A Very British Scandal Locations: Where is the BBC drama filmed and can you visit?

SET in the 1960s, the BBC One drama A Very British Scandal showcases some breathtaking scenery.

With the mini-series coming to an end, let’s take a look at where it was filmed. 

Where is A Very British Scandal filmed?

A BBC statement stated filming took place ‘all across the UK’ but mainly Scotland and London.

Scotland

Writer Sarah Phelps confirmed that a major bulk of the filming of the series was  carried out at Inveraray Castle, this is where the Duke and Duchess of Argyll actually lived together.

The castle sits close to Loch Fyne in the Scottish highlands, which makes a breathtaking backdrop for the drama.

The 15th-century castle was also featured in Downton Abbey.

London

Many hotels in London were used to film the BBC drama.

The classic London ballroom in London’s Crofton Park was used for some of the scenes where the action takes place on a night out.

For the meeting between Campbell and Margaret’s parents at The Dorchester Hotel, filming took place at The Sheraton Grand on Park Lane, making use of its 1920s Art Deco furnishings. 

The filming location for Claridges was instead done at Art Deco-styled The Sheraton Grand on Park Lane and Luton Hoo Estate in Bedfordshire.

Kent

An early scene in the series shows a meeting between the future duke and duchess which takes place on a boat train – the Golden Arrow.

They actually used the Golden Arrow which is now a part of the Bluebell Railway steam train experience.

The filming for this scene was actually filmed in Tenterden in Kent.

Can you visit Inverary Castle?

Yes, you can visit the Inverary Castle.

Visitors are able to come to the castle any time after March 28, 2022, as it’s currently closed.

Those that wish to visit can for a period of six months until it closes on October 31, 2022.

Opening times are between 10am – 5pm.

Visitors can either opt to explore just the gardens, or peek inside the Castle too.

There are also tours around the interior which showcases the dining room, bedrooms, history room and the famous weapon room to guests. 

Entry into the castle and gardens for adults cost £14.50 and for children between the ages of five and 15 it is £10.50.

To just visit the gardens for both adults and children is £7.

When is the finale of A Very British Scandal?

A Very British Scandal kicked off at 9pm on Boxing Day on BBC One.

The series will be made up of three episodes in total with a new instalment airing over consecutive nights.

The final episode will be shown on Tuesday, December 28, on BBC One.