The Melting Pot
Edinburgh · EH1
Amenities
Summary
A social enterprise co-working space in Edinburgh Old Town. The Commons at 50-person capacity. From £120/hr. A contemporary civic interior in Edinburgh’s most historic district — suited to modern organisation scenes and Edinburgh Old Town production.
About this location
The Melting Pot is a social enterprise co-working and event space in Edinburgh’s Old Town, operating as a collaborative workspace for charities, social enterprises, and community organisations. The Commons at 50-person capacity is the main hire space. At £120/hr the rate is mid-range for Edinburgh Old Town. The co-working format gives the interior a contemporary collaborative-workspace aesthetic — open plan, communal tables, the visual register of a modern social enterprise environment. The Old Town location means exterior context is Edinburgh’s densest historic fabric: the Royal Mile, the closes, the Grassmarket, Edinburgh Castle. For productions needing a modern organisation interior with the historic Old Town immediately outside, The Melting Pot is a specific pairing of contemporary interior and historic exterior. EH1 postcode places the venue within walking distance of Edinburgh Waverley station and the principal Old Town filming locations. The social enterprise character means the space operates as a working co-working hub during business hours, so production access scheduling requires advance co-ordination. Booking via Tagvenue for The Commons; confirm access windows and production requirements directly with The Melting Pot.
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 The Melting Pot?
- No council permit is usually needed for filming at The Melting Pot 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 The Melting Pot?
- Parking isn't listed as a confirmed amenity for The Melting Pot. 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 The Melting Pot?
- Indicative day rate is around from £120/hr. Real quotes depend on crew size, prep/strike days, hours, and exclusivity.
- What crew size is suitable for The Melting Pot?
- The Melting Pot can take a medium-sized crew of up to around 15 — most commercial, music-video, and short-form productions fit comfortably.
- Has anything been filmed at The Melting Pot before?
- The Melting Pot 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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