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Film Edinburgh is the film office for Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and the Scottish Borders. The service sits in the Place Directorate of the City of Edinburgh Council and works in partnership with East Lothian Council, Midlothian Council and Scottish Borders Council.

The local authority for Scotland's capital city, responsible for delivering services in Education, Social Work, Police and Fire, Roads, Lighting and Transportation, Planning, Licensing and Building Control, Recreation, Environmental Services and Economic Development. These services are funded through government grants, council tax and non-domestic rates.

One of the most picturesque areas of Scotland, East Lothian stretches from the eastern edge of Edinburgh to the waters of the North Sea. Rich in history, the past is kept alive with rugged castles, historic market towns and the remains of ancient settlements. It is bounded on the south by the Lammermuir Hills and stretches eastwards to the boundary with Scottish Borders at Cockburnspath.

Located immediately south of Edinburgh, Midlothian offers a diverse and film-friendly landscape, from dramatic historic sites and picturesque towns to rolling countryside, extensive country parks and former industrial settings. Home to iconic locations such as Rosslyn Chapel, the area has featured in major productions including The Da Vinci Code and Department Q. With strong transport links to the capital and experienced local support, Midlothian is an attractive and adaptable filming destination.

The local authority for the large geographical region which extends from the English border to the southern edges of the Lothians. Unlike more compact authorities, the Scottish Borders Council has localised community councils to help deal with very local issues.