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Gretna

2 buildings

2 cinemas recorded in the Scottish Cinemas archive.

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Closed/Repurposed

Central Avenue

Prize

View location on Google MapsPrize, GretnaArchive images courtesy of

121 Central Avenue

Category

C Listed Building

Archive images courtesy of

Alan J Towers.

Opened 1916 as part of the Gretna township built to service the

enormous munitions factory nearby.

Photo shows Mr Rob Towers, cinema proprietor, introducing stars

Janette Scott & Vernon Gray

at the premier of Now and Forever , c1956.

Converted to Bingo sometime after the late 1960s; bingo closed

c.2008.

The foyer areas were converted for music school use in 2015, with

the auditorium used for storage.

A rare example of a purpose built cinema opened during wartime.

Interior image on bingo courtesy of the NLS Moving Image Archive

Some colour interior images from Bingo days on CinemaTreasures

DATABASE RECORDS

Other Gretna cinemas

These cinemas are recorded in the database but do not yet have a linked photographic page. Do you have a photo or other information? Email us!

NameAddressWhat we know
HM Factory CinemaAddress not recordedFurther information needed.

Last updated: 28 July 2026