WORK is under way on a multi-million pound project to transform former Ministry of Defence (MoD) land in Stirling into one of Scotland's largest film production sites.
Stirling Council is using the majority of a £19 million UK Government grant to fund the redevelopment of the area at Forthside.
It includes refurbishing a 160,000 sq ft (14,864 sq m) building into the main studio hub, and installing roads, power, drainage and communications, the BBC reports.
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There is currently 100,000 sq ft (9,290 sq m) of studio space and 110,000 sq ft (10,219 sq m) for production, logistics and office space.
Work on the Stirling Studios project is expected to be completed by the end of March 2026.
The land was formerly used as a barracks and an ordnance depot, and was transferred to Stirling Council through the Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal.
It is hoped that major productions for Netflix and Amazon will use the site, which was previously used as a filming location for Sky Atlantic's Lockerbie drama.
Scotland's largest film production studio is currently Wardpark Film and Television Studios in Cumbernauld, which has around 200,000 sq ft (18,580 sq m) of studio space over five sound stages.
Stirling Council said it planned to appoint an operator to run the studio.
The local authority had previously said it hoped the project could create 4000 jobs over the next 25 years.
Stirling Council leader Gerry McGarvey said the authority was "incredibly excited" about the studios project.
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He commented: "Our aim is to transform this former military site into a dynamic and vibrant location for film, high-end TV production and other creative industries, and put Stirling at the centre of this industry in Scotland, delivering wide-ranging and lasting economic and social benefits."
McGarvey said the council was working in partnership with Screen Scotland, local colleges and universities, and industry to "support skills development and expand the talent pool in Scotland across this key sector."
He added: "The feedback from the screen industry continues to be hugely positive and encouraging and we look forward to sharing more announcements about this transformative project in the near future."
