Scotland's BBC Rebus filming locations named ahead of premiere of crime drama

The BBC is bringing Ian Rankin's iconic detective John Rebus to the small screen, with much of the filming having taken place in Edinburgh — here are some of the key filming locations.The Edinburgh filming locations for the new BBC series Rebus have been revealed ahead of the premiere of the Scottishbreathtaking scenery and rich heritage have long been a muse for filmmakers, authors and storytellers.

“I think he also feels real to people, partly because he inhabits what is more or less a real city. He drinks in real bars, he worked in a real police station, he lives in a real street. You can actually trace his peregrinations around the city. Fans do come to the city looking for Rebus’s Edinburgh, and it’s there waiting for them.”

Read on for a roundup of some of the Rebus filming locations in Edinburgh that you can visit yourself. More information can be found on the According to VisitScotland, this filming location deeply resonates with Rebus by reflecting the detective's own intricate character and his constant navigation of Edinburgh's evolving landscapes, both physically and metaphorically.The National Library of Scotland offers an atmosphere of intrigue and history, making it the perfect backdrop for the new BBC series.

He said that the pub's small and secluded nature perfectly encapsulates the hidden Jekyll and Hyde aspect of contemporary Edinburgh that is often overlooked by tourists.

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