Work underway on new Stirling studio

Work has begun on a major project to build a film studio in Stirling.

The £16 million project will transform the former Ministry of Defence site at Forthside into a film studio.

It's hoped up to 4,000 jobs could be created at the site over the next 25 years.

Work could be completed by next March.

The council is hoping major networks and streaming platforms use the base for films and TV shows.

Sky's Lockerbie drama was filmed at the site last year.

Stirling Council leader Gerry McGarvey said: "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."

"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."