Shetland Series 10

Shetland Series 10 Begins Filming in Renfrewshire – Stars Spotted in Lochwinnoch

The critically-acclaimed BBC murder mystery drama Shetland has officially begun filming its highly-anticipated tenth series – and Renfrewshire is once again playing a starring role.

In the new series, DI Ruth Calder (Ashley Jensen) and DI Tosh MacIntosh (Alison O’Donnell) head to the remote hamlet of Lunniswick to investigate the mysterious murder of an elderly woman – a retired social worker whose body has been left exposed to the elements for days.

“The case will see Tosh and Calder excavate the victim’s life, past and present, as well as the lives of those who knew her. They soon begin to uncover dark secrets and terrible deeds at the heart of this closeknit community.”

This week, residents of Lochwinnoch were treated to some behind-the-scenes excitement as filming took place in the picturesque village at the Brown Bull. Returning to lead the series are Ashley Jensen and Alison O’Donnell, reprising their roles as Detective Inspectors Ruth Calder and Alison ‘Tosh’ MacIntosh.

Ashley Jensen, one of Scotland’s most recognisable screen talents, is known for her performances in Extras, Ugly Betty, and Agatha Raisin, alongside her central role in Shetland. She was seen filming in Lochwinnoch alongside new guest star Stuart Townsend – an Irish actor best known for his roles as Lestat in Queen of the Damned and Dorian Gray in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Townsend also directed the 2007 film Battle in Seattle.

Filming of shetland series 10
Ashley and Stuart take a break during filming
the brown bull in Lochwinnoch

Shetland is produced by Silverprint Pictures, part of ITV Studios, and continues to draw viewers in with its gripping storylines and atmospheric Scottish settings. Filming for the new series is taking place across Scotland and the Shetland Isles, with the show expected to air later this year on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Local interest in the production remains high, with many keen to catch a glimpse of the cast and crew in action. As filming continues across Renfrewshire and beyond, the excitement builds for what promises to be another compelling chapter in the Shetland story.

The full cast includes:

Returning cast

  • Ashley Jensen (After Life, Ugly Betty) as DI Ruth Calder.
  • Alison O’Donnel (Holby City, Feel the Force) as DI Tosh MacIntosh.
  • Steven Robertson (Luther: The Fallen Sun, Being Human) as DC Sandy Wilson.
  • Lewis Howden (Taggart, Monarch of the Glen) as Sgt Billy McCabe.
  • Anne Kidd (The Nest, Case Histories) as pathologist Cora McLean.
  • Angus Miller (The Crown, Annika) as Donnie, Tosh’s partner.
  • Conor McCarry(Outlander, Derry Girls) as PC Alex Grant.
  • Eubha Akilade (Clique, Armchair Detectives) as PC Lorna Burns.

New cast members:

  • Samuel Anderson (Amandaland, Back to Black) as Matt Blake, the new Procurator Fiscal.
  • Clive Russell (The Witcher, Sandman).
  • Ellie Haddington (Motherland, Guilt).
  • Niall MacGregor (The Bombing of Pan AM 103, Line of Duty).
  • Greg McHugh (Guilt, The A Word).
  • Frances Gray (Tom Jones, Vera).
  • Louise Brealey (Such Brave Girls, Clique).
  • Stuart Townsend (Into The Deep, Two Minutes to Midnight).
  • Stephen McMillan (Toxic Town, Boiling Point). 
  • Saskia Ashdown (Karen Pirie, The Rig).
  • Lila Rose (Traces).
  • Joanne Thomson (Outlander, The Victim),
  • Gabriel Akuwudike (Screw, The Beautiful Game) and 
  • Leigh Biagi (The Prodigal Father, The Lost King).