A Production Base with Multiple Screen-Ready Locations in One Destination
Perth Racecourse offers a rare combination for film and television productions in Scotland; a large, practical unit base with immediate access to a wide range of cinematic quality locations.
Within minutes, you can move from a fully serviceable production hub to the historic Scone Palace, formal gardens, an internationally recognised arboretum, open parkland and a sweeping Scottish landscape backdrop.
For location managers and production teams, it means scale, efficiency and creative flexibility in one place, allowing more to be achieved within a single shoot day.
Lights, Camera, Location
From major film productions to television shoots, commercials and photography, we offer versatile spaces, flexible access, and dedicated on-site support to suit your production needs.
Our unique setting provides a range of backdrops, ample parking, and space for crew, equipment, and unit bases.
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Why This Location Works for Production
A True Unit Base
Perth Racecourse provides the infrastructure required to run a busy shoot:
Space
Large indoor areas for production offices, catering, wardrobe, hair and make-up and cast holding
Logistical Access
Easy access for build, breakdown and daily movement
Parking
Space for technical vehicles, trailers and crew parking - 1,500 free car parking spaces
Perthshire as a Proven Screen Region
Perthshire has already demonstrated its value on screen with numerous famed productions and it’s easy to see why.
Within a compact area you can access historic architecture, formal gardens, riverside settings, woodland, small towns and open countryside, all without the long travel times often associated with big cities or Highland filming.
Outlander
Used Tibbermore Church for witch trials, Drummond Castle for Versailles, and Dunkeld for North Carolina.
The Descent
Set in America but famously filmed in the caves of Pitlochry, Dunkeld, and The Hermitage.
Rob Roy
Epic historical drama featuring Megginch Castle near Errol and Perth Sheriff Court.
The Railway Man
Features scenes filmed at Perth Railway Station starring Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth.
Succession
Features scenes at the famous Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire.
FAQs
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Can Perth Racecourse be used as a unit base for film and TV production?
Yes. The venue offers large-scale parking, indoor production space and the infrastructure needed to support technical vehicles, crew facilities and daily shoot operations.
What does Scone Palace add to the filming offer?
Scone Palace provides stately home interiors, a historic exterior, formal gardens, arboretum and parkland, allowing multiple heritage and landscape looks within minutes of the production base.
How close are the different filming environments to each other?
The racecourse and Scone Palace sit within the same estate area, meaning very short transfer times between unit base and filming locations.
Is the venue suitable for longer productions?
Yes. The scale and flexibility of the site make it suitable for multi-day and long-term production use.
Can you accommodate a full year group for a prom?
Yes. The Galileo Suite is ideal for large groups, allowing students to dine and celebrate together in one space.
