Edinburgh has its best ever year for filming

April 5, 2022February 12, 2020 by David Rankin

Filming of the new Fast & Furious blockbuster in Edinburgh was worth £5.2 million to its economy and helped the city to one of its most lucrative ever years as a destination for movie and TV shoots, according to official industry figures. Vin Diesel’s new movie, which was shot across three weeks in the autumn … Read more

Outlander star becomes Edinburgh Castle guide

July 12, 2021February 6, 2020 by David Rankin

Outlander star and Ian Rankin become Edinburgh Castle ‘tour guides’ Outlander star Andrew Gower, who portrayed Bonnie Prince Charlie in the time-travel series, will voice the Young Pretender, while Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin discusses the “Black Dinner” at Edinburgh Castle and the inspiration behind Game of Thrones’ most famous episode, the “Red … Read more