Built on the site of the 1980s Studio Cinemas and Tourist Information Office, themselves built on the site of the Victorian Town hall which burnt down in 1975 - the latter having screened films in the 1910s and 1920s before the town had a purpose-built cinema. The new Highland Cinema has been designed to reflect a traditional bothy using Ballachulish slate, Glen Nevis stone and parts of an old sheep pen from Blarour Farm. The café bar features a red corrugated roof, covered terrace, wood burning stove and seating for up to 84.
The back of the building houses two state-of-the-art cinema theatres with cutting-edge laser digital projection and 7.1 Dolby Sound Systems.
Screen 1 has a capacity of 109, including two unique seats in a real red Lotus sports car donated by a local businessman. Screen 2 can take up to 62 guests. Stanard and premium seating is offered in both screens. Originally set to open in May 2020, the Highland Cinema was delayed due to Covid-19. Construction began again in July, with final details added in the weeks leading up to the opening on 25th September 2020.
