
Where is Karen Pirie season 2 filmed?
The second series of Karen Pirie sees the detective handed a notorious cold case that will place her under relentless examination; from her superior, from journalists, and crucially, from menacing elements that would prefer the past remained buried.
The mystery surrounding Catriona and Adam Grant has baffled detectives after the mother and son were snatched at gunpoint outside a chippy in Fife.
As Karen endeavours to uncover the truth behind their disappearance, the inquiry leads her throughout Scotland.
Discussing the filming locations and the significance of setting to the narrative, director Gareth Bryn revealed: "For me, a strong sense of place is crucial, especially because Val McDermid's writing is so specific. It's hard to stray from the world she creates in her books, so I've aimed to stay as true to it as possible.
"Karen's home in the books covers a vast area, which gave us flexibility. In the first series, she was based right in the middle of Kirkcaldy, but for this series, we moved her slightly out of the town.
"Time has passed, and with her promotion, it made sense for her to be in a slightly nicer area."
He continued: "The landscape plays a significant role in police dramas. If you're not careful, you end up with lots of interior two handers, or interview scenes but in Karen Pirie, the landscape acts as a character itself.
"We were spoiled for choice in Fife, with its stately homes and castles. For example, we used two castles: one for exterior shots of the Grant's house, and another for interiors.
"We also filmed some scenes in the caves outside St. Andrews, which turned out beautifully. The weather worked in our favour - it was surprisingly sunny, which made filming much easier," reports the Express.
Lead actress Lauren Lyle remarked: "It's always amazing to return to Scotland - it feels like a whole character in itself. The landscapes and the people all add so much to the show. I love that we're portraying a modern Scotland with a diverse mix of people and perspectives.
"Scotland's sense of humour, that dry, sarcastic tone, really shines through in the show. I also love that it feels universal - it's not just a Scottish story, but something everyone can relate to. It's a privilege to showcase Scotland as a cool, stylish, powerful place beyond the stereotypes of tartan and hills."
Chris Jenks, who portrays DC Jason 'Mint' Murray, expressed his delight at filming in his homeland: "Glasgow is such a fun place to film as well - there's loads of stuff going on. Early on, we filmed out in a little cottage in Luss which was a beautiful place to film. I'd love to work in Scotland again," he shared.

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