SOSCOUT PLATFORM OVERVIEW
As location creatives, we’re here to help you find your project’s soulmate location. When you send us your brief, we look beyond a database of images to deliver creative solutions but sometimes you want to explore on your own.
Here’s how to navigate our platform.
First, some SoScout stats that might surprise you:
- 60% of our properties are outside Dublin.
- 18 UK locations including Northern Ireland and London.
- 16 Dublin city-centre properties (D1-D4), with six more in Dublin 7.
- 7 new locations added every month since our May relaunch.
EXPLORING THE PLATFORM
Start with the Map
Click the map pin on our locations page to see everything geographically. Sometimes the perfect spot is where you least expect it.
Filter First, Scroll, Enquire
- Key Features: Need an Aga? Tennis court? Workshop space? We’ve got filters for that.
- Price: 70% of our properties are €100-€150/hour (premium locations, accessible pricing)
- Type: Nearly 30 categories from apartments to warehouses.
- Materiality: Search by materials and aesthetics – marble, monochrome, bold color, plants – get the vibe you need.
- Availability: What Can You Shoot? Everything from quick social content to full TV series (one-third of our locations). Plus flexible timing – half day to multi-day shoots, many with overnight stays available. Bonus: a third also work as alternative event venues.
Pro Tip: Don’t forget to upload your brief when you enquire. Our Scouts use every detail to find your perfect match, offering you our Scout’s Recommendation.
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5 Things We Look For (So You Don’t Have To)
Not every potential property becomes a SoScout location. Here’s what we’re really looking for when we vet new properties:
1. Homeowners Who Get It
We only work with property owners who understand and embrace the creative process. No last-minute restrictions, no stressed-out hosts – just people who are genuinely excited to be part of your project. (We also educate them on what to expect on a shoot day, and take care of all the paperwork & contracts too.)
2. Space That Works
Pretty photos don’t tell the whole story, we consider crew movement and equipment needs. If it looks great but won’t work practically, it doesn’t make the cut.
3. Multiple Sets in One Location
The best properties give you options – kitchen, bedroom, garden, sitting room – each space offering different moods and possibilities. Dynamic locations mean better value and creative flexibility.
4. Logistics That Make Sense
Parking for crew vehicles? Easy load-in access? Reliable wifi and power? We note everything on the property profile because we know these details can make or break your shoot day. We’ve also recce’d the surrounding area to bring you info on local shops, food & coffee for the on-site essentials.
5. That Special Something
Call it personality, character, or je ne sais quoi – the best locations have an indefinable quality that elevates whatever you’re creating. As designers with decades of combined experience, we know it when we see it, and so will you.
The Result? Every property on SoScout has passed our 5-point test. When you book with us, you’re not just renting a location – you’re getting the space for your concept to develop and expand, often exceeding its original potential. Original concept plus SoScout location is equal to much, much more than the sum of its parts.
Get in touch with us at hello@soscout.com or enquire through the website.
The Journal
Articles, interviews and SoScout edits – you can read more here.