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STV Studios is the production arm of the STV Group plc. It was originally founded on August 31, 1957 as Scottish Television Enterprises by Roy Thomson. In 2000, they were reorganised into SMG Productions before being renamed to STV Productions in 2008. The "Scottish Television Enterprises" name was still used on several programmes until 2005. In 2019, the company renamed to its current name. Some of their most well known programmes include Taggart and Take the High Road.

STV Productions

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1st Logo (2006-2009)	2nd Logo (2009-2014)	3rd Logo (2013-2020)

STV Studios

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Logo (2020-)

STV Productions

1st Logo (2006-2009)

Visuals: On a white background, the 2006 logo is seen without "stv" inside the larger "s". Rather, said text appears below the letter and is in dark blue while next to "productions". Underneath is the copyright year in dark blue and the byline "part of the stv group plc".

Technique: A still, digital graphic.

Audio: The ending theme of the programme or none.

Availability: Seen on Beyond Explanation, There's Been Another Murder, Highlands and Taggart, among other shows produced by STV from the time period until 2009.

2nd Logo (2009-2014)

Visuals: Mainly consists of the text "stv productions". The latter word is in a different font and the "o" in said word has an arrow in it.

Variants:

Sometimes, the logo is placed on a custom background.
- On Gràdh a Bhàis, the logo is on a black-dark blue gradient background. A byline was also added, reading "From Scotland to the World".
A print version of the 2009 logo with the triangle can be shown in dodger blue colour.
On Perez Hilton: Superfan, the logo is colourised with "stv" in dark blue and "productions" in cyan. It is also inside a white box.
On All That Lies Behind Me, "productions" is grey.
Sometimes, the logo also shares the screen with other logos (including the 2013 ITV logo).

Technique: A still, digital graphic.

Audio: The ending theme of the programme or none.

Availability:

Seen on some original programmes from the company such as Fake Reaction, Gràdh a Bhàis, very early episodes of Catchphrase, and the final few seasons of Taggart.
It was also seen at the end of a December 27, 2022 airing of S27E01 of Taggart on UKTV Drama.

3rd Logo (2013-2020)

Visuals: While "Productions" fades in one letter at a time, to the left is "tv" within a metalic triangle pointing right glowing cyan and yellow-green colours. Coming into view and sliding to the right, an "s" slides out of the triangle.

Variants:

On backgrounds with high contrast, "tv" is white and "Productions" is black.
On Britain's Biggest Warship, the logo is inside a white box.
As with the first logo, it sometimes shares the screen with other logos (including the 1997 BBC and 2013 ITV logos).

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: The ending theme of the programme or none.

Availability: Seen on the revival of Catchphrase and the first four seasons of its celebrity series, plus The Victim, as well as many factual programmes like Inside Central Station and Britain's Biggest Warship.

STV Studios

Logo (2020-)

Visuals: A 2D version of the 2014 logo in teal is positioned above "Studios"

Variants:

In its earliest years, the triangle is in the style of the previous logo. This time, however, it is glowing teal.
- On season 3 of Inside Central Station, the "s" is just like how it was in the 2014 STV Productions logo.
On Elizabeth is Missing, the logo is white.
Sometimes, this logo also shares the screen with other logos (including the 1997 BBC and 2013 ITV logos).

Technique: A still, digital graphic.

Audio: The ending theme of the programme or none.

Availability:

Seen on more recent episodes of the celebrity specials of Catchphrase as well as Bridge of Lies, Murder Island, Screw, among several others.
It was also seen at the end of a March 8, 2023 airing of S01E08 of Bridge of Lies on BBC One.

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 ===Background===
-'''STV Studios''' is the production arm of the STV Group plc. It was originally founded on August 31, 1957 as '''Scotish Television Enterprises''' by Roy Thomson. In 2000, they were reorganized into '''SMG Productions''' before being renamed to '''STV Productions''' in 2008. The "Scottish Television Enterprises" name was still used on several programmes until 2005. In 2019, the company renamed to its current name. Some of their most well known programmes include ''Taggart'' and ''Take the High Road''.
+'''STV Studios''' is the production arm of the STV Group plc. It was originally founded on August 31, 1957 as '''Scottish Television Enterprises''' by Roy Thomson. In 2000, they were reorganised into '''SMG Productions''' before being renamed to '''STV Productions''' in 2008. The "Scottish Television Enterprises" name was still used on several programmes until 2005. In 2019, the company renamed to its current name. Some of their most well known programmes include ''Taggart'' and ''Take the High Road''.
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-|Scottish Television Productions|
-{{ImageTOC
-|Scottish Television (1960s) (Credit - JontyMaster).png|1st Logo (1960-1965)
-|Scottish Television (1969, closing) (From - Sky Arts 2 Airing of Hitchcock on Grierson).png|2nd Logo (1965-February 1970)
-|Scottish Television (1973) (From - Unemployment in Clydebank).png|3rd Logo (February 1970-1975)
-|Scottish Television (1978, ending) (From - Garnock Way).png|4th Logo (1975-August 30, 1985)
-|Scotttv16.jpeg|5th Logo (August 31, 1985-December 31, 1988)
-|Scotttv26.jpeg|6th Logo (January 1, 1989-December 31, 1992)
-|Scottish Television (1988) (From - The Steamie).png|7th Logo (January 1, 1993-October 6, 1996)
-|Scotttv39.jpeg|8th Logo (October 7, 1996-February 27, 2000)
-|Scotttv42.jpeg|9th Logo (February 28, 2000-April 27, 2003)
-|Scottish Television (2004) (From - the first episode of High Times).png|10th Logo (September 30, 2004-2005)
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-|SMG Productions|
-{{ImageTOC
-|SMG Productions (2003) (From - Taggart S19E07).png|1st Logo (2000-2006)
-|SMG Productions and UKTV (2008) (From - Taggart 25 Years of Murder).png|2nd Logo (2006-2008)
-}}
 |STV Productions|
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-|Scotttv48.jpeg|1st Logo (2008-2009)
+|Scotttv48.jpeg|1st Logo (2006-2009)
 |STV Productions and ITV (2013) (From - Fake Reaction episode 4).png|2nd Logo (2009-2014)
 |STV Productions and BBC (2014) (From - Swallowed By The Sea Ancient Egypt's Greatest Lost City).png|3rd Logo (2013-2020)
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-|STV Studios and BBC (2022) (From - the first episode of Bridge of Lies).png|(2020-)
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-==Scottish Television Enterprises==
-===1st Logo (1960-1965)===
-<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
-Scottish Television (1960s) (Credit - JontyMaster).png
-Scottish Television (1962) (From - 5th Anniversary Programme).png
-Scottish Television (1964) (From - Enterprise ‘64 The Calculators).png
-Scottish Television (1963) (From - For A’ That).png
-</gallery>
-'''Logo:''' Essentially, it consists of the 1960 logo with the word "PRESENTS" underneath.
-'''Variants:'''
-* On ''For A' That'', the logo is aligned to the left.
-* On ''Enterprise '64: The Calculators'', the logo is on a white background.
-* On the 5th Anniversary programme, "{{font|Times New Roman|FROM SCOTLAND}}" is added on top of the logo.
-'''Technique:''' None.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The opening/closing theme of the programme.
-'''Availability:''' Extinct.
-* A few of these programmes are intact on STV Footage Sales site but are otherwise really hard to find thanks to early Scottish Television programmes being destroyed in a fire in 1969.
-* Some programmes having this logo include ''For A' That'' and ''Enterprise '64: The Calculators''.
-===2nd Logo (1965-February 1970)===
-<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
-Scottish Television (1969, closing) (From - Sky Arts 2 Airing of Hitchcock on Grierson).png
-Scottish Television (1970, color production) (From - the end of Pierrot or Turquoise or Looking Glass Murders).png
-Scottish Television (1969, closing) (From - Cliff in Scotland).png
-</gallery>
-'''Logo:''' This is a still version of the 1965 logo with the word "PRODUCTION" added underneath "TELEVISION". It is also against a black background.
-'''Variants:'''
-* On ''Cliff in Scotland'', the logo is {{color|blue}}, "SCOTTISH TELEVISION" is positioned on top of the lion rampant and "NETWORK COLOUR PRODUCTION" is underneath it.
-* On ''Present Grandeur: Whisky Island'', the logo scrolls in the end credits and then the background fades to black.
-* On ''Pierrot or Turquoise or Looking Glass Murders'', the logo has the text "COLOUR PRODUCTION" added underneath.
-'''Technique:''' None.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The ending theme of the programme.
-'''Availability:''' Ultra rare.
-* Like before, some of these programmes such as ''Pierrot or Turquoise or Looking Glass Murders'', ''Cliff in Scotland'', and ''Present Grandeur: Whisky Island'' are available on STV Footage Sales and may be brought up on said website's Twitter account from time to time.
-===3rd Logo (February 1970-1975)===
-<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
-Scottish Television (1973) (From - Unemployment in Clydebank).png
-</gallery>
-'''Logo:''' Same as the 1969 logo.
-'''Technique:''' Same as the 1969 logo.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 1969 logo but with no announcer.
-'''Availability:''' Ultra rare.
-* This logo usually precedes original Scottish Television programmes such as ''Death of a Queen'' and ''North Sea Oil''.
-===4th Logo (1975-August 30, 1985)===
-<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
-Scottish Television (1979) (From - The Jazz Series).png
-Scottish Television (1976) (From - Garnock Way).png
-Scotttv12.jpeg
-Scottish Television (1976) (From - STVPlayer print of Garnock Way).png
-Scottish Television (1976, documentary) (From - Love is Children).png
-Scottish Television (1978, ending) (From - Garnock Way).png
-Scotttv11.jpeg
-Scotttv10.jpeg
-Scottish Television (1979) (From - Devine Country).png
-Scottish Television (1976, colour ending) (From - Garnock Way).png
-Scottish Television and ID Television (1978) (Credit - JontyMaster).png
-Scottish Television (1970s) (From - Scotsport).png
-</gallery>
-'''Opening Logo:''' On a black background, three stripes slide in from both sections of the screen. The left and right are {{color|lightblue|light blue}} with evenly divided bars whereas the top and bottom have thicker bars on the left and right that are {{color|darkviolet|purple}}. They all intersect and form the logo from before. Simultaneously, "SCOTTISH" and "TELEVISION" emerge underneath and slide away from each other.
-'''Closing Logo:''' The logo is still with "PRODUCTION" in a 70's font underneath. Additionally, a copyright notice is placed on the bottom of the screen.
-'''Variants:'''
-* A variant exists where "PRODUCTION" is replaced with "PRESENTATION".
-* A still version of the opening variant exists. In this variant, the logo may be closer to the screen.
-** On ''The Jazz Series'', only the Scottish Television logo is seen.
-* On 1976 episodes of ''Garnock Way'' as well as other programmes between 1970 and 1977, the closing logo has the text "{{font|Arial|{{color|lightblue|COLOUR PRODUCTION}} from SCOTLAND}}" in a stacked format and aligned to the left.
-* On 1979 episodes of ''Garnock Way'', the logo is off centered.
-* On ''Devine Country'', "'''FROM SCOTLAND'''" in the same font as "'''PRODUCTION'''" is added underneath.
-* On ''Scotsport'', after the logo sequence, the background fades to a football stadium. Following this, the Scottish Television logo flips away.
-* On one programme, the logo is paired with the I.D. Television logo. Both logos are divided by a white slash.
-* A documentary variant exists where the Scottish Television logo is still and has "'''THE'''" and "'''DOCUMENTARY'''" above and below it respectively.
-* On programmes produced for Channel 4 such as ''The Oldest Rebel'', the words "STV PRODUCTION FOR CHANNEL 4" appears below the logo.
-'''Technique:''' The bars and text sliding.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The opening/closing theme of the programme.
-'''Availability:''' Very rare.
-* It can still be seen the first several series of ''Take the High Road'' as well as the first series of ''Taggart'', ''Garnock Way'' and ''Devine Country''.
-* As with the previous logos, they are available on the STV Footage Sales website and either the logo on its own or within their opening titles are brought up on said website's Twitter account.
-* It made its final appearance on the 1985 STV Christmas Promo Tape.
-===5th Logo (August 31, 1985-December 31, 1988)===
-<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
-Scotttv16.jpeg
-Scotttv17.jpeg
-Scotttv18.jpeg
-</gallery>
-'''Logo:''' A still version of the 1985 logo where the thistle is smaller and "PRODUCTION" and the copyright notice are placed underneath "SCOTTISH TELEVISION".
-'''Variant:''' On one programme, the logo is against a black background with the words "SCOTTISH TELEVISION PRODUCTION FOR CHANNEL FOUR".
-'''Technique:''' None.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The ending theme of the programme.
-'''Availability:'''
-* Can be seen on series 2 and 3 of ''Taggart'', ''Shadow of the Stone'',  early episodes of the British version of ''Wheel of Fortune'', and episodes of ''Take the High Road'' from this period.
-* Later TV airings on either STV or Thames dating as later as the early 2000's has this logo intact.
-===6th Logo (January 1, 1989-December 31, 1992)===
-<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
-Scottish Television (1988, 1) (From - The Steamie).png
-Scotttv26.jpeg
-Scottish Television (1989) (From - Scottish Eye).png
-Scotttv28.jpeg
-Scottish Television and ITV (1990) (Credit - PhantomVex Maximus).png
-Scottish Television (1992) (From - My Dead Dad).png
-Grampian Television and Scottish Television (1993) (From - A Guid New Year).png
-Scottish Television (1990) (From - Laughlines).png
-</gallery>
-'''Logo:''' On a black background, the thistle from the 1989 logo is shimmering with the text "SCOTTISH TELEVISION PRODUCTION (C)(year)" fading in underneath.
-'''Variants:'''
-* A still variant without (C)(year) also exists which was seen on ''The Steamie''.
-* A variant with the words "SCOTTISH TELEVISION PRODUCTION (C)(year) FOR CHANNEL FOUR" also exists as well.
-* Starting on September 1, 1989, the thistle logo is smaller, became a still picture, shifted to the top, had a drop shadow and the words "{{Font|Times New Roman|''A SCOTTISH TELEVISION PRODUCTION FOR''}}" is shown below the logo and the 1989 ITV logo below, sometimes with a copyright notice also appearing below as well.
-* On ''Laughlines'', the thistle is shrunken and placed to the left of the text "{{font|Garamond|''A Scottish Television Production for British Satellite Broadcasting''}}".
-* On ''A Guid New Year'', the logo appears alongside the [[Grampian Productions]] logo with the words "A GRAMPIAN TELEVISION/SCOTTISH TELEVISION PRODUCTION FOR" and the 1989 ITV logo underneath with a copyright notice below.
-* On ''My Dead Dad'', the logo is smaller and is against a {{color|darkblue|dark blue}} sky background and has the text "{{Font|Times New Roman|''A Scottish Television Production for Channel Four''}}" and the copyright notice underneath.
-* One an unknown programme, the logo is seen with the words "PAUL BERRIFF PRODUCTIONS LIMITED IN ASSOCIATION WITH SCOTTISH TELEVISION FOR" and both the 1989 ITV logo and copyright notice appearing below which also exists as well.
-'''Technique:''' The cloud reflections on the thistle.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The last half of the 1989 ident fanfare until September 1, 1989.
-'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' The ending theme of the programme or none starting on September 1, 1989.
-'''Availability:''' Rare.
-* It can be seen on episodes of ''Take the High Road'' from this period as well as early episodes of the UK version of ''Wheel of Fortune'', ''Fun House'', and ''The Advocates'', among others.
-* ''Wheel of Fortune'' aired on Challenge as later as August 7, 2018 and has this logo intact.
-* The variant with both the 1989 ITV logo and copyright notice can be found on season two episodes of the UK version of ''Wheel of Fortune''.
-* The still variant without (C)(year) also appeared on ''The Steamie'' as well.
-===7th Logo (January 1, 1993-October 6, 1996)===
-<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
-Scottish Television (1988) (From - The Steamie).png
-Scotttv32.jpeg
-Scottish Television and ITV (1995) (From - The Caribou Kitchen episode Not Enough Cooks).png
-Scottish Television and ITV (1996) (From - Art Attack S08E03).png
-Scottish Television and ITV (1993, cropped) (From - Tubi print of the first episode of Doctor Finlay).png
-World Wide International Television and Scottish Television (1993) (From - Challenge airing of Finder's Keepers S03E02).png
-World Wide International Television and Scottish Television (1994) (From - Challenge airing of the March 15, 1994 episode of Finder's Keepers).png
-World Wide International Television and Scottish Television (1996) (From - Challenge airing of the June 18, 1996 episode of Finder's Keepers).png
-</gallery>
-'''Logo:''' A still version of the 1993 logo with "A SCOTTISH TELEVISION PRODUCTION" underneath.
-'''Variants:'''
-* Sometimes, the copyright notice containing the year in Roman numerals is seen.
-* Sometimes, the 1989 ITV logo is seen underneath on networked programmes.
-* Another production variant features the words "SCOTTISH TELEVISION ENTERPRISES FOR" and the 1989 ITV logo below which also exists.
-* An alternative version for this logo was introduced in late 1993 and features an outline of a rhombus around the thistle logo.
-* On the last episode of the 2nd series of "What's Up, Doc?" the 1993 Scottish endcap was tilted and it is covered in flames of fire, that was possibly caused the explosion that comes from the tank that appears in the set.
-* On modern prints of ''Doctor Finlay'', the 1993 Scottish Television logo is cropped (or stretched in some cases).
-* On programmes produced for Channel 4, this logo appears with either the words "A SCOTTISH TELEVISION ENTERPRISES PRODUCTION FOR CHANNEL FOUR" or "A SCOTTISH TELEVISION ENTERPRISES PRODUCTION FOR CHANNEL FOUR TELEVISION" below, sometimes with a copyright notice also appearing below as well.
-'''Technique:''' None.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The ending theme of the programme.
-'''Availability:''' Uncommon.
-* It can be seen on several programmes from this period, some of which are preserved on home media and streaming platforms.
-* These include ''Doctor Finlay'' and episodes of ''Taggart'' and ''Take the High Road'' from this period, among many others.
-* It was also seen on series 3 and 4 of ''Finder's Keepers'' (the first two series were produced by TVS Television) and a VHS release of ''The Hurricanes''.
-* It was also seen on ''Wolf It!'' and ''The Magic House'', respectively as well.
-===8th Logo (October 7, 1996-February 27, 2000)===
-<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
-Scotttv39.jpeg
-Scottish Television (1999) (From - Drama airing of Taggart S15E02).png
-Scottish Television (2000) (From - The Last Musketeer, capped from Tubi).png
-Scotttv37.jpeg
-Scottish Television and ITV (1998) (From - Minty).png
-Scotttv38.jpeg
-Scottish Television and ITV (1998) (From - Tubi print of the McCallum S02E04).png
-Scottish Television and Grampian Television (1999) (From - Vote '99 Scotland Debate).png
-World Wide International Television and Scottish Television (1995) (From - Finders Keepers S05E01).png
-DiC and Scottish Television (1999) (From - UK VHS release of Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century).png
-London Weekend Television, The Media Merchants, Scottish Television, and ITV (1997) (From - February 17, 1997 airing of Art Attack).png
-London Weekend Television, The Media Merchants, United Film & Television, Meridian, Scottish Television, and ITV (1997) (From - February 18, 1997 CITV airing of Goggle Watch S03E02).png
-File:London Weekend Television, Brilliant TV, Yorkshire Television, Scottish Television, and ITV (1997) (From - February 21, 1997 CITV airing of Goggle Watch S03E05).png
-</gallery>
-'''Logo:''' Like several of the previous logos, it is a still version of the 1996 logo where the text has been reworded to say "A SCOTTISH TELEVISION PRODUCTION".
-'''Variants:'''
-* Sometimes, the copyright notice containing the year in Roman numerals is seen.
-* A 16:9 widescreen variant exists.
-* Prior to 1998, the endcap features the thistle smaller with a rhombus around it just like the 7th logo.
-* Like the previous few logos, the 1989 ITV logo also appears below on networked programmes until October 4, 1998.
-* Like the 7th logo, another production variant features the words "SCOTTISH TELEVISION ENTERPRISES FOR" and the 1989 ITV logo below which also exists.
-* In a few cases, the logo is paired with other co-producers, typically being moved to the right.
-** On series 5 of ''Finder's Keepers'', World Wide International Television's logo is shown.
-** On ''Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century'', the logo is paired with the 1987 DIC logo.
-* On modern prints of ''McCallum'', the 1996 Scottish Television logo is cropped (or stretched in some cases).
-* Another production variant which features the logo with the words "A SCOTTISH TELEVISION ENTERPRISES PRODUCTION FOR ITV IN ASSOCIATION WITH FLEXTECH TELEVISION" and both the 1989 ITV logo and the Flextech Television logo also exists as well which was seen on ''The Stalker's Apprentice''.
-* On ''Vote '99 Scotland Debate'', this logo is paired with the 1995 [[Grampian Productions|Grampian Television]] 3D logo with the words "A SCOTTISH TELEVISION GRAMPIAN TELEVISION CO-PRODUCTION" appearing below.
-* On ''The Last Musketeer'', the 1996 logo is shown with the words "A SCOTTISH TELEVISION PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH COASTAL PRODUCTIONS" and the copyright notice saying "(C) MM" appearing below.
-* On 1997 CITV airings of various programmes such as ''Art Attack'' and ''Goggle Watch'', the rhombus variant is shrunken and shown alongside other logos against a dimly lit {{color|gray}} background. "'''An'''" and "'''Programme for'''" appear above and below the logos whereas the 1989 ITV logo is underneath them all.
-'''Technique:''' None.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The ending theme of the programme.
-'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' On ''Art Attack'', the same "TONG!" sound from [[The Media Merchants Production|The Media Merchants]]' logo is used.
-'''Availability:''' Uncommon.
-* Like before, some of these programmes have become available on home media and streaming platforms including British prints of ''Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century'' and ''Art Attack''.
-* The latter has this logo intact on the ''Art Attack 5: Scrapbook'' British VHS tape, but is replaced with the Buena Vista International logo on international prints.
-* Additionally, it has appeared on ''McCallum'', series 15 of ''Taggart'', and the last two series of ''Finder's Keepers''.
-* The production variant with the 1989 ITV logo also appeared on a 1997 episode of ''Rupert'' on CITV as well.
-===9th Logo (February 28, 2000-April 27, 2003)===
-<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
-Scotttv42.jpeg
-Scotttv43.png
-The Media Merchants and Scottish Television (2000) (From - CiTV airing of Art Attack S13E29).png
-</gallery>
-'''Logo:''' Against an ethereal {{color|blue}} background, the 2000 logo is seen with the text "scottish television production" below it.
-'''Variants:'''
-* Sometimes, it is paired with other logos where they would appear on Scottish Television's on-screen logo.
-* On ''Rebus'', a flat version of the logo is used with the box in {{color|darkblue|dark blue}}.
-'''Technique:''' None.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The ending theme of the programme.
-'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' On ''Art Attack'', the same "TONG!" sound from [[The Media Merchants Production|The Media Merchants]]' logo is used.
-'''Availability:''' Rare.
-* It can be seen on series 13 of ''Art Attack'', series 1 of ''Rebus'', and the last few series of ''Take the High Road'' and the British version of ''Wheel of Fortune''.
-* It was last seen on the series finale of ''Take the High Road''.
-===10th Logo (September 30, 2004-2005)===
-<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
-Scottish Television (2004) (From - the first episode of High Times).png
-Scotttv45.jpeg
-</gallery>
-'''Logo:''' On a {{color|blue}} rectangular panel background, the 2003 logo is seen with the text "scottish television production ©(year in Roman numerals)" underneath and a byline on the very bottom reading "an {{font|Times New Roman|smg}} business".
-'''Variant:''' On one programme, only the logo is present while accompanied with the SMG logo.
-'''Technique:''' None.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The ending theme of the programme.
-'''Availability:''' Extremely rare.
-* Only seen on ''High Times''. By this point, nearly all of Scottish TV's original programmes used the SMG Productions name.
-==SMG Productions==
-===1st Logo (2000-2006)===
-<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
-SMG Productions (2003) (From - Taggart S19E07).png
-SMG Productions (2002) (From - Sirens).png
-SMG Productions (2003) (From - Club Reps).png
-Channel 5 and SMG Productions (2004) (From - the first episode of Woolamaloo).png
-Scotttv45.jpeg
-The Media Merchants and SMG Productions (2002) (From - Art Attack S15E14).png
-</gallery>
-'''Logo:''' On a black or white background, we see the text "{{font|Times New Roman|{{color|darkstalegray|'''sm}}{{color|green|g'''}}}}". "sm" are underlined, which the line leads into the "g". underneath is "{{color|green|tv productions}}".
-'''Variant:'''
-* On ''Art Attack'', the logo has a black outline and is seen within [[The Media Merchants Production|The Media Merchants]]' logo.
-* A split screen version exists.
-'''Technique:''' None.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The ending theme of the programme. On ''Art Attack'' episodes until 2003, the same "TONG!" sound from [[The Media Merchants Production|The Media Merchants]]' logo is used.
-'''Availability:''' Appears on the last several series of ''Art Attack'', later series of ''Taggart'', ''Sirens'', ''Club Reps'', among others.
-===2nd Logo (2006-2008)===
-<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
-SMG Productions and UKTV (2008) (From - Taggart 25 Years of Murder).png
-</gallery>
-'''Logo:''' There is a {{color|turquoise}} quadrilateral with two round corners containing the stacked text "'''smg''' productions".
-'''Technique:''' None.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The ending theme of the programme.
-'''Availability:''' So far, it was seen on ''Taggart: 25 Years of Murder'' and the final season of ''Art Attack''.
 ==STV Productions==
-===1st Logo (2008-2009)===
+===1st Logo (2006-2009)===
 <gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
+STV Productions (2006).png
+STV Productions (2008).png
+STV Productions for The History Channel (2008).png
 Scotttv48.jpeg
 </gallery>
-'''Logo:''' On a white background, the 2006 logo is seen without "stv" inside the larger "s". Rather, said text appears below the letter and is in {{color|darkblue|dark blue}} while next to "{{color|dodgerblue|productions}}". Underneath is the copyright year in {{color|darkblue|dark blue}} and the byline "{{color|dodgerblue|part of the stv group plc}}".
+'''Visuals:''' On a white background, the 2006 logo is seen without "stv" inside the larger "s". Rather, said text appears below the letter and is in {{color|darkblue|dark blue}} while next to "{{color|dodgerblue|productions}}". Underneath is the copyright year in {{color|darkblue|dark blue}} and the byline "{{color|dodgerblue|part of the stv group plc}}".
-'''Technique:''' None.
+'''Technique:''' A still, digital graphic.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The ending theme of the programme.
+'''Audio:''' The ending theme of the programme or none.
+'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Beyond Explanation'', ''There's Been Another Murder'', ''Highlands'' and ''Taggart'', among other shows produced by STV from the time period until 2009.
-'''Availability:''' Unknown.
 ===2nd Logo (2009-2014)===
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+<gallery mode="packed" heights="150">
 STV Productions and ITV (2013) (From - Fake Reaction episode 4).png
 STV Productions, Kinetic Company, and Group M Entertainment (2011) (From - Perez Hilton Superfan).png
+STV Productions, Crime and Investigation Network, and BBC Alba (2010) (From - the Serial Killer documentary Robert Black).png
 STV Productions and MG Alba (2009) (From - Gràdh a Bhàis Dennis Nilsen).png
 STV Productions and MG Alba (2014) (From - All That Lies Behind Me - Sgeulachd Donald Merrett).png
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+STV Productions (2009) (From - Serial Killers Peter Tobin (UK's Worst Serial Killer)).png
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-'''Logo:''' Mainly consists of the text "'''stv''' productions". The latter word is in a different font and the "o" in said word has an arrow in it.
+'''Visuals:''' Mainly consists of the text "'''stv''' productions". The latter word is in a different font and the "o" in said word has an arrow in it.
 '''Variants:'''
 * Sometimes, the logo is placed on a custom background.
 ** On ''Gràdh a Bhàis'', the logo is on a black-{{color|darkblue|dark blue}} gradient background. A byline was also added, reading "From Scotland to the World".
-* A print version of the 2009 logo with the triangle can be shown in {{color|dodgerblue|dodger blue}} color.
+* A print version of the 2009 logo with the triangle can be shown in {{color|dodgerblue|dodger blue}} colour.
-* On ''Perez Hilton: Superfan'', the logo is colorized with "stv" in {{color|darkblue|dark blue}} and "productions" in {{color|cyan}}. It is also inside a white box.
+* On ''Perez Hilton: Superfan'', the logo is colourised with "stv" in {{color|darkblue|dark blue}} and "productions" in {{color|cyan}}. It is also inside a white box.
-* On ''All That Lies Behind Me'', "productions" is {{color|gray}}.
+* On ''All That Lies Behind Me'', "productions" is {{color|grey}}.
-* It sometimes shares the screen with other logos.
+* Sometimes, the logo also shares the screen with other logos (including the 2013 ITV logo).
-'''Technique:''' None.
+'''Technique:''' A still, digital graphic.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The ending theme of the programme.
+'''Audio:''' The ending theme of the programme or none.
+'''Availability:'''
-'''Availability:''' Can be seen on some original programmes from the company such as ''Fake Reaction'', ''Gràdh a Bhàis'', very early episodes of ''Catchphrase'', and the final few series of ''Taggart''.
+* Seen on some original programmes from the company such as ''Fake Reaction'', ''Gràdh a Bhàis'', very early episodes of ''Catchphrase'', and the final few seasons of ''Taggart''.
+* It was also seen at the end of a December 27, 2022 airing of S27E01 of ''Taggart'' on UKTV Drama.
 ===3rd Logo (2013-2020)===
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-'''Logo:''' While "'''Productions'''" fades in one letter at a time, to the left is "'''tv'''" within a metalic triangle pointing right glowing {{color|cyan}} and {{color|yellowgreen|yellow-green}} colors. Coming into view and sliding to the right, an "{{color|gray|'''s'''}}" slides out of the triangle.
+'''Visuals:''' While "'''Productions'''" fades in one letter at a time, to the left is "'''tv'''" within a metalic triangle pointing right glowing {{color|cyan}} and {{color|yellowgreen|yellow-green}} colours. Coming into view and sliding to the right, an "{{color|gray|'''s'''}}" slides out of the triangle.
 '''Variants:'''
 * On backgrounds with high contrast, "'''tv'''" is white and "'''Productions'''" is black.
 * On ''Britain's Biggest Warship'', the logo is inside a white box.
-* As with the first logo, it sometimes shares the screen with other logos.
+* As with the first logo, it sometimes shares the screen with other logos (including the 1997 [[BBC Productions|BBC]] and 2013 ITV logos).
-'''Technique:''' The letters sliding and fading in.
+'''Technique:''' 2D computer animation.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The ending theme of the programme.
+'''Audio:''' The ending theme of the programme or none.
+'''Availability:''' Seen on the revival of ''Catchphrase'' and the first four seasons of its celebrity series, plus ''The Victim'', as well as many factual programmes like ''Inside Central Station'' and ''Britain's Biggest Warship''.
-'''Availability:''' Fairly common.
-* It has appeared on the revival of ''Catchphrase'' and the first four series of its celebrity series, plus ''The Victim'', as well as many factual programmes like ''Inside Central Station'' and ''Britain's Biggest Warship''.
 ==STV Studios==
-===(2020-)===
+===Logo (2020-)===
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-'''Logo:''' A 2D version of the 2014 logo in {{color|teal}} is positioned above "{{color|teal|'''Studios'''}}"
+'''Visuals:''' A 2D version of the 2014 logo in {{color|teal}} is positioned above "{{color|teal|'''Studios'''}}"
 '''Variants:'''
 * In its earliest years, the triangle is in the style of the previous logo. This time, however, it is glowing {{color|teal}}.
-** On series 3 of ''Inside Central Station'', the "s" is just like how it was in the 2014 STV Productions logo.
+** On season 3 of ''Inside Central Station'', the "s" is just like how it was in the 2014 STV Productions logo.
 * On ''Elizabeth is Missing'', the logo is white.
-* Sometimes it shares the screen with other logos.
+* Sometimes, this logo also shares the screen with other logos (including the 1997 BBC and 2013 ITV logos).
-'''Technique:''' None.
+'''Technique:''' A still, digital graphic.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The ending theme of the programme.
+'''Audio:''' The ending theme of the programme or none.
-'''Availability:''' Current.
+'''Availability:'''
-* Appears on more recent episodes of the celebrity specials of ''Catchphrase'' as well as'' Bridge of Lies'', ''Murder Island'', ''Screw'', among several others.
+* Seen on more recent episodes of the celebrity specials of ''Catchphrase'' as well as'' Bridge of Lies'', ''Murder Island'', ''Screw'', among several others.
+* It was also seen at the end of a March 8, 2023 airing of S01E08 of ''Bridge of Lies'' on BBC One.
+{{Chronology|[[SMG Productions]]}}
 [[Category:British television logos]]
 [[Category:United Kingdom]]
 [[Category:Television logos]]
+[[Category:STV Group]]
+[[Category:Logos that vary depending on the source]]