The BBC has revealed when fans can expect Granite Harbour season 3 to land – and it’s dropping later this month.

The Scottish police drama, which stars Hannah Donaldson and Romario Simpson as the unstoppable cop double-act DS Lara “Bart” Bartlett and Sgt Davis Lindo, will premiere on Friday 24 July at 8pm on BBC One. It will also be released on the same day on BBC iPlayer as a boxset.

The upcoming season will follow Lindo and Bart as they dive deep into the heart of a travelling community in an estate on the outskirts of Aberdeen.

“As the investigation gets underway, Lindo and Bart must navigate a complicated cross-community romance which uncovers a complex past,” the BBC’s official synopsis explains.

The show was confirmed to be returning for a third season back in September, with Gavin Smith, executive producer, BBC Scotland saying at the time: “We are delighted to be bringing Davis and Bart back in what I’m sure will be their toughest test yet.”

He continued: “This Aberdeen set detective drama has attracted new audiences to the BBC and beyond and we look forward to the sparkling granite of the city shining on screen once more.”

Colin McKeown of LA Productions added: “It’s an absolute pleasure to be asked by the BBC to produce a further series of Granite Harbour, to build on the character development we’ve created so far with our stellar cast.

“Scotland, and in particular, Aberdeen is a real gem and a place that we, as filmmakers, have really come to love. Our desire is to carry on our journey with our audience and let them share and enjoy what series three of Granite Harbour has to offer.”

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Granite Harbour season 3 premieres on Friday 24 July at 8pm on BBC One, and will be available on BBC iPlayer as a boxset.

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