A man has died following a serious injury sustained at FirstStage studio in Leith, Edinburgh. Emergency services were dispatched to the facility at approximately 15:00 on Thursday, and the man was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. According to BBC News, Police Scotland confirmed the death was not being treated as suspicious, though inquiries into the circumstances remain ongoing.
FirstStage studios has become known as the production base for several high-profile television dramas. The facility has hosted the filming of Netflix's Department Q, a crime series that has drawn significant viewership, as well as The Rig, an exclusive drama series for Amazon Prime that explores survival and mystery themes.
Investigation Status
Police Scotland stated that while the death is not classified as suspicious, officers continue to investigate the events that led to the fatal injury. The nature of the incident and the specific circumstances surrounding it have not been disclosed publicly as the inquiry proceeds.
About the Studio
FirstStage has established itself as a major production facility in Scotland, attracting international streaming platforms and production companies. The studio's role in hosting Department Q marked a significant investment in Scottish television production, with the series representing a major step forward for the facility's profile in the industry.
