Tom Holland Films in Glasgow: Other Movies Set in This Scottish City Chioma Emma looks back at movies set in the iconic Scottish city of Glasgow 8 August 2025 Imagine walking down Bothwell Street on a regular afternoon when-BOOM! A tank thunders past. Tom Holland NYPD cruisers scream around the corner. Spider-Man leaps from a double-decker bus and disappears into the skyline. You're not in New York. You're in Glasgow. Spider-Man swings into Scotland That's right. Scotland's largest city has just added another blockbuster to its growing filmography. Tom Holland is back in action, and this time, he's swinging through Glasgow's streets in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. In the summer of 2025, Glasgow found itself in the global spotlight as production crews transformed the city into a chaotic Manhattan. Bothwell Street became a hub of explosions, stunts, and Marvel magic. New York taxi cabs, American-style street signs, and crumbling debris turned Glasgow into the Big Apple overnight. That's the effect blockbusters create. It was pure Hollywood spectacle, but with a Glaswegian heartbeat. Tom Holland, reprising his iconic role, shared that this film aims to return to "old-school filmmaking" relying less on green screens and more on practical locations. "We wanted to bring the raw energy of real streets back to the screen," he said. Glasgow offered that and more. Why Glasgow Works For filmmakers, Glasgow is a hidden gem with a shape-shifting quality. Its neo-Gothic buildings and wide boulevards mimic New York's architecture perfectly. The weather's dramatic, the skyline's versatile, and the local infrastructure is film-ready. But it's more than aesthetics. Glasgow is gritty, authentic, and full of stories. With support from the city's film office and studios filming in Scotland more often with growing regularity, Glasgow has quietly built itself into one of Europe's most attractive film locations. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: From Christopher Reeve to David Corenswet - The best Supermen ranked More Blockbusters to Count Though Spider-Man's arrival made headlines, Glasgow's big-screen career started long before Marvel ever rolled tape. From high-stakes thrillers to social realism, the city has hosted dozens of major productions. It served as a stand-in for Philadelphia in World War Z and New York again in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. In The Batman, Glasgow's moody alleys and rooftops served as the backdrop of Gotham City. Beyond the blockbusters, films like Neds, Red Road, and My Name Is Joe have leaned into the city's raw emotional texture. These home-grown stories show Glasgow as it is bold, flawed, and full of humanity. Final Frame Tom Holland's Spider-Man may have swung through Glasgow for just a few scenes, but the impact will linger. Once again, Glasgow has proven itself to be more than just a pretty backdrop; it's a storyteller in its own right. From superhero showdowns to indie soul-searching, the city adapts, reflects, and elevates every narrative it hosts. And with more studios setting their sights on Scotland, it's clear: Glasgow's film legacy is only just beginning. MORE FROM CHIOMA EMMA: How Destiny's Child Redefined the Girl Group and Replaced the Old Guard. Tagged in Spider Man Marvel Tom Holland Zendaya