Canongate Studios
9 Water's Close
Leith, EDINBURGH
EH6 6RB
Singing
Al at mixing desk
Doing Makeup
The Team Harmony gang

Our People

the team harmony gangCanongate Studio’s state-of-the-art recording complex is located in the heart of historic Leith by The Shore. The studio’s highly experienced team record for TV, radio, corporate audio-visuals and dub for iconic animation companies such as Warner Brothers and Dreamworks.

AL George, MD

Alistair opened Canongate Studios in 1997 and has recorded many stars in a career spanning over 30 years, including Sir Sean Connery on “Scotland’s Home Coming” TV ad, Nancy Cartwright (Bart Simpson) for a Christmas release and pop icons such as Iggy Pop and Big Country. He has also worked on flagship BBC TV programmes such as Panorama and Horizon.

Hamish Allison, Director

Hamish has been directing, shooting and editing the moving image for nearly twenty years, directing commercials for prestigious brands such as Grolsch, Irn-Bru and VisitScotland as well as short films, music videos and TV programmes.

Lana Watson, Facilities Manager

Lana co-ordinates everyone’s movements within the studio complex, ensuring smooth passage of clients’projects from one process to the next.

Claire Deas, Facilities Producer

Claire works hand in hand with clients, guiding them through the production process and ensuring quality is maintained at the highest of standards.

Gail Cartwright, Floor Manager

Gail manages the TV studio. She ensures that all the crew and personnel on and off set have everything they need when and where they need it.

Gavin Livingstone, Cameraman/Editor
Scott Marshall, Cameraman/Editor

Gavin and Scott both operate the camera, edit and master the videos. They oversee the many technical processes involved in production.