Murder Island filming locations: Where was the Channel 4 show filmed?

MURDER Island is a whodunnit show with a difference.

The Channel 4 series sees teams of amateur detectives sent to a remote isle to solve a fictional crime written by renowned novelist Ian Rankin.

Where was Murder Island filmed?

The six-part series was shot on the Scottish island of Gigha.

Filming took place over summer 2021.

The island of Gigha can be found off the Kintyre coast, and has a population of just over 160 people.

The isle is the perfect location for this murder mystery show, due to it being so remote.

There have been numerous shipwrecks on the surrounding rocks and skerries, which will add to the eerie feel of the series.

The island forms part of Argyll and Bute.

What is Murder Island about?

Eight players are split into four teams of two to solve a murder, and as soon as they land on the island they will be taken to the crime scene.

The body of Charly Hendricks is found at a rundown property she had been renting from the local landlord.

Among the forensics will be clues as to who she is.

The teams will be watched by top senior investigating officers, who will be able to pick out any errors as they happen and offer their expertise.

There is then a £50,000 prize up for grabs for those who solve the crime.

As mentioned earlier, the murder mysteries are written by none other than renowned novelist Ian Rankin.

Speaking to press, he said of the show: “When it comes to writing a whodunit I usually call the shots, taking the reader only to the places I want them to visit and showing them only the characters I want them to see. 

“Murder Island is different. The detectives can follow any strand, uncovering clues as they go and asking the suspects any questions they like.”

When is Murder Island on TV?

Murder Island begins on Tuesday October 5 and kicks off on Channel 4 at 9.30pm.

The show will run for six episodes every Tuesday at 9.30pm.

It will also be available to catch up on All 4.