When John and wife Fiona (Indira Varma) move there from London, they want a fresh start somewhere quiet and safe with their two children.
"I wrote the first episode in 2020, during the lockdown," said writer David Ireland. "I was obsessively running and obsessively reading the Bible and obsessively reading true crime books, and my wife and I were talking about moving to the countryside.
Here’s what you need to know about where the show was filmed.
Where was Coldwater filmed? All the major locations
Speaking of the decision to set the story there, Ireland explained: “I’ve always loved small towns in Scotland and I’ve always wanted to live in one but never had the chance to.
“Everybody is friendly, and a little bit strange. Everyone knows your business and people don’t seem to judge you, but maybe they do.
Eve Myles, who plays John and Fiona's neighbour Rebecca, also discussed how the setting ties into Ireland's narrative (via The Mirror).
"So it's about not judging things by its cover but the cover is very enticing and seductive."
Ewen Bremner, who plays Rebecca's husband Tommy, went on to talk about the "power" that Scotland holds "in the minds of Southerners, especially in London", adding: "It has ancient, mythical significance."
"They just completely fell head over heels," he continued.
Here’s a breakdown of the main areas they used.
Dunlop, East Ayrshire
The area prides itself on local produce, including its own cheese shop, as well as a selection of independently owned stores, and of course, the local pub, The Smuggler’s Inn.
“So it was really important that this place felt aspirational, that it was beautiful. But at the same time, it felt very real.”
Glen Fruin and Loch Lomond
It is located adjacent to Loch Lomond, a freshwater lake that’s part of the Trossachs National Park.
Coldwater premieres on ITV1 at 9pm on Sunday 14th September 2025.
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