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Media Guide to Edinburgh’s vantage points and referendum locations



Referendum locations:

Location Description Permission Contact Notes Scottish Parliament Broadcasters Village on the lawn with view to

the Scottish Parliament. Generators & wifi (chargeable). Broadcast platforms and stand-‐up space options – advanced booking required. All filming at the Scottish Parliament needs to be booked in advance. Hot desk facilities for print & other media will be available inside the Parliament building.

Broadcast media: Contact Ruth Connolly [email protected] Tel +44 (0)131 348 5149 Mob +44 (0)7720 042547 All other media: Contact Eric MacLeod [email protected] Tel +44 (0)131 348 5389 Out of hours Mob: +44 (0)7879 253 130

Media must be accredited. Contact Scottish Parliament for more information.

The Count at Ingliston Both the national and Edinburgh counts will be taking place at the Royal Highland Centre.

Contact Angela Hughes Golley Slater Tel +44 (0)131 220 8787 Mob +44 (0)7970 184 198

Media must be accredited. Contact Golley Slater for more information.

Polling Stations in Edinburgh www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file/1975/list_of_polling_places

No filming permitted inside polling stations, but filming on a public street (as long as no obstruction is caused) is permitted.

Media are welcome to film/photograph outside on the street. Download the list of polling stations from the council web site link.

‘This Is Edinburgh’ Media Centre Apex International – Heights Grassmarket Edinburgh http://thisisedinburgh.com/media-‐centre/

‘Hot desk’ facility for journalists wishing to make use of power points, wifi (100 mb) and wired internet points. Café bar. Spectacular view of Edinburgh Castle. First come first serve. Media ID required. Balcony space overlooking castle can be booked for live broadcast & pre-‐records.

http://thisisedinburgh.com/media-‐centre/ Balcony: contact Mike Pinkerton [email protected] T 0+44 (0)131 529 4040

Pre-‐register online for media centre updates.



Referendum accommodation https://cabs.conventionedinburgh.com/ei/cm.esp?id=150466&pageid=_4390NOX6K

Reduced-‐rate accommodation for journalists in Edinburgh city centre hotels from 13-‐23 September 2014

On-‐street locations with Edinburgh backdrops Location Description Permission Contact Notes Princes Street & Castle St, Frederick St, Hanover St http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Edinburgh-‐Castle/EdCastle_PS

View across Princes Street Gardens to Edinburgh Castle and Old Town, and along to the National Gallery of Scotland and Royal Society of Arts on The Mound

On street location – no notification required as long as no obstruction caused

Small crews with tripods can film from the pavement without permits, providing pedestrians and traffic are not obstructed. Public liability insurance is required.

The Mound http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/The-‐Mound

In the heart of the city centre, with National Galleries of Scotland on the western side. View over Princes Street Gardens (east) to Scott Monument and Balmoral Hotel and to Edinburgh Castle in the west.

Small camera crews on foot need not seek permission as long as no obstruction is caused.

As above

Regent Road http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Regent-‐Road

Views across Holyrood to Salisbury Crags and Arthur’s Seat, and over to Old Town and Edinburgh Castle.


As above

Grassmarket / The Vennel http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Grassmarket

Historic heart of Old Town. View south to Castle.


As above

Castle Terrace and Cornwall St View east to Castle On street location – no As above



http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Castle-‐Terrace

notification required as long as no obstruction caused

New Halls Rd/High Street South Queensferry http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Forth-‐Rail-‐Bridge

Shore-‐front location with views of Forth Road and Rail Bridges.


As above

Exterior off-‐street locations with Edinburgh backdrops for camera crews on foot Location Description Permission Contact Notes Calton Hill http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Calton-‐Hill

Classic establishing shot, Princes St Old town, Leith, River Forth, Arthur seat

Edinburgh Council E: [email protected] T +44 (0)131 529 7921

Welcomes news crews. No fee for news crews but notification and copy of public liability insurance (min £5m) required. Email PLI, dates, times in advance of filming.

Princes St Gardens – EAST http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Princes-‐Street-‐Gardens/Princes_st_gardens_east1

Grassed, manicured park with views to Castle across National Gallery



Princes St Gardens – WEST http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Princes-‐Street-‐Gardens/PSG_fountain

View to Castle with Victorian fountain in foreground.



Inverleith Park http://www.filmedinburgh.org/loc

One Mile north of city centre views to castle and city skyline

Edinburgh Council E:

Welcomes news crews. No fee for news crews but notification and



ations/Inverleith-‐Park/Inverleith-‐Park-‐Across-‐Pond

[email protected] T +44 (0)131 529 7921

copy of public liability insurance (min £5m) required. Email PLI, dates, times in advance of filming.

Blackford Hill http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Royal-‐Observatory/Royal-‐Observatory-‐ViewN1

South of city Views of Edinburgh and River Forth, drive up to observatory. Car park

Filming from the roadside: no permit required. Filming from the grass: Edinburgh Council E: [email protected] T +44 (0)131 529 7921

Parks welcome news crews. No fee for news crews but notification and copy of public liability insurance (min £5m) required. Email PLI, dates, times in advance of filming.

Braid Hills http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Braid-‐Hills

South of city centre, views to Edinburgh and the forth.

Filming from the roadside: no permit required. Filming from the grass: Edinburgh Council T +44 (0)131 529 7921 E: [email protected]

Parks welcome news crews. No fee for news crews but notification and copy of public liability insurance (min £5m) required. Email PLI, dates, times in advance of filming.

City Chambers – gateway rooftop High Street http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/City-‐Chambers

Vantage point over Royal Mile & Parliament Square

Edinburgh Council Media Team T +44 (0)131 529 4040 E [email protected]

Permission and access to be arranged in advance, but have had several film crews use this as a vantage point for filming processions / events on the High Street.

Royal Botanic Gardens Inverleith Row http://www.filmedinburgh.org/loc

1 mile north of city centre views of castle and city skyline

Shona Hay T: +44 (0)131 248 2900

Welcomes filming requests.



ations/Royal-‐Botanic-‐Gardens Princes Mall, Princes St EH1 1BQ http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Princes-‐Mall

Flat grassy area on top of shopping mall at east end of main shopping street. View to Castle and Scott Monument and Arthur’s Seat

Emma [email protected]

The roof of this shopping centre looks like a public space but permission must be sought. Permission to be sought in advance.



Exterior locations suitable for Outside Broadcast Units

Calton Hill http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Calton-‐Hill

Flat parking area at the top of Calton Hill in front of the Acropolis. Views across whole city, including west along Princes Street taking in Balmoral clock tower and Edinburgh Castle. Gate access

Edinburgh Council Parks Unit E: [email protected] T 0131 529 7921

Welcomes news crews. Booking required. Subject to availability. Vehicle access must be arranged in advance to ensure gate is opened. Public liability insurance required.

Princes Street Gardens East http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Princes-‐Street-‐Gardens/PSGe_BoS http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Princes-‐Street-‐Gardens/PSGe_scottmonWheel

OB vehicle position in front of National Galleries with view to east taking in the Bank Of Scotland. Gate access Waverley Bridge.

Edinburgh Council Parks Unit E: [email protected] T 0131 529 7921

Welcomes news crews. Up to 2 vehicles can be accommodated on the mid level walk outside the Scottish Cafe from 07:00 and 19:15. Access must be arranged in advance (pref 3 days). Public liability insurance required.

Mound Precinct http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/The-‐Mound

Views to east include Bank of Scotland, to west include National Galleries and Castle. Access from Mound – bollards need to be lowered.

Edinburgh Council Roads Services -‐ Events Unit E: [email protected] T. 0131 529 4040

Welcomes news crews. Vehicle access must be arranged in advance, subject to availability. Public liability insurance required.



Rooftops

Location Description Permission Contact Notes

Balmoral Hotel Princes St EH2 2EQ http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Balmoral-‐Hotel/clocktowerView3

Flat, safe roof with city centre views along Princes St, Castle, Old Town.

Lauren Robertson, PR & Marketing Manager T: 0131 622 8826 E: [email protected]

Open to filming requests. Pre-‐planning in terms of access, min 24 hrs notice. Hotel staff need to accompany crew, so media coverage or a fee to cover costs will be requested.

Camera Obscura 549 Castlehill EH1 2ND http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Camera-‐Obscura

Flat viewing platform roof, easy access up narrow stair, close view down Royal Mile, over New Town and to Forth. Castle view obstructed by seating stand.

Tony Miller, Assistant Manager T: 0131 226 3709

24 hrs notice preferred. Small crews can be accommodated during opening hours 09.30 – 19.30. A fee or credit will be required.

Harvey Nichols St Andrews Square EH2 2AD http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Harvey-‐Nichols-‐Store

Edinburgh's premier shopping destination, with top floor restaurant and feature terrace, affording unrivalled views of the Edinburgh sky line, from the Castle to the firth of Forth.

Marc Henry Restaurant manager T: 0131 524 8388

Happy to accommodate filming subject to availability.

Mercure Hotel Princes St EH2 2DG http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Mercure-‐Hotel

Balcony on 4th floor and rooftop overlooking Princes St and Mound with view of Edinburgh Castle

Mira, operations manager T 0131 226 8400

Subject to availability, fee negotiable.

Tower, The Chambers St EH1 1JF http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Tower-‐Restaurant

Classic restaurant on roof of museum, great terrace and views over city to Edinburgh Castle (On Chamber St)

Mark Rowley PR Manager T: 0131 225 0976 [email protected] Best to use email for first contact.

Has been used successfully before for a number of broadcasts. Fee negotiable.



Waverley Court http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Waverley-‐Court

Rooftop garden overlooking Waverley Station, Princes St, towards Castle

Contact CEC Media team T 0131 529 4040

Access from East Market St.

Princes Street Suites Waterloo Place http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Princes-‐Street-‐Suites

Rooftop terrace overlooking Calton Hill, Waverley Court

Contact Sandrine Contier-‐Lawrie T 0131 524 2593

Access from Waterloo Place. Subject to availability. Fee negotiable.

The Hub The Lawnmarket, Royal Mile EH1 0AQ http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/The-‐Hub

Roof terrace, view to south over George Heriots school and Pentland Hills. Home to Edinburgh International Festival

Jenny Rutherford, marketing T 0131 473 2015 E [email protected]

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Interiors with views Location Description Permission Contact Notes Balmoral Hotel Princes St EH2 2EQ http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Balmoral-‐Hotel/balmoral_view

Conference/function rooms and bedrooms with views to Castle. NB windows do not open.

Lauren Robertson, PR & Marketing Manager T: 0131 622 8826 E: [email protected]

Open to filming requests. Subject to availability

Waldorf Astoria Caledonian Hotel Princes St EH1 2AB http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Caledonian-‐Hotel

Bedrooms and meeting rooms with views to Edinburgh Castle.

Anwen Dobson Marketing & PR Tel: 0131 222 8704

Subject to availability. Fee negotiable

Ocean Terminal Ocean Drive EH6 6JJ http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Ocean-‐Terminal

Premiere shopping centre with balcony views to Britannia and Leith developments.

Michelle McLeod T: 0131 555 8888

Open to filming requests.

Chaophraya 33 Castle St EH2 3DN http://chaophraya.co.uk/venues/chaophraya-‐edinburgh/

Modern restaurant with terrace offering close view to castle and New Town.

Namiki T 0131 226 7614

Happy to facilitate filming subject to availability. Fee is negotiable.

The Apex International -‐ Heights Grassmarket EH1 2HS http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Apex-‐International-‐Hotel

Heights restaurant has balcony and views across old town to castle. Big door that opens on to a balcony. Exclusive use.

Lisa Masterton, marketing T: 0131 444 0491

View across Grassmarket to Edinburgh Castle from restaurant. Booking required. Subject to availability. Fee negotiable.

The Glass House Rooftop Garden with views to Calton Hill Leigh Craig Subject to availability,



Greenside Place EH3 3AA http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/The-‐Glasshouse-‐Hotel

Sales & Marketing Director T: 0131 525 8325

Same day requests can be accommodated. Fee negotiable

The Point Hotel (Double Tree) Bread St EH3 3AA http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Point-‐Conference-‐Centre

Penthouse Conference Suite has stunning views close to the castle and across city to north and east. Hotel rooms look on to Edinburgh Castle.

Valerie Mentiplay, director of Sales T 0131 221 5555 [email protected] or Nikki McDougall, sales manager [email protected]

Subject to availability, Fee negotiable

Carlton Hotel North Bridge http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Carlton-‐Hotel

Conference & Meeting Rooms with views south over Waverley Court, Calton Hill, Scott Monument

Sharon Stuart T 07748 114076 E: [email protected]

Lift access from Market Street. 9 floor building.

Old Waverley Princes St www.oldwaverley.co.uk

Rooms overlooking Princes Street, Mound, Scott Monument. NB windows do not open.

Ben Powis T 0131 560 2051 E [email protected]

Subject to availability Fee negotiable



Edinburgh locations relevant to the Act of Union Edinburgh Castle Castlehill EH1 2NG

Views across city to Leith, Murrayfield (from Western Defences) and the Forth. Footage of the Crown Jewels of Scotland available on request. 70+ historic buildings contained inside the Castle walls.

Contact: Paul Spence T: 0131 668 8731 E. [email protected]

Unable to accommodate political pieces, though would consider historical filming.

Parliament Hall Parliament Square EH1 1RF

Part of Scottish Courts. Parliament Hall is within Parliament Square, a pedestrianized square in front of St Giles Cathedral. Camera crews on foot in Parliament Square do not require a permit.

To film inside Parliament Hall Contact Elizabeth Cutting T 0131 240 6854 To film exteriors in Parliament Square, no permit required where no obstruction caused.

Scottish Courts are unable to accommodate political pieces but would consider historical filming.

Queensberry House Canongate EH99 1SP http://www.filmedinburgh.org/locations/Scottish-‐Parliament

Now part of the Scottish Parliament building

Ruth Connolly [email protected]

Scottish Parliament providing Broadcasters Village for Scottish Referendum. Exterior shots fine but notify PR team for security reasons. Interior filming allowed subject to availability.

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