Scots city streets back to 1800s for filming of hit TV show

Glasgow roads have bee closed for the filming <i>(Image: Robert Perry)</i>
Glasgow roads have bee closed for the filming (Image: Robert Perry)
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Film crews have descended on Glasgow as parts of the city are transformed into the 1800s for a major new production.

The work forms part of the latest filming for the hit period drama The Buccaneers, now shooting its third series in the city.

Filming is centred around the West End and is expected to cause more than two weeks of disruption, with more than 10 streets affected by closures and parking restrictions.

Set workers working in GlasgowThe Glasgow streets are being turned into the 1800's (Image: Robert Perry)

Road closed signGlasgow roads have bee closed for the filming (Image: Robert Perry)

Parts of Royal Crescent and Sauchiehall Street will be closed to vehicles, with further streets impacted by suspended parking and limited access during action scenes.

The production has already seen large trucks line the streets, while set workers have been spotted transforming the area to recreate a 19th century setting.

A similar round of disruption took place in March this year, as the show previously filmed scenes for the new season.


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Road closed signGlasgow roads have bee closed for the filming (Image: Robert Perry)

Film crews on the streetGlasgow roads have bee closed for the filming (Image: Robert Perry)

Filming first took place in Glasgow for The Buccaneers in 2022.

Here's a full list of all the affected areas:

Prohibition of waiting, loading and unloading

From 3pm on April 24 2026 until 11.59pm on April 27 2026

  • Royal Crescent for its full length
  • Sauchiehall Street between Derby Street and Claremont Street
  • Kelvingrove Street between Argyle Street and Royal Terrace Lane

Prohibition of vehicle movements

From 6am on April 25 2026 until 11.59pm on  April 26 2026

  • ​​​​​​​Royal Crescent for its full length
  • Kelvingrove Street between Sauchiehall Street and Royal Terrace Lane

Set workers working in GlasgowThe Glasgow streets are being turned into the 1800's (Image: Robert Perry)

Road closed signGlasgow roads have bee closed for the filming (Image: Robert Perry)

Prohibition of vehicle movements
From 6am on April 26 2026 until 11.59 on April 26 2026

  • Sauchiehall Street between Derby Street and Claremont Street
  • Kelvingrove Street between Argyle Street and Bentinck Street

Film crews on the streetGlasgow roads have bee closed for the filming (Image: Robert Perry)

Set workers working in GlasgowThe Glasgow streets are being turned into the 1800's (Image: Robert Perry)

Pedestrian movements stopped during 'action'

From 6am on April 26 2026 until 11.59pm on April 26 2026

  • Royal Crescent for its full length

Film crews on the streetGlasgow roads have bee closed for the filming (Image: Robert Perry)

Set workers working in GlasgowThe Glasgow streets are being turned into the 1800's (Image: Robert Perry)

Prohibition of waiting, loading and unloading
From 3pm on May 7 2026 until 11.59pm on May 11 2026

  • Royal Crescent for its full length
  • Sauchiehall Street between Derby Street and Claremont Street
  • Kelvingrove Street between Argyle Street and Royal Terrace Lane

Set workers working in GlasgowThe Glasgow streets are being turned into the 1800's (Image: Robert Perry)

Road closed signGlasgow roads have bee closed for the filming (Image: Robert Perry)

Prohibition of vehicle movements
From 6am on May 9 2026 until 11.59pm on May 10 2026

  • Royal Crescent for its full length
  • Kelvingrove Street between Sauchiehall Street and Royal Terrace Lane

Film crews on the streetGlasgow roads have bee closed for the filming (Image: Robert Perry)

Set workers working in GlasgowThe Glasgow streets are being turned into the 1800's (Image: Robert Perry)

Prohibition of vehicle movements
From 6am on May 10 2026 until 11.59pm on May 10 2026

  • Sauchiehall Street between Derby Street and Claremont Street
  • Kelvingrove Street between Argyle Street and Bentinck Street

Set workers working in GlasgowThe Glasgow streets are being turned into the 1800's (Image: Robert Perry)

Pedestrian movements stopped during 'action'
From 6am on May 10 2026 until 11.59pm on May 10 2026

  • Royal Crescent for its full length

Prohibition of waiting, loading and unloading
From 3pm on May 4 2026 until 10pm on May 15 2026

  • Park Circus (south side) between Park Circus Place and Park Gate
  • Park Street South for its full length

Set workers working in GlasgowThe Glasgow streets are being turned into the 1800's (Image: Robert Perry)

Prohibition of waiting, loading and unloading
From 3pm on May 9 2026 until 10pm on May 12 2026

  • Park Gate (south side) for its full length
  • Park Gate (north side) between Park Circus Lane and Park Circus
  • Park Street South for its full length

Set workers working in GlasgowThe Glasgow streets are being turned into the 1800's (Image: Robert Perry)

Prohibition of vehicle movements
From 6am on May 10 2026 until 10pm on May 12 2026

  • Park Circus (south side) between Park Circus Place and Park Gate
  • Park Street South for its full length

Prohibition of vehicle movements by traffic management stop and hold (2min max)
From 6am on the May 11 2026 until 10pm on May 12 2026

  • Park Gate at Park Circus Lane

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