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Filming in Dundee: permits and fees

Dundee City Council supports production across Scotland's fourth city, including the regenerated V&A waterfront and the city's distinctive hillside streets.

Who issues permits

Dundee City Council’s filming team handles public street and council-owned space permits. The V&A Dundee manages its own location enquiries. Screen Scotland can connect productions to regional resources.

Process

Contact Dundee’s filming team with at least five working days notice. The waterfront area near the V&A is in high demand. Standard road closures require four-week notice.

Fees

Competitive Scottish rates. Dundee is actively working to attract production. Admin fees apply.

What’s covered

City centre streets, the regenerated waterfront public realm (council portion), council parks including Baxter Park and Dudhope Park, civic buildings. RRS Discovery is managed by the Dundee Heritage Trust separately.

Typical restrictions

The waterfront between the V&A and Discovery Point involves multiple landowners. Night filming in the hillside residential streets requires community notification. RRS Discovery is a separately managed venue.

Contact

Apply on the Dundee City Council website → dundeecity.gov.uk