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Magic Light Pictures launches Stirling Animation Studio

Magic Light Pictures has announced the launch of Stirling Animation Studio (SAS), its new, wholly owned studio where the company will complete production of its preschool series, Zog, for the BBC. Following Wild Child Animation entering Administration, with the potential loss of all jobs and its impact on the series, Magic Light said it “acted […]

March 30, 2026

STV FY 2025 revenue down 6%

STV, the Scottish public service broadcaster, has reported that total 2025 Group revenue dropped by 6 per cent to £176.9 million (€204.7m). Total Advertising Revenue (TAR) stood at £89.3 million, down 10 per cent, driven by national linear. Studios revenue came in at £83 million, down 1 per cent. The average monthly reach of STV/STV […]

March 17, 2026

Islay better connected via Shared Rural Network

A second Shared Rural Network total not spot site is now live, this time boosting mobile connectivity on Islay in Scotland. The publicly funded 4G mast brings mobile service from all operators to parts of the island that previously had no signal from any operator. This new site addresses one of Scotland’s most persistent mobile […]

March 13, 2026

End of the road for Orbex

Orbex, the ould-be British rocket builder, has appointed FRP Advisory as Administrators with instructions to explore options for the business, including a potential sale, the advisory firm said in a statement. Earlier attempts to raise new funding or secure a buyer failed. Orbex ceased trading on February 18th. Orbex, once valued at about $220 million […]

February 19, 2026By Chris Forrester

ITV: 5.3m watch Scotland’s Six Nations win over England

Scotland’s win in The Calcutta Cup over England on February 14th in the Guinness Men’s 6 Nations has delivered ITV’s biggest peak audience of the year with 5.3 million viewers across ITV1 and ITVX – up from the peak of 5 million who watched England beating Wales on February 9th. Produced by ITV Sport Production, […]

February 16, 2026

UNITED series celebrates the impact of football clubs and community trusts across Scotland

The SPFL, SWPL and SPFL Trust have launched their latest campaign of the UNITED content series, celebrating the vital work of football clubs and community trusts supporting communities across Scotland. The UNITED: Football in the Community campaign showcases how clubs and associated community trusts (ATCs) have become increasingly important within their local areas, delivering programmes […]

February 16, 2026

Skyrora to rescue Orbex?

UK-based rocket builder Orbex, now in financial administration, could have a rescuer. In a press statement on February 12th, Skyrora confirmed it intends to explore the purchase of select Orbex assets, including the Sutherland Spaceport, following the announcement that the company has appointed administrators. Skyrora is a British private space company based in Glasgow, Scotland […]

February 13, 2026By Chris Forrester

STV Player achieves monthly streaming record

STV Player, the Scottish BVoD service, has reported an all‑time monthly record of 16.4 million streams in January 2026, half a million more streams than the previous record of 15.9 million set in November 2024. The record performance has been attributed to strong network content and a mix of popular archive and acquired titles. Helping […]

February 6, 2026

Adam Hawkins named Edinburgh TV Festival’s Advisory Chair for 2026

The Edinburgh TV Festival has announced Adam Hawkins as the Festival’s Advisory Chair for 2026. Director of Documentary Series at Netflix, Hawkins will work with the Festival team to oversee the development of the programme and creative direction of this year’s Festival. Hawkins follows an esteemed list of industry figures who have taken on the […]

February 4, 2026

Sky confirms major investment in Livingston campus

Sky has confirmed plans for a major investment in an expanded Scottish office in Livingston, with a full planning application having been submitted. Sky says the development underscores its “long-term commitment to West Lothian and will support thousands of jobs and drive regional economic growth”. The proposals will extend the site by an additional 15 acres, taking it […]

January 26, 2026