Article Source: Stirling Council
Last Updated: 23 September 2024 11:44
The funds will be used at the former Ministry of Defence site, with the majority invested in an existing 160,000 square-foot building, which is expected to become the main hub for the ambitious Stirling Studios plan.
Approval for the £6m procurement contract, funded from the £19.1 million received from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund in March 2023, was agreed at a meeting of the Finance, Economy and Corporate Support Committee at Stirling Council.
The majority of the works to be undertaken on the 34-acre Forthside site are to ensure compliance with current building standards regulations and are mostly mechanical and electrical in nature.
Building 135, which will receive the majority of the investment, will undergo roof and fabric repairs, with the height of the roof to be raised in one section of the structure to increase its flexibility of use.
It will also see the installation of thermal insulation, a new electricity substation, new fire alarm and security systems, as well as the introduction of improved ventilation systems and high speed fibre networks.
Stirling Council Leader, Cllr Margaret Brisley, said: “The agreement for the procurement contract to refurbish these buildings will accelerate the transformation of Forthside into a prime economic hub, including the Stirling Studios project.
“It is an important step in the project's timeline, with the ultimate aim of turning the site into a dynamic and vibrant location for film and television production, as well as other industries, attracting investment and promoting job creation.
“This is just the beginning of what will be a transformative journey for the Forthside site and the wider area.
“The establishment of Stirling Studios, in particular, will position us on the global creative stage and provide significant social and economic boosts to the Stirling area for many years to come.”
Stirling Studios will be among the biggest film studio campuses in Scotland and will pave the way for major economic and social benefits in the Stirling area, including the estimated creation of more than 4,000 jobs over 25 years in key film and production roles, as well as other supply services.
It was announced in April 2024 following transfer of the MOD land at Forthside to Stirling Council as part of the Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal – a £214 million partnership between Stirling and Clackmannanshire Councils, the University of Stirling and the UK and Scottish Governments.
All buildings at Forthside have been surveyed and structural assessments have been undertaken. All of the buildings to be retained for the Stirling Studios project and other industries are in good structural condition and considered suitable for adaptation.
Following the procurement process, it is anticipated the refurbishment works at Forthside will begin in February 2025 and be completed by January 2026.
Reports on an updated masterplan for the Forthside area and the preferred option for operating the Stirling Studios complex will come before Council before the end of this year.
Image credit: Stirling Council
Dobbies Garden Centres is welcoming kids across the country to its Little Scare-lings Howl-o-ween party this October for a frightfully fun time!
READ MORESeachdain na Gàidhlig has unveiled dates for its fourth edition under the theme Ceanglaichean gun Chrìch, which signifies Building Connections in English.
READ MOREA significant milestone in the redevelopment of Forthside and the Stirling Studios project has been reached following the approval of a £6m procurement contract for building refurbishment.
READ MOREMacrobert Arts Centre is thrilled to announce the funding award from Theatres Trust Small Grants Programme supported by The Linbury Trust.
READ MOREChris Brookmyre, the winner of this year’s McIlvanney Prize, was presented with a giant Glencairn Glass trophy at this year’s Bloody Scotland Festival.
READ MOREDobbies Garden Centres is embracing the autumn season with a series of free-to-attend events throughout October, including Grow How, Little Seedlings Club and Little Seedlings Holiday Club.
READ MOREAsda's charity, The Asda Foundation, has awarded £150,000 to eight community groups across Scotland through its Investing in Spaces and Places grants.
READ MOREStatues of everyone's favourite bear will be taking a seat in locations across the UK and Ireland in early October!
READ MORETickets for this year's IRN-BRU Carnival launch with the chance to win on Glasgow's streets!
READ MOREStirling’s annual Photography Festival is underway this month with its theme of ‘Roots and Rituals’ marking a celebration of the city’s people and place during its 900th year.
READ MOREAsda invites customers across Scotland to donate pre-loved children's books for onward gifting to families who have fewer books of their own.
READ MORETime is running out to enter Caledonian Sleeper's photography competition aimed at encouraging everyone to capture views of the most scenic locations on route between Scotland and London.
READ MOREThe winners of the Scots Language Awards 2024 were crowned on Saturday at a celebratory ceremony in Ayrshire.
READ MOREMacrobert Arts Centre has announced the full programme for Central Scotland Documentary Festival 2024 (CSDF).
READ MOREFor October, Dobbies Garden Centres has launched a brand new autumn edition of its hands-on planting experience, combined with a tasty Afternoon Tea.
READ MOREThe Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award, today reveals the 20 outstanding Scottish albums on 2024's Longlist.
READ MOREBBC Scotland's topical TV programme Debate Night returns later this month and they are searching for people to be part of the big studio audience.
READ MOREThe recently launched Scottish Live Music Awards (SLMA), in association with GO Radio, has seen an overwhelming response, receiving over 3000 nominations in just the first 2 days.
READ MORECommunity groups, local organisations and artists gathered at Forth Valley College on Thursday evening to mark the culmination of Stirling’s Remembering Together Covid Memorial Project.
READ MOREThe award-winning Tolbooth Stirling has been chosen to host a flagship music event that promotes Scottish music and artists across the globe.
READ MOREThe Edinburgh Butter Company is excited to announce the launch of Scotland’s first-ever croissant competition, open to bakers across the country.
READ MOREContemporary glass maker Elin Isaksson has been chosen to create the awards for Scotland’s national music prize the Scottish Album of the Year, via this year’s SAY Award Design Commission.
READ MOREHold onto your popcorn, because Cineworld is thrilled to announce the whirlwind return of the blockbuster hit Twisters to 4DX screens nationwide, due to an overwhelming tornado of popular demand!
READ MOREFilm fans are invited to revisit a galaxy far, far away this September as every main Star Wars film brings some of cinema's most iconic heroes and villains back to the big screen.
READ MOREAre you ready to take on Scotland's greatest running event at this year's AJ Bell Great Scottish Run in Glasgow on Sunday 6 October?
READ MOREMacrobert Arts Centre has announced the cast of Santa's Magical Lighthouse, to be performed this Christmas at the Stirling venue.
READ MOREFestival-goers attending the fourth Music at the Multiverse festival at the weekend enjoyed fantastic live music, sunshine and showers in one of Scotland’s most spectacular outdoor venues.
READ MOREStudents go FREE with Stena Line on Cairnryan and Liverpool routes.
READ MOREResidents are being asked to shape the future of Stirling Council's libraries in a new consultation.
READ MOREA rare opportunity to study the plans that led to the construction of the National Wallace Monument will form the centrepiece of a double birthday celebration this week.
READ MORE