<P> Most scenes were shot in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland border counties . Principal photography was scheduled to begin on July 26 , 2010 , with the primary studio location being the Paint Hall Studio in the Titanic Quarter of Belfast , Northern Ireland . Among various locations for the initial shooting of the pilot in 2009 , Doune Castle in central Scotland was used as the location for Winterfell , including scenes at its great hall ( the great hall was later recreated in a soundstage in Northern Ireland ) . Additional filming locations included Cairncastle at Larne , Shane 's Castle , and Tollymore Forest Park , all in Northern Ireland . In the 2010 shooting of the series , Castle Ward was used as Winterfell instead of Doune Castle , with Cairncastle for some exterior Winterfell scenes . The set for Castle Black was built at Magheramorne quarry . The show 's presence in Northern Ireland and use of Paint Hall created hundreds of jobs for residents , and made the area `` a hub for film and television production '' . </P>
<P> Most scenes were shot in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland border counties . Principal photography was scheduled to begin on July 26 , 2010 , with the primary studio location being the Paint Hall Studio in the Titanic Quarter of Belfast , Northern Ireland . Among various locations for the initial shooting of the pilot in 2009 , Doune Castle in central Scotland was used as the location for Winterfell , including scenes at its great hall ( the great hall was later recreated in a soundstage in Northern Ireland ) . Additional filming locations included Cairncastle at Larne , Shane 's Castle , and Tollymore Forest Park , all in Northern Ireland . In the 2010 shooting of the series , Castle Ward was used as Winterfell instead of Doune Castle , with Cairncastle for some exterior Winterfell scenes . The set for Castle Black was built at Magheramorne quarry . The show 's presence in Northern Ireland and use of Paint Hall created hundreds of jobs for residents , and made the area `` a hub for film and television production '' . </P>
when was game of thrones season 1 filmed
when was game of thrones season 1 filmed
2009 2010
2009 2010