Specialist Film & TV Security Services Across Scotland
Fully Integrated, Security Teams with a Zero-Incident Record
Scottish Location Services provides specialist on-set security for productions of all scales, from high-end TV dramas and feature films to commercials, reality series, and remote shoots. Our clients include ITV, BBC, Netflix, Paramount Pictures, Sky, Disney, Mam Tor Productions, Amazon Studios, MTV, and more, reflecting the trust we’ve earned across the industry.
Operating a direct-to-production model, we take full responsibility for sourcing, vetting, and coordinating security professionals, ensuring teams are trained, experienced, and prepared to meet the unique demands of every shoot. Our guards are supported by HR consultants for robust vetting and health and safety consultants who tailor security strategies to each individual location and set.
Guided by our Managing Director — an experienced Location Manager with over 20 years in film and TV — we provide calm, professional, and discreet security that protects cast, crew, equipment, and locations while working seamlessly with production teams.
We have never had a theft or vandalism to date
Work across urban, rural and remote locations in Scotland
Robust heath and safety practices.
Exceptional value
for service
Our guards are trained specifically for film and television environments
Keeping cost lower for
productions.
Direct oversight of our guards to ensure welfare and keep costs lower for production
All guards are carefully vetted using HR consultants and recruitment best practices
Strong leadership team
What We Do
🎥 On-Set Security
🎬 Equipment Protection
🚚 Unit Base & Vehicle Security
🌙 Remote & Rural Location Security
👥 Crowd Control & Public Interaction
Frequently Asked Questions — Film & TV Security
📍 Q1: Do you work on remote or rural filming locations? Yes. Our security teams are experienced in urban, rural, and remote locations across Scotland. We provide overnight, on-set, and unit base coverage tailored to each production’s needs.
🎬 Q2: Are your guards trained for film and TV sets? Absolutely. All of our security personnel are vetted and trained specifically for production environments, understanding filming schedules, technical equipment, and discretion.
🛡️ Q3: Can you provide both on-set and unit base security? Yes. Our services are flexible and can cover on-set locations, unit bases, and remote sites. We integrate seamlessly with your crew.
👥 Q4: How do you handle public interaction during filming? Our teams manage public interfaces calmly and professionally, ensuring filming continues uninterrupted while protecting the production and its people.
⚡Q5: How quickly can you deploy security teams? We can deploy teams on short notice depending on availability and location requirements. For complex or remote shoots, we recommend early contact to ensure full coverage.
🛡️👮 Q6: How many guards do you have and can you upscale quickly? We have an extensive database of vetted security guards that is continually growing. This allows us to rapidly upscale our teams to accommodate large-scale shoots or productions with multiple locations, ensuring every area is properly covered.
🧾 Q7: How do I get a quote for my production? Contact us via our Request a Quote form or speak directly to one of our security specialists. We’ll tailor a solution to your production requirements.