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Theatre Royal

Other names: Electric Th

Shakespeare Street

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Built in 1792; later extended with a new facade in 1896.

Converted to a cinema and roller-skating rink in the 1920s. Renovated

as a theatre in 1959.

Now the oldest operating theatre in Scotland. Currently seating

around 219.

Theatre website is at http://www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk/

B-listed

Last updated: 29 July 2026