Filming to take place in Glasgow for BBC drama despite lockdown

From tomorrow, roads across the city may face closure to allow for filming over the next three weeks. 

The new series is set to air on BBC Two and BBC Scotland later this year.

It is two year after the finale of the first series starring Mark Bonnar and Jamie Sives.

Former Lord Provost of Glasgow Alex Mosson questioned why filming was allowed to fo ahead when people are advised to stay at home. 

He told the Daily Record: "Why is it all right for actors and cameramen allowed to go to their work and walk about the streets and cause inconvenience on a huge scale like this?

"Frankly, it beggars belief the city council should allow this to go ahead.”

A spokesman for Glasgow City Council said: “Filming is allowed under Scottish Government guidance, and it is the responsibility of production companies to ensure social distancing is practised during this time.”

Road closures expected: 

Between 3pm on January 10 until 10pm on January 11

• Argyle Street, south side between Blantyre Street and Bunhouse Road
• Blantyre Street, north side for its full length

Between 3pm on January 12 until 8pm on January 15

• Morrison Street between Paterson Street and Carnoustie Street (excluding bus stop)

Between 3pm on January 24 until 11pm on January 28

• Morrison Street between Paterson Street and Carnoustie Street

Between 7am on January 25 until 10pm on January 27

• Morrison Street between Tradeston Street and Carnoustie Street (Diversion via Tradeston Street, Cook Street, West Street, Wallace Street, Carnoustie Street)

Between 7am and 10pm on January 28

• Morrison Street between Tradeston Street and Paterson Street (Diversion via, Paterson Street, Wallace Street, Carnoustie Street)
• Paisley Road between Carnoustie Street and West Street (Diversion via Seward Street, Scotland Street, West Street

Between 3pm on February 2 until 8pm on February 4

• Hydepark Street from a point 50m north of Anderston Quay to a point 220m north of Anderston Quay