Articles by Alison Wood

One of Tom Bostock's pictures taken on his street during the filming of Belgravia. ©Tom Bostock

The beautiful Edinburgh streets and buildings which are the stars of ITV's Belgravia — thanks to a sprinkling of production magic

If you've been wondering where ITV's Belgravia is filmed, the answer may surprise you: Edinburgh. Ali Wood paid a visit to the beautiful Scottish capital to find out more.

Belgravia: How ITV's 'new Downton Abbey' is set to make a star of a great Scottish country house

ITV's new period drama Belgravia has been dubbed the 'new Downton Abbey' thanks to the involvement of Downton creator Julian Fellowes — but much of the show was filmed in Scotland, with Edinburgh's streets standing in for turn-of-the-20th-century London. Also used was the handsome Manderston House, near Duns, which has lent its sumptuous interiors to the show's producers.

By Alison Wood Published 17 March 20
Anse Chastanet: A St Lucian paradise where jungle biking, chocolate-making and sailing are all part of the fun

Set into an unspoilt tropical hillside above a perfect white beach and a World Heritage site, St Lucia's Anse Chastanet is a unique Caribbean resort with all manner of things to do. Alison Wood paid a visit.

By Alison Wood Published 2 February 19

Alison Wood

The beautiful Edinburgh streets and buildings which are the stars of ITV's Belgravia — thanks to a sprinkling of production magic

Belgravia: How ITV's 'new Downton Abbey' is set to make a star of a great Scottish country house

Anse Chastanet: A St Lucian paradise where jungle biking, chocolate-making and sailing are all part of the fun