The curtain has come down on The Future of Scotland on Screen, The Herald's in-depth, investigative impact series exploring the state of the nation's television and film industry in 2025 and beyond.
Here, we've gathered all of our exclusive content in one place, including conversations with BBC Scotland director Hayley Valentine, culture secretary Angus Robertson, filmmaker Maureen Hascoet and many, many more.
Ahead of the series' launch, The Herald Arts Correspondent Brian Ferguson gave an overview of what lay ahead:
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Below, you'll find exclusive insights from key decision-makers at the Scottish Government, Screen Scotland, the BBC, and STV, as well as from the producers, writers, directors, and actors on the front lines; as well as a comprehensive look at the scale, value, and future of made-in-Scotland film and TV.
You'll also find more on intriguing new shows and films in production, and an exploration of the powerful phenomenon of "screen tourism," where on-screen magic inspires visitors to book trips to Scotland, creating a lasting economic legacy.
The Future of Scotland on Screen - that's a wrap!
The Future of Scotland on Screen - what have we learned?
A health-check from Brian Ferguson himself on the Scottish screen sector was at the heart of The Herald’s latest week-long impact series.
What is a 'Scottish film'? I answer this tricky question in new book
In August, after four years’ intensive work, my book Scottish Films was published, surveying 427 films I label as Scottish, writes Mark Furse.
Made-in-Scotland TV shows and films to look forward to
Richard Gadd, Lauren Lyle, Alan Cumming, Brian Cox and Bella Ramsey are all set to feature in new productions in the not too distant future.
The Future of Scotland on Screen - Day five
Peter Mullan deferred more than 70 per cent pay on I Swear
One of Scotland’s leading film stars has told how he took a pay cut on his latest project to help it get off the ground.
Why it's time to call out 'London-centric' prejudice against Scottish actors
Leading casting directors have revealed that home-grown talents are being ditched from film and TV productions because they are seen as inferior to London-based actors.
Leading Scots actor 'seriously considering how long I can have acting work'
One of Scotland’s leading screen stars has revealed she is considering turning her back on acting due to a lack of work.
The Future of Scotland on Screen - Day four
Scottish producers urge screen funding rethink to help them 'stay afloat'
Leading film and TV producers want home-grown companies to be given more priority for funding and commissions to help Scotland’s screen sector to compete at the highest level.
Why Scottish TV is held back by 'English wife syndrome' and reluctance to take risks
The founder of a new initiative to create more TV work for home-grown actors, writers, directors and producers has accused broadcasters, commissioners and producers of “diluting the Scottishness” of new shows to try to give them appeal more to viewers outside Scotland.
Why I'm optimistic about Scottish filmmaking 40 years after working on Local Hero
Glasgow-born film producer Iain Smith, who has been involved with the screen industry for more than 40 years, is urging new writers, directors and producers to be as outward-looking as possible with their projects.
Our screen sector is booming but why does it all feel so hollow in the heart?
Scotland's screen sector has experienced great financial success through hit shows like Outlander, and is set to reach a £1 billion industry. But just imagine if we turned our attention and focus on the artistic and cultural value of Scotland's screens, writes Derek McArthur.
The Future of Scotland on Screen - Day three
How a former military base could be turned into Scotland's next major film studio
The Herald can reveal that work is underway to run the former Forthside Barracks into a state-of-the-art production facility.
Scotland's first art house cinema set for multi-million pound revamp to secure future
Scotland’s oldest art house cinema is set to go undergo a multi-million pound makeover over the next few years to help secure its long-term future.
Film crews now heading into 'almost every part of Glasgow'
Film and TV productions are now shooting in almost every area of Glasgow due to the city’s growing popularity for filming - Brian Ferguson chats to GFO film commissioner Jennifer Reynolds.
The Future of Scotland on Screen - Day two
Screen agency wants 'war chest' doubled over £1bn target
Scotland’s screen agency is calling for the doubling of its “war chest” to help realise ambitions for the film and TV industry to be worth £1 billion within five years.
STV targets Disney and Amazon after landing Netflix deal
STV Studios has revealed it has acquired the rights to several “great Scottish novels” and is developing a number of “true Scottish stories” for the screen.
Angus Robertson: New BBC dramas will not replace River City
Culture secretary Angus Robertson has reignited controversy over the cancellation of River City by claiming it is not being properly replaced by new dramas which have been greenlit by BBC Scotland.
Gaelic TV can be the best but lack of money is putting it at risk
2025 has been one of the most successful years for BBC ALBA since the channel was launched by the partnership of MG ALBA and the BBC in 2008.
Future of first big-budget Gaelic drama 'hangs in balance'
The future of Scotland’s first big-budget Gaelic drama “hangs in the balance” over a funding shortfall, reports Brian Ferguson.
Outlander boosts Scottish 'screen tourism' value to £140m
Tourism spin-offs from film and TV productions are now worth a record £140 million to the Scottish economy – with long-running fantasy series Outlander proving the main inspiration for “set-jetting” visits to locations, attractions and events linked to the show.
The Future of Scotland on Screen - Day one
Why we are exploring Scotland's screen industry future
Brian Ferguson explains why now is the time to lift the curtain on the future of Scotland's screen sector.
BBC Scotland director wants new dramas to have global reach
BBC Scotland's director, Hayley Valentine, has declared that she wants its future drama series to be good enough to compete with globally with broadcasters and streaming platforms.
The Traitors is a success story despite row says BBC Scotland director
The BBC Scotland’s director pledged to keep working with London-based companies who want to make shows north of the border.
I came for Outlander — I stayed to help Scotland tell its own stories
Scotland’s screen industry is rich in talent but starved of support. It’s time to help local creatives rise — not just serve, says Maureen Hascoet.
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