Paid for contentShetland filming to take place in Lerwick and Tingwall in coming days
During the coming week – the last week in Shetland filming for series nine of Shetland – ITV Shetland and Silverprint Pictures intend to film further scenes for the programme in Lerwick, Tingwall and around the Trondra Bridge.
The team have officially requested, and been granted, a series of road traffic control measures to ensure it can do this safely and securely, both for the members of our crew and for general road users as well.
Please be aware of these and drive accordingly.
MONDAY 24 JUNE – MID TO LATE AFTERNOON – KING HARALD STREET, LERWICK.
A series of short ‘stop/go’ traffic control measures will be in operation on King Harald Street between the junctions of King Erik Street and Union Street as shown on the map above.
These measures will only last for a few minutes on each occasion while actual filming is carried out.
The primary area of operation is the section of road outside the Islesburgh hostel.
Please drive carefully in this area at all times however as there are crew members in or crossing the road at any given point, plus technical support vehicles parked and operating in the immediate area as well.
TUESDAY 25 AND WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE – 0700 – 1900 – TINGWALL VALLEY IN THE AREA OF TINGWALL KIRK.
Again an intermittent series of ‘stop/go’ traffic management measures will be in operation in this area (as shown on the attached above) throughout both days.
Again these ‘holds’ will only last for a few minutes on each occasion while actual filming takes place.
During the filming time in Tingwall (Monday evening through till Wednesday evening) a large filming support ‘unit’ will be located at Scalloway Harbour.
Please be aware of this and increased traffic in this area and between there and the location in Tingwall – indeed throughout the whole Tingwall Valley area.
The team’s drivers have been asked to drive accordingly in the area and members of the general public are asked to do likewise please. Thank you in advance for this.
WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE – 0930 – 1100 – TRONDRA BRIDGE.
As previously advised some scenes will be filmed for the show in the area of the Trondra Bridge on the above date and at the above time(s). Filming will include drone related activity.
Here again a series of short ‘stop/go’ traffic control measures will be in place to allow filming to be done safely.
Again each ‘hold’ will only last for a few minutes at a time – approx three to five minutes maximum.
Location manager Davie Gardner added: “We have been made aware of a funeral taking place in Burra at this time and provision has been made for this to ensure the cortege will experience no delays.
“Provision will, of course, be made for any emergency vehicles in all areas at all times to ensure they experience no delays and residential access will remain as normal bar the above slight delays.
“TV Shetland and Silverprint Pictures apologise in advance for any slight delays or other inconvenience this may cause but equally thank you for your patience and co-operation.”
Should you require any further information or have any particular issues related to this please contact Davie Gardner on 07867 654 509 or email davie@atlanticedgemusic.com.
Become a supporter of Shetland News
Shetland News is asking its many readers to consider start paying for their dose of the latest local news delivered straight to their PC, tablet or mobile phone.
Journalism comes at a price and because that price is not being paid in today’s rapidly changing media world, most publishers - national and local - struggle financially despite very healthy audience figures.
Most online publishers have started charging for access to their websites, others have chosen a different route. Shetland News currently has over 600 supporters who are all making small voluntary financial contributions. All funds go towards covering our cost and improving the service further.
Your contribution will ensure Shetland News can: -
- Bring you the headlines as they happen;
- Stay editorially independent;
- Give a voice to the community;
- Grow site traffic further;
- Research and publish more in-depth news, including more Shetland Lives features.
If you appreciate what we do and feel strongly about impartial local journalism, then please become a supporter of Shetland News by either making a single payment or monthly subscription.
Support us from as little as £3 per month – it only takes a minute to sign up. Thank you.
Already a supporter? Sign in to hide this message.
