Edinburgh roads closed as city centre transformed into period drama tv set

Filming is underway in Edinburgh's city centre as roads have been closed and equipment installed.

Around Bellevue Crescent and Cornwallis Place, film crews have been spotted as, Edinburgh Live understands, the filming for Apple TV's The Buccaneers is taking place.

Huge lighting rigs and period-themed sets and props have been spotted by locals as the city is being transported back into the 1870s.

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A black carriage, which would have been pulled by a horse, can be seen on set with, what appears to be actors, standing next to it. One man is wearing a top hat, but while they wait to be called to action, a big puffer coat is keeping him warm.

This comes after East Claremont Street and Broughton St Mary's church were taken over by crews on Wednesday morning. They were seen setting up the scene with walls of ivy and set pieces being erected.

A resident on East Claremont Street told us earlier: "The crew said it's a period drama from Apple TV.

"They're at the church today and Drummond Place tomorrow. Looks like they're still setting up at the church.

"Something must be happening at the tennis court as well, they're covering all the fence with ivy."

The full first season for The Buaccaneers was filmed in Scotland, while it was set in London, Cornwall and New York.

A sign on East Claremont Street confirms no parking is allowed on the street from 4pm on Thursday until 7pm on Friday.

Apple TV describes The Buccaneers on their site: "In the 1870s, the "Buccaneers" are five ambitious women and daughters of the American nouveau riche Nan and Jinny St. George, Conchita Closson, and Lizzy and Mabel Elmsworth.

"Following Conchita's wedding to Lord Richard Marable, the women are invited to London in the midst of debutante season in the hopes of securing husbands and titles. The women's eccentric and extroverted nature contrasts with English high society and centuries of tradition as they navigate cultural clashes and strict social codes while dealing with interpersonal relationships and potential suitors."