, the former bonded warehouses, the dockyard environment downstream toward Leith Docks — provides an immediately usable exterior set for productions that want Edinburgh without the castle-and-Royal-Mile tourist backdrop. On-site loading and parking make kit logistics straightforward, a significant practical advantage over Edinburgh city-centre alternatives. EH6 is served by frequent bus services from Princes Street. The day-rate structure suits productions that prefer fixed-cost clarity over per-hour billing that accumulates unpredictably. Booking via Tagvenue at the whole-studio rate.
Access notes
- Parking
- On-site parking available — confirm crew-vehicle capacity with the venue.
- Loading access
- Loading access available — dedicated entry for kit and set dressing.
- 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 Studio128?
- No council permit is usually needed for filming at Studio128 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 Studio128?
- On-site parking is available at Studio128. Capacity varies — confirm crew-vehicle numbers with the venue before the day.
- How much does it cost to film at Studio128?
- Indicative day rate is around £400/day. Real quotes depend on crew size, prep/strike days, hours, and exclusivity.
- What crew size is suitable for Studio128?
- Studio128 suits small crews of around 5 or fewer — documentary units, stills shoots, and lean commercial crews.
- Has anything been filmed at Studio128 before?
- Studio128 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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