FROM THE ARCHIVE

Articles

Long-form histories, first-hand memories and documents exploring Scotland’s cinemas and the people behind them.

BY GEORGE BAIRDEdinburgh Theatres, Cinemas & Circuses: 1820–1963A comprehensive illustrated history of Edinburgh’s places of entertainment.

SCOTTISH CINEMAS ARCHIVEThe Highlands and Islands Film GuildThe story of taking film shows to remote communities across the Highlands and Islands.

SCOTTISH CINEMAS ARCHIVE1966 JB Milne Circuit Christmas GreetingTesting summary

SCOTTISH CINEMAS ARCHIVE1970s CAC Circuit ListingA period listing of cinemas operated by Caledonian Associated Cinemas.

SCOTTISH CINEMAS ARCHIVE1923 Cinematograph Scotland RegulationsA surviving copy of Scotland’s 1923 cinematograph regulations.

SCOTTISH CINEMAS ARCHIVE1919 Scottish Cinema JournalPages from a Scottish cinema trade journal published in 1919.

BY GEORGE FIELDMemories of an Edinburgh Projectionist in the 1960sFirst-hand memories of projection work in Edinburgh cinemas.

BY TOM WIDDOWSJames McKissack — Cinema ArchitectA study of one of Scotland’s most important cinema architects.

BY BRUCE PETERThe George Cinema CircuitThe history and architecture of the George Palmer cinema circuit.

BY W. L. HUMERecollections of an Edinburgh ProjectionistPersonal recollections from behind the scenes in Edinburgh cinemas.

BY CECILIE LESLIEA Thousand Miles of Filmgoing: GlasgowA Film Weekly article from 13 June 1931.

SCOTTISH CINEMAS ARCHIVERetirement Testimonial for David A. StewartA testimonial for the General Manager of ABC in Scotland.

SCOTTISH CINEMAS ARCHIVE1945 Evening Times Cinema AdvertsFifteen pages of Glasgow cinema advertising from the Evening Times.