Visit Newbattle Abbey, your next big screen location
With its striking architecture, rich heritage, and tranquil woodland surroundings, Newbattle Abbey offers an unforgettable backdrop for film and television productions. Originally founded as a 12th century Cistercian monastry and later transformmed into a grand private residence, the estate combines medieval, classical, and Victorian features - all within 125 acres of private grounds just outside Edinburgh. This unique blend of styles and settings provides creative flexibility for period dramas, documentaries, fantasy sequences, and contemporary productions alike
Versatile Spaces
The Abbey’s interiors are as versatile as they are atmospheric. From ornate drawing rooms with intricate ceilings and antique features to intimate corridors, historic chapels, and stone crypts, every space tells a story. The grounds offer sweeping lawns, mature woodlands, and secluded paths that can be adapted for a variety of outdoor scenes, making Newbattle a self-contained and visually rich filming location.
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Income from events and conferences plays a vital role in sustaining its educational mission, helping ensure this historic site continues to serve future generations. The college reinvests all profits from events, venue hire, and conferences directly into delivering inclusive learning opportunities
By choosing Newbattle Abbey for your event or stay, you are not only enjoying a unique and inspiring venue—you are also making a direct contribution to lifelong learning and the safeguarding of a remarkable piece of Scotland’s heritage.
Excellent Practical Advantages
In addition to its visual appeal, Newbattle Abbey offers excellent practical advantages. The site is easily accessible from Edinburgh and major transport link, with ample parking, power access, and experience on-site staff who understand the needs of production teams. Whether you’re scouting for your next feature film, series, or short project, Newbattle Abbey provides both character and convenience in a setting unlike any other.
