Shetland's 'magical' filming locations as hit BBC drama returns tonight
Scotland's mainland and island landscapes take centre stage as Shetland returns to BBC One for its 11th series tonight, November 12. With filming locations ranging from Greenock and Largs to Lerwick, stars Ashley Jensen and Alison O'Donnell have shared what makes working on the islands so special. The opening episode sees DI Ruth Calder (Jensen) and Tosh (O'Donnell) investigate a male skeleton discovered inside a vehicle pulled from the water. The victim is well-regarded local GP Raymond Linden, who vanished from the islands nine years earlier, leaving the detectives to uncover what he was fleeing from and why.
TL;DR
- Shetland season 11 premieres on BBC One on November 12.
- Filming took place in various Scottish locations, including Greenock, Largs, and the Shetland Isles (Lerwick).
- Stars Ashley Jensen and Alison O'Donnell shared their positive experiences working in the island landscapes.
- The first episode involves investigating the death of local GP Raymond Linden, who vanished nine years earlier.
- Alison O'Donnell is departing the show after more than a decade.
- Filming locations have attracted tourism and put Shetland 'on the map'.
- Tours are available to visit the popular filming spots featured in the series.