A Harry Potter star was spotted at a historic Glasgow pub filming a new BBC series.

Production crews are in the city filming scenes for the anticipated ninth series of crime drama Shetland. 

On Monday they took over the Old Toll Bar in the Southside and actor Ian Hart was seen on location.

(Image: Gordon Terris)

(Image: Gordon Terris)

The 59-year-old Liverpudlian actor is well known for his role as Professor Quirrell in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and this will be his first appearance in Shetland. 

The Old Toll Bar is the second drinking spot to be used to film Shetland in recent weeks, as we previously reported that the spotlight was on the Lismore Bar on Dumbarton Road. 

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(Image: Gordon Terris)

(Image: Gordon Terris)

Glasgow City Council previously confirmed that part of Paisley Road West, where the Old Toll Bar is located, would closed from 3pm on Sunday, July 28 until 11pm on Monday, July 29.

As well as series nine, a tenth series of Shetland was commissioned with filming taking place across Scotland in 2024 and 2025.

Lead Ashley Jensen, known for her roles in Extras and After Life, will reprise her role as Ruth Calder.

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(Image: Gordon Terris)

(Image: Gordon Terris)

Jensen took over from Douglas Henshall, who had spent almost a decade playing Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez.

Jensen said: “I’m thrilled I’ll be returning to the Shetland Isles again to play the wonderfully complex DI Ruth Calder.

“The reaction to the last series was incredible and I’m excited at the prospect of unravelling more intrigue.

“The Shetland Isles are breathtaking – without a doubt one of the most memorable and unique filming locations I’ve been to.

“I’m looking forward to jumping on that wee plane again and returning soon.”