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Aberchirder
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West CinemaCornhill RoadStatus: Other
Aberdeen
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[Picture House]181 King StreetBuilding type: purpose-built · Capacity: 1000 · Opened: 1913 · Building warrant given in July 1913 for building a cinema on the back of Middleton's Photographic Studio, with a long foyer and a cupola. s. 1000. Aberdeen Picture House Syndicate: H Ross, WH Baxter, V Behar. Not built? · Source: Aberdeen Archives · Coordinates: 57.152097, -2.094676 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
AlhambraExchange StreetOpened: 1902 · Trinity Chapel of 1794. Sold after the Disruption to become Alhambra Music Hall. Cinema from 1902ish. · Status: Other
ArgosyAuchmill Road, BucksburnCinema-cum-dance hall. 300s
AstoriaCentral Pk, KittybrewsterArchitect: T Scott Sutherland · Operator: Donald's · Opened: 1934 · Closed: 1966 · o. 8.12.34 by Aberdeen Astoria Cinema Ltd. Arch. TS Sutherland. s. 2,060. Sold to Donald's, 27.3.36. Cl. 13.8.66. Bingo for a few months. Cl. 1.67. Dem. 4.67. · Status: Demolished
Beach BijouEsplanadeCapacity: 200 · Opened: 1910 · Closed: 1910 · Source: The Bioscope 30.04.10 · Coordinates: 57.148191, -2.076438 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Beach PavilionPromenadeOpened: 1928 · Closed: 1955 · Part of proscenium arch still exists. Now restaurant. · Status: Other
Beach Skating rinkAddress not recordedBuilding type: skating rink · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1911 · Source: The Bioscope 22.06.11 · Coordinates: 57.150866, -2.078107 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Capitol431, Union StreetArchitect: AGR MacKenzie · Operator: APP, Donald's · Opened: 1933 · o. 4.2.33 by Aberdeen Picture Palace on site of Electric. Arch. AGR Mackenzie to earlier plans by Clement George. Int. David Stokes. s. 2,100. Sold to Donald's, 23.5.41. Cinema and concert venue. Nightclub from 2003. Retains a few original features. B-listed · Status: Other, 3
CasinoWales StreetArchitect: G Sutherland & Clement George · Operator: APP; Donald's · Opened: 1916 · Closed: 1959 · o. 7.2.16 by JP Kilgour. Arch. G Sutherland & Clement George. s. 900. Sold to Bert Gates, 23.11.39, then to Donald's, 23.5.41. Cl. 3.10.59. Sold to James Rennie & Arthur Forbes for bingo. o. 26.9.61. Cl. 8.62. Sold to council. Used as store. Dem. for flats (with Star), 1971. · Status: Demolished
City Cinema197-199, George StreetArchitect: T Scott Sutherland · Operator: APP, Donald's · Opened: 1933 · Closed: 1963 · o. 4.11.33 by Aberdeen Picture Palace (B. Gates). Arch. TS Sutherland. s. 2,500 (Aberdeen's largest). Sold to Donald's 23.5.41. Cl. 20.7.63. Leased to ABC for 10-pin bowling, o. 1.5.64. · Status: Other, 4
Coliseum/New Kinema/Belmont49, Belmont StreetOperator: Donald's · Opened: 1910 · Closed: 1952 · o. 22.8.10 by Wm. Walker in Trades Hall. Leased to JJ Bennell, then D. Paterson, then others. Renovated and renamed, 11.4.21. Renovated and renamed again, 24.6.35. Lease passed to Donald's, 4.1.38. Cl. when owners sold it, 29.3.52. Various uses. Belmont Cinema from October 2000. · Status: Cinema, 4
Electric431, Union StreetOpened: 1910 · Closed: 1932 · o. 29.8.10 in former Arcade Skating Rink. Renovated with Chinese theme auditorium, 26.3.28. Cl., dem. 16.4.32 for building of Capitol. · Status: Demolished
EmpireAddress not recordedBuilding type: theatre · Opened: 1909 · Closed: 1909 · Source: Bio 25.11.09, Snapshot1913 · Coordinates: 57.143310, -2.104707 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Gaeity / Palladium10, ShiprowOpened: 1908 · Closed: 1930 · o. 5.9.1908 by Dove Paterson in old St Katherine's Hall of 1878. Refurbished, renamed Palladium, 5.5.19. Cl. summer 1930. Derelict. Sold to ABC, 8.37. Dem. for Regal. · Status: Demolished
Globe67, Nelson StreetOperator: APP; Donald's · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1940 · o. 29.1.12 by Bert Gates in old UP Church of 1867, with new front extension. Given over to army as a training centre, early 1940. Various uses since. · Status: Other, 4
Grand Central286, George StreetArchitect: George Watt, 1929 · Operator: Donald's · Opened: 1922 · Closed: 1981 · o. 3.4.22 by Donald's in former store. s. 730. Recontructed and extended, o. 30.12.29. Arch. George Watt. s. 1,640. Photographs in RCAHMS from 11.2.82, incl. auditorium. Council noted serious short-fall in standards - seating would need to be reduced to one-third, 6.81. Cl. 17.10.81 (same day as Queen's). Dem. 1984 for housing. · Status: Demolished
Humber's WaxworkAddress not recordedProgramme: Variety and films · Opened: 1909 · Closed: 1909 · Source: The Bioscope 28.01.09, The Bioscope 02.12.09 · Coordinates: 57.147159, -2.098756 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
King's / (Rings?)217, George StreetOperator: APP · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1955 · o. 1.5.11 in former Northern Hall of c. 1885. Sold to APP, 8.22. Cl. 1940. Became City Ballroom, then Maxine's, then Locarno. Cl. 1.55. Used as workshop. Dem. 1979 for car park. · Status: Demolished
KingswayKing StreetArchitect: Leslie Rollo · Operator: Donald's · Opened: 1939 · Closed: 1962 · o. 1.3.39 by Donald's. Arch. Leslie Rollo. s. 2,380. Cl. 3.2.62. Leased by Donald's to Rennie & Forbes for bingo. Now Gala Bingo. · Status: Bingo, 2
La Scala234, Union StreetArchitect: John Ednie, George Sutherland · Operator: Green's · Opened: 1914 · Closed: 1935 · o. 3.4.14 by La Scala Photo Playho. Co. (Aberdeen). Arch. John Ednie & Geo. Sutherland. Sold to Green's, 10.4.17. Sold to Caledonian Ths. (Brebner & Walker,Belmont & TSS etc.). Cl. 18.5.35 for buiding of Majestic. · Status: Demolished
Lyceum / RoyalJohn StreetOpened: 1913 · Closed: 1918 · o. 18.9.13 by James Gillespie in former Zion Chapel of 1841. Refurbished and renamed, 23.12.16. Closed by 1918. Later Salvation Army hall. Now antiques warehouse. · Status: Other,4
Majestic234, Union StreetArchitect: T Scott Sutherland · Operator: Donald's · Opened: 1936 · Closed: 1973 · o. 10.12.36 by Caledonian Theatres on site of La Scala (extended). s. 1,800. Sold to Donald's, 4.1.38. Cl. 29.9.73. Dem. for offices. · Status: Demolished
Music HallAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
News Cinema/Curzon/Cosmo 215, Diamond StreetOperator: Singleton's · Opened: 1937 · Closed: 1977 · o. 5.9.37 in former stable. Renamed Curzon, 8.5.59. Sold to Singleton's and renamed Cosmo 2, 22.1.64. Cl. 8.77. · Status: Mostly Demolished (part frontage remains)
PalaceBridge PlaceArchitect: John Rust / Chadwick, Watson & Co. · Operator: Poole's, Odeon · Closed: 1959 · o. 24.10.1898 as variety theatre on site of burnt-out People's Palace. Arch. John Rust. s. 1,800. Sold to Poole's, 1929. Rebuilt, reopened as cinema, 1931. Arch. Chadwick Watson and Co. Passed with Regent to County Cinemas, 6.36. Later absorbed by Odeon. Ballroom from 1959. Nightclub. · Status: Other, 4
Picture House / Gaumont181, Union StArchitect: Robert Atkinson · Operator: APPH, Gaumont · Opened: 1914 · Closed: 1973 · o. 14.4.14 by Ass. Prov. P. H. Arch. Robert Atkinson. s.877. Sold with circuit, renamed Gaumont, 15.5.50. Cl. 6.10.73. Dem. for offices. Fa?ade retained. Now Knightingale's bedding shop. · Status: Other, 5
Picturedrome/Cinema House3, Skene TerraceArchitect: Arthur Mackinnon · Operator: APP, Donald's · Opened: 1910 · Closed: 1971 · o. 6.10 by Henry Phipps in old Unionist Club of 1897/98. (arch. Arthur Mackinnon). Sold to APP, 9.20. Sold to Donald's, renovated with Art Deco auditorium, renamed, 8.24. Cl. 16.1.71. Bingo until 1991. Now nightclub. · Status: Other, 2
Queen's Cinema120, Union StreetArchitect: John Smith · Operator: Donald's · Closed: 1981 · o. 19?? In Advocates' Hall of 1838. Arch. John Smith. Cl. 17.10.81 (Same day as Grand Central). · Status: Other
Regal / ABC / Lighthouse / VueShiprow / 35, Union StArchitect: WR Glen; CJ Foster · Operator: ABC · Opened: 1954 · Closed: 1998 · o. 26.7.54 after construction halted by WWII. Arch. CJ Foster to earlier plans by WR Glen. s. 1,914. Tripled, 6.74. s. 580; 150; 140. Cl.1.98. Demolished for Lighthouse multiplex cinema, o. 3.2001. · Status: Demolished
Regent/OdeonJustice Mill LaneArchitect: T Scott Sutherland · Operator: Poole's, Odeon · Opened: 1932 · Closed: 2001 · o. 27.2.32. Arch. TS Sutherland. Cost ?40,000. Cl. 13.6.01 for conversion into fitness club. C(S)-listed. · Status: Other
Savoy49, Huntly StreetOpened: 1912 · o. 8.7.12 in former Albert Hall. Date of closure unknown, but certainly during silent era. Seems to have been a car showroom by 1923. Redeveloped, 1990. · Status: Other
Star23, Park StreetOpened: 1911 · Closed: 1939 · o. 3.11 by Bert Gates in former mission hall of 1903 (with stained-glass star above door). Cl. Nov. 1939, after he bought adjacent Casino and planned to join them into one. Converted, late 1939 into indoor funfair, then dance hall. Dem. 1971. · Status: Demolished
Torry Picture House / Torry CinemaCrombie RoadArchitect: G Sutherland & Clement George · Operator: Donald's · Opened: 1921 · Closed: 1966 · o. 2.5.21. Renamed Torry Cinema, 1930s. Renovated, 1939. Cl. 24.9.66. Converted into shops. · Status: Demolished
Virgin / UGC / CineworldQueens Link Leisure ParkOpened: 1997 · 9 screens · Status: Cinema
West End / Playhouse475, Union StreetArchitect: Sutherland & George, 1921 · Operator: APP; Donald's · Opened: 1915 · Closed: 1974 · o. 1915 in former billiard hall. Reconstructed and renamed Playhouse, 14.9.21. s. 1,000. Renamed Playhouse Continental, 3.2.59. Cl., dem. 9.5.74. · Status: Demolished
Woodside Picture Palace / Electric / Rinkie407, Gt Northern Rd / Smithfield LaOpened: 1912 · Closed: 1923 · o. 1.1.12 in old roller skating rink of 1909. Closed by, or soon after, 12.23. Garage, then warehouse. Warehouse for catering suppliers. · Status: ?
YMCA HallAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1912 · Source: Bio 18.01.12 · Coordinates: 57.145420, -2.104990 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Aberdour
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Picture HouseAddress not recordedOpened: 0000 · Closed: 0000 · Status: Shop
Aberfeldy
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The BirksDunkeld StreetOpened: 1939 · o. 1939. Still operating in 1980. Retains original ext. signage. Some original int. features. Amusements. · Status: Other, 3
Town HallAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Aberlour
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Fleming Hall / Picture HouseAddress not recorded250s
Aboyne
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Victory HallAddress not recorded382s
Addiewell
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Electric TheatreAddress not recordedProgramme: Variety and films · Capacity: 500 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.845518, -3.607049 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Picture HouseAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Airdrie
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La Scala / ColiseumHallcraig StreetOperator: Bennell, Pennycook · Opened: 1906 · Closed: 1957 · o. in 1906 by J.J. Bennell in former public hall. Sold to Pennycook circuit and renamed, 1928. Destroyed by fire, 1957. · Status: Demolished
New CinemaBroomknoll StreetJames Davidson · 1920 · 1980 · o. 1920. Arch. Jas Davidson. Renovated, 1938. Rear extention for Cinemascope, 1955. Dem. for new road, 1980. Airdrie's biggest cinema. · Demolished ?
Pavilion / ClassicGraham St.Operator: Singleton's, Odeon, Classic · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1970 · o. 1911 in old skating rink. Dem. after fire, 1917. Rebuilt, 1919. Sold by Singleton's to Odeon, 9.36. Sold to Classic, renamed, 1967. Cl.1970. Dem. 1973 for redevelopment · Status: Demolished
Rialto / Hippodrome2, Hallcraig Street / Sth Bridge StreetArchitect: James Thomson · Operator: Frutin's · Closed: 1962 · o. 191? in old Corn Exchange/variety hall of 1856 (Arch. James Thomson) - rebuilt as Hippodrome variety th., 1908.) Renamed Rialto for cine-variety, 30.9.29. Frutin's for many years. Bingo from 1962. Now County Bingo · Status: Bingo
Alexandria
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EmpireAddress not recorded960s
Palace / StrandBank StreetProgramme: Cine-variety · Capacity: 1000 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.990534, -4.574640 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
StrandAddress not recordedPossibly demolished.
The Hall204, Bank Streeto. 1892 as public hall. Converted into cinema, 1930s. Now Carlton Bingo. · Status: Bingo
Vale EmpireSteven StreetProgramme: Film only · Building type: other · Capacity: 1200 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.987515, -4.579282 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Alford
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GlenAddress not recorded350s
Alloa
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Gaumont/Odeon/Classic/ De LuxeMill StreetArchitect: WE Trent · Operator: Gaumont · Opened: 1939 · Closed: 1971 · o. 29.4.39 by Gaumont on site of La Scala. Arch. W.E. Trent, Gaumont house architect. s. 1,000. 'Unusually flat plain geometric facade picked out in blue and cream tilework' - RIAS guide. Renamed Odeon, 10.64. Sold to Classic, renamed, 16.12.67. Sold to independent, renamed De Luxe with partweek bingo. Cl. 7.71, except children's shows until 13.6.75. Premier Bingo in 2003. · Status: Bingo
La ScalaMill StreetOperator: TO; Gaumont · Opened: 1916 · Closed: 1938 · o. 22.1.16 Alloa Th. Co. Sold to T. Ormiston, late 1920. s. 717. Sold to Gaumont, 3.28. Cl. 2.7.38. Dem. for new Gaumont · Status: Demolished
PavilionShillinghillArchitect: Thomas Marton · Opened: 1913 · Closed: 1964 · o. 10.13 by Alloa Picture Palace Ltd. s. 966. Largely cine-variety until sound era. Sold to Fife Entertainments, 1949. Cl. c. 1964. · Status: Demolished
V.B. Palace/Picturedrome/CentralHigh StreetOpened: 1912 · Closed: 1962 · o. c. 1912 as full-time cinema by Leslie Lynn in former Corn Exchange of 1862 (earlier cinema shows). Also known as VP Palace. s. c.800. Lease passed to Green's, c. 1915. Returned to Lynn, 1924. Destroyed by fire, 3.25. Rebuilt, renamed, o. 9.1.26. s. 950. Cl. 1962. Now Mackay's clothes shop. · Status: Other
V.B. Palace/Picturedrome/Central Picture HouseHigh StreetProgramme: Film only · Building type: variety theatre · Capacity: 800 · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1962 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915, The Bioscope 01.03.17 · Coordinates: 56.115529, -3.792111 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Alness
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Picture HouseAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Alva
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Hillfoot Picture HouseQueen St / A91800 seats
Alyth
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Town Hall CinemaAddress not recorded500 seats. Open in 1953 - still used as community hall
Annan
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Albert HallAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Gracie's Banking Kinema / Biddall's Cinema / Annan KinemaAddress not recordedA film in Scottish Screen archive of Annan 'possibly made by Gaumont for Biddall's Cinema' - date, 1913. 350s.
Lady Street/ LonsdaleLady St & Moat RoadFront of the building is on Lady Street - current cinema entrance is at the rear. Twinned, 19.11.99. s. 107; 57. · Status: Cinema
Picture HouseAddress not recordeds200
Annbank
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KingswayAddress not recorded250s
Anstruther
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EmpireCunzie Street / Burial BraeOpened: 1919 · o. 27.11.19 in former malt barn. Cl. 1970s. Now storage. · Status: Other
RegalCrichton StreetArchitect: Cowiesons · Opened: 1934 · Closed: 1972 · o. 19.7.34 by Sidney Fuller. Designed and built by Cowiesons. Taken over by local consortium, 194?. Cl. 1972. Dem for housing, 1978. [Photograph in McBain] · Status: Demolished
Town HallCunzie StreetRecently refurbished; digital projection · Status: Open
Arbroath
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Arbroath Picture Hall / PalaceJames StreetOpened: 1909 · Closed: 1914 · o. c. 9.09 in Arbroath Theatre of 1901 (former Inverbrothock Free Church). Renamed, 1910. Demolished for new Palace, 6.14. · Status: Demolished
Melvin's / Arbroath Picture HallJames StreetProgramme: Cine-variety · Building type: church · Opened: 1909 · Closed: 1914 · Source: The Bioscope 06.10.10, The Bioscope 01.01.14 · Coordinates: 56.562095, -2.584376 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
New Public Hall / Webster HallHigh StreetOpened: 1912 · Built as hall in 1867. Films shows from c. 1912. Sold to Webster family, 1918 and gifted to community. Occasionally used for film shows after. · Status: Theatre
Olympia56, Market PlaceArchitect: Charles Edward, 1855/Gordon & Scrymgeour · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1959 · o. 8.7.12 in the old Corn Exchange of 1855. s. 1,000 (including forms). Renovated for sound. s. 900. Cl. 10.59. Became an indoor market, now pub
PalaceJames StreetOperator: JBM; SCVT · Opened: 1914 · Closed: 1939 · o. 9.10.14 by Palace (Arbroath) on site of old Palace. s. 1,150. Sold to JB Milne, 1916. Absorbed into SCVT, 1917. Cl, dem. 4.39. · Status: Demolished
PalaceJames StreetArchitect: W R Glen · Operator: ABC · Opened: 1940 · Closed: 1991 · o. 5.40 by ABC. Arch. WR Glen. s. 1,488. Passed to JB Milne, 10.63. Part-week bingo from mid-60s. Sold to Kingsway Ents, early 1970s. Bingo only from 1984. Sold to Border Movies Ltd, late 1985. Films reinstated (balcony only). Stalls became roller rink, 1988. Cl. 1991. Dem. 12.92 for housing. · Status: Demolished
PavilionRussell StreetOpened: 1911 · Closed: 1914 · o. 13.2.11 in skating rink of 1909 (part still used as rink). Rink section dismantled, 1911. Sold to W Maxwell, c. 1913. Cl. 9.14. Requisitioned by military. Demolished, late teens or early 20s. · Status: Demolished
Picture House141, High StreetArchitect: Clark and Blyth · Opened: 1930 · Closed: 1962 · o. 25.12.30 behind Royal Hotel by Arbroath Cinema Co. of St Andrew's. Arch. Clark & Blyth. s. 1,036. Part-week bingo from c. 1962. Full-time bingo from 1970s. Now Gala Bingo. · Status: Bingo
Ardrishaig
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Public HallAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Ardrossan
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Crown Picture PalaceAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Crown Picture Palace / Winton CinemaBute PlaceProgramme: Film only · Building type: hall · Capacity: 500 · Opened: 1912 · Previously an Assembly Hall, taken over by David Mundell in 1912 as the Crown. Taken over by Harry Kemp in the 1920s and renamed. · Source: Snapshot1913, Bioscope Annual 1915, The Bioscope 04.02.15 · Coordinates: 55.639189, -4.816030 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Lyric59-61, Princes StreetOpened: 1914 · o. 1914 by Ardrossan Picture House Co. s. 650. Now Lyric Bingo Club. B-listed. · Status: Bingo
Winter CinemaAddress not recordedHGKemp s.400
Armadale
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Empire Palace TheatreAddress not recordedAn early cinema.
PavilionAddress not recordedProgramme: Cine-variety · Capacity: 1050 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915, The Bioscope 03.06.15 · Coordinates: 55.898520, -3.700771 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
PicturedromeAddress not recordedProgramme: Film only · Building type: purpose-built · Opened: 1911 · Coordinates: 55.896991, -3.712105 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
RegalSouth StreetArchitect: AD Haxton · Operator: Millar & Walker · Opened: 1937 · o. 1937 by Millar and Walker. Arch. AD Haxton. Cl. then destroyed by fire. · Status: Demolished
Star TheatreAddress not recorded780 seats · Status: Converted from pub; now flats.
Arniston
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Arniston Picture HouseHunterfield RoadBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1914 · Former Dundas Hall. · Coordinates: 55.848292, -3.055618 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Arniston (Midlothian)
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CinemaHunterfield Road (Dundas St?)In former Dundas Hall. Dem. 1970s/80s · Status: Demolished
Arran
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CinemaAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Auchinleck
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Picture House95, Main StreetClosed: 1968 · This opened in the later 1920?s. It had a proper balcony and separate foyer, with a total of 1200 seats. The cinema side was equipped with Kalee 19?s and Westrex sound system, and was also fully equipped for theatre use.
Entry to the projection room was via the back row of the balcony through a door on the left side (facing screen). The projection room was small and cramped, as it also contained lighting for theatre productions.
Closed in late 60?s as cinema due to lack of patronage, the stalls were cleared and refitted with tables and chairs to become bingo hall in 1970.
The balcony and projection room remained ?as was? when the place was converted, but the stage had been totally redone for bingo.
The bingo company failed and by late 78 the place was left derelict. Demolished 2000. Information courtesy John Millin. · Status: Demolished
Auchterarder
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Aytoun HallAddress not recordedOpened: 0000 · Closed: 0000
Good Templars' HallAbbey RoadShowed silents. Cash & Carry after closure, now childrens nursery. Identifiable by concrete platform outside.
RegalTownheadNow a furniture shop, with many original features retained. · Status: Other
Auchtermuchty
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Victoria HallBurnsideCommunity Hall
Aultbea
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Aultbea HallAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Aviemore
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Speyside CinemaAddress not recordeds.600 · Status: Cinema
Ayr
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Atlanta Picture HousePrestwick RoadNo further information is currently recorded.
Ayr Picture PalaceAlloway StreetOpened: 1911 · Closed: 1925 · o. 1910 in converted hall, rented from Royal Scots Fusiliers. Converted to dance hall, 1925. Bingo hall from 70s. Now shops. Only shell of building remains after a fire. · Status: Other
Electric Pavilion / Green's PicturedromeBoswell ParkArchitect: J Campbell Reid; John Fairweather · Operator: Green's · Opened: 1910 · Closed: 1929 · o. 1910 in old skating rink. Arch James Campbell Reid. Renamed Green's Picturedrome, 2.22. Arch. J Fairweather. s. 2,000. Renamed Playhouse, 192?. Burnt down, 22.9.29. · Status: Demolished
Gaiety TheatreAddress not recordeds.1000
Green's PlayhouseBoswell ParkArchitect: John Fairweather · Operator: Green's · Opened: 1931 · Closed: 1969 · o. 8.7.31 by Green's as replacement for old Playhouse. Arch. J Fairweather. s. 3,104. Mecca Bingo since 1969. Mecca Bingo in 2001. · Status: Bingo
La ScalaBoswell Parks.1174
Newton Picture PalaceMain StreetClosed: 1910 · v. early - cl. 1910.
OdeonBurns Statue SquareArchitect: Andrew Mather · Operator: Odeon · Opened: 1938 · o. 30.7.38 by Odeon. Arch. Andrew Mather (Odeon house architect). Four screens. Still operating. · Status: Cinema
OlympiaNewtonProgramme: Film only · Capacity: 500 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.469704, -4.628293 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
OrientMain St, Newton-on-AyrArchitect: AV Gardner · Opened: 1932 · Closed: 1983 · o. 1932. Arch. A.V. Gardner. Originally had Moorish theme. Bingo from 1983 to 1998. Nightclub. Ext. intact but garishly painted. · Status: Other
PalaceAddress not recordeds.1000
PavilionAddress not recordeds.1200
Picture House / Gaumont131, High StreetArchitect: Lennox & McMath · Operator: Gaumont · Opened: 1921 · Closed: 1968 · o. 13.10.21. Arch. Lennox & McMath. Taken over by Gaumont, 5.28. Enlarged, 12.28, s. 1800. Renamed Gaumont, 1.5.50. Cl. 8.6.68. Demolished for Littlewood's. 2 flats owned by Rank in the building. It had a 3 manual 15 rank theatre pipe organ built by Jardine of Manchester. · Status: Demolished
Queen's PicturedromeAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
RegalAddress not recordedOpened: 1933 · o. 1933. Now used by Vauxhall dealers. · Status: Other
Ritz57 New RoadArchitect: Stellmacks · Opened: 1932 · o. 1932 or 36. Designed and built by Stellmack's. Now snooker club. · Status: Other
Theatre RoyalAddress not recordedOpened: 0000 · Closed: 0000
Town Hall CinemaAddress not recordedOpened: 0000 · Closed: 0000 · Run by Green's in 1906 (and 1929).
Ayton
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Ayton Hall CinemaAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Baillieston
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Pavilion Picture HouseMain StreetArchitect: Thomas Martin · Opened: 1913 · Closed: 1939 · Opened 1913, seating 560.
RioMain Street/Muirside RoadArchitect: McNair & Elder · Opened: 1939 · Never built due to outbreak of war. Application to build 1202 seat cinema made in May 1939. T. Bowhill Gibson ? · Status: Unbuilt
Balfron
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CinemaAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Ballantrae
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New Public HallAddress not recordedOccasional shows
Ballater
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RegalQueens RoadAKA Cinema House. Open three nights a week in 40s. Appears to be used as a store. · Status: Other
Victoria HallAddress not recordedOpened: 0000 · Closed: 0000
Balloch
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Lomond Shores IMAXAddress not recordedOpened: 2002 · Closed: 0000 · Status: Other
Banchory
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Glen CinemaAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Picture HouseDee StreetStatus: Other
Banff
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CinemaLadysbridge HospitalNo further information is currently recorded.
PavilionAddress not recordedProgramme: Cine-variety · Building type: hall · Capacity: 700 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 57.669266, -2.529702 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Picture HouseBridge StreetOperating in 1969. Very plain frontage in terrace. Appears to have been used as furniture shop until recently. Tiled entrance floor remains. Auditorium extant. · Status: Derelict/Other
Banknock
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Banknock Picture PalaceAddress not recordeds.400
Bannockburn
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Miners Welfare HallAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
RegentQuakerfield / East Murrayfield550 seats, prosc 28ft · Status: Demolished
Town HallAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Town Hall / Picture HouseAddress not recordedProgramme: Film only · Building type: hall · Capacity: 700 · Opened: 1912 · Open December 1912, with local topical films. · Source: The Bioscope 19.12.12B, ioA · Coordinates: 56.092300, -3.922295 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Barrhead
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Centre CinemaAddress not recordedStatus: Bingo
Pavilion / GeorgeMain StreetOpened: 1908 · o. c.1935 by McNair & Elder. George from 1969; closed 1977. · Status: Demolished
Bathgate
NameAddressWhat we know
(New) Pavilion19-21, George PlaceArchitect: Fairweather · Operator: Green's · Opened: 1920 · Closed: 1967 · Green's. s. 839 + 364 balc. Dean of Guild reports in West Lothian Chronicle, 22-8-1919, opening report WLC 26-3-20. · Status: Bingo
Cinema PicturehouseLivery StreetProgramme: Film only · Building type: skating rink · Capacity: 1000 · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1919 · Source: The Bioscope 25.01.12, The Bioscope 09.04.14, Bioscope Annual 1915, The Bioscope 03.06.15 · Coordinates: 55.903182, -3.641914 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Cinema Picturehouse / Picture PlayhouseLivery StreetOpened: 1913 · Closed: 1919 · o.1913. Converted from roller-rink, with a distinctive turret roof. Later a Ballroom, now Demolished. · Status: Demolished
Corn Exchange / New Public HallAddress not recordedOccasional shows
Regal24-34, North Bridge StreetArchitect: AD Haxton (JR McKay) · Opened: 1938 · o. 6.38. Arch. AD Haxton (firm of JR McKay). Interior by John Alexander - the most complete extant example of his work. 'Regal indeed - a symmetrical design in roughcast and artificial stone, stair pavilions on either side mounting to an art deco pediment and flagpole. Fine floral stained glass in 1F foyer.' - W Lothian RIAS Guide. Closed for a number of years and reopened in the 80s with capacity reduced. Regal Community Theatre and Cinema. · Status: Cinema/Other, +
Beith
NameAddressWhat we know
Orange HallsAddress not recordedOperator: KR Blair · owned by KR Blair circuit.
Picturedrome / GeorgeWilson StOperator: GP · 700 seats · Status: Demolished
Bellshill
NameAddressWhat we know
AlhambraMain StreetOperator: GP · Opened: 1923 · o. 1923. s. 1,300. Managed then owned by G. Palmer. Renovated, 1938. Later bingo. Dem. for housing, 1995. · Status: Demolished
Biggar (Lanark) CinemaTown HallNo further information is currently recorded.
Electric PicturedromeAddress not recordedOpened: 1912 · Closed: 1912 · Source: Bio 21.03.12 · Coordinates: 55.818749, -4.026338 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
GeorgeMain StreetArchitect: Lennox Paterson · Operator: GP · Opened: 1951 · Closed: 1982 · o. 24.11.51 by George Palmer. Arch. Lennox Paterson s. 1,750. Continued as a cinema until dem. in autumn, 1982. · Status: Demolished
Picture House or TheatreMain StreetOperator: TO; Gaumont · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1958 · o. 9.11 by T. Ormiston in old Bellshill Theatre of 1904. s. 629. Sold to Gaumont, 3.28. Cl. 20.12.58. Frontage demolished, auditorium used as indoor market. · Status: Other,5
Bervie
NameAddressWhat we know
Bervie CinemaAddress not recordeds.250
Biggar
NameAddressWhat we know
Biggar CinemaCorn Exchange288s
Bishopbriggs
NameAddressWhat we know
Kenmure CinemaKirkintilloch RoadOpened: 1932 · Closed: 1962 · Managed by the Young family, also owners of Rex Newmilns. Closed around 1962. Replaced with Churchill Way shopping centre, now retirement complex on the site. Built by Cowieson's. Seating for approx 1000. · Status: Demolished
Blackburn
NameAddressWhat we know
PicturedromeAddress not recordedo.1913, Closed in 1938 · Status: Warehouse
Welfare CinemaBathgate RdStatus: Demolished
Blackridge
NameAddressWhat we know
Blackridge Picture PalaceAddress not recordedOpened: 1913 · Source: West Lothian Courier 1913.01.03 · Coordinates: 55.885908, -3.772469 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
CinemaAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Blairgowrie
NameAddressWhat we know
Moore's Picture PalaceAddress not recordedProgramme: Film only · Capacity: 600 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 56.592137, -3.340315 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Quinn's Picture HouseReform Streeto. before Regal. 700 seats. Open in 1938. Due for demolition in 2007.
RegalBridgendOpened: 1938 · o. 7.38 Still operating in 1980. Bingo. Dem for flats, mid-90s. · Status: Demolished
Blantyre
NameAddressWhat we know
Blantyre Picture and Variety Theatre / Picture HouseStonefield Road / Alpine StreetOperator: Bostock's · Opened: 1913 · o. 1913 by Bostock's. Leased to LCV Circuit from 1929. Cl. Early 60s. Demolished · Status: Demolished
BroadwayGlasgow RoadOpened: 1939 · o.1939 by Blantyre Picture House Co. s.1,118. Bought by Jack Brown, 1969. Cl. Early 70s. Dem. · Status: Demolished
Co-operative Hall6, Herbertson StreetProgramme: occasional · Building type: hall · Opened: 1903 · Showing films on Saturdays only, by the Blantyre Co-operative Society. · Source: https://blantyreproject.wordpress.com/2014/02/02/the-blantyre-co-operative-society/ · Coordinates: 55.791125, -4.083113 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Electric TheatreGlasgow RoadArchitect: William Baird · Opened: 1913 · Closed: 1930 · o.1913. Cl.1930 · Status: Demolished
OlympiaAddress not recordedOperator: Singleton's? · A former music hall converted into cinema around WWI.
Bo'ness
NameAddressWhat we know
Barony Film SocietyAddress not recordedIn old primary school
Electric Theatre23, Seaview PlaceOperating c. 1910 beside or within Clydesdale Hotel building (some-time Burgh Hall?). Photo in RCAHMS.
HippodromeHope StreetArchitect: Matthew Steele / John Taylor · Opened: 1912 · o. 11.3.12 as theatre and circus venue; arch. Matthew Steele. Very soon a full-time cinema. Film of 1912 Bo'ness Fair made by Louis Dickson for cinema. Ticket office added in 1926; arch. John Taylor. Sold at some point to CAC. Altered, 1948. Arch A Cattanach. Bingo in 1970s, with gallery removed. Cl to bingo by 1980. Now derelict. A-listed. See Scotsman, 6.1.92 · Status: Derelict, +
StarCorbiehallArchitect: Matthew Steele / AD Haxton · o. 19?? as replacement for old Star. Reconstruction by AD Haxton, 1947 - was this the rebuild or a later remodelling? Bingo for a time. Derelict for a spell, 1990s. Appears to be use for housing/store, 2003. · Status: Other
Bo'Ness
NameAddressWhat we know
ColiseumAddress not recordedProgramme: Variety and films · Building type: variety theatre · Capacity: 600 · Opened: 1913 · Closed: 1914 · Source: Bio 06.11.13, Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 56.017631, -3.604135 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Drill Hall / Picture PalaceCorbiehallProgramme: occasional · Building type: hall · Opened: 1895 · Closed: 1912 · Built before 1895, this long and narrow drill hall was the base for the \"B\" Company, 10th [Cyclist] Battalion, Royal Scots. The first film show in Bo'ness took place here on 27 December, 1897. In September 1909, Louis D Dickson took up residence in the · Source: Bo'ness Journal · Coordinates: 56.016065, -3.612050 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
PavilionGrangepanss.500
Town HallStewart AvenueProgramme: occasional · Building type: hall · Capacity: 1100 · Opened: 1904 · Venue for touring companies and concert parties. · Source: Bo'ness Journal 1918.01.11 · Coordinates: 56.015718, -3.608282 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Town Hall CinemaAddress not recordeds.1100
Bonnybridge
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseAddress not recordedo.1912 Owned in 30s by Henry Harris. s. 600. In mid-30s only open on Monday and Saturday. · Status: Demolished
Town Hall CinemaAddress not recordedOpened: 0000 · Closed: 0000
Bonnyrigg
NameAddressWhat we know
Empire TheatreAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Picture House / Regal5, Polton Street (69 High St?)A bingo hall which applied for change of use to amusement centre in 1983. Was this ever a cinema? · Status: Demolished
Braco
NameAddressWhat we know
Braco HallAddress not recordedBuilding type: Hall · Capacity: 300 · Opened 1926 · Gifted by local landowner. Fitted with electrical generator and fireproof projection booth. · Source: Dundee Courier, 06.12.26 · Coordinates: 56.264404, -3.887469 · Info from EarlyCinema.gla.ac.uk
Braehead
NameAddressWhat we know
OdeonX-ScapeOperator: Odeon · Opened: 2007 · Status: Cinema
Braemar
NameAddressWhat we know
Village HallAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Brechin
NameAddressWhat we know
CinemaMontrose StreetAn early cinema.
King'sHigh StreetOpened: 1928 · o.17.10.28? · Status: Other
Melvin's Picture Palace / Brechin PPScott StreetProgramme: Film only · Building type: skating rink · Capacity: 900 · Opened: 1910 · Source: Bio 29.05.13, Bioscope Annual 1915, The Bioscope 28.08.17 · Coordinates: 56.725487, -2.647084 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Melvin's Picture Palace / Brechin PP / Cassino / EmpireScott Streeto. 10.9.1910 in old skating rink (wooden shed). Brechin PP from 4.1912; Cassino in 1917; Empire in 1918. Destroyed by fire, 25.3.1920. · Status: Demolished
Olympia / RegalCity RoadOpened 8.11.1915 with 563 seats in 1859-United Presbyterian Church. Closed 1931; reopened as Regal 14.12.31. Closed 27.1.63; Dem. 1960s. · Status: Demolished
Bridge of Allan
NameAddressWhat we know
Museum HallAddress not recorded600s.
Brightons
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseMaddiston Road / Brightons CrossStatus: Demolished
Brodick
NameAddressWhat we know
CinemaAddress not recorded270s
Brora
NameAddressWhat we know
Drill HallAddress not recorded350s
Broughty Ferry
NameAddressWhat we know
CapitolChurch Streetc. 1935-39. · Status: Demolished
Grand TheatreKing StreetProgramme: Cine-variety · Building type: purpose-built · Capacity: 1100 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 56.465678, -2.873189 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
New Grand TheatreKing StreetOperator: P Chambers · Opened: 1917 · o. c. 1917 by P. Chambers. Cl. early 40s. Dem 1965, council housing. · Status: Demolished
Picture House / ReresGrey StreetOperator: Arbroath Cinema Co. · Opened: 1918 · Closed: 1962 · o. c. 1918 by A Greig. s. 500. Sold to Arbroath Cinema Co, c.1930. Renamed, 1952. Cl. c. 1962. Now restaurants and launderette. · Status: Other, 4
Regal51, Queen StreetOperator: Arbroath Cinema Co. · Opened: 1936 · Closed: 1978 · o. 1936 by Arbroath Cinema Co in hall of 1870. s.712. Part-week bingo from 1978. Later became full-time bingo hall. Cl. 1991. Auditorium now car salesroom. Frontage demolished, but auditorium has original light fittings, mouldings on walls and ceiling, etc. Balcony intact. B-listed · Status: Other, 3
Universal / UnoLawrence Streetc. 1912-15 · Status: Demolished
Uno PicturedromeLawrence StreetProgramme: Film only · Capacity: 650 · Opened: 1914 · Closed: 1915 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 56.466669, -2.878408 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Broxburn
NameAddressWhat we know
Central Picture HouseMain Street1034 seats in 1938. 2 dressing rooms, 20ft Prosc, 14ft deep stage · Status: Demolished
RegalGreendykes RoadArchitect: T Bowhill Gibson · Opened: 1937 · o. 1937. Arch. T Bowhill Gibson, though Bruce Peter says possibly AD Haxton. 'Smart cinema, shallow-pedimented art deco fa?ade flanked by 2 flagpoled stair-towers.' - W Lothian RIAS guide. Regal Bingo in 2000. Possibly demolished. · Status: Demolished
Buckhaven
NameAddressWhat we know
Free Gardner's HallAddress not recordedOpened: 0000 · Closed: 0000
Globe Electric TheatreCollege StreetArchitect: Haxton & Watson / Charles Campbell · Opened: 1915 · o. 1915. Arch. Haxton and Watson. Possibly the same building as the 'cinema'. (Arch. Charles Campbell?) · Status: Demolished
Globe TheatreCollege StreetBuilding type: purpose-built · Opened: 1915 · Coordinates: 56.171702, -3.033565 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
PicturedromeFree Gardeners' HallProgramme: Film only · Capacity: 800 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 56.174762, -3.040458 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Buckie
NameAddressWhat we know
(Picture) PalaceAddress not recorded1005 seats; ABKing
Fisherman's Hall CinemaAddress not recordeds.900
LyceumEast Church Sto.before 1914 by James McKay, draper, in McKay's building. Probably only showed silents. Renovated, reopened 20.10.1919. Entrance now DE Shoes. · Status: Other, 5
Miller's New Electric Theatre & Buckie Skating PalaceOff West Chruch Streeto.Dec 1910. Advert in paper.
Playhouse29, W. Church StreetOperator: CAC · o. 19?? by James Archibald. Renamed when it changed hands (CAC?). Now Carlton Bingo. Interior intact. · Status: Bingo, 1
Burnbank
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Burntisland
NameAddressWhat we know
Palace Cinema Picture HouseHigh StreetArchitect: Mr Wilson · Opened: 1939 · o. 11.10.39 as replacement for Porte. Arch. Mr Wilson. s. 1,040. Art Deco, with stained glass of frolicking deer. Cl. early 70s. Destroyed by fire, 16.12.85. Derelict in 2003 with shops recently vacated. Demolished 2008. · Status: Demolished
Picture PalaceKirkgateOpened: 1915 · Closed: 1977 · o. c. 1915 in former church. Cl. mid-20s. Became painter's store. Destroyed by fire, 28.9.77. · Status: Demolished
PorteCromwell Rd/Kinghorn RdArchitect: Crawford and Fraser · Opened: 1915 · Closed: 1939 · o. 1915. Arch. John Fraser. Cl. 1939, when its owners opened the Palace. Became a store, then amusement arcade. Derelictsince mid-1990s. · Status: Derelict
Callander
NameAddressWhat we know
PlayhouseLeny RoadNo further information is currently recorded.
Cambuslang
NameAddressWhat we know
Co-Op Hall / Premier PicturesTabernacle Lanes.600
Appears to have been a cinema originally leasing the Co-operative Hall in Tabernacle Lane which was made more permanent at some point and re-named the Premier Picture Palace. Hall still exists as the Holepark Social Club. Listed as closed in the 1931 Kine Year Book, which is presumably as Cambuslang by then had three permanent, purpose-built cinemas.
Programme: Film only · Building type: hall · Capacity: 600 · Opened: 1910 · Managed by James George, who also ran a show at Clydebank Town Hall. Miss Clara Bennett at the piano. · Source: The Bioscope 01.12.10, Bio 16.03.11, The Bioscope 11.04.12, The Bioscope 05.12.12, The Bioscope 23.04.14, The Bioscope 08.02.17 · Coordinates: 55.814463, -4.162332 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
EmpireMain Streetcl. early 60s. Dem. 1984 · Status: Demolished
RinkMiller StreetFormer Ice Skating rink. o.1912; s.1,000. Visible on OS map of 1913, but not present on those of 1898 or 1934 so presumably a short-lived venue.
The Bioscope 11.04.12, Bioscope Annual 1915
Info from Early Cinema in Scotland project.
RitzAddress not recordedArchitect: WB Inglis · Operator: ABC · Opened: 1930 · o. 1930 by ABC. Arch. WB Inglis. Atmospheric Spanish interior. s. 1,595. Dem. for shops, 1960 · Status: Demolished
Savoy52-58, Main StreetArchitect: John Fairweather · Opened: 1928 · o. 1928 by local firm. Arch. John Fairweather. Typical Green's Playhouse styling. Closed, 1980s. Now Vogue Bingo · Status: Bingo, 2
Westburn Picture HouseHallside, NewtonSource: KYB1928 · Coordinates: 55.819731, -4.139378 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Kine Year book lists under "Newton" and gives address as "Hallside" but Westburn, Newton and Hallside are all separate if nearby villages which had their own Miner's Institutes so could have been operated in one of those. An extant building in Westburn currently operating as a kitchen showroom was reputedly a cinema. Prior to kitchen showroom, it had been an electrical goods factory and a metal fabrication workshop. Brick exterior now clad in metal, supposedly the prices for admission were at one point carved into the brick.
Lessee is listed as S.A. Bryer with the resident manager given as Mrs S.A. Bryer
Camelon
NameAddressWhat we know
Co-op Cinema/Picture House/KoppAddress not recordedOperator: Pennycook · Opened: 1915 · Closed: 1930 · o. 1915/16 by Falkirk & District Co-op in their hall. Leased to R Pennycook, renamed, 1922. Leased to W Young, 1924. Called Kopp Cinema in trade books at this time. Cl. c. 1930.
Co-op Hall/KoppThe HedgesBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1915 · Open 1915/16 by Falkirk & District United Co-op in their hall. Leased to R Pennycook and renamed in 1922. Leased to W Young, 1924 but still owned by Co-op. · Coordinates: 56.002398, -3.811796 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
RitzMain StreetOpened: 1938 · Closed: 1960 · o. mid-1938 by Camelon Picture House Co. s. 992. Destroyed by fire, 5.60. · Status: Demolished
Campbeltown
NameAddressWhat we know
Argyll HallAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1912 · Coordinates: 55.423896, -5.605986 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Picture House26, Hall StreetArchitect: AV Gardner; John Fairweather · Opened: 1913 · o. 5.13. Arch. AV Gardner. Renovated by him, with fantasy boxes built in to the auditorium, 1934-35. Sold to Green's. Renovated again, 1939. Arch. John Fairweather. Still operating. Atmospheric interior remains. · Status: Cinema, 2, +
RexAddress not recordedOperator: Green's · Opened: 1935 · Closed: 1977 · o. 1935? Green's. s. 828 + 391 balc. Cl. 12.77. Dem. · Status: Demolished
Victoria HallKinloch RoadBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1886 · Drill hall built in 1885-6 with funds raised by \"B\", \"C\" and \"G\" Companies of 1st Battalion, Argyll Highland Rifle Volunteers. In 1914 the hall was drill station for \"H\" Squadron, 2nd Scottish Horse and base for \"B\" Company and drill station for · Source: http://canmore.org.uk/site/300865/ · Coordinates: 55.425787, -5.605795 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Cardenden
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture Palace/CinemaDerran Drive, BowhillProgramme: Film only · Capacity: 800 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 56.146806, -3.262199 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Picturedrome / Gothenberg133, Station Road / Orebank RdAKA The Goth. Opened 1920s. s.400 Demolished 1984. Terracotta Frontage. Closed and derelict by the 1970s. Demolition 1984, houses on site. · Status: Demolished
RexStation Roado. c. 1936. 'Moderne features twin drum towers, vertical ribs, low relief.' - Fife RIAS guide. Dem. 1991. · Status: Demolished
The CinemaDerran Driveo? Stopped films when the Rex opened, late 30s. Derelict in 2000. · Status: Derelict
Carluke
NameAddressWhat we know
AlhambraAddress not recordedClosed: 1935 · A music hall converted into a cinema around WWI. Burnt down, 1935. · Status: Demolished
Electric TheatreStewart StreetProgramme: Film only · Capacity: 700 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.734079, -3.840935 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
EmpireAddress not recordedDestroyed by fire before 1937 · Status: Demolished
Empire Variety & Picture PlayhouseStewart StreetBuilding type: variety theatre · Opened: 1915 · See programme from September 1915: http://www.carlukehistory.co.uk/stories/expand.php?aux=152&crow=3&pic=../gallery/stories_folder/oldnews/4.jpg · Coordinates: 55.735070, -3.840052 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Town Hall / Rankin Memorial HallHigh StreetProgramme: occasional · Building type: hall · Opened: 1884 · Coordinates: 55.733962, -3.836612 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
WindsorStewart StreetOperator: Mickey Burns · Opened: 1937 · o. 1937 by Mickey Burns adj. to site of Empire. s.1,300. Interior from ex-Cunard liner. Ugliest cinema. Bingo from 60s. Dem. 1987. · Status: Demolished
Carnoustie
NameAddressWhat we know
CinemaAddress not recordedHas auditorium to rear?
Pavilion / Dominion13, Park AvenueOpened: 1912 · o. 1912 as Park Avenue Variety Theatre in purpose-built hall. Renamed c. 1970. Dem. 1980s. Near station. · Status: Demolished
RegalDundee StreetBuilding still exists; operating in 1960s. 500 seats. Converted church, now bar
Carnwath
NameAddressWhat we know
RitzMain St330s
Carstairs
NameAddressWhat we know
Co-op HallAddress not recordedBuilding type: Hall · Opened 1908 · Closed 1908 · Source: The Bioscope, 13.11.08 · Coordinates: 55.700219, -3.696123 · Info from EarlyCinema.gla.ac.uk
Cartsdyke
NameAddressWhat we know
CinemaRatho StreetArchitect: McNair & Elder · Opened: 1937 · o. 1937. Arch. McNair and Elder for ABC. May never have been built. · Status: Unbuilt?
Castle Douglas
NameAddressWhat we know
Ashley Picture HouseAddress not recordedProgramme: Film only · Capacity: 600 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 54.941825, -3.929445 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Castle Douglas CinemaQueen St308 seats, 12ft proc
PalaceSt Andrew St/Queen StOpened: 1930 · o. c.1930 'Large but perfunctory Art Deco' - Buildings of Scotland · Status: Demolished
Catrine
NameAddressWhat we know
Wilson HallBridge St500 seats
Chryston
NameAddressWhat we know
Muirhead Cinema[Approximate location]Proprietor: D. Kilpatrick in 1928 · Source: Kinematograph Year Book 1928 · Coordinates: 55.900689, -4.099273 · Info from EarlyCinema.gla.ac.uk
Cleland
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture PalaceAddress not recordedOccasional
Clydebank
NameAddressWhat we know
AMC / UCI / Empire ClydebankClydebank Shopping CentreOpened: 1985 · o.23.09.88. Renamed UCI. Renamed Empire 2006. · Status: Cinema
CinemaKilbowieProgramme: Cine-variety · Building type: purpose-built · Opened: 1914 · Behind tenement near Singer station · Source: Bio 12.02.14 · Coordinates: 55.901725, -4.406344 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Co-Op HallAddress not recordedLeased from 1909.
EmpireGlasgow RoadArchitect: George Boswell · Operator: JBM; SCVT · Opened: 1914 · Closed: 1959 · o. as theatre, 31.12.14 Arch George Boswell. s. 1,300. Full-time cinema from 1928. Destroyed by fire, 21.6.59. · Status: Demolished
Gaiety / BankElgin St/Glasgow RoadOperator: Pickard, SCVT · Opened: 1902 · Closed: 1961 · o. 29.1.02 as theatre. S. 1,400. Sold to AE Pickard for cine-variety, 14.9.08. Renovated to cinema and renamed Bank, 8.17. Sold to SCVT, 1927. Cl. 1961. Dem. · Status: Part of gable end remains? (Dem.)
La ScalaGraham AvenueArchitect: Lennox Paterson · Operator: ABC · Opened: 1938 · Closed: 1985 · o. 14. 2.38 by company chaired by AB King. Arch. Lennox Paterson. Sold to ABC, 1959. Split for cine-bingo, 1969 (cinema in balcony). Cinema closed, 1985. Coral Bingo, Gala in 2000. · Status: Bingo
Masonic HallAddress not recordedOpened: 0000 · Closed: 0000 · Status: Club
New CinemaAddress not recordedo. by private company near to Singer station behind tenement. Dem. early 1960s. · Status: Demolished
PalaceKilbowie RoadOperator: JBM; SCVT; GP · Closed: 1940 · o. as Palace of Varieties before becoming full-time cinema. Owned at some point by JB Milne. Sold with his other cinemas to SCVT, 1917. Sold to George Palmer, 1940, but destroyed in blitz before it reopened. · Status: Demolished
PavilionKilbowie Roads.1600 · Status: Demolished
Town HallAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Coalburn
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseAddress not recordedo. pre-1921 by Mr James Shanks. Closed 1939.
Welfare CinemaCoalburn Road380s + Dance hall
Coaltown of Balgonie
NameAddressWhat we know
Victoria HallAddress not recordedNow Fife Council community hall. 350s
Coatbridge
NameAddressWhat we know
BB Picture HouseWater StreetOperator: Bennell, Gaumont · Closed: 1956 · o. by JJ Bennell. Sold to Gaumont, 12.28?. Cl. 1956. · Status: Demolished
CinemaAddress not recordedOpened: 1913 · o. 1913 by local syndicate. Purpose-built. Cl. Mid-60s. Dem. · Status: Demolished
Empire / OdeonMain StreetOperator: Singleton's; Odeon · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1976 · o. 1912 as live theatre. Sold to Singleton's. c.1920. Sold to Odeon & renamed, 9.36. Cl. 9.76. Dem. for shops. · Status: Demolished
Garden KinemaNewlands St, off Dundyvan Rd, WhiffletCapacity: 1000 · Source: KYB1928 · Coordinates: 55.853096, -4.026124 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
PavilionAddress not recordedOpened: 1911 · Closed: 1914 · Source: Bio 19.10.11, The Bioscope 05.12.12, The Bioscope 04.06.14, The Bioscope 27.08.14, The Bioscope 17.09.14 · Coordinates: 55.865758, -4.038939 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
PicturamaSunnysideProgramme: Cine-variety · Capacity: 450 · Opened: 1914 · Coordinates: 55.865758, -4.038939 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Regal / ABC1, Ellis Street, at the CrossArchitect: McNair & Elder · Operator: ABC · Opened: 1936 · Closed: 1983 · o. 17.2.36 by ABC. Arch. McNair & Elder. s. 1,958. Twinned for cine-bingo, 3.73. Cinema cl. for snooker club, 1983 · Status: Other,+
Theatre RoyalMain StreetOperator: RCB, W Regent, Green's · Closed: 1958 · o.1875 as theatre. s. 2,000. Sold to RC Buchanan, 1.07. Cine-variety from 1919. Sold to W Regent, full-time cinema, 1938. Sold to Green's , 1956. s. 460 + 206 balc. Cl. 9.8.58. Derelict. Dem. for road widening, 1966. · Status: Demolished
Town HallDunbeth RoadBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1909 · Source: The Bioscope 29.04.09, The Bioscope 30.11.11 · Coordinates: 55.865758, -4.038939 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Whifflet / Garden(on LHS of) Newlands St, off Dundyvan RdOpened as Garden. Had a small circle. Projection room on girders external to main building. 1000 seats. Renamed Whifflet 1935. Closed 1960s. · Status: Demolished
Coatbridge / Glasgow
NameAddressWhat we know
Showcase EastShowcase Leisure ParkStatus: Cinema
Coldstream
NameAddressWhat we know
EildonAddress not recordedAppears to have been in former church.
Town HallHigh StreetOwned by Coldstream Cinema Co in 1928. · Source: KYB1928 · Coordinates: 55.652107, -2.252378 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Town Hall CinemaHigh StreetNo further information is currently recorded.
Colmonell
NameAddressWhat we know
Public HallAddress not recordedOpened: 0000 · Closed: 0000
Comrie
NameAddressWhat we know
CinemaAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Probably a temporary use of the public hall. · Source: KYB1928 · Coordinates: 56.370341, -3.984089 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Public HallAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Connel Park
NameAddressWhat we know
Afton CinemaMain RoadNo further information is currently recorded.
Coupar Angus
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture PlayhouseHay Streeto.c.1920, wooden building. Silent films shown on concrete screen. Closed 1929. · Status: Demolished
PlayhouseQueen StreetAlso R.C. Church. 350 seats
Cove
NameAddressWhat we know
Burgh HallAddress not recordedStatus: Part-time film shows
Cowdenbeath
NameAddressWhat we know
Arcade / Slora's CinemaHigh StreetEarly cinema. Burnt down, 1954. Originally a theatre; accessed through an arcade.
Brunton's HallAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1912 · Coordinates: 56.108934, -3.344201 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
EmpireAddress not recordedArchitect: JD Swanston · o. 1899 as theatre. Arch. JD Swanston. Cine-variety from 1914. Full-time cinema from 1922. Probably not being used as a cinema in the 50s, as the Picture House is said to have had no competition after the Arcade burnt down. · Status: Demolished
Picture House83, High StreetOpened: 1912 · o. 1912 in purpose-built hall. s. 1,500. Rebuilt and renamed New Picture House, 1935 by AB King. Part-bingo until 1980s. Now Premier Bingo. · Status: Bingo
Scott's CinematographAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1912 · Source: Kilsyth Journal 1918.01.05 · Coordinates: 56.108934, -3.344201 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Slora's Electric Theatre / ArcadeHigh StreetProgramme: Cine-variety · Building type: theatre · Capacity: 1000 · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1954 · Originally a theatre accessed through an arcade. · Source: The Bioscope 09.04.14, Bioscope Annual 1915, Snapshot1913 · Coordinates: 56.108934, -3.344201 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Craigneuk
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture TheatreCraigneuk StreetProgramme: Film only · Building type: purpose-built · Capacity: 900 · Opened: 1913 · Open on 1 Jan 1913 by the Craigneuk Picture and Variety Theatre Company. Opening notice praised the rake of the auditorium, linoleum floor, Gaumont projectors with an image size of 18x16ft, six emergency exits and well-fitted ladies' lavatories. First ma · Source: Ent 11/13, The Bioscope 17.10.12, The Bioscope 05.12.12, Bioscope Annual 1915, The Bioscope 16.07.14, Motherwell Times 27.12.12 · Coordinates: 55.781691, -3.962374 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Rio Picture HouseSheildmuir StreetCommonly called the Bazooki. Closed shortly after WW2. 600s · Status: Demolished
Crail
NameAddressWhat we know
Airds / CastleCastle St350s. Closed in 1938 · Status: Demolished
Castle Cinema / Crail Picture HouseCastle StreetCapacity: 350 · Closed: 1938 · Operated during silent era but closed down and became derelict until it was fitted for sound and reopened in 1935. It suffered a fire, then closed in 1938. · Coordinates: 56.259539, -2.626795 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Crieff
NameAddressWhat we know
CinemaHigh StreetOn site of Co-operative hall; few doors to west of High St cinem
CinemaCommisioner StreetStatus: Demolished
Crieff High Street CinemaHigh StreetRecords in Perth library of Crieff Cinema/Bingo, 1950-84. · Status: Bar
Porteous Hall / Regal / Ritz / RexStrathearn TerraceRefectory · Status: Other
Cromarty
NameAddressWhat we know
Victoria HallAddress not recordedOpened: 0000 · Closed: 0000 · http://www.thevictoriahall.net/index.asp?pageid=543
Crossgates
NameAddressWhat we know
PicturedromeAddress not recordeds.600
Crosshill
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseAddress not recordedBuilding type: Hall · Opened 1926 · In connection with J. M. Preston’s circuit, based at Cowdenbeath. · Source: Kinematograph Year Book 1928 · Coordinates: 56.150397, -3.323429 · Info from EarlyCinema.gla.ac.uk
Cullen
NameAddressWhat we know
Town Hall / GlenAddress not recordedThe Town Hall in Cullen (Banffshire) operated as a cinema during WW2 if not during the 30s as well. During one of these performances in 1942 the projection box caught fire (acetylene + nitrate film?) and the place was severelly damaged by the enxuing blaze. It was rebuilt in the 1950s much as before but with a lower ceiling and (wow!) electric light! This building still has a projection box it is not known if any equipment remains.
Culter
NameAddressWhat we know
GlenHigh Street400s
Cumbernauld
NameAddressWhat we know
Bradford CinemaAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
CountySouth RoadNow County Bingo. · Status: Bingo
Cumnock
NameAddressWhat we know
Green's PicturedromeTown Hall, Glaisnock StreetProgramme: Film only · Building type: hall · Opened: 1913 · Open in March 1913 under the management of Walter Green, George Green's nephew, in the town hall. It was said to be Green's 11th venue. · Source: The Era, 22 March 1913 · Coordinates: 55.452129, -4.263532 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Picture House56, Glaisnock StreetOpened: 1913 · Closed: 1980 · Now Picture House Bingo. · Status: Bingo
Cupar
NameAddressWhat we know
Boston Hall Picture HouseAddress not recordeds.750
CentralAddress not recordeds.300
La ScalaBonnygate / West PortArchitect: J Dick Peddie · Opened: 1920 · o. c. 1920 in old Boston UP church of 1849 (arch. J Dick Peddie). Recently Bingo. · Status: Demolished
RegalSouth Union StreetPurpose built cinema. REGAL CINEMA, Cupar Fife Herald News. 21 May 1977. Former cinema is being considered for auction hall (+ photo) - so had already closed. Fife Herald News. 15 Oct 1982. Report of Housing Committee re developing the cinema's site for housing (+ historical account of the building). St. Andrews Citizen. 4 Jun 1977. Article of the history of the cinema on the occasion of its sale. · Status: Demolished
Union Street Hall Picture Palace / Musketeers TheatreUnion StreetBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1912 · Existing hall (19th century) converted into Musketeers Theatre around 1920, and later used for cinema. · Coordinates: 56.318263, -3.017936 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Dalbeattie
NameAddressWhat we know
Electric TheatreAddress not recordeds.450
Picture HouseMill Street/Alpine Stc. 1930. Very attractive moderne facade. Furniture shop in 2001. · Status: Other, +
Town Hall / Electric TheatreAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1912 · Company had been operating since 1911. By 1928 it ran four nights a week. · Source: Bio 01.02.12 · Coordinates: 54.932780, -3.819798 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Dalkeith
NameAddressWhat we know
Burgh HallAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Corn ExchangeHigh StreetNo further information is currently recorded.
Electric PalaceAddress not recordedProgramme: Film only · Building type: hall · Capacity: 750 · Opened: 1910 · Source: The Bioscope 24.02.10, The Bioscope 12.09.12, Bio 06.03.13, Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.896149, -3.048979 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Forresters' HallAddress not recordedProgramme: Film only · Building type: hall · Capacity: 800 · Opened: 1914 · Source: The Bioscope 23.04.14, Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.896149, -3.048979 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Palace / PlayhouseBuccleuch StreetOperator: CAC? · o.1938. Under the same ownership as the Pavilion by the 1940s. Now snooker. 900s.
Pavilion20, Buccleuch StreetOperator: CAC? · Carlton Bingo in 2000. Orig. called Wilson's Electric (?). 800s. Closed c1970s · Status: Bingo
Dalmellington
NameAddressWhat we know
Cinema (WW1)Address not recordedOpened: 1916 · Closed: 1918 · Open as cinema during WW1. · Status: Demolished
DoonAddress not recordedClosed: 1969 · Re-opened in 1966. Closed 1969. Later a shop. · Status: Demolished
Picture HouseAddress not recordedProgramme: Variety and films · Theatre with stage, tea room and dance hall. Operating as cinema two nights a week by 1928. · Source: KYB1928 · Coordinates: 55.323014, -4.397213 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Picture PalaceAddress not recordeds.500
Dalmuir
NameAddressWhat we know
Regal / Dalmuir Picture HouseDumbarton Road / Caledonia StreetOperator: W Regent; Green's · Opened 1915 by WB Inglis. West Regent Circuit (Winocour's) s.777 + 352 balc. Sold to Green's, 1956. Reconstructed 1930 by John Fairweather. · Status: Demolished
Dalry
NameAddressWhat we know
Burgh HallAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Picture HouseSharon Streets.430
PicturedromeAddress not recordedProgramme: Film only · Capacity: 550 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.708867, -4.715275 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Public HallAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1912 · Coordinates: 55.708867, -4.715275 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
RegalNew StSee http://home.clara.net/douglaswmartin/Olddalry/regal.htm also http://www.dalryburnsclub.org.uk/olddalry/photos/regal.htm · Status: Demolished
RoxyGarnock StreetStatus: Demolished
VictoryNew St600s Pictures & Variety. Opened 1920s, Destroyed by fire 1930s. · Status: Demolished
Darvel
NameAddressWhat we know
Electric PicturesAddress not recordedOpened: 1912 · Coordinates: 55.609877, -4.279683 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
New Picture HouseAddress not recordedProgramme: Film only · Opened: 1918 · Closed: 1965 · Source: Irvine Valley News 1918.01.11 · Coordinates: 55.609877, -4.279683 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Picture HouseAddress not recordedSurvived until mid-1960s, replaced by bank. same owners as Pavilion, Troon. · Status: Demolished
Town Hall CinemaMain StreetIn town hall
Deanston
NameAddressWhat we know
Cinema HallAddress not recordedOpened 1926 · Hall built by A. Kay Muir, Bart. of Blair Drummond, for mill workers in the village. · Coordinates: 56.191550, -4.077165 · Info from EarlyCinema.gla.ac.uk
Denholm
NameAddressWhat we know
Denholm Public HallMain StreetBuilding type: Hall · Occasional film shows · Opened 1921 · Denholm Public Hall was a former army hut from Stobs camp, erected behind a building on the main street in 1921 with a grant from the YMCA and the feuars committee. It opened on 17 September 1921 and included cinema shows as part of a variety of uses. · Coordinates: 55.457053, -2.684641 · Info from EarlyCinema.gla.ac.uk
Denny
NameAddressWhat we know
Cinema De LuxeGlasgow RoadClosed: 1973 · o. 1930s on site of Denny Town Hall, which was destroyed by fire, 5.37. Cl. c.1973. Now bingo.
Picture HouseStirling St/Well Strand BraeOpened: 1913 · o. 12.1913. Dem. 1960s. · Status: Demolished
Town HallGlasgow RoadBuilding type: hall · Leased by Commercial Cinematograph Co. who also ran the Picture House in the same town. Later became the Cinema De Luxe. · Coordinates: 56.022771, -3.908011 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Dingwall
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture House68, High StreetOne time Masonic Hall. Photos in RCAHMS from 1976. Bingo in 1980s.
Dornoch
NameAddressWhat we know
Cathedral HallAddress not recorded16mm only
Douglas
NameAddressWhat we know
Miners' Welfare InstituteAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Capacity: 360 · Source: KYB1928 · Coordinates: 55.557951, -3.848970 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Douglas (Lanark)
NameAddressWhat we know
Miners' Welfare CinemaGasworks Rd360s
Doune
NameAddressWhat we know
Muir HallGeorge StreetNo further information is currently recorded.
Dreghorn
NameAddressWhat we know
PavilionAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Dufftown
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture House13, Church Streeto. in former town hall of 1879. Lean-to projection house dated to c. 1930. Operating in 1969. Now Caf?. B-Listed. Int. may still have 1930s seating. Projectors, splicer and 1930s shelving still remain. · Status: Other, 4
Dumbarton
NameAddressWhat we know
Burgh HallChurch StreetProgramme: Cine-variety · Building type: hall · Capacity: 560 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915, The Bioscope 19.03.14 · Coordinates: 55.945989, -4.555664 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
La ScalaGlasgow RoadOpened: 1920 · Closed: 1961 · o. 4.11.20. s. 900. Cl. 1961. Disco. Destroyed by fire. · Status: Demolished
Pavilion / RialtoCollege WayOperator: Green's, SCVT, CAC · Opened: 1914 · Closed: 1989 · o. 31.8.14 by Joseph Wingate. Sold to Green's, 1924. Sold to SCVT, renamed, 1927. Fire, 1964. Sold to CAC. Rebuilt for cine-bingo (two cinemas upstairs), 1981. Cinemas cl. 1989, with brief reopening, 1993. Carlton Bingo continues. · Status: Bingo
Picture HouseHigh Street, opp. Bridge Streeto.1915, a hall behind shops. A.George Boswell. 1050 seats, open until 1966. · Status: Demolished
Wingate's Picture Palace / RegalChurch StreetArchitect: Lennox & McMath (alts.) · Opened: 1910 · Closed: 1959 · o. 1910 by Joseph Wingate. Cl. 1930 to become boxing venue. Reopened as Regal, 1938. Arch. Lennox and McMath. Cl. 4.59. Dem. 1960. · Status: Demolished
Dumfries
NameAddressWhat we know
LyceumHigh StreetArchitect: George Boswell · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1936 · o. as cine-variety theatre, 12.12. Arch. GA Boswell. s. 1,200. Cine-variety from 1913. Dem. for new cinema, 1936. · Status: Demolished
Mechanics' Theatre / PlayhouseIrish StreetProgramme: Film only · Building type: hall · Opened: 1918 · Closed: 1931 · Mechanics' Hall, taken over by SCVT. · Source: Dumfries & Galloway Courier 1918.01.18 · Coordinates: 55.066506, -3.610221 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
New LyceumHigh StreetArchitect: A MacDonald · Operator: CAC · Opened: 1936 · o. 12.10.36 by CAC on site of Lyceum. Arch. A MacDonald. Cl. Mid-60s. Dem. 1.70 for shops. · Status: Demolished
PlayhouseIrish StreetOperator: SCVT · Opened: 1922 · o. c. 1922 in Mechanics' Hall. Soon being run by SCVT. Cl. with silent films, 1931. · Status: Demolished
Regal / ABC / OdeonShakespeare StreetArchitect: McNair & Elder · Operator: ABC · Opened: 1931 · o. 4.31 by ABC. Arch. McNair & Elder. (One source names Gordon and Scrymgeour, but this seems unlikely). s. 1,699. Renamed and split, 8.8.72. Bingo in stalls, cinema in balc. s. 532. Renamed Odeon, 7.01. · Status: Cinema/Bingo, 3
Robert Burns CentreMill RoadStatus: Cinema
Theatre Royal/Electric ThShakespeare Streeto. as theatre, 1876. s. 500. Early film shows. Cinema by 1910. Cl. late 50s. Now live Theatre Royal · Status: Other
Dunbar
NameAddressWhat we know
CinemaLamer StreetOriginally a maltings thought to date to mid-18thC. Later a lodging house, then converted to a cinema. Later the Dreadnought store. Converted to flats, c. 2002.
Corn Exhange / OlympiaAddress not recordedOpened: 1912 · Permanent cinema o. 1912. Derelict
Empire44, High StreetOperator: Scott's; CAC · Opened: 1922 · o. 1922 by Scott's Empires (purpose-built). Cl. Foyer used as a shop in 1990s. Dem. June 1996 for health centre. s.1031. Manager's flat extant. · Status: Demolished
PlayhouseAbbey RoadOperator: CAC · Opened: 1939 · o. 1939, by Scott's Empires (?) Later owned by CAC. Plans exist from 1984 for renovation/rebuilding. ? · Status: Demolished
Dunblane
NameAddressWhat we know
Victoria HallAddress not recorded450s
Dundee
NameAddressWhat we know
(New) Capitol / ABCSeagateOperator: JBM, ABC · Opened: 1956 · Closed: 1998 · o. 1956 as New Capitol by JB Milne on site of old Majestic. s.1,378 - stadium. Sold to ABC, renamed, c.1959. Twinned, 1979. s. 608, 318Cl.12.98. Now pub/restaurant. · Status: Other, 5
Alhambra / StateBellfield StreetOperator: Pennycook, JBM · Opened: 1919 · o. 1919 - also known as Queen's. s.1,100. Sold to Pennycook, renamed, 1945. Later sold to JB Milne. Cl. Late 60s. Whitehall Theatre since 1972. · Status: Other,3
Blackness QuarryBlackness QuarryBuilding type: other · Opened: 1910 · Closed: 1910 · Source: The Bioscope 17.02.10 · Coordinates: 56.460931, -3.006344 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Britannia / Salon / Britannia PicturedromeAddress not recordedOpened: 1912 · Closed: 1939 · o. 1912. Renamed Salon, 1923. Renamed Britannia Picturedrome soon afterwards. Cl. c. 1939. · Status: Demolished
Britannia PicturedromeSmalls WyndProgramme: Film only · Capacity: 1000 · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1939 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 56.457814, -2.980183 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Broadway7, Arthurstone TerraceArchitect: Allan & Frisken · Operator: JBM · Opened: 1931 · o. c. 1931. Arch. Allan & Frisken. Sold to JB Milne by 1940. Bingo from c. 1968. Either significantly altered or demolished. · Status: Demolished
Caird HallCity SquareOccaisonal film shows; last known in 1945. Projectors still in place.
CasinoSouth Roado. c. 1925. Cl. c. 1930. · Status: Demolished
CCA Contemporary Arts CentreAddress not recordedStatus: Cinema
Cinema / BB Cinerama57 Tay StreetOperator: Bennell, Pennycook · Opened: 1919 · o. c.1919 by JJ Bennell. Soon known as Cinerama. Sold to Pennycook Circuit, 1922. Cl. 60s. In former St John's Church, mid-19th C from 1914. · Status: Demolished
City PicturedromeRosefield Street / Milnbank StreetOpened: 1913 · Closed: 1915 · Status: Demolished
EdenbankWatson StreetProgramme: Film only · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1922 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 56.468132, -2.951222 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Electric Palace / Savoy / Palace160, Nethergate (by Queen's Hotel)Architect: James Hutton · Operator: Bennell; SCVT · Closed: 1938 · o. 1893 as Palace variety theatre in old circus. Arch. J Hutton. Used for film shows by JJ Bennell, late 1909. Cinema from 1912. Renamed Savoy, late 10s. Sold to SCVT in mid-20s. Reverted to theatre, 1938, possibly due to competition from Green's. Later became Palace theatre. Cl. for bingo. Renamed Theatre Royal. Destroyed by fire, 1977. · Status: Demolished
Electric Theatre122 NethergateOpened: 0000 · Closed: 0000
Electric TheatreWilliam StreetOpened: 0000 · Closed: 1908 · Booth. · Status: Demolished
Empire / New Empire62-70 Rosebank St, HilltownArchitect: James McKissack · Operator: Bennell; Singleton's; Odeon · Opened: 1904 · o. 1904 as theatre. s.800. Arch. J McKissack. Showing films from 1908 at least. Sold to JJ Bennell for cinema, 2.10. Sold at some point to United Cinemas. Reseated and renamed by 1922. Sold to Singleton's, 1927. Sold to Odeon, 3.37. Closed, 1950s. Burnt down, 30.10.57. Derelict. Dem. 1962. · Status: Demolished
Empress PlayhouseErskine StreetShort-lived small cinema, c. 1928-32.
Forest Park CinemaForest Park RoadOperator: Gray's · Opened: 1929 · Closed: 1969 · o. 01.29 by Gray's. s. 1,150. Cl. 1969. Converted into shop. · Status: Demolished
Foresters' Hall6 Nicoll StreetBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1910 · Closed: 1910 · Source: The Bioscope 17.02.10 · Coordinates: 56.462423, -2.975659 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Gaiety / Victoria52, Victoria RoadArchitect: McCulloch & Fairley, 1887; W Alexander, 1903 · Operator: RCB; JBM · o. 1887 as variety theatre. Altered 13.4.03. Arch. W Alexander. s. 960. Cine-variety and film seasons from 5.09. Sold to RC Buchanan, 1910. Sold to Victoria Cinema Ltd, renamed, 10.15. Reverted to cine-variety in early 30s. Sound equipment fitted in 1935. Sold to JB Milne at some point in 30s, probably 1935. Cl. after being condemned, 1989. Dem for road. · Status: Demolished
Gilfillan HallWhitehall StreetOperator: Bennell · Leased for cinema seasons by JJ Bennell from c.1908. Church.
Glebe Picture Theatre / EdenbankWatson StreetOpened: 1912 · Closed: 1922 · o. 1912. Renamed, 1914. Cl. 1922 (Same building as the Royalty Kinema?)
Grand Theatre / New Grand TheatreAddress not recordedOpened: 1912 · Closed: 1942 · o. 1912. Renamed, 1938. Cl. c. 1942. · Status: Demolished
Green's Playhouse106, NethergateArchitect: John Fairweather · Operator: Green's · Opened: 1936 · o. 4.3.36 by Green's. Arch. J. Fairweather. s.4,114. Sold to Mecca with other Green properties, mid-60s. Mecca Bingo from 1968. Very serious fire, 26.8.95 - only the adversising tower survived. Completely rebuilt for bingo, with the advertising tower refurbished and stripped of 1970 cladding. Category of listing changed from A to B, 3.98 - only the tower is listed. · Status: Bingo
Her Majesty's / Capitol / Majestic7, SeagateArchitect: William Alexander · Operator: JBM · Closed: 1941 · o. 19.10.1885 as Her Majesty's Theatre in vastly altered building of 1800. Arch. William Alexander. s. 1,700. Film shows from pre-1910. Full-time cinema from 1919. Renamed, massively rebuilt, 1930. Sold to JB Milne, 30s. Destroyed by fire, 1941, then derelict. Demolished. Rebuilt as Capitol. Signage from here later transferred to Capitol Galashiels. · Status: Demolished
Kings / Gaumont / OdeonCowgate x St Andrews StArchitect: Frank Thomson · Operator: Gaumont · Opened: 1908 · Closed: 1982 · o. 1908 as King's Theatre. Arch. Frank Thomson. Cine-variety from early 1909. Sold to PCT for cinema, refurbished, o.24.9.28. s. 1,265. (PCT sold to Gaumont, 1929.) Renamed Gaumont, 8.5.50. Interior rebuilt, 1961, s. 1265. Renamed Odeon, 2.9.73. Cl. 24.10.82. Bingo from 1983. Now restaurant. B-listed. · Status: Other, 4
KinnairdBank StreetArchitect: C Edward · Operator: Winocour · Closed: 1962 · o. for cine-variety by 1908 in old theatre/skating rink of 1857. s. 1,554. Full time cinema from 1920. Sold to Winocour, 1930s. Cl. c. 1962. Dem. 66 after fire. · Status: Demolished
La Scala30, MurraygateOperator: W Regent, Green's · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1965 · o. c. 1912 by Dundee Cinema Palaces. s.1,080. Sold to West Regent (Winocour's), 1930s. s. 713 + 324 balc. Sold to Green's in late 40s. Cl. 1965. Shops. Tower Dem c. 1984. · Status: Tower Demolished, Part Shop
Magnet8 Well Roadc. 1912 - 1915. Later West End Palais. · Status: Demolished
Magnet Pictures8 Well RoadProgramme: Film only · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1911 · Source: Bio 20.07.11 · Coordinates: 56.457402, -2.984473 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Main St Picture Palace / RegentMain StreetOperator: Glasgow Film Sevices; Prain Bros. · o. by 1912. Sold to Glasgow Film Services by 23. Cl. for a time, 1925. Sold to Edwards and Fraser of the Tivoli. Ropened as Regent, c. 1925. Sold to Prain Bros. Cl, late 60s, for bingo. · Status: Demolished
Main StreetMain StreetBuilding type: other · Opened: 1910 · Closed: 1910 · Source: The Bioscope 17.02.10 · Coordinates: 56.471164, -2.980908 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Morgan St/Stobswell/RitzMorgan StreetArchitect: James Sibbald · Operator: JBM · Opened: 1910 · o. 17.9.10 by Feather & Co. Arch. J. Sibbald. s. 900. Renamed Stobswell within months. Known at some point as New Cinema. Sold to JB Milne, 19?? Later Ritz. Cl. 70s. Dem. c.1978. · Status: Demolished
New Brittania / RegalSmalls WyndOperator: JBM · Opened: 1932 · Closed by 1960s. demolished for University building. · Status: Demolished
New Hippodrome / Princess160, HawkhillOpened: 1912 · o.1912 in old theatre (Hippodrome, o.1908). Renamed, 1918. Fitted for sound, c. 1930, while under ownership of Mrs M McIntosh. C.1959 · Status: Demolished
Newman's Picture PalaceSt Mary Magdalene's Halls, Well Road, HawkhillBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1908 · See images: http://www.scran.ac.uk/database/record.php?usi=000-000-505-448-C · Source: Dundee Courier 1908.08.10, Bioscope 1908.10.09 · Coordinates: 56.457790, -2.985712 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Odeon at the StackAddress not recordedOpened: 1993 · Closed: 2001 · Status: Derelict
Odeon DouglasfieldAddress not recordedOpened: 2001 · Status: Cinema
Oxford / Astoria62, Logie St, LocheeOpened: 1912 · Closed: 1977 · o. by 1912 by Henry Lees. s. 900. Sold to Binnall's Entertainments, 1929. Renamed for talkies. Cl. c. 1977. Became derelict. · Status: Demolished
Palace PlayhouseAddress not recordedProgramme: Cine-variety · Building type: theatre · Capacity: 2500 · Opened: 1914 · Closed: 1916 · Source: bioA, The Bioscope 08.10.14 · Coordinates: 56.466442, -2.978971 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Pavilion / Palladium / New Palladium / Rex67 Alexander StreetOperator: JBM · Opened: 1913 · Closed: 1961 · o. 1913. Renamed, 1920. Sold to Hyman Cohen and renamed, 1926. Sold to JB Milne, 1930s. Renamed Rex, 1951. Cl. c. 1961. · Status: Demolished
Picture House / Royal22, Arthurstone TerraceArchitect: MacLaren, Soutar & Salmond · Opened: 1918 · Closed: 1962 · o. 1918. Arch. MacLaren, Soutar & Salmond. Renamed 1931. Cl. c. 1962. Top Rank Bingo. Now a store. [picture in Hornsey.] · Status: Demolished
PlayhouseThornhillOperator: SCVT · o. mid-20s by SCVT. s. 320.
Plaza107, HilltownArchitect: MacLaren, Soutar & Salmond · Operator: SCVT; JBM · Opened: 1928 · Closed: 1973 · o. 28.5.28 by SCVT. Arch. MacLaren, Soutar & Salmond. Sold to JB Milne, 1950s for ?30,500 . Cl. c. 1973. Re-opened 1975 for approx 5 years. Bingo. Serious fire, late 90s. Dem 1996 for housing (building cost ?103,000). · Status: Demolished
Queen's Hall3 Well RoadOpened: 1922 · Closed: 1933 · o. 1922. Cl. c. 1933. Theatre till 1939. Exam hall, demolished mid-1990s. · Status: Demolished
Regal22 Taylor St, LocheeA short lived cinema of c. 1936-39. Later social club, · Status: Demolished
Rialto1, Grays Lane, LocheeArchitect: Allan & Frisken · Operator: Bennell, Gray's · Opened: 1928 · Closed: 1962 · o. 1928 by Bennell's. Arch. Allan & Frisken. s. 1,168. Atmospheric with Mexican ext and Chinese int. Projection box was in shape of Chinese face with the lights coming out of the eyes. Outlines of painted dragons and scrolls still visible on ceiling - stadium with barrel-vaulted roof. Sold to Gray's, 1930s. Cl. c. 1962. Now Rialto Social Club. For sale in 2000. B-listed. [01382 611529] · Status: Bingo
Royalty Kinema62-66, Baffin (Watson) St.Architect: MacLaren, Soutar & Salmond · Operator: Pennycook; JBM · o.c. 1919 or 1926. Arch. MacLaren, Soutar & Salmond. Manager R Pennycook, who later became owner. Sold to JB Milne, Cl. c. 1965. Listed in 1969 Yellow Pages. Dem. · Status: Demolished
St Ann St CinemaSt Ann Streetc. 1912-15. · Status: Demolished
St Mary Magdalene's HallWell RoadBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1910 · Closed: 1910 · Source: The Bioscope 17.02.10 · Coordinates: 56.458151, -2.985380 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Star Electric / Star Picture PalaceLocheeProgramme: Cine-variety · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1915 · Source: Bio 20.07.11, The Bioscope 19.03.14, Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 56.469604, -3.004183 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Steps Theatre (BFI)Address not recordedStatus: Other
TivoliBonnybank Roado. c. 1913. s.1,000. In 20s owned by Edwards and Fraser. In 60s became Tivoli Continental, under ownership of E Edwards, W Smith and C Smith. Cl. 1977. Had cocktail bar in attic.
UGC / Cineworld DundeeAddress not recordedStatus: Cinema
Vogue / Odeon146, Strathmartine RoadArchitect: James McKissack · Operator: Singleton's; Odeon · Opened: 1936 · Closed: 1972 · o. 8.36 by Singleton's. Arch. J McKissack. s. 1,500. Similar to his Rutherglen Vogue of same year. Sold to Odeon, 3.37. Soon renamed. Cl. c.72. Dem.(?) for supermarket. · Status: Demolished
Wellington30 Wellington Street1925-1936 · Status: Demolished
Wellington Palace30 Wellington StreetProgramme: Cine-variety · Capacity: 600 · Opened: 1911 · Source: Bio 20.07.11, Gashinski, http://www.dundeecivictrust.co.uk/articles/alhambra-theatre.php, Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 56.467484, -2.966501 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
West End Picture PalaceUnknown1908 · 2000 · o. 1908 by as Newman's West End Picture Palace. Is this the same building that became West End Kinema/Shand's? · Demolished
West End/Shand's/Gray'sShepherd's LoanArchitect: Leslie Ower · Operator: Shand; Gray's · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1958 · o. c. 1912 in purpose-built hall as West End Kinema. Arch. Leslie Ower. s. 772. Bought by D. Shand and renamed, c.1918. Sold to Gray's, c.1938. s. 900. Cl. c. 1958. Garage till 1980s; demolished. · Status: Demolished
YMCA HallConstitution RoadBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1910 · Closed: 1910 · Source: The Bioscope 17.02.10 · Coordinates: 56.464122, -2.975907 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Dunfermline
NameAddressWhat we know
Alhambra33, Canmore StreetArchitect: John Fraser · Operator: JBM, CAC · Opened: 1924 · o. 4.8.24 as cinema, though originally intended as theatre. Arch. John Fraser. Altered, 1931. s. 1,700. By 1936, under control of AB King. Sold to JB Milne, early 50s. Sold to CAC, 1957. Cl. mid-60s. Now Carlton Bingo. B-listed, primarily for quality of interior. · Status: Derelict
Carnegie HallEast Port1 screen, s.298 · Status: Cinema
La ScalaGuildhall StreetProgramme: Film only · Building type: music hall · Capacity: 1000 · Opened: 1913 · Closed: 1924 · Source: Bio 12.06.13, Bioscope Annual 1915, The Bioscope 26.07.17 · Coordinates: 56.071920, -3.439303 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
La Scala / New ScalaGuildhall StreetOpened: 1913 · Closed: 1924 · o. 10.13 by RC Buchanan in old Clark's Music Hall of 1852. s. 850. Rebuilt further, renamed, 4.22. Destroyed by fire, 13.4.24. · Status: Demolished
Odeon DunfermlineWhimbrell PlaceStatus: Cinema
Olympia Picture PalaceHigh StreetOperator: Crerar · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1929 · o. 17.8.12 in old skating rink. Expanded into neighbouring buildings, 3.14. Under various owners until 10.22. May have been empty after that. Site bought by P Crerar, c. 1929. Dem. for building of Regal. · Status: Demolished
Opera HouseReform StreetArchitect: Roy Jackson; JD Swanston · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1955 · o. 30.12.12 in opera house of 1903. Arch. Roy Jackson. Various owners. Altered, 8.21. Arch. JD Swanston. Cl. 3.55. Used as store. Dem. with interior stripped and removed to Florida, 1980s. Possibly not a full-time cinema at any stage. · Status: Demolished
Palace Kinema40, Queen Anne StreetArchitect: Muirhead & Rutherford (conv.) · Opened: 1915 · o.23.12.15, in converted manse with new, higher frontage, arch. Muirhead and Rutherford. Various owners - laterly, Fife Ents. Ltd. Cl. Mid-60s. Dem. for a car park. · Status: Demolished
RegalHigh StreetArchitect: T Bowhill Gibson · Operator: Crerar, CAC · Opened: 1931 · Closed: 1976 · o. 31.12.31 by P Crerar on site of Olympia. Arch. T Bowhill Gibson. s. 1,805. Sold to CAC, 6.38. Cl. 6.76. Soon destroyed by arson. · Status: Demolished
The Cinema (House)/Orient Express/Robin's44, East PortArchitect: John Fraser · Operator: CAC · Opened: 1913 · o. 19.9.13 by local co. Arch. John Fraser of Crawford and Fraser. s. 711. Noteworthy early Art Deco. Sold to CAC, 1950s. Upgraded, renamed Orient Express, 1982. Later tripled. Third (video) screen cl. Cl. 14.5.92. Reopened as Robin's, 9.10.92. Screen 3 reinstated (35 mm.) Cl. 1.6.2000. B-listed. Comparable early design to be seen in Picture House, Campbeltown and Salon, Glasgow - both 1913. · Status: Derelict, +
Dunkeld
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Royal CinemaAddress not recordedStatus: Other
Dunoon
NameAddressWhat we know
Cosy Corner PavilionEast BayProgramme: Film only · Building type: purpose-built · Capacity: 1000 · Opened: 1912 · Source: Bio 12.09.12, Bioscope Annual 1915, Snapshot1913, The Bioscope 07.05.14 · Coordinates: 55.946778, -4.924137 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
La ScalaArgyle StreetArchitect: Eric Sutherland? · Operator: Green's · Opened: 1936 · o. 1936 by Green's, near Picture House. s. 621 + 310 balc. Cl. 1970s. Converted into shop. Extant · Status: Other
PavilionAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Picture HouseArgyle StreetOpened: 1914 · o. 1913. Arch. AV Gardner. 977 seats. Closed 50s/60s. · Status: Demolished
Queen's HallPier RoadTheatre
Studio A41, John StreetOpened: 1976 · o. 1976 in purpose-built shed by West Coast Cinemas. s. 188; 70. Operating in 2002. · Status: Cinema
Duns
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Drill HallAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
RegalEaster StreetConversion of church, seated around 500 in stalls and flat-fronted balcony. Foyer decorated with wood from an old ship. Closed 1962, burnt down. Houses on site, one part of stone wall may remain. Described itself as 'Berwickshire's Super Cinema' and gives the 'phone number as Duns 120. It had a cafe, a car park and programmes were continuous Monday to Friday from 5.40pm with three houses on Saturday at 2.10, 5.40 & 8.20. Programmes were for two days only - Mon & Tues, Wed & Thurs, Fri & Sat. · Status: Demolished
Dysart
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Dysart Picture HouseAddress not recordedProgramme: Cine-variety · Capacity: 850 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 56.129145, -3.119667 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Normand Memorial HallAddress not recorded460s · Status: Demolished
Earlsferry & Elie (Fife)
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Town Hall CinemaAddress not recorded200s
Earlston
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Corn Exchange CinemaAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
East Kilbride
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Arts CentreOld Coach RoadFilm shows on Saturday mornings in the 1960s; Bell & Howell 16mm Projectors
Cinema 1 & 2Address not recordedOperator: CAC · Opened: 1968 · Opened 1968 as a single screen, later twined. · Status: Bingo
PicturedromeAddress not recordedStatus: Other
UCI East KilbrideOlympia Shopping Centre9 screens · Status: Cinema
East Wemyss
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Public HallAddress not recordedProgramme: Film only · Building type: hall · Capacity: 500 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 56.156521, -3.072164 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
East Weymss
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Regal / EmpireAddress not recordedFrontage only; part of a house
Eastriggs
NameAddressWhat we know
Carlyle HallAddress not recordedOpened: 0000 · Closed: 0000
Echt
NameAddressWhat we know
Balcarres HallAddress not recordedBuilding type: Hall · Opened 1910 · Closed 1910 · Source: The Bioscope, 10.03.10 · Coordinates: 57.139629, -2.439494 · Info from EarlyCinema.gla.ac.uk
Edinburgh
NameAddressWhat we know
(New) Tivoli52, Gorgie RoadArchitect: James McKissack · Operator: JB Miilne · Opened: 1934 · Closed: 1973 · o. 1.1.34. Arch. J McKissack. s.1,999. Sold to JB Milne, 1961. Cl. 28.8.73. Carlton Bingo in 2000. 'Red sandstone, incl. Flashy Art Deco entrance' - BofS. Noteworthy sandblasted jazz-moderne windows. Int largely intact and the reason for the B listing. Projectors still in place. · Status: Bingo, +
Abbey30-32, N. Richmond StOpened: 1920 · o. 1920 in former synangogue with external iron staircase. Cl. by 1933. Demolished. · Status: Demolished
ABC / Odeon Wester HailesWester Hailes8 screens. Opened August 1997. · Status: Cinema
Albert Hall/West EndShandwick PlaceOperator: Bennell · Opened: 1908 · Closed: 1932 · o. 9.08 by JJ Bennell in old Fine Arts Inst/Methodist Mission. Renamed, 1915; s.c. 900. Cl. 1.32. Facade remains (1984). · Status: Other, 5
Alhambra200-204, Leith WalkArchitect: JM Johnston · Opened: 1914 · Closed: 1958 · o.26.12.14 with cine-variety. Arch. JM Johnston. Cinema in 1915. Cl. 8.3.58. Dem. 2.74. · Status: Demolished
Ardmillan HallMurieston RoadBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1909 · Closed: 1909 · Source: The Bioscope 25.11.09 · Coordinates: 55.939586, -3.226230 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Astoria10, Manse Road, CorstorphineArchitect: T Bowhill Gibson · Opened: 1930 · Closed: 1974 · o. 1.1.30 by FR Graham-Yooll. Arch. TB Gibson. s. 1,228. Later sold to Kingsway Ents. Cl. 29.1.74. Dem. · Status: Demolished
Blue Halls / Beverley3, Lauriston StreetOpened: 1930 · Closed: 1959 · o. 1.1.30 on site of mart - fa?ade kept. s. 1,760. Renamed, 26.4.54 (cinemascope). Cl. 28.11.59. Dem. for pub. · Status: Demolished
Broughton High School TheatreCarrington Road, Edinburgh, EH4 1QJ0000 · 0000 · 200 seat lecture theatre. Used by film society with 16mm projectors, then from 1983 - 1991 (approx), equipped with 35mm projectors (dating from 1930s & from a Soho preview theatre), plus Cinemeccanica 4x4 long play stand from the Grosvenor in Glasgow. School due to be demolished, current whereabouts of projectors unknown. · Closed
Caley21-31, Lothian RoadArchitect: JS Richardson/JR McKay/McKissack · Opened: 1923 · Closed: 1984 · o.1.1.23 in older building(s). Arch. JS Richardson, conv. JR Mackay of Dick, Peddie & Mackay. s.900. Enlarged for talkies, 1928 - Stained glass and mansard roof added, arch. McKissack. s.1,800. Cl. to films, 1984. Nightclub. B-listed. · Status: Other
Calton StudiosCalton RoadOpened: 1977 · Built as TV studios, converted to 180-seat cinema in 1977. Currently used as part-time music venue. · Status: Other
CarltonPortobello Road, PiershillArchitect: James McKissack · Opened: 1935 · Closed: 1959 · o. 23.12.35 by Ed. Cinema Properties Co. Arch. J McKissack. s. 1,400. Cl. 7.59. Dem. · Status: Demolished
CinemaSighthillBuilt by Captain Cameron, later of the Dominion
Coliseum / New Coliseum125, W. FountainbridgeOperator: RCB · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1942 · o. 14.12.11 by RC Buchanan in old skating rink. s.1,800. Renamed, c.1918. Cl. 28.12.42. Mecca Bingo in 2001. · Status: Bingo
Cooke's CircusFountainbridgeProgramme: Cine-variety · Building type: variety theatre · Capacity: 1700 · Opened: 1909 · Closed: 1911 · Source: The Bioscope 08.04.09 · Coordinates: 55.942979, -3.209330 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
County16, Wauchope Ave, CraigmillarArchitect: T Bowhill Gibson · Operator: Paulo & Scott · Opened: 1950 · Closed: 1963 · o. 29.8.50 as replacement for burnt-down Rio. Arch. T Bowhill Gibson. Cl. 18.10.63. Bingo. · Status: Demolished
Dominion18, Newbattle TerraceArchitect: T Bowhill Gibson · Opened: 1938 · o. 31.1.38. Arch. T. Bowhill Gibson. Horizontal canopy and vertical fin. Twinned, 25.5.72. Tripled, 1980. B-listed. · Status: Cinema, 3
EmbassyBoswall ParkwayOpened: 1937 · Closed: 1964 · o. 1937. Fire, 2.3.64, prompted closure. Dem. 1975 for supermarket. · Status: Demolished
Filmhouse88 Lothian RoadOpened: 1982 · 3 screens: 1: 285 2: 96 3: 73 seats, Converted from St. Thomas Church, fully opened in 1982 · Status: Cinema
Goold Hall5 St Andrew SquareBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1909 · Closed: 1909 · Source: The Bioscope 02.12.09 · Coordinates: 55.953658, -3.192951 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Grand99, St Stephen's St.Operator: W Regent; Green's · Opened: 1920 · Closed: 1960 · o. 31.12.20 in old skating rink/cine-variety th./horse repository. s. 1,633. Sold to W Regent, 19??. Later sold to Green's. Cl. 25.5.60. Restaurant in 1984. Dem. after fire, 1993. · Status: Demolished
Haymarket / Scotia90, Dalry RoadArchitect: Alan L Goodwin · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1964 · o. 13.12.12 in purpose-built hall. Arch. AL Goodwin. s. 675. Renamed, 1946. Cl. 29.2.64. Empty but not dilapidated in 2000. · Status: Derelict
Institute Fran?ais13 Randolph CrescentStatus: Cinema (occaisonal)
King's Cinema / Cameo38, Home StreetOperator: Poole's · Opened: 1914 · o.8.1.14 in old drapery shop. s. 673. Sold to Aberdeen cinema manager after sound. Later to Poole's. Renovated and renamed, 25.3.49. Cl. 11.9.81. Reopened, 1986. Auditorium remodelled, but many old features, esp. in foyer. · Status: Cinema, 3
La Scala / Classic / Metro50, Nicolson StreetOperator: Pringle, Crerar · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1987 · o.31.12.12 for cine-variety by R Pringle in old circus/theatre etc. Sold to P Crerrar in 30s. Renamed, 27.4.74. (stalls only, s. 294). Later known as Metro. Cl., 1987. Now Empire Bingo. · Status: Bingo
Laurieston Hall28 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DJ2000 · 2000 · Occasional film shows.
Lyceum62, Slateford Rd/Robertson Ave.Architect: Charles Mitchell · Operator: ABC · Opened: 1926 · Closed: 1959 · o. 8.11.26. Arch. Charles Mitchell. Sold to ABC. Cl. 1959, soon after a no-jeans policy was introduced. Bingo. Cl. after 2 fires, 1963. Dem. · Status: Demolished
Methodist Central HallsTollcrossOccasional film shows.
Morningside Public Hall / Spring ValleySpringvalley GardensOpened: 1914 · Closed: 1938 · o. by 1914 in old byre. Later Ritz Kinema, Evan's Picture House and Cine Playho. In 20s and 30s, Springvalley. Cl. Soon after o. of Dominion, 1938. Ballroom, then warehouse · Status: Other
New Electric CinemaShrubhill, Leith WalkOpened: 1908 · Closed: 1912 · o. 1908. Later Petit Paris. Cl. c. 1912. · Status: Demolished
New Palace18-20, High StreetOperator: Lucas · Opened: 1929 · Closed: 1956 · o. 1929 by PSL Lucas. s. 1,050. Fitted for Todd-AO, s. 950. Cl. 22.9.56. Various uses. Derelict, then demolished, c.1984. · Status: Other
New Picture House56, Princes StreetArchitect: Atkinson & Alexander · Operator: PCT, Gaumont · Opened: 1913 · Closed: 1951 · o. 21.10.13 by PCT in banqueting hall of Royal Hotel. Arch. Atkinson & Alexander. s. 850. Sold to Gaumont, 2.29. Cl. 26.5.51. Sold to Allied Hotels and demolished with hotel for Marks and Spencer's. · Status: Demolished
New Victoria / Odeon7, Clerk StreetArchitect: WE Trent, JW Jordan · Operator: Gaumont · Opened: 1930 · Closed: 2003 · o. 25.8.30 by Gaumont. Arch. WE Trent, JW Jordan. s. 2,058. Modernised, 1960. s. 1784. Renamed, 6.4.64. Tripled, 3.4.82. Screens 4 (front stalls) and 5 (stage) opened, 12.89. Cl. 9.03. · Status: Derelict, 3
North British Electric Theatre18, Nicolson StreetOperator: TO; Gaumont · Opened: 1903 · Closed: 1930 · o. 1903. AKA Imperial Cinema. s. 500. Opened as Cinema House, 9.6.11. Sold to T Ormiston. Sold to Gaumont, 3.28. Cl. 24.5.30. Salvation Army Hall from c. 1940. · Status: Demolished
Oddfellows HallAddress not recordedGallery round four sides, dark wood cofferred ceiling. Was Bar Oz. · Status: Other
OdeonLothian RoadOpened: 2003 · 5 screen miniplex in basement behind retained fa?ade of ABC Regal · Status: Cinema
Olympia54, Annandale StreetOpened: 1912 · Closed: 1915 · o. 5.2.12 in old skating rink. s. 1,800. Cl. 1915 to become circus. Later car salesroom. Dem. Standard Life buiding on site, 1984. · Status: Demolished
Operetta House3, Chambers StrretClosed: 1939 · o. 1900 for cine-variety in old Moss theatre. Cinema by 1906. Probably cl. 23.12.39. Dem. 1951. · Status: Demolished
Palace15, Princes StreetArchitect: RM Cameron · Operator: PCT · Opened: 1913 · Closed: 1955 · o. 24.12.13 by PCT. Arch. RM Cameron. Cl. 5.2.55 to become part of Woolworth's. · Status: Demolished
Palace / Savoy / TudorSt. Bernard's RowArchitect: James McKissack · Operator: SCVT · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1966 · o. 10.4.11 in shooting range, billiard hall, workshop etc. Soon St Bernard's Picture Palace. SCVT. Savoy from 28.3.21. s. 906. Tudor from 1960. Cl. 23.4.66. Bingo from 1970. Dem. 4.82, for flats. · Status: Demolished
PalladiumFountainbridgeOpened: 1912 · Closed: 1932 · o. 1886 as circus/variety theatre (Cooke's Circus). Converted to cinema during silent era (1912). Cl. 8.32. Reverted to variety. Later disco. Dem. · Status: Demolished
Palladium36 Raeburn Place, StockbridgeLicence granted July 1913. Conversion of dancing hall.
Pavilion / Dean26, Dean StreetOperator: Lucas · Opened: 1917 · Closed: 1936 · Status: Other, 5
People's Picture House19 (17?) Blackfriars StreetConversion of existing building
People's Picture House / Blackfriars Cinema Hall19, Blackfriars StreetProgramme: Film only · Capacity: 500 · Opened: 1912 · Source: Bio 18.01.12, Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.949462, -3.185515 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Picture House111, Princes StreetArchitect: RR Anderson / RM Cameron · Operator: PCT · Opened: 1910 · Closed: 1923 · o. 20.7.10 by PCT in older building (arch. Sir Robert Rowand Anderson, 1882-84). Arch. RM Cameron. s. c.500. Cl. 24.11.23 for shop. · Status: Demolished
Picturedrome / Eastway12, Easter RoadOperator: GP · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1961 · purpose built in 1912 by Alex Black. Later G Palmer. Enlarged and renamed, 17.5.43. s. 875. Cl. 26.8.61. Later supermarket - with cinema details still to be seen outside and in. Now charity shop. · Status: Other,5
PlayhouseGreensideArchitect: John Fairweather · Operator: Maguire & Lumley · Opened: 1929 · Closed: 1973 · o. 12.8.29 by Maguire and Lumley. Arch. J Fairweather. s.3.040. Cl. 24.11.73. Sold to council and reopened for films and concerts etc. Sold to private individual. Cl. 1987. Now theatre. · Status: Other, 2
Poole's Roxy392, Gorgie RoadArchitect: Chadwick, Watson & Co. · Operator: Poole's · Opened: 1937 · Closed: 1963 · o. 20.12.37 by Poole's. Arch. Chadwick Watson and Co. Cl. 7.12.63. Bingo from 9.12.63. Furniture shop in 2000. · Status: Other, 4
Poole's Synod HallCastle TerraceArchitect: J Murray Bell, FT Pilkington · Operator: Poole's · Opened: 1928 · Closed: 1965 · o. 1875 as theatre. Arch. J Murray Bell and FT Pilkington. UP Synod Hall from 1877. Poole's Diorama shows from 1906. Cinema from 1928. Cl. 30.10.65. Demolished, March-April, 1966. · Status: Demolished
Prince's / Monseigneur131, Princes StreetOperator: Lucas, Jacey's · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1973 · o. 14.9.12. s. c.500. Sold to Lucas's, 1920s. Cl. 4.11.35. Renamed and reopened as news cinema. Sold to Jacey's and renamed Jacey, 1.64. Cl. 3.5.73. Now Gap.
Pringle's Picture Palace71-75, Grove StreetArchitect: George Beattie & Sons · Operator: Pringle · Opened: 1908 · Closed: 1917 · o. 9.11.08 by R Pringle in old mission hall/stables, built 1872. Arch. George Beattie and Sons. Cl. c.1917 to become theatre. Burned down, 4.7.21. · Status: Demolished
Pringle's Picture Palace41, Elm RowArchitect: WH Playfair, 1821 · Operator: Pringle · Opened: 1908 · o. 16.11.08 by R Pringle in old vet school of 1821 (later billiard hall, then skating rink). Arch. WH Playfair. s. 500. Renamed Atmospheric, 1929-30. Pringle's Th, 23.2.31. Theatre use, until reopened as Broadway, 28.11.38. Given to CofS, 1946. Renamed Gateway. Private club. Cl. to films, 1966? STV studio. Now Gateway Theatre. · Status: Other
Queen's Hall5, Queen StreetVery early film shows, run until at least 1915. Now BBC studios. · Status: Other
RegalLothian RoadArchitect: Stewart Kaye / WR Glen. · Operator: ABC · Opened: 1938 · Closed: 2001 · o. 10.10.38 by ABC (arch. WR Glen) in Lothian House of 1935,36 (arch. Stewart Kaye, c. 1891 - 1952). Aluminium panels on fa?ade by Pilkington Jackson, sculptor, casting by Lion Foundry Co., Kirkintilloch. Tripled, 29.11.69. Cl. 25.2.2001. Auditorium demolished for new building to include 4 screen cinema. · Status: Other, 5
Regent12, AbbeymountArchitect: T Bowhill Gibson · Operator: FR Graham-Yooll · Opened: 1927 · Closed: 1970 · o.1.8.27 by FR Graham-Yooll in old Palace Brewery. Arch. T. Bowhill Gibson. s.1,700. Sold to GTC (Gaumont), 3.28. Cl. 2.5.70. Derelict in 1984. · Status: Demolished
RioWauchope Ave, CraigmillarArchitect: Linton & Grierson · Operator: Paulo & Scott · Opened: 1936 · Closed: 1946 · o. 6.2.36 by ME Broadhurst. Arch. Linton & Grierson. s. 1,100. Sold to Paulo & Scott. Burnt down, 5.10.46. · Status: Demolished
RitzRodney StreetArchitect: McNair & Elder? · Operator: SCVT · Opened: 1929 · Closed: 1981 · o. 10.9.29 by ABC. Arch. McNair & Elder? s. 2,000. Cl. 28.11.81. Demolished, 1983. Flats. · Status: Demolished
Roxburgh1, Drummond Streeto. 1.1.?? In Roxburgh Hall. s. 550. Probably cl. before sound. Still extant.
Rutland / Gaumont4-8, Canning StreetArchitect: T Bowhill Gibson · Operator: Gaumont · Opened: 1930 · Closed: 1963 · o. 23.4.30 by Gen. Th. Corp/Gaumont. Arch. T Bowhill Gibson. s. 2,187. Renamed, 6.3.50. Cl. immediately after fire, 30.5.63. Dem., 1966 · Status: Demolished
Salisbury34-42, South Clerk StreetOpened: 1925 · Closed: 1943 · o. 1925 in former mission hall. Cl. 1943 following fire. Used as store. · Status: Demolished
Salon4-5, Baxters Pl, Leith WalkArchitect: John Baxter · Opened: 1913 · Closed: 1974 · o. 2.10.13 Architect John Baxter, 1800. s. 800-1,000. Cl. 11.74. Now in very derelict condition. · Status: Demolished
Silver Cinema / Lyric30, Nicolson SquareArchitect: James McKissack · Opened: 1913 · Closed: 1931 · o. 15.9.13. Arch. J McKissack. Renamed, 14.8.14. Cl. 28.3.31. Dem. Clydesdale Bank. · Status: Demolished
St Andrew's Square CinemaClyde StreetArchitect: R&R Dickson, 1818 · Operator: FR Graham-Yooll · Opened: 1923 · Closed: 1952 · o. 1.1.23 by FR Graham-Yooll in old vet school of 1818 (arch. R&R Dickson). s. 1,421. Sold to Gaumont, 5.28. Destroyed by fire, 12.11.52. Dem. Now part of bus station. · Status: Demolished
St Brides Community CentreOrwell TerraceStatus: Cinema (occaisonal)
Star16, St Mary's Street, CanongateArchitect: David Cousins & John Lessels, 1869 · Opened: 1914 · o. c. 1914 in former public hall of 1869 by Star Picture Ho. Co. Cl. mid to late 20s. · Status: Other
StrandRaeburn Place, StockbridgeOpp. Palladium.
Theatre Royal / Queens / Adelphi / CaledonianBroughton StreetSummer season film shows, 1912 [CJ Phipps, 1884]
Tivoli52, Gorgie RoadArchitect: Menzies, Cockburn & Johnston · Opened: 1913 · Closed: 1933 · o. 1913 as cine-variety hall. Dem., 1933. Replaced by New Tivoli. · Status: Demolished
Tollcross / New Tollcross140, Lauriston PlaceArchitect: Alan L Goodwin · Operator: Lucas · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1947 · o.31.12.12 by Thomas Stewart as part of complex incl. furniture shop and billiard hall. Arch. Alan L Goodwin. Sold to Lucas's. Renovated, renamed, 16.1.43. Cl. 27.9.47. Frontage visible, 1984. · Status: Demolished
Tron / Royal235, High StreetOpened: 1913 · o. 17.4.13 by A Harris. Later sold to Alhambra syndicate. o. as Royal on 27.12.28 (after 6 mth closure). Probably cl. within a year. Extant in 1984. · Status: Other
UCI Fort KinnairdFort Kinnaird Retail Park, NewcraighallOpened: 1990 · Closed: 2008 · 12 Screens. o.July 1990, closed Jan 2008, demolished June 2008 · Status: Demolished
Virgin / UGC / Cineworld Fountain ParkFountain Park13 screens. Opened October 1998. · Status: Cinema
Warner Village / Vue CinemasOmni Centre, Leith Road12 Screens · Status: Cinema
Waverley6, Infirmary Streeto. pre-1911, in old church. By 1922 it had been sold to an electrian's co. Extant in 1984. Bookshop extension on site. · Status: Demolished
Waverley MarketWaverley Bridge, Edinburgh2000 · 2000 · Occaisonal film shows · Demolished
Elgin
NameAddressWhat we know
(Moray) PlayhouseHigh StreetArchitect: A MacDonald · Operator: CAC · Opened: 1932 · o.1932. Arch. A. MacDonald. Twinned. CAC. S1522 · Status: Cinema
Picture House25-27, South StreetArchitect: A Cattenach · Operator: CAC? · Opened: 1926 · o. late 1926. Arch. A. Cattanach. s. over 700. Now Carlton Bingo. · Status: Bingo
Picturedrome7 - 9 Lossie WyndConversion of existing building. On first floor. Building, much alterered, survives.
Rink / PavilionAddress not recordedOperating in 1910 · Status: Demolished
Town Hall CinemaAddress not recordedUsed as cinema when Playhouse reconstructed
Elie
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Town HallAddress not recordedBuilding type: Hall · Capacity: 200 · Occasional film shows · Coordinates: 56.189786, -2.831815 · Info from EarlyCinema.gla.ac.uk
Ellon
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CountyAddress not recordedOpened 1957. Closed 1960s, now furniture store. Largely unaltered. Demolished. · Status: Demolished
Victoria Hall / GlenStation RoadVictoria Hall of 1901 hired as a cinema, though never full-time (three nights a week in the 50s). · Status: Demolished
Embo (Sutherland)
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Village HallAddress not recorded16mm
Errol
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Victoria CinemaAddress not recorded200s
Eyemouth
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture House25-33, Church StreetConversion of church. Demolished late 1990s. · Status: Demolished
Falkirk
NameAddressWhat we know
CasinoBainsfordo. 1920s. s. 400. Leased to A Blair, 1929. Later leased to Henry Harris.
CineworldAddress not recordedStatus: Cinema
Electric TheatreSilver RowProgramme: Cine-variety · Building type: church · Capacity: 1500 · Opened: 1910 · Closed: 1958 · Opened in 1910 in a church dating back to the 18th century, by JE Atkinson, who had already been showing films with the Columbia pictures. Moved to cine-variety and renamed Roxy in 1921. · Source: Bio 08.09.10, The Bioscope 28.09.11, The Bioscope 26.12.12, Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.999234, -3.781604 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Electric Theatre/Empire/RoxySilver RowOpened: 1910 · Closed: 1958 · o.22.8.10 as Electric Th. in renovated Erskine Church by E Atkinson. s. 900. Moved to cine-variety, renamed, 1921. Renovated, renamed Roxy, 1938 (cine-variety). Cl. 1958. Dem. 1961, for hotel site. · Status: Demolished
FTH Falkirk Town Hall Arts CentreWest Bridge Streetopen, 626 seats
Grand TheatreNewmarket St / Princes Stin existence by 1906. Later used as cinema. Dem. 1930 for building of Regal. Part of facade visible in Vicar St? · Status: Demolished
HippodromeHope StreetOpened: 1911 · o. 1911 by Th. & Ent. Dev. Syndicate (London) in old ice rink (some kind of portable shed). Cl. ? Back to skating rink, then moved to Camelon Rd for use as timber yard store. · Status: ?
La ScalaNewmarket StreetOperator: Pennycook · Opened: 1922 · o. 1922 by R Pennycook in Town Hall. (Film seasons from 1913). Cl. c. early 20s for live theatre.
Olympia / HippodromeHope StreetProgramme: Cine-variety · Building type: skating rink · Capacity: 1500 · Opened: 1911 · Source: Bio 28.09.11, The Bioscope 08.02.12, The Bioscope 29.08.12, Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 56.004433, -3.789621 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Pavilion/Gaumont/OdeonNewmarket StreetOperator: TO, Gaumont · Opened: 1914 · Closed: 1973 · o. 8.14 in purpose-built hall. s. 950. Sold to T Ormiston. Sold to Denman/Gaumont, 3.28. Enlarged, 1933. s. 1,337. Renamed, 3.4.50. Renamed, 16.12.62. Cl. 22.9.73. Demolished, for shops and offices, 9.73. · Status: Demolished
Picture HouseBank StreetArchitect: Neil C Duff (alts.) · Operator: ABC · Opened: 1920 · o. 4.20 in old church. Within months owned by AB King. Enlarged, 19??. Arch. Neil C Duff. s. 1,100. Sold to ABC, 1930. Now Wetherspoons. · Status: Bingo
Regal / ABCPrinces StreetArchitect: CJ McNair · Operator: SCVT · Opened: 1934 · Closed: 2001 · o. 29.10.34 by ABC on site of Grand Theatre. Arch. CJ McNair. s. 1,996. Tripled, 2.73. s. 704 (old balcony), 128, 126. Closed, 27.5.01. Now apparently used for mobile phone masts. · Status: Derelict, 3, +
Salon (Photo Playhouse)Newmarket Street / Vicar StArchitect: Callender · Operator: Thomson · Opened: 1921 · Closed: 1960 · o. 3.21 by Thomson Brothers. Arch. Mr Callender. s. 780. Cl. 9.60. Converted for other purposes. · Status: ?
The Cinema / New Cinema HouseMelville StreetOperator: Singleton's, Odeon · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1956 · o. 1911 in purpose-built hall by Falkirk Cinema Ltd. s. 550. Known as New Cinema House, c. 1921, but name soon dropped. Sold to Singleton's, mid-20s. Sold to Odeon, 1937. Cl. following fire, 1956. Dem. · Status: Demolished
Town Hall / La ScalaNewmarket StreetProgramme: occasional · Building type: hall · Opened: 1909 · Closed: 1925 · Open in 1879 to serve as corn exchange and town hall. It remained a cultural hub for the town until the opening of the new town hall in the 1960s. · Source: Bio 19.08.09, Bio 01.12.10, bioA · Coordinates: 56.000439, -3.785858 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Fauldhouse
NameAddressWhat we know
Palace ThAddress not recorded600s
Savoy / Palace58 Main StreetStatus: Demolished
TheatreAddress not recordedBuilding type: purpose-built · Capacity: 600 · Opened: 1913 · Source: Bio 20.11.13 · Coordinates: 55.825954, -3.701592 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Fochabers
NameAddressWhat we know
Town HallAddress not recordedBuilding type: Hall · Used for occasional shows. · Coordinates: 57.612338, -3.092179 · Info from EarlyCinema.gla.ac.uk
Forfar
NameAddressWhat we know
PavilionQueen StreetOwned by the Scott family. Listed as cinema in 1980 Yellow Pages. Now Pavilion Bingo. [01307 463148] · Status: Bingo
Picture PalaceRobert StreetProgramme: Cine-variety · Capacity: 600 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915, The Bioscope 06.08.14 · Coordinates: 56.643129, -2.890260 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
RegalEast High StreetOpened: 1932 · Closed: 1986 · o. 10.32 by WD Milne. Cl. when destroyed by fire, 1986. Site now department store. · Status: Demolished
Reid HallAddress not recordedOpened: 0000 · Closed: 0000
Forres
NameAddressWhat we know
LyceumCaroline StreetOpened: 1913 · Closed: 1927 · o.1913 for North of Scotland Cinematograph Company; conversion of existing Baptist Church. Closed 1927; later used as a garage. Now demolished. · Status: Demolished
Picture HouseCumming Streeto.c1927. s.650. Pressed metal coffered ceiling. Proj box under balcony. Alterations by AG McDonald in late 1930s. c.1964
Fort George
NameAddressWhat we know
Garrison ThAddress not recorded300s
Picture HouseSeaforth Highlanders depotBuilding type: hall · Seaforth Highlanders depot, showing films three times a week by 1928. · Coordinates: 57.583251, -4.071550 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Fort William
NameAddressWhat we know
Nevis CentreAddress not recordedOpened: 0000 · Closed: 0000
Picture House/CB PicturesCameron SquareOpened: 1913 · Town Hall of 1880 (earlier Duncansburgh Church of 1797). Converted, with early film shows. Permanent cinema from 4.13. Renamed, c. 1918. Leasee George Kay. Films probably stopped when George Kay opened the Shalee. Destroyed by fire, 14.12.74. Demolished. · Status: Demolished
PlayhouseHigh StreetArchitect: Cowieson's · Operator: CAC · Opened: 1930 · Closed: 1978 · o. late 1930 by Fort William Playhouse Ltd. Arch. Cowieson's. s. 678. By late 30s, AB King in control of bookings. Passed to CAC, 1950s. Part-week bingo from mid-70s. Cinematograph licence refused on grounds of electrical wiring, 1978. Bingo only since.
Shalee / LochaberAddress not recordedPoorly documented cinema. Owned by George Kay of Playhouse. Change of name within a year of opening. Cl. following fire, 9.26. · Status: Demolished
Studios 1 and 2Cameron SquareOpened: 1986 · o. 1986 by J MacDermott on the site of the old Town Hall. · Status: Cinema
FORT WILLIAM/AN GEARASDAN
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture House/CB PicturesCameron SquareBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1913 · Source: Bio 02.07.14 · Coordinates: 56.814276, -5.106141 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Viewforth PavilionViewforth PlaceProgramme: Film only · Capacity: 560 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915, The Bioscope 04.06.14 · Coordinates: 56.814276, -5.106141 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Forteviot
NameAddressWhat we know
Village HallAddress not recordedStatus: Hall
Forth & Wilsontown
NameAddressWhat we know
TintoAddress not recorded400s
Foyers
NameAddressWhat we know
BungalowAddress not recordedOccasional
Fraserburgh
NameAddressWhat we know
(Riddell's) Empire Picture PalaceHigh Streeto. in former Riddell's skating rink. Rebuilt 'just after last war', but photo exists from 1943. · Status: Demolished
Broadstreet TheatreBroad StreetBuilding type: theatre · Opened: 1913 · Source: Fraserburgh Advertiser 1913.02.14 · Coordinates: 57.697322, -2.010052 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
King's / Playhouse?High Streeto. on site of old Empire. Moderne fa?ade. Cl. 19??. Empty for some time. Dem. · Status: Demolished
Picture House or Playhouse30, Mid StreetOperator: CAC? · Opened: 1921 · o. 1921. Now Carlton Bingo. · Status: Bingo
Galashiels
NameAddressWhat we know
Empire TheatreDrill HallProgramme: Cine-variety · Building type: hall · Capacity: 850 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.619451, -2.803398 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Pavilion CinemaChannel StreetStatus: Demolished
Playhouse/Capitol/Kingsway/PavilionMarket SquareArchitect: McNair & Elder? · Playho. o. 1920 By ABC. Arch. McNair and Elder? Sold to JB Milne, c. 1959 - renamed Capitol, with neon sign from his Capitol, Dundee. Later Kingsway, then Pavilion. Cinema and bingo, 2001. · Status: Cinema
Volunteer Hall / Scott's EmpireSt John StreetStill extant as of 2026.
https://galashielsheartland.org.uk/member_listings/volunteer-hall/
Galston
NameAddressWhat we know
EmpireAddress not recordeds.600
Picture HouseWallace StreetOpened: 1912 · Closed: 1968 · o. 1912 in purpose-built hall. Owned by Gilroy family, 1920s - 60s. Cl. 1968. later altered for vets surgery. Demolished 2008. · Status: Demolished
Picture Palace, Victoria HallAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1912 · Coordinates: 55.598785, -4.390159 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Gartcosh
NameAddressWhat we know
Gartcosh Public HallLochend RoadProgramme: Film only · Building type: hall · Opened: 1914 · Closed: 1929 · Opened as public hall in 1903. Used for travelling cinematograph shows. Licensed in 1913 after some alterations, and from 1914 leased for yearly pictures season (September-May) on Monday, Friday and Saturday. Hall committee decided to attempt running film · Source: North Lanarkshire Archives, U129 (Minute book) · Coordinates: 55.887796, -4.081970 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Picture PalaceAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Gatehouse of Fleet
NameAddressWhat we know
Town Hall CinemaAddress not recordedOpened: 0000 · Closed: 0000
Giffnock
NameAddressWhat we know
TudorFenwick RoadArchitect: Lennox & McMath · Operator: Frutin's · Opened: 1936 · Closed: 1962 · o. 12.36 by Crescent Cinema Co. (Frutin's). Arch. Lennox and McMath. s. 2,400. Cl., dem. 8.62. · Status: Demolished
Girvan
NameAddressWhat we know
Amy's Electric PicturesAddress not recordedOpened: 1913 · Source: Galloway Advertiser 1913.01.09 · Coordinates: 55.238219, -4.856111 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
AssemblyAddress not recordedOpened: 0000 · Closed: 0000
Assembly Picture PalaceDalrymple StreetProgramme: Cine-variety · Capacity: 800 · Opened: 1913 · Source: Bio 07.08.13B, ioA, The Bioscope 04.06.14 · Coordinates: 55.238219, -4.856140 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
PavilionAddress not recordedOperator: KR Blair · owned by KR Blair circuit. Now a nightclub.
Picture HouseBridge StreetProgramme: Film only · Capacity: 750 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915, The Bioscope 11.06.14 · Coordinates: 55.238219, -4.856140 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Vogue / RegalDalrymple StreetArchitect: Stellmacks · o.1930s. Arch. Stellmacks. Seasonal opening. s. 500. · Status: Cinema (Seasonal)
Glasgow
NameAddressWhat we know
(Hillhead Picture) Salon17, Vinicombe StreetArchitect: Brand & Lithgow / McKissack · Operator: CAC · Opened: 1913 · Closed: 1992 · o. 4.10.13 by Hillhead Picture House Co. Arch. Brand & Lithgow. s. 672. Remodelled, 1931. Arch. McKissack.s. 544. Sold to Fyfe & Fyfe, 4.69. Renovated, called Salon. Sold to CAC, 3.88. Cl. 12.10.92. Derelict until converted to restaurant, 11.99. Listed. · Status: Other, 3
(White) Elephant42, Kilmarnock RoadArchitect: H Barnes · Operator: AE Pickard · Opened: 1927 · Closed: 1960 · o. 1927 by AE Pickard. Arch. H Barnes. s. 1,900. Sold to AB King, 1934. Renamed Elephant. Cl. 1960. Shops. · Status: Other, 5
ABC2298, Sauchiehall StreetArchitect: LC Norton & CJ Foster · Operator: ABC · Opened: 1967 · Closed: 1998 · o. 19.10.67 by ABC as extention to their Regal/ABC. Archs. Leslie C Norton and CJ Foster. · Status: Other
Aldwych2130, Paisley Rd WestArchitect: James McKissack · Operator: Smith & Welsh; Singleton's · Opened: 1938 · Closed: 1963 · o. 16.4.38 by Smith and Welsh. Arch. J McKissack. s. 2,500. Sold to Singleton's, 7.1.50. Cl. 1963. Bingo. Dem. 1964 for supermarket. · Status: Demolished
Alexandra Parade Picture Palace490, Alexandra ParadeOperator: Smith & Welsh · Opened: 1910 · Closed: 1921 · o. 3.8.10 by Smith & Welsh in old skating rink in tenement block. s. 350. Cl. 2.21. Derelict. · Status: Other, Entrance only
Arcadia484, London Road / Canning StArchitect: WB Inglis · Operator: ABC; W Regent; Green's · Opened: 1930 · Closed: 1962 · o. 31.12.30 by ABC. Arch. WB Inglis. S. 1,409. Sold to H Winocour, 1939. Sold to Green's, 15.11.54. Cl. 2.4.62. Bingo. Dem. 1971. · Status: Demolished
Ardgowan177, Weir StreetArchitect: Eric Sutherland · Operator: J Hamilton · Opened: 1923 · Closed: 1963 · o. 1923 by James Hamilton in old cork factory. Arch. Eric Sutherland. s. 1,116. Cl. 1963. Dem. 1965. · Status: Demolished
Argyle (Electric Theatre)Argyle StreetArchitect: George Boswell · Opened: 1910 · Closed: 1960 · o. 23.12.10 by Argyle P&V. Arch. George Boswell. s. 754. Rebuilt, reopened, 21.11.38. Arch. Boswell. s. 1,250. Cl. 21.3.60. Dem. 1963 for Argyle Street Station · Status: Demolished
Ascot/Gaumont/Odeon1544, Great Western RdArchitect: McNair & Elder · Operator: Gaumont · Opened: 1939 · Closed: 1975 · o. 6.12.39 by Great Western Cinemas (AB King). Arch. McNair & Elder. s. 1,963 Sold to Gaumont, 31.5.43. Renamed, 7.50. Renamed, 23.3.64. Cl. 25.10.75. Bingo from 1975. Cl. 1998. Now being converted into housing (auditorium demolished), due for completion, late 2001. Largely demolished, 1.02. B-listed. · Status: Other, 5
Astoria67, Possil RoadArchitect: AV Gardner · Operator: CMA (Rank) · Opened: 1931 · Closed: 1962 · o. 2.2.31 by Astoria Cinemas Ltd. Arch. AV Gardner. s. 3,002. Sold to CMA (Rank) 23.4.55. Cl. 19.11.62. Bingo. Dem. 1995. · Status: Demolished
Avenue/Victoria/Victory950, Dumbarton RoadArchitect: Thomas Baird / Lennox&McMath / Lennox Paterson · Operator: J Graham; GP · Opened: 1913 · Closed: 1964 · o. 5.2.13 by Scotstoun P&V Ltd. Arch. Thomas Baird. s. 700. Sold to J Graham, 1919. Rebuilt, renamed, 5.6.30. Arch. Lennox& McMath. Sold to Associated GP Cinemas and renamed 4.4.45. Rebuilt, 1949. Arch. Lennox D Paterson. Sold to Loray Cinema Circuit, 5.56. Cl. 1964. Wareho. Dem. 1981. · Status: Demolished
AvionThornliebank Road / Lochiel Road1920s, closed by 1960. Dem for Avion pub, 1964 · Status: Demolished
BB CineramaVictoria Rd/Cuthbertson StArchitect: J Campbell Reid · Operator: Bennell · Opened: 1912 · o. 14.9.12 by JJ Bennell in old skating rink. Arch. J Campbell Reid. s. 1,500. Cl., dem. 1922. · Status: Demolished
BB Cinerama / Odeon201 Victoria RoadArchitect: McInnes Gardner, Campbell Reid / JL Ross · Operator: Bennell; Gaumont · Opened: 1922 · Closed: 1981 · o. 7.8.22 by JJ Bennell as replacement for old Cinerama. Arch. McInnes Gardner & Campbell Reid. s. 2,004. Sold to Gaumont, 1929. Auditorium extended, 1931. Arch. James L Ross. s. 2,662. New Cinerama from 1948. Rebuilt, renamed, 24.2.64. s. 2,003. Cl. 6.10.81. Dem. late 1986. · Status: Demolished
BB Picture Hall / Paragon6 1/2 Tobago Street, CaltonProgramme: Film only · Building type: music hall · Capacity: 1200 · Opened: 1910 · Closed: 1920 · Former site of Globe Theatre, open 1875. Taken over by the BB Pictures in 1910. 1913 Valuation rolls have Picture House owned and occupied by BB Pictures at 6 1/2 Tobago St. Leased to RV Singleton by 1914. · Source: The Bioscope 19.01.11, The Bioscope 02.05.12, The Bioscope 05.12.12, The Bioscope 19.02.14, Bioscope Annual 1915, ValRoll · Coordinates: 55.851768, -4.230327 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Black Cat830, Springfield RoadArchitect: George Boswell · Operator: AE Pickard · Opened: 1921 · Closed: 1955 · o. 1921 by AE Pickard. Arch. George A Boswell. s. 893. Sold to Springfield Ents. Ltd., 2.45. Cl. 9.55. BBC studios. Warehouse in 1.02. · Status: Other
Blythswood218, Maryhill Rd, MaryhillArchitect: CJ McNair · Opened: 1927 · Closed: 1972 · o. 19.12.27 by Blythswood Picture House Ltd. Arch.CJ McNair. s. 1,100. Cl. 10.8.72. Bingo. Dem. 1980 for flats. · Status: Demolished
Boulevard / Vogue2, Knightscliffe AvenueArchitect: WB Inglis · Operator: Singleton's · Opened: 1928 · Closed: 1959 · o. 10.12.28 by North British Theatres Ltd. Arch. WB Inglis. s. 1, 140. Sold to Singleton Cinemas Ltd, 3.11.38. Rebuilt. Arch. Inglis. s. 1,470. Cl. 1.6.59. Dem. 1960. · Status: Demolished
Bridgeton X Electric Th.Olympia StreetArchitect: George Boswell · Operator: Green's · Opened: 1910 · Closed: 1932 · o. 1910 by West of Scotland Electric Ths. Arch. George A Boswell. Leased to Green's from 1912 and renamed Picturedrome. Cl., dem. 1932. · Status: Demolished
Broadway / Odeon19, Amulree StreetArchitect: James McKissack · Operator: Singleton's; Odeon · Opened: 1930 · Closed: 1967 · o. 25.6.30 by Singleton Cinemas Ltd. Arch. James McKissack. s. 1,742. Sold and renamed, 9.36. Cl. 25.1.67. Bingo. Dem. 8.95. · Status: Demolished
Calder302, Calder StreetArchitect: Cowieson's · Operator: W Regent; Green's · Opened: 1932 · Closed: 1967 · o. 25.4.32 by Harry Winocour (W Regent) at back of the Govanhill. Arch. Cowieson's. s. 1,250. Sold, 1954, to Green's. Cl. 1967. Bingo until 1972. Dem. 1981. · Status: Demolished
Cambridge90, New City RoadArchitect: J Jeffrey Waddell (conv.) · Opened: 1922 · Closed: 1964 · o. 8.11.22 by Grove Picture House Ltd. in old UP Church. Arch. J Jeffrey Waddell. s. 895. Rebuilt, 1927. Arch. CJ McNair. s. 1,020. Renovated, 3.54. s.954. Cl., dem. 1964. · Status: Demolished
Camphill Picture House7, Baker StreetArchitect: Thomas Baird · Operator: James Hamilton; ABC · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1931 · o. 1911 by James Hamilton. Arch. Thomas Baird. s. 820. Sold to ABC, 8.29. s. 1,200. Dem. After fire, 22.4.31. · Status: Demolished
Canadian Picture House319, Springburn RoadArchitect: CJ McNair (conv.) · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1925 · o. 1912 by Mary Byatt in old Baptist Church. Arch. CJ McNair. s. 440. Rebuilt, 1921. Arch. McNair. Cl. 10.25. Dem. for Kinema. · Status: Demolished
Cannon / MGM / ABC / UGC / Cineworld ParkheadParkhead ForgeStatus: Cinema
Capitol / Gaumont / Bombay5, Lorne Street, IbroxArchitect: John Fairweather · Operator: Kemp's; Gaumont · Opened: 1927 · Closed: 1961 · o. 11.4.27 by Harry Kemp. Arch. John Fairweather. s. 2,062. Sold to Gaumont, 6.28. Renamed, c. 1954. Cl. 5.8.61. Bingo, now Bombay Cinema · Status: Cinema/Other, 3
Carlton150, Castle St, TownheadArchitect: Duff & Cairns · Operator: J Graham; CMA (Rank) · Opened: 1926 · Closed: 1966 · o. 4.1.26 by James Graham. Arch. Duff & Cairns. s. 1,619. Sold to Glasgow and West of Scotland Ths., 4.4.45. Sold to CMA (Rank), 23.4.55. Cl., dem. 5.3.66 · Status: Demolished
Casino149, Castle St, TownheadArchitect: George Boswell · Operator: AE Pickard · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1965 · o. 23.10.11 by AE Pickard. Purpose built, arch. George A Boswell. s. 987. Sold to Glasgow Casino Ltd., 3.24. Cl. 17.2.65. Bingo until 1968. Dem. 1973. · Status: Demolished
CasinoShawbridge St, PollokshawsOpened: 1911 · Closed: 1919 · o. 1911 by P McKenna. s. 300. Cl., dem. 1919 · Status: Demolished
Cathcart Picture House/Rialto/George15, Old Castle StreetArchitect: CJ McNair · Operator: ABC; GP · Opened: 1913 · Closed: 1961 · o. 1913 by Cathcart Cinemas Ltd. Arch. CJ McNair. s. 800. Reconstructed, renamed, 5.11.28. Arch. McNair. s. 1,311. Sold to ABC, 3.30. Sold to Ass. GP Cinemas, 1946. Renamed, 23.12.48. Cl. 1961. Bowling alley. JW hall from 1969. Dem. 2.94. · Status: Demolished
CCA Centre for Contemporary ArtsSauchiehall StreetCCA 4 is a 75 seat cinemas · Status: Cinema
Charing X Electric Th.508, Sauchiehall StreetArchitect: George Boswell · Opened: 1910 · Closed: 1926 · o. 12.5.10 by West of Scotland El. Ths in purpose-built hall behind exsiting facade. Arch. GA Boswell. S. 454. Cl. 4.26. Ballroom. Casino from 1989. · Status: Other, 5
Cinema13 - 17 Hope Street / Argyle StreetArchitect: TM Scotland · Mitchell Library ref 1913/245 - 13-17 Hope St & Argyle St, Caledonian Railway Company, Picture House for T.M. Scotland. Architect: T.M. Scotland.
Cinema Picture HouseRutherglen RoadOpened: 1921 · Appears in several directories as owned by Green's. Little information on it - may be same Hippodrome/Ritz. · Coordinates: 55.842666, -4.241831 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Cinema Picture House / Regent72, Renfield StreetArchitect: Neil C Duff · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1982 · o. 25.12.11 by Glasgow Picture House Ltd. Arch. Neil C Duff. s. 633. Remodelled, renamed, 1920 (fa?ade heightened, balcony installed). s. 1,314. Renovated after fire, 1971. Cl, dem. for offices, 5.82. · Status: Demolished
City Picture House60, Union StreetArchitect: William LE Aitken · Opened: 1913 · Closed: 1923 · o. 28.6.13 by City Picture House Ltd. in old restaurant. Arch. William LE Aitken. s. 400. Cl. 1923. Shop. · Status: Other, 5
Co-operative Hall / Royal Canadian PicturesAngus Street, SpringburnBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1914 · Source: Bio 26.01.11, The Bioscope 19.02.14 · Coordinates: 55.881894, -4.232731 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Coliseum (Cinerama)97, Eglinton StreetArchitect: Frank Matcham · Operator: SCVT · Opened: 1925 · Closed: 1980 · Old Moss's Empire. Arch. F Matcham. Cine-variety from 1925. Sold to SCVT, 2.3.25. Remodelled, 7.9.31. Arch. WR Glen. s. 3,094. Remodelled for Cinerama, 26.9.63. Arch. Leslie C Norton. s. 1,310. Cl. 11.10.80. Bingo from 1987. Bingo in 1.02. · Status: Demolished
ColosseumJamaica StreetClosed: 1904 · Dept. store owned by Walter Wilson. Kinetoscope shows from 1895. Cinema o. 30.11.1896. s. 500. Cl. 1904 to be part of dept. store. Store dem. 2.94 · Status: Demolished
Commodore / Odeon1297, Dumbarton RoadArchitect: James McKissack · Operator: Singleton's; Odeon · Opened: 1933 · Closed: 1967 · o. 1.1.33 by Singleton Cinemas Ltd. Arch. James McKissack. s. 2,000. 'Similar to Embassy' - Kenna, Art Deco Glasgow. Sold, renamed, 9.36. Cl. 25.11.67. Dem. 1976. · Status: Demolished
Coronation470, Cathedral StreetArchitect: Duncan & Copland · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1915 · o. 21.10.11 by Coronation Picture House Ltd. in old Congregational church. Arch. Duncan and Copland. S. 1,000. Cl. 3.12. Reopened by Central Picture House Ltd. Cl, dem. 4.15. · Status: Demolished
Cosmo/Glasgow Film Th.12, Rose StreetArchitect: J McKissack, WJ Anderson · Operator: Singleton's · Opened: 1939 · o. 18.5.39 by Scottish Repertory Cinemas. Arch. J McKissack and WJ Anderson. s. 850. Foyer remodelled, 1964 (Gillespie, Kidd & Coia). Rebuilt, renamed, 1.5.74. Screen 2 opened in old conference room, 1988. s. 144. B-listed · Status: Cinema, 3, +
Cranston's Picture House / Classic15, Renfield StreetArchitect: J Millar · Operator: W Regent; Green's; Classic · Opened: 1916 · Closed: 1981 · o. 22.5.16. Arch. J Millar. s. 850. Sold to Winocour (W Regent), 2.34. Sold to Green's, 1954. Sold to Classic with adj. News Th., 23.9.60. Renamed, 5.72. s. 644, 220, 136. Destroyed by fire, 22.5.81. Dem. 1986. Fa?ade restored (Classic House). · Status: Demolished
Crosshill Picture House488, Victoria Road, GovanhillArchitect: Joseph Boyd · Operator: JM Drummond · Opened: 1920 · Closed: 1952 · o. 1920 by JM Drummond. Purpose-built. Arch. Joseph Boyd. s. 650. Cl. 1952. Shop · Status: Other
Crouch's Wonderland137 Argyle StreetOpened: 1897 · Closed: 1911 · Source: Maloney · Coordinates: 55.857674, -4.254081 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Crown163, Crown St, GorbalsArchitect: HK Bromhead; William Reid · Operator: JM Drummond · Opened: 1914 · Closed: 1930 · o. 1914 by JM Drummond in tenement close. Arch. William Reid. s. 350. According to RCAHMS record, the building was Southside Assembly Rooms of 1876. Arch. Horatio Kelson Bromhead. Dem. 1930 for replacement. · Status: Demolished
Crown / George163, Crown St, GorbalsArchitect: Lennox & McMath · Operator: JM Drummond; GP · Opened: 1930 · Closed: 1970 · o. 1930 by JM Drummond on site of old Crown. Arch. Lennox & McMath. s. 900. Sold to Ass. GP Cinemas, renamed, 4.48. Cl. 14.9.70. Dem. 1974. · Status: Demolished
Dalmarnock Picture House / Plaza361, Nuneaton StreetOpened: 1922 · Closed: 1959 · o. 4.22 by Samuel Gratton. s. 1,204. Renamed, 8.45. Cl. 8.5.59. Warehouse. Dem. 1981. · Status: Demolished
Dennistoun Picture House / East Millar St Picture HouseArmadale St / Findlay DrArchitect: CJ McNair · Operator: ABC · Opened: 1921 · Closed: 1960 · o. 1921 by Dennistoun Picture House Ltd. Arch. CJ McNair. s. 1,631. Sometime known as East Millar St Picture House. Sold to ABC, 1929. Cl. 5.11.60. Dem. 1971. · Status: Demolished
Dixon Halls656-660 Cathcart RoadProgramme: Film only · Building type: hall · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1911 · Source: The Bioscope 16.02.11 · Coordinates: 55.834219, -4.256666 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Eglinton Electreum25, Eglinton StreetArchitect: James McKissack · o. 14.12.11 by Eglinton Electreum Ltd. Arch. James McKissack. s. 650. Cl, dem. 5.55. · Status: Demolished
ElderReid Street, GovanArchitect: AV Gardner · o. 11.12.16 by Caledon Pictures Ltd. Arch. AV Gardner. s. 1,121. Cl. 28.3.59. Bingo, 1967-70. Dem. 6.76. · Status: Demolished
Electric Picture Palace26-30, Maryhill RoadArchitect: Neil C Duff · Operator: GUS · o. 8.11.10 by GU Scott in back court. Arch. Neil C Duff. s. 600. Cl, dem. 1950. Entrance now front of picture framer's. · Status: Other, 5
Embassy146, Kilmarnock RoadArchitect: James McKissack · Operator: Winocour · o. 3.2.36 by Harry Winocour. Arch. James McKissack. s. 1,638. Sold to Glasgow Photo Playho., 14.6.38. Cl., dem. 5.65 for supermarket. · Status: Demolished
EmpireBellahouston ParkArchitect: A MacDonald · o. 3.5.38 for Empire Exh. Arch. A MacDonald. s. 600. Cl, dismantled, 29.10.38 and removed to Lochgilphead. · Status: Other, Moved
Empire Electric106, Napiershall Streeto. 1910 by P McKenzie in Wilton Halls. Cl., 1913. · Status: Other
Empire Electric P P1281, Gallowgateo. 5.10.09 by Empire Picture Palace Ltd. Cl. 1925. Working men's club. Dem. 1983. · Status: Demolished
Empire Eragraph60, Raglan Streeto. 1913 by P McKenzie in North Woodside Halls. Cl. 1931. · Status: Demolished
Empress557, Ballater StreetArchitect: Laird & Napier · o. 25.11.12 by Empress Pictures Ltd. in old machine shop. Arch. James Austen Laird. s. 240. Cl. 1914. Now industial units. · Status: Demolished
Empress Theatre313, St George's RoadOperator: GUS · Variety hall with cinema seasons when owned by GU Scott, 1933-60. Dem. 4.87. · Status: Demolished
Florida / Gaumont162, Ardmay CrescentArchitect: Hamilton Neil · Operator: Gaumont · o. 31.12.31 by Florida (Glasgow) Ltd. Arch. Hamilton Neil, based on earlier plans by Lennox & McMath. s. 1,640. Sold to Gaumont, 7.3.38. Renamed, 17.4.50. Cl. 5.1.57. Sold, 13.11.61. Demolished. · Status: Demolished
Gaiety625, Argyle StreetArchitect: CJ McNair · Operator: Bennell · o. 19.12.09 in old variety th. By JJ Bennell. s. 2,000. Sold to Anderston P&V Ltd, 7.28. Renovated, 4.35. Arch. CJ McNair. s. 1,403. Used as Glasgow Concert Hall from 29.1.63. Cl, dem. 7.68. · Status: Demolished
Garrick / Western173-177, Dumbarton RoadArchitect: H Campbell / CJ McNair (alts) · o. 22.1.16 by Garrick Cinema Co. Ltd. Purpose-built. Arch. H Campbell. s. 900. Renamed, 1919. Extended, 1921. Arch. CJ McNair. s. 1,211. Cl. 1966. Dem. 4.79. · Status: Demolished
Gilmorehill G12University AvenueOpened: 1997 · 138 in Andrew Stewart cinema, 220 in theatre · Status: Cinema
Govan Cinema729, Govan RoadArchitect: Richard Henderson · Operator: SCVT · o. 20.6.13 by SCVT. Purpose-built. Arch. Richard Henderson. S. 1,209. Cl, 4.36. Demolished for Plaza. · Status: Demolished
Govan X Picture Palace51-55, Helen StreetArchitect: James C Robertson · Operator: James Hamilton · o. 5.8.10 by James Hamilton in old shed/skating rink. Arch. James C Robertson. S. 1,282. Cl. 1929. Warehouse. · Status: Demolished
Govanhill Picture House49, Bankhall StreetArchitect: Eric Sutherland · Operator: James Hamilton; ABC · o. 2.5.26 by James Hamilton. Arch. Eric Sutherland. s. 1,200. Sold to ABC, 4.11.29. s. 1148. Cl. 20.5.61. Bingo until 1970. Warehouse. B-listed. Impressive, unusual Egyptian-style fa?ade. · Status: Derelict, +
Grafton243, Parliamentary RoadArchitect: Duff & Cairns · o. 1922 by Albert Pictures Ltd., behind tenements. Arch. Duff & Cairns. s. 1,040. Cl, dem, 1964 for road-building. · Status: Demolished
Granada1321, Duke St, ParkheadArchitect: Lennox & McMath · Operator: Frutin's · o. 26.8.35 by Bernard Frutin. Arch. Lennox and McMath. s. 2,400. Bingo. Cl. 8.95. Very derelict in 2000. Demolished, 2001. · Status: Demolished
Grand Central/Classic20, Jamaica StreetArchitect: WB Whittie · o. 9.8.15 by Henry Meiklejohn in top of old wareho. Arch. WB Whittie. s. 750. Cl. 1966. Reopened and renamed, 1973. s. 365. Renamed Cannon Grand, 1.85. Cl. 4.5.92. Derelict. · Status: Derelict
Grand TheatreCowcaddensProgramme: drama · Building type: theatre · Capacity: 2000 · Opened: 1910 · Closed: 1959 · Renovated and reopened as cinema by the Bicolor Company in May 1915. Showing exclusive films at cheap prices. Orchestra under direction of T Grafton Tottem (late of Carl Rosa Co). Proposed to show mostly exclusive features - started with 'Sapho'. Consid · Source: Bio 07.09.11, The Bioscope 28.09.11, The Bioscope 20.05.15, The Entertainer 08.05.15 · Coordinates: 55.868572, -4.259344 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Granville / Gem164, G Western Rd/CromwellArchitect: George M Brand (conv.) · o. 1921 by Granville Picture House Ltd. in old Wesleyan Mission. Arch. George M Brand. s. 550. Renovated (with green & cream vitrolite name sign), renamed, 1928. s. 592. Cl. 1958. Car showroom. Dem. 1981. · Status: Demolished
Green's Picturedrome21, Ballater StreetArchitect: Thomas Baird · Operator: Green's · o. 3.11 by George Green Ltd. Purpose-built? Arch. Thomas Baird. s. 1,100. Cl. 2.58. Dem. c.1966. · Status: Demolished
Green's Picturedrome/Cinema371, Wellshot RoadArchitect: John Fairweather · Operator: Green · o.c. 1914 by George Green Ltd. Purpose-built. Arch J Fairweather. S. 1,116. Renovated, renamed Cinema,1926. Arch. Fairweather. s. 1,103. Closed 2.58. Later a bingo hall, demolished around 1973. Address also given as 367 Wellshot Road. · Status: Demolished
Green's Picturedrome/Round Toll41, Possil RoadProgramme: Cine-variety · Building type: purpose-built · Capacity: 500 · Opened: 1912 · Source: The Bioscope 30.05.12 · Coordinates: 55.875145, -4.260742 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Green's Picturedrome/Round Toll/Magnet41, Possil RoadArchitect: Burnet & Boston · Operator: Green's; Pennycook · o. 1912 by George Green Ltd. in back court. Arch. Burnet & Boston. s. 500. Leased to Round Toll Pictures Ltd and called Round Toll Cinema, 3.20 -9.31. Reopened by R Pennycook and called Magnet, 6.4.32. Cl, dem., 5.55. · Status: Demolished
Green's Playhouse126, Renfield StreetArchitect: John Fairweather · Operator: Green's · o. 15.9.27 by George Green Ltd. Arch. John Fairweather. s. 4,368. Cl. 30.6.73. Apollo cinema/concert hall, 8.9.73-16.6.85. Dem. 9.87. · Status: Demolished
Grosvenor194, Byres Rd/Ashton LaneArchitect: Gardner & Glen · Operator: ABC; CAC; G1 Group · o. 3.5.21 by Glasgow Grosvenor Ltd. Arch. Gardner & Glen. s. 1,337. Sold to ABC, 10.29. Sold to CAC, 24.5.76. Twinned, 5.12.80. · Status: Cinema, 4
Grove12, Breadalbane StreetArchitect: AV Gardner · Operator: J Graham · o. 4.8.15 by James Graham in old UF Ch. Arch. AV Gardner. s. 827. Sold to P McNicol, 4.22. Cl. 18.1.32. Dance hall. Dem. ? · Status: Demolished
GSC Glasgow Science Centre IMAX50 Pacific QuayOpened: 1999 · Status: Cinema
Hampden Picture House91, Westmoreland StreetArchitect: John Eadie · Operator: W Regent; Green's · o. 4.12.20 by Hampden Picture House Ltd. Arch. John Eadie. s. 1,040. Sold to W Regent, 19?? Sold to Green's, 1956. Cl. 1969. Bingo, etc. Now Social Club. · Status: Other
Hippodrome / RitzRutherglen RoadArchitect: WB Inglis / CJ McNair (alts.) · Operator: Frutin's; ABC · o. 5.21 by A. Horsley for cine-variety. Arch. WB Inglis. s. 1,100. Leased to B Frutin from 3.25. Sold to ABC, renovated, renamed, 21.9.31. Arch. CJ McNair. Cl, dem. 2.61. · Status: Demolished
Ibrox Cinematograph ThLendel Place, IbroxArchitect: Neil C Duff · Operator: AE Pickard · o. 8.10 by AE Pickard in old skating rink. Arch. Neil C Duff. s. 1,000. Cl. 5.15. Warehouse. Dem. 1986. · Status: Demolished
Imperial / Ritz2-6, Govan RoadArchitect: WB Inglis (conv.) · o. 2.1.21 by Henry Meiklejohn in old stables. Arch. WB Inglis. s. 1,100. Rebuilt after fire, renamed, 1952. Cl. 1959. Social Club. · Status: Other
Kelvin1073, Argyle StreetArchitect: Gardner & Glen · Operator: George Taylor · o. 12.5.30 by Kelvin Cinema Ltd. Arch. Gardner & Glen. s. 1,957. Sold to George Taylor, 7.31. Cl. 1959. Various uses then dereliction. Now restaurant. · Status: Demolished
Kinema319, Springburn RoadArchitect: AV Gardner · Operator: W Regent; Green's · o. 3.26 by P Byatt on site of Canadian Picture House. Arch. AV Gardner. s. 850. Sold to W Regent, 19??. Sold to Green's, 1954. Cl, dem. 1958. · Status: Demolished
King's Picture Theatre59, James Streeto. 1910 by Samuel Gratton in old hall/rink. s. 1,400. Fa?ade rebuilt, 1936. Cl. 8.5.59. Warehouse. · Status: Other
Kingston Hall330-346 Paisley RoadBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1911 · Source: The Bioscope 23.11.11 · Coordinates: 55.853938, -4.274203 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Kingsway1235, Cathcart RoadArchitect: James McKissack · Operator: Smith & Welsh, Singleton's · o. 8.5.29 by Kingsway Cinema Ltd (Smith & Welsh). Arch. McKissack. s. 1,432. Sold to Singleton Cinemas, renamed, 7.1.50. Cl. 3.65. Bingo until 6.86. Derelict, for sale in 1.02. B-listed. · Status: Demolished
Kinning Park Town Hall60 Stanley Street?Building type: hall · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1913 · Source: Bio 14.12.11, The Bioscope 10.04.13 · Coordinates: 55.852249, -4.279984 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
La Scala147-163, Sauchiehall StreetArchitect: Duff & McKissack / A MacDonald · Operator: Glasgow Photo Playhouse · o. 17.10.12 by Glasgow Photo Playho. in old wareho. Arch. Neil C Duff & McKissack. s. 1,000. Rebuilt 1936. Arch. A MacDonald. s. 1,300. Twinned, 8.4.76. Third screen (old caf?), 6.3.78. Cl. 28.5.84. Shop. · Status: Other
Langham Hall PicturesBroad Street, BridgetonNo further information is currently recorded.
Langside Halls5 Langside AvenueProgramme: occasional · Building type: hall · Capacity: 850 · Coordinates: 55.831334, -4.277758 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
London Road Picture PKirkpatrick StreetArchitect: Purdie & Gillespie · Operator: Bennell; Singleton's · o. 1910 by JJ Bennell in old engine works. Arch. Purdie & Gillespie. s. 700. Sold to RV Singleton, 6.27. Cl. 9.57. Warehouse. · Status: Other
LorneCornwall Street, IbroxArchitect: Neil C Duff / Gardner & Glen (alts.) · Operator: Caledon · o. 11.1.14 by Lorne Cinema Ho. Arch. Neil C Duff. s. 900. Sold to Caledon Pictures Ltd (AB King director), new moderne fa?ade and interior, 3.28. Arch. Gardner & Glen. s.1,265. Cl. 1968. Bingo until 1976. Dem. 1986. · Status: Demolished
Louvre1313-24, Duke StreetArchitect: Halley & Neil · Operator: Frutin's · o. 1914 by Parkhead X Picture House Ltd. Arch. Halley & Neil. s. 955. Sold to B Frutin, cl., dem., 1934 for Granada. · Status: Demolished
Lyceum (I)908, Govan RoadArchitect: CJ McNair · Operator: Caledon · o. 4.11.99 as th. Films from 1902. Sold to Caledon Pictures, 11.23. s. 3,000. Rebuilt, 1932. Arch. CJ McNair. s. 2,078. Destroyed by fire, 24.10.37. · Status: Demolished
Lyceum (II)908, Govan RoadArchitect: McNair & Elder · Operator: Caledon · o. 19.12.38 by Caledon Pictures Ltd. Arch. McNair & Elder. s. 2,600. Sold to County & converted for cine-bingo (cinema in circle), o. 25.11.74. Cinema cl. 12.1.81. In 2001 - looked very dilapidated, though seemed to be open for bingo. B-listed. [County Bingo, 0141 445 3800] · Status: Bingo, +
Lyric100, Langlands RoadArchitect: CJ McNair · Operator: Frutin's · o. 9.10.22 by B Frutin in back court. Arch. CJ McNair. s. 645. Cl. 3.33. Ballroom. Dem. 1982. · Status: Demolished
Lyric Theatre60, Sauchiehall StreetArchitect: Frank Matcham · Theatre built in 1879. Arch. F Matcham. o. for films in 1914 by Lyric Pictures. s. 2,000. Cl. 1918. YMCA. Dem. 1960. · Status: Demolished
Majestic110, Smith StreetArchitect: AV Gardner · o. 7.12 by Arthur Vivian Pictures Ltd. Arch. AV Gardner. s. 959. Sold to H Maitles, 3.40. Cl., dem. 1957. · Status: Demolished
Marne / Park25, Marne StreetArchitect: Duff & Cairns · o. 16.11.20 by Eastern Picture House Co. Arch. Duff & Cairns. s. 1,300. Renamed, 5.28. Cl., dem. 6.58 for flats. · Status: Demolished
Maryhill Burgh Hall24 Gairbraid AvenueBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1911 · Source: The Bioscope 05.01.11, The Bioscope 13.04.11, The Bioscope 04.01.12 · Coordinates: 55.890602, -4.291655 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Maryhill Picture House1397, Maryhill RoadArchitect: George Beattie · o. 12.14 by Maryhill Picture House Ltd. Arch. George N Beattie. s. 830. Cl., dem. 1929. Site lated used for Roxy. · Status: Demolished
Masonic HallEwing Place, ParkheadBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1912 · Source: Bio 05.12.12 · Coordinates: 55.851721, -4.198087 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Maxwell Picture House/Palladium99-107, Shawbridge StArchitect: J Jeffrey Waddell · Operator: J Graham · o. 4.21 by James Graham. Arch. J Jeffrey Waddell. s. 980. Renamed, 8.32. Sold to J Boe, then Miss A Burns, 4.45. Renovated, renamed Pollok Picture House. Cl, dem. 9.58 · Status: Demolished
Mayfair33, Sinclair DriveArchitect: Eric Sutherland · Operator: ABC · o. 22.1.34 by Mayfair Pictures Ltd. Arch. Eric A Sutherland. s. 1,340. Sold to ABC, 9.35. Cl. 30.6.73. Wareho. Dem. 1980 · Status: Demolished
McLellan Galleries270 Sauchiehall StreetProgramme: occasional · Building type: hall · Coordinates: 55.865710, -4.265114 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Mecca / Vogue124, Balmore Road, PossilArchitect: James McKissack · Operator: Smith & Welsh; Singleton's · o. 16.8.33 by Smith & Welsh. Arch. J McKissack. s. 1,620. Sold to Singleton Cinemas, renamed, 7.1.50. Cl. 4.68. Bingo. Very dilapidated, for sale in 1.02. · Status: Derelict
MedicinemaYorkhill HopsitalOpened: 2006 · Medicinema in old lecture theatre. Due for opening early 2007. Kinoton FP25D, Dolby CP650 for SR.D sound, as well as video projection, teleconferencing, and 35mm slides.
Mosspark Picture HousePaisley Road WestArchitect: John Caldwell · Operator: CAC · o. 1925 by Duncan Campbell. Arch. John Caldwell (builders). s. 1,000. Sold to CAC, 1938. Cl, dem. 11.73 for flats. · Status: Demolished
New Bedford (I)117, Eglinton StreetArchitect: J Jeffrey Waddell · Operator: Frutin's · o. 1921 by Bedford Picture House Ltd in old church. Arch. J Jeffrey Waddell. Sold to B Frutin, 7.24. Dem. after fire, 3.32. Replaced. · Status: Demolished
New Bedford (II)117, Eglinton StreetArchitect: Lennox & McMath · Operator: Frutin's; Green's · o. 31.12.32 by B Frutin. Arch. Lennox & McMath. s. 2,300. Sold to George Green Ltd., 1936. Cl. 8.7.73. Bingo. Derelict, for sale in 1.02. · Status: Other
New Grand118, Cowcaddens StreetArchitect: George Boswell · o. 1.4.19 on site of burnt-out Grand Th. Arch. G Boswell. s. 1,775. Renovated, 1926, with jazz-moderne int. Sold to Grove Picture House Ltd, 1936. Cl. 3.59 to become part of dept. store. Dem. 1966. · Status: Demolished
New Kent11-15, Kent Roado. 1921 by MS Lipton in old UF Church. s. 910. Sold to New Kinema (Springburn) Ltd., 7.25. Cl. 5.31. Garage · Status: Other
New SavoyHope Street / Renfrew StArchitect: James Miller / George Boswell · Operator: Gaumont · o. as music hall, 16.12.11. Arch. James Miller. s. 2,000. Converted to cinema by Biocolour Circuit, 25.12.16. Arch. George Boswell. Sold to Gaumont, 1927. Modernised, o. 9.7.34. Cl. 12.9.58. Ballroom. Cl. 15.1.72. Dem. 1972. · Status: Demolished
Norwood / George101, St George's RoadArchitect: Laird & Napier · Operator: AE Pickard; GP; ABC · o.6.36 by AE Pickard in old ballroom. Arch. Laird & Napier. s. 1,200. Sold to Ass. GP Cinemas, renamed 1945. Sold to ABC, 4.5.58. Cl. 20.9.75. Dreamland Asian cinema. Cl. 1981. Snooker club in 2002. · Status: Other
Oatlands Picture House[Approximate Location]Opened: 1924 · Little information on this venue built by Oatlands Picture House Ltd. Manager was H. Hall in 1928. · Coordinates: 55.842219, -4.241694 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Odeon at the QuayLancefield Quay, Paisley Road WestOpened: 1996 · 12 Screens · Status: Cinema
Olympia / ABC4, Orr StreetArchitect: G Arthur, F Matcham / McNair&Elder · Operator: SCVT · o. 18.9.11 as variety th. Arch. George Arthur. Interior, Frank Matcham. s. 2,000. Sold to SCVT, 1924. Int. rebuilt, 21.11.38. Arch. McNair & Elder. s. 1,689. Renamed, 1963. Cl. 9.3.74. Bingo from 1987. More recently a furniture shop. For sale, 1.02. B-listed. · Status: Derelict
Olympic Music HallBridgeton CrossProgramme: Cine-variety · Building type: music hall · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1911 · Source: The Bioscope 15.06.11 · Coordinates: 55.849398, -4.226327 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Orient571, GallowgateArchitect: AV Gardner · Operator: George Taylor; Green's · o. 2.5.32 by George Taylor. Arch. AV Gardner. Atmospheric int. s. 2,570. Sold to George Green Ltd., 1959. Cl. 26.5.65. Bingo. Cl. 8.95. Photographs in RCAHMS of statue, plasterwork, etc, taken at this time. Very derelict in 2002. · Status: Demolished
Oxford Playhouse57, Keppochhill RoadArchitect: Lennox & McMath · Operator: Frutin's · o. 1927 by B Frutin in old tramway workshop. Arch. Lennox & McMath. s. 1,500. Destroyed by fire, 1.1.41. · Status: Demolished
Palace129, Main Street, GorbalsArchitect: Bertie Crewe · Theatre o. 1904. Arch. Bertie Crewe. s. 2,000. Cine-variety from 1914. Sold to H Maitles, 1.30. Cl. 1962. Bingo. Cl., dem. 1976. · Status: Demolished
Palaceum10, Hill StreetArchitect: CJ McNair · Operator: GUS · o. 1913 by GU Scott. Arch. CJ McNair. S. 835. Rebuilt 1936. Arch. McNair. Dem. after fire, 9.54. · Status: Demolished
Paladium1289, Dumbarton RoadArchitect: Brand & Lithgow · o. 1910 by Scotstoun Paladium Ltd. in old skating rink. Arch. Brand & Lithgow. s. 480. Cl., dem. 1924. · Status: Demolished
Panopticon/Tron Cinema115, TrongateArchitect: Thomas Gildard · Operator: AE Pickard · Theatre o. 1857. Arch. Thomas Gildard. Sold to AE Pickard 1899. Cine-variety from 1910. Called Tron, 3.22-8.27. Cl. 7.38. Stalls converted to shop. · Status: Other
Parade / New Parade200, Meadowpark StreetArchitect: Stoddart & Paterson · Operator: Smith & Welsh; Gaumont · o. 14.2.21 by Smith & Welsh. Arch. Stoddart & Paterson. s. 1,436. Sold to Gaumont, 1928. Cl. 3.8.61. Bingo. Reopened as cinema, 30.6.69 by Minor Bingo Ents. Cl. 7.4.86. Pub at front, auditorium largely demolished. · Status: Other, 4
Paragon403, Cumberland StreetArchitect: J Jeffrey Waddell; Gardner & Glen (conv.) · Operator: Singleton's; Odeon · o. 1912 by Cumberland Picture House Ltd. in old church. Arch. J Jeffrey Waddell. s. 1,300. Sold to RV Singleton, 11.12. Rebuilt, 1927. Arch. Gardner & Glen. Sold to Odeon, 9.36. Cl., dem. 6.58. · Status: Demolished
ParagonTobago Street, CaltonOperator: Singleton's · o. 1910 by RV Singleton in former Globe Music Hall. s. 683. Cl., dem. 1920. · Status: Demolished
Paramount / Odeon56, Renfield StreetArchitect: Verity & Beverly · Operator: Odeon · o. 31.12.34 by Paramount (Glasgow) Ltd. Arch. Verity & Beverly. s. 2,748. Sold to Odeon, 1939. Soon renamed. Tripled, 1970. Additional three screens from 1986. Frontage restored, 1999. · Status: Cinema, 3
Parkhead Picture Palace49, Tollcross RoadArchitect: George Gunn · Operator: SCVT · o. 7.21 by SCVT. Arch. George Gunn. s. 1,250. Cl., dem. 19.8.60. · Status: Demolished
Parkhead Public Hall1288 Duke Street, ParkheadProgramme: occasional · Building type: hall · Capacity: 500 · Coordinates: 55.852589, -4.197745 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Partick Burgh HallAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1910 · Closed: 1910 · Source: The Bioscope 06.10.10 · Coordinates: 55.871310, -4.308513 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Partick Picture House/New Partick14, Vine St. (Orchard St.)Architect: AV Gardner · Operator: George Taylor · o. 4.11.12 by Partick Picture House Ltd. (George Taylor). Arch. AV Gardner. S. 1,295. Burnt down, 8.29. Reopened, 1.31. Arch. Gardner. S. 1,815. Largely destroyed by fire, 1962. Repaired as wareho. Dem. 1972. · Status: Demolished
Phoenix / EndrickSawfield PlaceArchitect: D McNaughton & Son · Operator: ABC · o. 1912 by Northern Kinema Ltd. Arch. D McNaughton & Son. s. 980. Sold to ABC, 9.28. Sold to KM Dunn, 1943. Renamed, 23.12.48. Cl. 9.55. Wareho. Dem. 1972. · Status: Demolished
Picture House/Gaumont140, Sauchiehall StreetArchitect: Naylor & Sayle / Percy Browne · Operator: PCT; Gaumont · o. 19.12.10 by PCT. Arch. Naylor & Sayle. Reconstructed by them, o. 12.12. s. 1,084. Reconstructed, 1925. Arch. Percy Browne. s. 1,600. Sold to Gaumont, 23.3.29. Renamed, 6.47. Modernised, c. 1960. Cl, dem. with New Savoy, 15.1.72. Fa?ade remains (Savoy Centre) - listed. · Status: Other, 5
Picturedome / Govan Picturedome / Greens Picturedome25 Summerstoun Roado.2.1912, c.1931 Former Govan Roller Rink, Grange Music Hall after closure. Centre portion of rink retained for auditorium. Cinebox above entrance. Seated 1,500. · Status: Demolished
Plaza / ABC727, Govan RoadArchitect: McNair & Elder · Operator: ABC · o. 21.12.36 by ABC on site of Govan Cinema. Arch. McNair & Elder. s. 2,280. Renamed, 1966. Cl. 15.4.72. Dem. 10.72. for road building. · Status: Demolished
Pollokshaws Burgh HallAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1912 · Source: The Bioscope 13.04.11, The Bioscope 26.10.11, The Bioscope 29.02.12 · Coordinates: 55.825391, -4.298497 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Pollokshaws CasinoShawbridge St, PollokshawsBuilding type: hall · Capacity: 300 · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1919 · Source: The Bioscope 02.04.14 · Coordinates: 55.821649, -4.299560 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Possilpark Picture House277, Saracen StreetBuilding type: purpose-built · Capacity: 1222 · Opened: 1920 · Coordinates: 55.884724, -4.254434 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Possilpark Picture House / Avon277, Saracen StreetArchitect: AV Gardner · Operator: J Graham; G&WofS; CMA (Rank) · o. 1920 by James Graham. Arch. AV Gardner. s. 1,222. Sold to Glasgow & West of Scotland Cinemas, renamed, 4.4.45. Sold to CMA (Rank), 23.4.55. Cl., dem. 1960. · Status: Demolished
Premier1138, Dumbarton Roado. 1922 in old billiards hall. Cl. 1930. · Status: Demolished
Premier903, Shettleston RoadOperator: GUS · o. 8.12 by GU Scott in back court. s. 432. Cl, 1948. Social Club. · Status: Other
Princes (I)20, Gourlay StreetArchitect: Richard Henderson · Operator: SCVT · o. 9.14 by Scottish Picture House Ltd. Arch. Richard Henderson. s. 988. Sold to SCVT, 1917. Cl, dem. 1936 · Status: Demolished
Princes (II)20, Gourlay StreetArchitect: McNair & Elder · Operator: ABC · o. 8.11.37 by ABC on site of old Princes. Arch. McNair & Elder (unusually stark for them). s. 2,050. Cl. 27.7.68. Bingo. Dem. 1978. · Status: Demolished
Princess' Theatre121 Main Street, GorbalsProgramme: drama · Building type: theatre · Opened: 1878 · Coordinates: 55.851000, -4.253000 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Pringle's Bijou Hall73, Cowcaddens StreetOperator: Pringle · o. 19.3.08 by Ralph Pringle in old Assembly halls. s. 650. Cl, 1930, following Glen Cinema tragedy. Still extant in 1959 according to Th Royal conversion plans. Possible window from pros end still visible on Th Royal end wall. · Status: Demolished
Pringle's Dennistoun PalladiumHillfoot StreetArchitect: George Boswell · Operator: Pringle · o. 1.1.12 by Ralph Pringle in old skating rink. Arch. George Boswell. s. 1,2000. Cl. 12.21. Dance hall. Dem. 1937. · Status: Demolished
Queen's / Tonic160, Battlefield RoadArchitect: AV Gardner · Operator: Pennycook · o. 1922 by Battlefield Pictures Ltd. Arch. AV Gardner. s. 500. Sold to R Pennycook, renamed, 6.34. Sold to Loray Circuit, 11.1.55. Cl. 1962. Shop. · Status: Other
Regal / ABC / Cannon / MGM / ABC326, Sauchiehall StreetArchitect: CJ McNair (conv.) · Operator: ABC · o. 13.11.29 by ABC in old ice rink, Hengler's Circus etc. Arch. CJ McNair. s. 2,359. Renamed ABC 1, 19.10.67. Quadrupled, 3.12.79. Arch. Howard & Unick. Renovated and renamed MGM after fire, o. 18.12.92. Closed, late 1999. Derelict in 2000. · Status: Other
Rex / ABC650, Cumbernauld RoadArchitect: CJ McNair · Operator: ABC · o. 7.12.31 by ABC. Arch. CJ McNair. s. 2,336. Renamed, 1961. Cl, dem. 29.9.73. · Status: Demolished
RhulStonelaw RoadArchitect: Neil C Duff · Operator: ABC · o. 27.4.32 by Burnside Picture House Co. Ltd. Arch. Neil C Duff. s. 1,250. Sold to ABC, 12.36. Cl, dem. 5.11.60 · Status: Demolished
Riddrie / Vogue726, Cumbernauld RoadArchitect: James McKissack · Operator: Smith & Welsh, Singleton's · o. 20.3.38 by Smith & Welsh. Arch. J McKissack. s. 1,750. Sold to Singleton Cinemas Ltd, renamed, 7.1.50. Cl. 4.68. Bingo. · Status: Bingo
RioCanniesburn TollArchitect: Cowieson's · Operator: Crerar; CAC · o. 8.10.34 by Suburban Pictures Ltd. Arch. Cowieson's Ltd. s. 1,120. Sold to P Crerar, 1936. Sold to CAC, 6.38. Twinned 1975. s. 299, 287. Cl., dem. 18.10.86 for flats. · Status: Demolished
Rosevale467, Dumbarton RoadArchitect: Duff & Cairns · Operator: J Graham · o. 1920 by James Graham. Arch. Duff & Cairns. s. 1,894. Enlarged, modernised, 1932. s. 2,100. Cl. 1965. Bingo; then supermarket. Now Poundstretchers shop. · Status: Other
Roxy1397, Maryhill RoadArchitect: Lennox & McMath · Operator: J Graham; G&WofS; CMA (Rank) · o. 15.9.30 by James Graham on site of old Maryhill Picture House. Arch. Lennox & McMath. s. 2,270. Sold to G&WofS Cinemas Ltd., 4.4.45. Sold to CMA (Rank), 23.4.55. Cl, dem. 10.62. · Status: Demolished
Royal102, Main St, Bridgetono. 7.18 by Royal Picture House Co. in back court. s. 500. Cl., dem. 3.58. · Status: Demolished
Royal Institute of Fine Arts175, Sauchiehall StreetProgramme: other · Building type: other · Opened: 1897 · The Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts had been established in 1861 to organise exhibitions by living artists. Initially they rented the McLellan Galleries owned by Glasgow Corporation, but eventually this became unsatisfactory. In 1879 the Institute open · Source: http://www.royalglasgowinstitute.org/history/ · Coordinates: 55.864763, -4.259383 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Royal Picture Palace102, Main St, BridgetonCapacity: 500 · Opened: 1918 · Closed: 1958 · Source: Bio 21.09.11, The Bioscope 26.10.11, The Bioscope 02.05.12, The Bioscope 19.02.14 · Coordinates: 55.846551, -4.226944 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Salon90, Sauchiehall StreetArchitect: Thomas Baird · o. 6.13 by The Picture Salon Ltd. Arch. Thomas Baird Jnr. s. 950. Amazing Moorish fa?ade (now gone). Cl. 5.23. Building survives - shop, restaurant and disco. · Status: Other, 5
Scenic Picture House457, Paisley Road WestArchitect: AV Gardner · o. 3.11.10 by Paisley Rd Elec. Palace Co. Back court. Arch AV Gardner. s. 800. Cl, dem. 1938. · Status: Demolished
Scotia7, Millerston StreetArchitect: CJ McNair · Operator: James Hamilton · o. 24.3.21 by James Hamilton. Arch. CJ McNair. s. 1,250. Sold to Douglas Picture House Co. 11.45. Major rebuild after fire, o. 1950. Much improved interior with moderne styling. Cl., 1964. Bingo until 1985. Dem. after fire, 1987. · Status: Demolished
Scott's Annfield Elec. Th.609, GallowgateOperator: GUS · o. 1909 by GU Scott in former Annfield Halls. s. 600. Cl. 4.34. · Status: Demolished
Scott's Electric TheatreGray St, ShettlestonOperator: GUS · o. 3.12 by GU Scott in old wire works. s. 700. Cl., dem. 1969. · Status: Demolished
Scottish Film Council Studio CinemaWoodside PlaceUsed since the late fifties . Several Film Societies met in this very comfortable small cinema which had full pre cinemascope facilities. · Status: Other
Seamore220, Maryhill RoadArchitect: George Boswell & RA Thomas · Operator: AE Pickard; CMA (Rank) · o. 21.12.14 by AE Pickard. Arch. GA Boswell & RA Thomas. s. 1,942. Expanded and lift fitted, 1932. Sold to AB King, 4.35. Sold to CMA (Rank), 23.4.55. Cl. 1963. Dem. after fire, 1968. · Status: Demolished
Shawlands Picture House1045, Pollokshaws RoadArchitect: Richard Henderson · Operator: SCVT · o. 1914 by Shawlands Cinema Ltd. Arch. Richard Henderson. s. 550. Sold to SCVT, 4.16. Cl., dem. 30.8.30. · Status: Demolished
Spiersbridge PavilionRouken GlenProgramme: Variety and films · Building type: hall · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1911 · Source: The Bioscope 31.08.11 · Coordinates: 55.798575, -4.324136 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Spingburn Picture House / AstorWellfield StreetArchitect: AV Gardner · Operator: J Graham, G&WofS, CMA (Rank) · o. 1920 by J. Graham. Arch. AV Gardner. Tin shed s. 1,535. Sold to Glasgow & West of Scotland Cinemas, 4.4.45. Renamed, 11.47. Sold to CMA (Rank), 23.4.55. Cl. 17.11.66. Destroyed by fire, 1968. · Status: Demolished
Springburn ET / Ideal / Royal339, Springburn RoadArchitect: Neil C Duff · o.1911 by Caledonian Cinematograph Co Ltd in old back court meeting hall. Arch. Neil C. Duff. s. 500. Renamed, 7.16. Renamed Royal, 2.25. Cl. 1930. Billiard hall, then bingo. Dem. 1979. · Status: Demolished
Springburn Public HallAddress not recordedProgramme: Film only · Building type: hall · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1911 · Source: The Bioscope 26.01.11, The Bioscope 02.11.11, The Bioscope 05.12.12 · Coordinates: 55.808974, -4.120345 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
St Andrew's HallGranville Street, Charing CrossProgramme: occasional · Building type: hall · Capacity: 4500 · Opened: 1897 · Closed: 1962 · Source: The Bioscope 25.02.09, The Bioscope 02.04.14 · Coordinates: 55.864863, -4.272475 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
St George's Cross Electric TheatreSt George's RoadProgramme: Film only · Opened: 1910 · Closed: 1910 · Source: The Bioscope 27.11.10, The Bioscope 19.01.11, The Bioscope 04.07.12, The Bioscope 12.03.14 · Coordinates: 55.870889, -4.268682 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
St Mungo Hall468 Ballater StreetBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1911 · Source: The Bioscope 23.11.11 · Coordinates: 55.847493, -4.240470 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
St. Enoch Picture TheatreArgyle StreetArchitect: George Boswell · o. 7.1.13 by St. Enoch Pictures Ltd. In old variety theatre. Arch. George Boswell. s. 600. Cl. 1935. Shoe shop. · Status: Other, 5
St. James' Picture House112, Stirling St, Townheado. 1910 by The Douglas Picture House Co. s. 450. Cl., dem. 1947. · Status: Demolished
Standard95, Dumbarton RoadArchitect: AV Gardner · Operator: J Graham: G&WofS · o. 1909 by J Graham in back court meeting hall. Arch. AV Gardner. s. 1,153. Sold to Glasgow & West of Scotland Cinemas, 4.4.45. Cl., dem. 1957. · Status: Demolished
Star254, Garscube RoadProgramme: Film only · Building type: hall · Capacity: 1200 · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1933 · Source: Bio 19.02.14 · Coordinates: 55.873323, -4.261613 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Star / Cosmo254, Garscube Roado. 1912 by North Glasgow Theatre Ltd in old meeting hall. Renamed, 7.31. Cl., dem. 9.33 · Status: Demolished
Star / New Star1046, Maryhill RoadArchitect: AV Gardner · o. 31.12.12 by Maryhill Star Palace Ltd. Arch. AV Gardner. s. 900. Comprehensively reconstructed & renamed, 1930. Arch. Gardner. s.1,799. Cl. 10.66. Car showroom. Dem. 1978. · Status: Demolished
Star Music Hall / Shakespeare Music Hall / New Star Theatre of Varieties / Pringle's Picture Palace12, Watson St, CaltonOperator: Pringle · o.1878 as Star Music Hall, upper levels of warehouse. Renamed, 1881, 1885. Closed 1884-92 due to disaster where 14 people died. Renamed 1897 o. 11.11.07 by Ralph Pringle for cinema. s. 1,200. Cl. 7.14. Leased by Frutin for cinevariety, 1914 - 34. Variety only from c1918. Reverted to Queen's theatre name. Destroyed by fire, 1952. Dem., 1956. · Status: Demolished
Star Palace203, Dumbarton Road/Keith StreetArchitect: CJ McNair / William Reid · o. 2.10 by Star Animated Pictures. s. 1,005. Remodelled, 9.14. Arch. CJ McNair. Sold to Star Palaces Ltd, rebuilt, 1920. Arch. Wm. Reid. Cl. 7.25. Rebuilt as F&F ballroom. Bingo. · Status: Bingo
Star Palace136, Main Street, BridgetonArchitect: J & J Laird · o. 1908 by Mrs M Laird in old Bridgeton Town Hall. Arch. J & J Laird. s. 1,013. Cl., dem. 1930. · Status: Demolished
State293, Castlemilk RoadArchitect: McNair & Elder · Operator: GUS · o. 20.12.37 by Cathcart Picture Playho. (GU Scott). Arch. McNair & Elder. s. 1,600. Sold to County Properties, and renamed County, 6.71. Bingo from 1972. · Status: Demolished
State1311, Shettleston RoadArchitect: CJ McNair · Operator: GUS · o. 14.5.37 by Cathcart Picture Playho. (GU Scott). Arch. CJ McNair. s. 2,009. (1,149 from 1955). Cl. 4.5.73. Derelict. Dem. 1986. · Status: Demolished
Strathclyde41, Summerfield StreetArchitect: Gardner & Glen · Operator: Green's · o. 15.8.28 by Strathclyde Cinema Ltd. Arch. Gardner & Glen. s. 1,910. Sold to Green's, 1937. Cl. 7.5.61. Bingo from 1962. Dem. 1980. · Status: Demolished
Sun Picture HouseHopehill Road, WoodsideArchitect: Bruce & Hay · o. 1911 by Leone Weinstone in old workshop. Arch. Bruce & Hay. s. 350. Cl., dem. 1914. · Status: Demolished
Temple Hall80, Fulton Streeto. 1917 by A Wardrop. s. 464. Cl. 1924. Workshop. Dem. 1985. · Status: Demolished
Theatre De Luxe417, Sauchiehall StreetArchitect: AV Gardner · o. 16.11.11 by De Luxe Theatre Co. in old shop. Arch. AV Gardner. s. 262. Cl. 1930. Restaurant. · Status: Other
Tivoli / Classic53, Crow RoadArchitect: Denny & Blain · Operator: TO; Gaumont · o. 29.4.29 by Thomas Ormiston. Arch. Denny & Blain. s. 1,915. Sold to Gaumont, 3.32. Sold to Classic, renamed, 12.67. Cl. 26.2.72. Bingo from 24.1.73. · Status: Demolished
Toledo / ABC380, Clarkston RoadArchitect: WB Inglis · Operator: ABC · o. 2.10.33 by Toledo Picture House Co. (WB Inglis). Arch. WB Inglis. s. 1,598. Sold to ABC, 7.10.34. Renamed, 20.7.70. Tripled, 25.2.82. Arch. Howard & Unick. s. 408, 208, 92. Screen 3 cl. 1.88. Cl. 21.10.2001. Derelict in 1.02. B-listed. · Status: Other, 5
UGC / Cineworld City CentreRenfrew StreetArchitect: Atkins, Walters & Webster · Operator: UGC/Cineworld · Opened: 2001 · Status: Cinema
Vaudeville Picture House28, Argyle StreetArchitect: AV Gardner · o. 7.14. Arch. AV Gardner. Cl. 1923. Shop. · Status: Other
Vitagraph/King's/Curzon520, Sauchiehall StreetArchitect: John Fairweather · Operator: SCVT; Classic · o. 1912 by Vitagraph PT. Arch. J Fairweather. s. 625. Renamed, 12.14. Sold to SCVT, 1917. Renovated, 24.9.31. Sold to C&P News Ths., 1954. S. 450. Renamed Newscine. Newcine from 14.2.55. Curzon from 3.60. Sold to Classic, 9.64. Cl. 22.2.84. Nightclub · Status: Other, 5
Vogue251, Langlands Road x Crossloan RoadArchitect: James McKissack · Operator: Singleton's · o. 4.7.38 by Singleton Cinemas. Arch. J McKissack. s. 2,500. Cl. 30.12.61. Bingo. Cl., dem. 6.85. · Status: Demolished
Waverley / ABC18, Moss-side RoadArchitect: Watson, Salmond & Gray · Operator: ABC · o. 25.12.22 by Shawlands Picture House Ltd. Arch. Watson, Salmond & Gray. s. 1,320. Sold to ABC, 9.29. Renamed, 1964. Cl. 31.3.73. Bingo. Snooker club from 1982. Derelict, 2002. A-listed · Status: Other
Wellington Palace11, Commercial RdArchitect: AV Gardner (alts.) · Operator: Bennell; Pennycook · o. 30.11.08 by JJ Bennell in old music hall. Sold to R Pennycook and remodelled, 1928. Arch. AV Gardner. s. 1,967. Cl., dem. 5.57. · Status: Demolished
West End Electric Theatre / Vaudeville535 Sauchiehall Streeto. 1910 by West End Kinema Ltd. s. 250. Cl. 1913.
Westway1754, Paisley Road WestArchitect: Bryden, Robertson, Boyd · Operator: Smith & Welsh; Singleton's · o. 8.4.35 by Smith & Welsh. Arch. Bryden, Robertson, Boyd. s. 1,400. Sold to Singleton Cinemas, 7.1.50. Cl. 3.2.59. Remodelled for ballroom. Bingo from 1974.Demolished c. 2003. · Status: Demolished
Whiteinch Burgh HallsVictoria Park DriveBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1910 · Closed: 1911 · Source: The Bioscope 01.12.10, Bio 19.10.11, The Bioscope 11.04.12 · Coordinates: 55.875633, -4.338161 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Whitevale BathsAddress not recordedBuilding type: other · Opened: 1910 · Closed: 1911 · Source: Bio 13.04.11, The Bioscope 30.11.11 · Coordinates: 55.855024, -4.216695 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Whitevale Theatre845, GallowgateOperator: Green's · o. 1908 by Green's in old music hall. s. 660. Cl., dem. 1929. · Status: Demolished
Whitevale Theatre / Picturedrome845, GallowgateProgramme: Cine-variety · Building type: music hall · Capacity: 660 · Opened: 1908 · Closed: 1929 · Source: McBain 1985:22, The Bioscope 01.06.11, The Bioscope 17.06.15 · Coordinates: 55.854077, -4.213256 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Windsor HallAddress not recordedProgramme: Film only · Building type: hall · Opened: 1908 · Closed: 1908 · Source: The Bioscope 02.10.08 · Coordinates: 55.861276, -4.248412 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Zoo ET / Joytown ETNew City Rd, CowcaddensArchitect: J Nisbet · o. 31.1.11 by EH Bostock in his entertainment complex. Arch. J Nisbet. s. 420. Redeveloped and renamed Joytown Grand Electric Th., 12.11. Cl. 10.18. Supermarket and snooker club. · Status: Other
Glenboig
NameAddressWhat we know
CinemaMain StreetDemolished c.2008 · Status: Demolished
Glencraig
NameAddressWhat we know
People's Picture PalaceAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1922 · In Miners' Welfare Institute. · Coordinates: 56.144343, -3.324398 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Peoples PP / StarAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Glenrothes
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GalaAddress not recordedModern building · Status: Bingo
Gorebridge
NameAddressWhat we know
CinemaAddress not recordedHad one cinema.
Picture HouseAddress not recordedProgramme: Film only · Opened: 1914 · Closed: 1914 · Source: The Bioscope 19.02.14 · Coordinates: 55.842249, -3.047527 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Gourock
NameAddressWhat we know
Cragburn PavilionAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
KursaalPierheadShortlived cinema
Picture HouseKempock Placeo. 1913 by local company. Dem. 1972. · Status: Demolished
Grandtully
NameAddressWhat we know
Public HallAddress not recordedBuilding type: Hall · Occasional film shows · Opened 1924 · Coordinates: 56.657843, -3.775456 · Info from EarlyCinema.gla.ac.uk
Grangemouth
NameAddressWhat we know
CinemaLumbley Street1939; AG Macdonald. Details from DSA.
Empire Electric / La ScalaBo'ness Rd / Station Rdo. 1911 in purpose-built hall. 655s. Cl. 1960s. Now Carlton Bingo.
Faulkner's Picture HouseAddress not recordedProgramme: Cine-variety · Capacity: 850 · Opened: 1913 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 56.014551, -3.709877 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Grantown-on-Spey
NameAddressWhat we know
Cinema HouseAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Probably Strathspey public hall, built in 1877. In 1930 a new cinema was built next to it but it burned down in 1933. · Coordinates: 57.329356, -3.628217 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Picture HouseAddress not recordedConversion of public hall
Greenlaw
NameAddressWhat we know
New Palace CentreAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Greenock
NameAddressWhat we know
Argyle TheatreArgyle StreetMechanics Institute / furniture shop / pool · Status: Demolished
BB CinemaArgyle Streeto. 1914 in purpose-built hall by Greenock BB Cinema Ltd. (no relation to Bennell's). Rebuilt with modern frontage, 1935. Interior renovated, 1955. Mecca Bingo until 90s. Nightclub. · Status: Other
Central Picture HouseWest Blackhall Streeto.Dec 1916, 800 seats. Hall entered through shop. Frontage rebuilt 1921. Closed 1958 with 1048 seats. · Status: Shop
Cruden Electric TheatreAnn StreetOpened 1918 in former Cruden Public Hall. Cl.1930 when lost license. On upper floor. S.300. · Status: Nightclub
EmpireManse LaneArchitect: Thomas Kennedy · o. as live theatre, 16.3.03. Arch. Thomas Kennedy. Leased for cine-variety to BB Picture Co. (JJ Bennell), 3.10. Sold and changed to theatre use, 1933. Cl. 14.5.57. Furniture store. Dem. 10.68. · Status: Demolished
King's / OdeonKer Street x W Blackhall StArchitect: Boston, Menzies & Morton · Operator: Rank · o. 6.8.28 by Sydney Friedman in Theatre Royal of 1905. Original arch. Boston, Menzies and Morton. Sold to Rank, 10.55; renamed, rebuilt, 1.56. Cl. 10.69. Dem. for road straightening, 4.73. · Status: Demolished
La Scala48, Inverkip StreetOperator: Glasgow Photo Playhouse · o. 1914 by owners of La Scala, Glasgow. Bingo from mid-60s. Cl. 1995. · Status: Demolished
Mechanic's Picture HouseSir Michael StreetOpened as a proper Picture House,in April 1920, in part of the Mechanics Institute,though films had been shown there previous to the installation of a sloping floor and other alterations.Closed 1924.Seats:400.Building destroyed in the Blitz of May 1941 · Status: Demolished
New Picture Palace / Gaumont5/7, Brougham PlaceOperator: Rank · o. 30.12.29, adj. to old Palace. s. 1,700. Later s. reduced to 1,395. Sold to Rank, 5.9.55; renamed Gaumont. Cl. 6.12.80 or 24.1.81 · Status: Demolished
PavilionRue End Streeto. 1928 in old warehouse. Cl. 30.5.59. · Status: Demolished
Picture House/Regal/ABCWest Blackhall StreetOperator: ABC · o. 11.21. s. 1,500. Sold to ABC, 1970s. Tripled (two in stalls + balc.), late 70s. Cl. 9.87. Dem. for shops. · Status: Demolished
Picture Palace11, Brougham Street / Robertson Streeto. 1912 in old skating rink. Cl. 1929. Dance hall, then bingo. Now snooker club. · Status: Other
Salon Picture House / ArdgowanGeorge SquareOpened in former church, 1920. Cl.1921. Reopened as Ardgowan PH; Cl. 1922. S.800. · Status: Flats
Victoria Picture HouseRue End StreetDestroyed in Blitz, May 1941. · Status: Demolished
WaterfrontAddress not recordedStatus: Cinema
Gretna
NameAddressWhat we know
HM Factory CinemaAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
PrizeCentral AvenueArchitect: CM Crickmer · o. c. 1916. Arch. CM Crickmer. Now bingo. Photos in RCAHMS from 13.2.96. · Status: Bingo
Haddington
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CinemaAddress not recordedProgramme: Film only · Capacity: 500 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.952069, -2.778246 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Codona CinemaAddress not recordeds.400
CountyAddress not recordedOperator: Scott's; CAC · o. 1930s by Scott's Empires (Paulo & Scott). Destroyed by fire, early 40s. Rebuilt as New County. · Status: Demolished
New CountyAddress not recordedOperator: Scott's; CAC · o. 1940s/50s. Continued under ownership of Scott's/CAC until 1966, then bingo. Dem. 1990. · Status: Demolished
Hamilton
NameAddressWhat we know
Brandon StreetBrandon StreetCapacity: 1400 · Opened: 1913 · Closed: 1912 · Said to open soon. No further information - may refer to a different venue such as the Victoria Hall. · Source: Bio 20.02.13 · Coordinates: 55.773774, -4.039696 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Cinema HouseChurch Streets.750
HippodromeTownhead StreetOperator: Bostock's / Winocour's · o. 14.10.07 by Bostock's for cine-variety. Largely wooden. Also used for variety and circus. Sold to Winocour's, 1941. Destroyed by fire, 25.1.46 · Status: Demolished
La Scala / GaumontKeith StreetArchitect: James McKissack · Operator: TO; Gaumont · o. 3.21 by T. Ormiston. Arch. J. McKissack. s. 1,297. Sold to Gaumont, 3.28. Renamed Gaumont, 10.4.50. Cl. 5.11.60. Vogue Bingo until 1997. Due for demolition, though fa?ade to be kept. Extant, 7.02. B-listed · Status: Derelict
OdeonTownhead StreetArchitect: Andrew Mather · Operator: Odeon · o. 11.38 by Odeon. Arch. Andrew Mather. Tripled, 5.80. Dem. late 90s? · Status: Demolished
Playhouse / Granada157-165, Quarry Streeto. 1881 or 1887 as Victoria (music) Hall. s. 1,500. Sold to EH Bostock, renovated & renamed Playhouse, 1909 - Hamilton's first cinema. Renamed Granada, 19?? Reverted to live theatre, as Granada Th., 1.12.47. Cl. 4.58. Now warehouse. http://hsewsf.sedsh.gov.uk/hslive/portal.hsstart?P_HBNUM=34579 · Status: Other
PlazaBurnbankOperator: Singleton's · o. 1925 by Singleton's. Bingo from 1961 - frontage modernised. Cl. 1996. Derelict. (Singleton's leased Masonic Hall in Burnbank from 1910 - McBain. Same building?) · Status: Demolished
Regal / ABCTownhead StreetArchitect: McNair & Elder · Operator: ABC · o. 17.8.31 by ABC. Arch. McNair and Elder. s. 1,800. Renamed ABC, 1963. Damaged by fire, 9.76. Cl. ?. · Status: Derelict
Roxy / Picture HouseTownhead Streeto. 1912, 860 seats, closed 1931. Reopened as Roxy 1933, 700 seats. Closed 1950s. · Status: Demolished
SBC9 / VueAddress not recordedStatus: Cinema
Harthill
NameAddressWhat we know
Harthill Picture PalaceMain StreetDestroyed by fire, 1930. · Status: Demolished
Miners Welfare HallMain StreetIn 1930,the Miner's Welfare constructed a 152 seat gallery and projection suite at the Institute,to the design of Architects Cowie and Millar,to give a total seating capacity of 640.This improvement was doubtless influenced by the destruction by fire,that same year,of the Harthill Picture Palace.
Wright's Cinema HallMain StreetBuilding type: purpose-built · Proposed in 1920 but ordered to stop due to post-war housing shortages. Burned in 1930. · Coordinates: 55.860064, -3.756316 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Hawick
NameAddressWhat we know
Corn Exchange / King's / Odeon / Classic / MarinaAddress not recordedNightclub after cinema closed; Burnt down 1992. Largely demolished after fire; turret retained. · Status: Other
EmpireAddress not recordedOpened: 1913 · Source: Hawick Advertiser 1913.01.10 · Coordinates: 55.422704, -2.787103 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Hawick Little Theatre8 Croft RoadFilm shows during winter months. http://www.hawicklittletheatre.fsnet.co.uk/ · Status: Cinema
Heart of HawickAddress not recordedOpened: 0000 · Closed: 0000
New TheatreCroft RoadBuilding type: theatre · Opened: 1910 · Built in 1901, used for cinematograph shows by travelling companies before becoming a permanent cinema in 1913. · Source: Bioscope 22.12.10 · Coordinates: 55.425455, -2.787390 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
PavilionHigh StreetBoots now on site of cinema · Status: Demolished
Picture TheatreAddress not recordedProgramme: Film only · Capacity: 800 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.430879, -2.783761 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Scott's Picture HouseAddress not recordedOpened: 1911 · Closed: 1911 · Source: The Bioscope 16.02.11, The Bioscope 16.11.11 · Coordinates: 55.430879, -2.783761 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
The Wee TheeCroft RoadOriginally a theatre?Fire in 1940s. Salvation army citadel · Status: Other
Town HallAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1910 · Closed: 1910 · Source: The Bioscope 22.12.10 · Coordinates: 55.430879, -2.783761 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Helensburgh
NameAddressWhat we know
La Scala8, James StreetArchitect: Neil C Duff · Operator: Glasgow Photo Playhouse · o. 12.13 by Helensburgh Picture House Co. (La Scala, Glasgow) in purpose built hall. Arch. Neil C Duff. s. 600. Subdivided into 3 sections, 1984. Cinema section cl. 1984. Amusements in foyer area and snooker club upstairs continued for a while. Now derelict. C(S)-listed. · Status: Other
Picture Palace / Cine (Electric P) HJohn Streeto. 3.11 in purpose-built metal and wood shed. Renamed, 14.4.13. Cl. 1926. Converted to Plaza Ballroom. Demolished, late 60s. · Status: Demolished
TowerColquhoun SquareOperator: ABC · o. 7.9.27 by John Maxwell Brown. s. 809. Sold to ABC, 1932. Cl. after damaged in storm, 1.68. Dem. 1973. · Status: Demolished
Helmsdale
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Drill HallAddress not recorded16mm
Holytown
NameAddressWhat we know
New Stevenston Picture House/RegalBridge Streeto. 1914. Modernised and renamed Regal, 1939. Cl. Early 60s. Derelict for many years. Dem., 80s · Status: Demolished
PavilionAddress not recordedProgramme: Film only · Capacity: 800 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.821902, -3.972789 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Huntly
NameAddressWhat we know
Palace (De Luxe) 1Granary Street1913-32
Palace / PicturehouseGordon StreetOperator: CAC · o.27.7.32. Improved and renamed Playhouse, 1938. Cl. 31.10.70. Awaiting demolition, 2002. s.683 · Status: Derelict
Inchkeith
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture PalaceAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Innerleithen
NameAddressWhat we know
Masonic Hall Cinema / PlayhouseHigh StreetOperator: CAC · Main hall converted to cinema in early 50s, run by CAC
Insch Adbn
NameAddressWhat we know
Glen / Star (Public Hall)Commerce St)No further information is currently recorded.
Inverbervie
NameAddressWhat we know
Bervie CinemaAddress not recordedProgramme: Film only · Building type: purpose-built · Capacity: 500 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 56.843619, -2.288486 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Inverbervie Cinema / StarKing StNo further information is currently recorded.
Inveresk
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CinemaAddress not recordedArchitect: James McKissack · o. 1936. Arch. J McKissack. Same as Musselburgh Regal? · Status: Demolished
Invergordon
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseAddress not recordedBuilding type: purpose-built · Capacity: 400 · Opened: 1915 · Closed: 1924 · Source: The Bioscope 03.06.15 · Coordinates: 57.687920, -4.157041 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Picture House / La ScalaAddress not recordedArchitect: Cowieson's · o. 3.6.15. Arch. Cowieson's. s. 400. Renamed, 1916. Destroyed by fire, 5.24. Dem. · Status: Demolished
PlayhouseHigh StreetArchitect: William Joass / A Ross (alts) · Operator: CAC · Early film shows in Town Hall, built 1871. Arch. William Joass. Converted into cinema by Invergordon Picture House Co (AB King), 1934. Arch. Alexander Ross and Son. s. 500. Part-week bingo from late 60s. Films ended, 29.4.84. Converted to Arts Centre, 1988. B-listed. http://hsewsf.sedsh.gov.uk/hslive/portal.hsstart?P_HBNUM=35077 · Status: Other
Inverkeithing
NameAddressWhat we know
Majestic3 Boreland Roado. c. 1912. Later rebuilt. Cl. Late-50s. Still extant. · Status: Furniture store
Inverness
NameAddressWhat we know
Central Hall Picture House/ Empire TheatreAcademy StreetArchitect: Alexander Ross & Son. · o. 18.12.12? by Inverness Picture House Ltd. (same owners as La Scala) as cinema. However, Scottish Screen records say that the film Mairi was first shown there on 20.5.12. s. 1,100. Sold to Highland Cinema Co. (CAC), 14.6.30. Changed to variety theatre with occasional films and renamed, 17.9.34. Cl. 28.11.70, dem. · Status: Demolished
Eden Court TheatreBishops Road2 screens, s. 74 & 595 · Status: Cinema
La Scala60-66, Academy StreetArchitect: Alexander Ross & Son. · Operator: CAC · o. 13.6.1913 by Inverness Picture House Ltd. A.K.A. Kelso's La Scala Picture House Arch. Alexander Ross & Son. s. 1,000. Sold to Highland Cinema Co., 14.6.30. Twinned, 1978. s. 438, 255. Cl. 25.1.2001 Demolished 1.2005 · Status: Demolished
Music Hall / KingsUnion StreetOriginally Methodist Church. Burnt down early 1960s.
PalaceHuntly Streeto. 1939 by New Cinema (Inverness), Ltd. s. 1,023. Cl. Bingo from 1.63. Carlton Bingo in 2001. · Status: Bingo
PlayhouseAcademy StreetOperator: CAC · o. 7.12.29 by Highland Cinema Co. (General Manager, AB King) s. 1,469. Destroyed by fire during evening performance, 14.3.72. CAC appealed against refusal of demolition, 1983. · Status: Demolished
Prince Edward6, Queensgateo. c. 1913. Short-lived, possibly in shop-front. Llittle else known. · Status: ?
Theatre RoyalDouglas RowProgramme: Cine-variety · Capacity: 950 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 57.480026, -4.228175 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Warner Village / Vue CinemasEastfield Way7 screens s.295, 330,160,203,429,203,160 · Status: Cinema
Inverurie
NameAddressWhat we know
Institute HallAddress not recordedProgramme: occasional · Building type: hall · Capacity: 550 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 57.283567, -2.374859 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Picture PalaceAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Town HallAddress not recorded700s
Victoria71, West High StreetArchitect: T Scott Sutherland · Operator: APP · o. 24.10.34 by local co. Arch. TS Sutherland. s. 456 (stadium-type) Sold to APP, 5.3.56. cl. 24.12.98. Nightclub. · Status: Other, 4
Irvine
NameAddressWhat we know
EmpireAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Institute HallAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1912 · Source: Bio 06.04.11, The Bioscope 18.01.12, The Bioscope 18.04.12 · Coordinates: 55.620159, -4.661482 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Kyle / GeorgeBank StreetArchitect: James McKissack · Operator: GP · o. 1939 by KR Blair. Arch. J McKissack. Sold to George Palmer, renamed, 4.46. Destroyed by fire, 2.69. · Status: Demolished
Magnum Film CentreAddress not recordedStatus: Cinema
PalaceBridgegateNo further information is currently recorded.
Palace Picture HouseBridgegateRun by John Martin Blair and booked at Hillhead Salon in Glasgow. · Coordinates: 55.614926, -4.668481 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
PavilionWest RoadCoordinates: 55.615172, -4.669522 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Pavilion CinemaWest RoadOpened: 0000 · Closed: 0000 · Reference Builder 13 May 1921 Page 635 Reference Scotsman Thursday 7 September 1922 Page 4 IRVINE - At the Dean of Guild Court plans were presented for alterations to be carried out by Mr Albert Strong on billiard rooms in West-road, Irvine, for the purpose of converting them into a picture house capable of accommodating about 1,000 people. The estimated cost of the alterations is £2,200. [Builder 13 May 1921 Page 635] PROPERTY MARKET: GLASGOW Out of nine properties exposed at the weekly Glasgow market in the Faculty Hall yesterday, three were sold all at substantial advances on the upset prices ........ Irvine, West Road. Pavilion Picture House. No Feu Duty, upset price £1,500. Realised £1,600 [Scotsman Thursday 7 September 1922 Page 4] · Status: Unbuilt ?
Picturedrome/Rex/George/WMR Film CentreBank StreetOperator: GP · o. 1912 by Green's. Rebuilt, renamed Rex, 1930 s. 505 + 203 balc. Sold to George Palmer, rebuilt, renamed, 1976. Sold to W Mather, renamed, 1983. Now Wetherspoon's pub. · Status: Other
Regal / GeorgeChapel LaneOperator: GP · o. 1922. Sold to George Palmer following loss of Embassy, c. 1969. Renamed. Compulsorily purchased for shops, early 70s. · Status: Demolished
Isle of Arran
NameAddressWhat we know
Public Hall CinemaWhiting BayNo further information is currently recorded.
Public Hall CinemaLamlashTown Hall; 2 nights per week film shows
Public Hall CinemaBrodickTown Hall; 2 nights per week film shows
Isle of Whithorn
NameAddressWhat we know
St Ninian's Hall - Machars MoviesAddress not recordedOpened: 0000 · Closed: 0000 · Scotlands most southerly cinema. http://www.isleofwhithorn.com/islescreen.asp · Status: Open
Jedburgh
NameAddressWhat we know
Farrell's CineramaPublic HallBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1913 · Source: Jedburgh Gazette 1913.01.03 · Coordinates: 55.479830, -2.547370 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
PavilionCanongateLargely rebuilt as Walter Wilson supermarket. · Status: Other
Public HallThe Studios.700
Johnstone
NameAddressWhat we know
GeorgeAddress not recordedDem. Now car park. · Status: Demolished
George Picture HouseAddress not recordedCoordinates: 55.828906, -4.552736 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
GlobeAddress not recordedArchitect: Lennox & McMath · o. 1939. Arch. Lennox and McMath. Now bingo. 1300s; 35ft prosc · Status: Bingo
PavilionAddress not recordedOperator: Green's · o. by Kemp's. Operating by 1915. Sold to Green's, c. 1920. s. 961. Dem. Supermarket on site. · Status: Demolished
Town HallAddress not recordedProgramme: Cine-variety · Building type: hall · Opened: 1910 · Source: The Bioscope 28.11.12 · Coordinates: 55.830284, -4.500159 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Town Hall CinemaAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Keith
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Picture PalaceMid StreetOpened: 1926 · Predated the Playhouse. o.1926. Now auction house.
Playhouse or CaledonianAddress not recordedArchitect: A Cattenach · o. 29.7.35. Arch. A. Cattenach. s. 500 + 200 (balc.). Cl. 7.82. Bingo for 3 mths. Furniture shop from 1986. Dem. c. 2002. · Status: Demolished
Kelso
NameAddressWhat we know
CinemaUnion Streeto. 11.17 in former 'Tin Kirk'. S.220. Cl. early 30s.
Corn Exchange Picture HouseWoodmarketArchitect: David Cousin, 1855 · o. winter 1917 in the Corn Exchange of 1855. Arch. David Cousin. Fewer screenings by mid-20s. Cl. early 30s?
PlayhouseHavannah CourtArchitect: W Scott · o. 29.9.31. Arch. W. Scott. s.700. Cl.1960s.
RoxyHorsemarketo. early 30s in former church of 1793. Went over to cine-bingo in 1974. Renovated in 1991. · Status: Cinema
Kelty
NameAddressWhat we know
CinemaAddress not recordedo. 1920s.
Picture HouseMain Streeto. 1912/13 in Gothenburg Hall of 1910. Closed 70s; factory. Demolished 1975. · Status: Demolished
RegalMain StreetPurpose built hall. o. late 20s/30s. s. 900. Cl. 1970s for bingo. Demolished 1990s. Under construction at start of war. · Status: Demolished
Kilbirnie
NameAddressWhat we know
EmpireAddress not recordedRun by Scott's Royal Pictures · Coordinates: 55.753668, -4.710317 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Picture House / GeorgeHolmheadAltered in 1977 by Houston and Dunlop. Plans exist for proposed seating arrangements - suggesting bingo. Now demolished. · Status: Demolished
Radio (City) / GeorgeBridgendArchitect: James Houston · o.1938. Arch James Houston. s. 1200, incl. raised area of 320. Later bingo. Empty for some time. Sympathetically converted into leisure centre and restaurant, o. early 2004. Radio mast reistated. · Status: Other, +
Scott's EmpireAddress not recordedOpened: 0000 · Closed: 0000 · Pic (converted from Church) in Tony Moss Collection. Could be somewhere else mislabled?
Kilbowie
NameAddressWhat we know
New KinemaAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Kilmarnock
NameAddressWhat we know
Corn Exchange / Palace / Exchange / PalaceGreen StreetArchitect: J Ingram · Corn Exchange / Variety th. o. 1863. Cine-variety from c. 1900. Cinema from 1924 until 1947. Reverted to live theatre. · Status: Other
Electric Picture HallClerk's Laneo. 1.12 by A Talboys in converted church. s. 800. Sold to Caledon Electric Theatres, 1922. Leased to Mrs Talboys, 1924. Continued under the Talboys until closing, 1938. Dem shortly after. Now car park. · Status: Demolished
EmpireTitchfield Streeto. 1913 next door to King's by N and KE Rowles. s. 840. Later sold to Cambuslang Picture House. Later, signs of ABC involvement. Bingo for a time. Destroyed by fire, 1965. · Status: Demolished
Forum Picture HouseTitchfield StreetOpened: 1920 · Coordinates: 55.606403, -4.497002 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
2000 · 2000 · o. 1920 by Forum Ltd. s. 700. Sold to A Claymore, 1928. Cl. C. 1959. Dem. for supermarket. · Demolished
GeorgeWest George StreetOperator: SCVT · o. 21.12.22 by co. involving AB King. s. 1,130. Rebuilt after fire, o. 4.28. Sold to ABC, 1929. Cl. 20.5.61. Bingo until c. 1989. Nightclub from early 90s. Nightclub, 2002. · Status: Other
King's / Regal / ABC / Cannon / MGM24, Titchfield StreetArchitect: A Cullen / CJ McNair (alts.) · Operator: RCB, SCVT · o. as live th., 1.10.04. Arch. Alexander Cullen. s. 1,268. Films from 1913. Sold to RC Buchanan for cinema, 1916. Sold to SCVT, 1920. Largely rebuilt (facade mainly unaltered), renamed, 17.12.34. Arch. C McNair. s. 1,853. Twinned, 1973 - bingo in stalls, cinema (upstairs) s. 602. Cinema tripled, 1.8.76. Closed 1999. · Status: Derelict
Odeon KilmarnockAddress not recordedOpened: 1988 · Status: Cinema
PlazaMill LaneArchitect: McNair & Elder · o. 29.12.39 by Marnock Trust (AB King). Arch. McNair & Elder. s. 1,937. Cl. 10.1.67. Dem. for extension to Marks and Spencer. · Status: Demolished
Scotia / Imperial Picture House / SavoyUnion Street2000 · 2000 · o. 3.20 by Scotia Picture House in vastly-altered Meal Market. S. 680. Sold to McLean & Pollin (Paisley), revamped, renamed, 1926. Sold to H Maitles (Glasgow), renovated, renamed, c.1946. Dance hall from c. 1954. Cl. 1959.
Programme: Film only · Building type: other · Capacity: 380 · Opened: 1920 · Open by Scotia Picture House in vastly-altered Meal Market. Sold to McLean & Pollin (Paisley), revamped, renamed, 1926. · Coordinates: 55.612995, -4.494116 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Kilmaurs
NameAddressWhat we know
HallAddress not recordedBuilding type: Hall · Occasional film shows · Opened 1911 · Closed 1911 · Glasgow optician charged with running show without licence for a church entertainment. · Source: The Bioscope, 02.03.11 · Coordinates: 55.640801, -4.535744 · Info from EarlyCinema.gla.ac.uk
Kilsyth
NameAddressWhat we know
KingsU P RoadArchitect: Reginald Fairley · RCAHMS: St Patrick's RC Church Hall. Conversion of cinema. Arch Reginald Fairley, 1940. Not clear if this is the the date of the cinema or conversion. Could possibly be Playhouse.
PavilionAddress not recordedOwned by Duncan Wilson. · Source: KYB1928 · Coordinates: 55.975743, -4.072501 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
PlayhouseAddress not recordedcl. c. 1968. Application for change of use to bingo, 1968. · Status: Demolished
Victoria HallAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Kilwinning
NameAddressWhat we know
KingswayAlmswall RoadStatus: Demolished
PavilionAddress not recordeds.500
Picture HouseAlmswell Roads.800
Temperance HallAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1912 · Source: Bio 18.01.12 · Coordinates: 55.655367, -4.695669 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Kincardine-on-Forth
NameAddressWhat we know
Cinema HouseAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Picture HouseAddress not recordedSource: KYB1928 · Coordinates: 56.067925, -3.708401 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Kinghorn
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseBurntisland RoadStatus: Demolished
RegalHarbour RoadNow artists' studios and flat · Status: Other
Kinglassie
NameAddressWhat we know
Mitchell HallMain St320s
Kingussie
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture House (Victoria Hall)Address not recordedOperator: CAC · 309s
Kinlochleven
NameAddressWhat we know
Public Hall / CinemaAddress not recorded380s
Kinross
NameAddressWhat we know
CountyStation RoadPrivate company formed to aquire for purpose of erecting a cinema 26/3/38, site owned by JB Milne by Dec 1938. Listed in phone books of 1969 and 1980. · Status: Demolished
Picture HouseAddress not recordedStatus: Demolished
Kirkcaldy
NameAddressWhat we know
Adam Smith TheatreAddress not recordedStatus: Cinema
CarltonPark RoadBeatles played here in early 60s. Opened 1937. Closed c1960. Later bingo, destroyed by fire 1972. · Status: Demolished
Corn Exchange / New PavilionMarket StreetCorn Exchange used as venue for Poole's Myriorama. Rebuilt 1909. Later JJ Bennell's. c.c.1920s
ImperialSt. Georges RoadOpened: 0000 · Closed: 0000
King's / Hippodrome / Opera House Regal / ABC / MGM / ABC260A, High StreetArchitect: JD Swanston / CJ McNair · Operator: RCB, SCVT · o. 1928 by SCVT in RC Buchanan's King's Theatre of 1904. Arch. JD Swanston. s. 2,000. Rebuilt, 1937. Arch. CJ McNair. Continued as ABC until late 90s. For sale at reduced price, ?200,000, 5.2001. · Status: Derelict
PalaceWhytecausewayArchitect: JD Swanston · Operator: SCVT · o. 10.5.13 as variety theatre. Soon becaome full-time cinema. Sold to SCVT, 1928. Burnt down, 28.12.46 · Status: Demolished
PalladiumGallatowno.16.02.20, in former church
Pathhead Picture HouseCommercial StreetOpened: 1923 · Closed: 1942 · Status: Hall
PicturedromeSands Road, nr. Tiel BurnClosed by 1915. George Green venue?
Port Brae Picture House318-320 High Streeto.11.13. Operating in 1930. · Status: Demolished
RaithLinks Street, LinktownArchitect: James McKissack · 1938. Arch. James McKissack. Now Rhema Christian Centre. · Status: Other
Rialto / Gaumont / Odeon204, High StreetOperator: TO, Gaumont · o. 2.24 by T. Ormiston. s.1,212. Taken over by Gaumont, 3.28. Renamed Gaumont, 1.5.50, Odeon, 16.12.62. Destroyed by fire, 26.12.74. Fraser's store. · Status: Demolished
RioChurch Street (St. Clair St. ?)Operator: Crerar · Part of Peter Crerar's circuit. (? Sold with other Crerar cinemas to CAC, 6.38?) Completely rebuilt as bingo hall. · Status: Demolished
St Clair CinemaGallatowno.1913. Wooden hall, burnt down 12.12.14. · Status: Demolished
Kirkconnel
NameAddressWhat we know
CinemaAddress not recorded800s · Status: Demolished
RegalAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Kirkcudbright
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseSt Cuthbert St500s
Kirkintilloch
NameAddressWhat we know
Black BullWest High StreetArchitect: John Fraser · Converted from Black Bull hotel. O.12.23, 1000s, 23ft prosc. Bingo 1970s. Now a nightclub. Architect John Fraser.
Picture House / PavilionOxford StreetOperator: TO; Gaumont · Part of Ormiston Circuit. O.1914. s. 1,000. Taken over by Gaumont, 3.28. Cl. c.1943. Re-opened c.1945 by independent. s. 825. Cl.29.7.61. Bingo · Status: Demolished
Town HallAddress not recordedFilm shows until 1920s. S.1200
Kirkmuirhall
NameAddressWhat we know
Orcadia CinemaAddress not recorded250s
Kirkwall
NameAddressWhat we know
Albert KinemaAlbert StreetDestroyed by fire. Now Boots.
Electric TheatreAddress not recordedStatus: Demolished
New PhoenixMuddisdale Roado. c.1998 in Pickaquoy Centre as replacement for old Pheonix. s. 240 · Status: Cinema
PhoenixJunction Roado. 1955. · Status: Demolished
Temperance HallAddress not recordedStatus: Demolished
Kirriemuir
NameAddressWhat we know
McIndoe's Picture Show / CinemaMorrison Streeto. 1913. Cl. 1919. Same cinema as McIndoe's. Appears to have been at least semi-permament - it had a manager who was poached by Carnoustie Pavilion - but was this in its own building or a rented hall?
McIndoe's Picture Show / Cinema HouseMorrison StreetProgramme: Film only · Opened: 1913 · Closed: 1919 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 56.669208, -3.005096 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Regal35-37, High Streeto. 1911. Owned at some point by the Visocchis (next door to their soda fountain). Cl. late 1960s. http://hsewsf.sedsh.gov.uk/hslive/portal.hsstart?P_HBNUM=36822 · Status: Other
Ladybank
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseCommercial RoadNo further information is currently recorded.
Lamlash (Arran)
NameAddressWhat we know
CinemaAddress not recorded375s
Lanark
NameAddressWhat we know
Electric TheatreAddress not recordedProgramme: Cine-variety · Building type: hall · Capacity: 800 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.672152, -3.774417 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Lanark Memorial HallAddress not recordedStatus: Other
Picture House / RioCastlegateOperator: TO, Gaumont · Part of Ormiston Circuit. s. 800. Sold to Gaumont, 3.28. Sold to independent, c. 1933. Ranamed Rio, c.1945. Cl. 6.60, gutted by fire. Dem. Supermarket · Status: Demolished
RegalBannatyne StreetArchitect: Lennox Paterson · o. 31.8.36 by local co. involving AB King. Arch. Lennox Paterson. s. 1,316. Vogue Bingo since 70s. Beautiful auditorium. · Status: Bingo, 1, +
Langholm
NameAddressWhat we know
Argyll / EskdaleAddress not recordedOpened: 1925 · Operating in 1956. 300s Former church in Charles St. · Status: Demolished
Buccleuch Hall (Milligan's Hall)Address not recordedOpened: 1913 · Closed: 0000 · 900s. Opened Oct. 1913. Renamed 1920.
Larbert (Stirling)
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture PalaceAddress not recorded700s · Status: Demolished
Largs
NameAddressWhat we know
(Largs) Picture House / GeorgeAddress not recordedOperator: GP · o. 1913. s. 700. Sold to George Palmer, renamed, 1946. Now antiques store. · Status: Other
Curlinghall HotelMackerstonOpened: 1953 · Closed: 0000 · Hotel bought by owners of next door Barra House, Broomfields & turned into hotel & conference facility. Refurbished to include a cinema in 1953, advert in 1965 mentioned 'Cinemascope film shows'. Dem. early 1980s. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/history/articles/2009/04/23/386755-ballroom-dancing-in-largs/ · Status: Demolished
Electric Picture Pavilion32 Stanlane PlaceOperator: GP · o. by Bridgend Picture House Co. in side street. Sold to George Palmer, 1946. Later Star Ballroom, now Business Premises. http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=55.792552&lon=-4.869949&z=18.8&r=0&src=msl · Status: Other
Victoria Electric TheatreAddress not recordedOpened: 1912 · Closed: 1912 · Source: The Bioscope 18.07.12, The Bioscope 15.08.12 · Coordinates: 55.795357, -4.864900 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
VikingIrvine RoadArchitect: James Houston · Operator: GP · o. 1939 by Bridgend Picture House Co. Arch. James Houston (a director). Sold to George Palmer, 1946. Cl. 4.8.73. Converted into bottling warehouse. Demolished. · Status: Demolished
Vikingaar Cinema40 Greenock Road500 seats · Status: Closed
Larkhall
NameAddressWhat we know
Empire4, King StreetOperator: GUS · o. 1917 for cine-variety in purpose-built hall by GU Scott. Full-time cinema from 1930. Now Regal Bingo. · Status: Bingo
Grand CentralUnion Streeto. 1914 in old music hall of 1909. s. 1000 AKA Flea Pit. Destroyed by fire, 1930. · Status: Demolished
PH Public HallAddress not recorded500s
Public HallAddress not recordedProgramme: Film only · Building type: hall · Capacity: 500 · Opened: 1912 · Source: Bio 05.12.12, Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.732105, -3.968255 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
RegalUnion Streeto. 1930 on site of old Grand Central. Also destroyed by fire, 19?? · Status: Demolished
Laurencekirk
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseJohnstone Streeto. 1916 in old Congregational Church. s. 234. Still open in 50s.
Leith
NameAddressWhat we know
Capitol24, Manderston StreetArchitect: JM Johnston · Operator: Gaumont · o. 21.9.28 by Gaumont in railway arches. Arch. JM Johnston (though B Thomas names JA Ross). s. 2,300. Cl. 22.7.61. Bingo from 29.7.61. Mecca in 2000. · Status: Bingo
Central12-13, Casselbank Streeto. 2.12.20 in old Turkish baths. s. 500. Cl. c. 1929. Pentecostal Church since 1936. · Status: Other
Central Kinema12, Hope Street / 12-13, Casselbank StreetBuilding type: other · Capacity: 500 · Opened: 1920 · Closed: 1929 · Old Turkish baths. · Coordinates: 55.969911, -3.173407 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Cinema House / EmpireTolbooth Wyndo. 14.4.13. Cl and empty at some point. Reopened and renamed, 31.12.17. Cl. c.1930. Extant? · Status: Demolished
GaietyKirkgateo. 1913 in Princess Theatre of 1888. s.1,000. Variety from 3.7.44. Cl. to variety 1956. Demolished, 1960s. · Status: Demolished
Imperial Picture HouseStorrie's Alleyo. 22.4.11. Closed by c. 1917. Little else known.
Laurie (St)/Leith Picture House/Alison.6, Laurie Streeto. 27.5.11 in old grocer's shop. s. 400. Renamed Leith Picture House, 1912-31; Laurie Picture House, 31-34; Leith Picture House, 34-44; Alison, 1944. Cl. 7.10.46. · Status: Demolished
Leith Picture House6, Laurie StreetProgramme: Film only · Building type: shop · Capacity: 400 · Opened: 1911 · Source: Bio 30.11.11, The Bioscope 18.01.12, The Bioscope 28.11.12, Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.975991, -3.163312 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
MagnetAddress not recordedBuilding type: other · Capacity: 200 · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1914 · Coordinates: 55.975991, -3.163312 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Magnet (Kinema)Parliament Streeto. 1912 by Codona's. Metal shed, s. 200. Seems to have been short-lived. · Status: Demolished
Palace / CentralConstitution St x Duke Sto. 1.1.13 in purpose-built hall. s. 2,000. Cl. 31.12.66. Bingo in 1984. Now Wetherspoon pub. Balcony rediscovered, 2002. · Status: Other
StateN. Junction RoadArchitect: James Miller · 1939. Arch. Sir James Miller. Included 4 shops, skittle alley, 2 snooker rooms. 'Int. more than fulfils expectation' - BofS. Now Nightclub and Snooker Club. B-listed · Status: Other, +
Leith / Edinburgh
NameAddressWhat we know
Ster Century Multiplex / VueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeOcean TerminalStatus: Cinema
Lennoxtown
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseMain StreetNo further information is currently recorded.
Public Hall CinemaAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Run by L and P Blackwood. · Coordinates: 55.975108, -4.202850 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Lerwick
NameAddressWhat we know
North StarHarbour Streeto. 1913. Lerwick's only cinema.
Town HallHillheadProgramme: occasional · Building type: hall · Opened: 1884 · Category B listed building. · Coordinates: 60.154444, -1.146111 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Leslie
NameAddressWhat we know
RegalMurray Placeo. late 20s/early 30s by Shaw Bros. Ran until 80s. Open in 1986 when it was owned by Leslie Cinemas Ltd.
Town HallAddress not recordedLeased by Shaw Bros. from an early date. Cl. when they built the Regal.
Lesmahagow
NameAddressWhat we know
CinemaMain StreetOpened: 1910 · Closed: 1938 · Wooden cinema · Status: Demolished
GlebeLangdykesideo. 1937. S.633. Open in mid 1960s. Destroyed by fire, 1960s.
RitzMain StreetArchitect: Stellmack · o. 1939 by Palmer family on site of old wooden cinema, o. 1910. Designed by Stellmack builders. Cl. late 60s. Dem. early 80s. · Status: Demolished
Leven
NameAddressWhat we know
Beach Concert HallAddress not recordedStatus: Extant
CinemaAddress not recordedArchitect: Charles Campbell · Arch. Charles Campbell
Jubilee TheatreAddress not recordedA hall used for theatre, cinema and dancing. Full-time dance hall from 1951. Dem. 1973. · Status: Demolished
PicturedromeAddress not recordedProgramme: Variety and films · Capacity: 1400 · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1915 · Source: Bio 08.02.12, Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 56.193126, -2.992611 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Regent17-19, Commercial RdArchitect: Roden & Anderson · o.1922. Classical 'church-style' with Art Deco int details. Regarded as nicer than the Troxy. Now Gala Bingo. Fixed red plush flip seats retained in gallery. · Status: Bingo
TroxyNorth StreetArchitect: AD Haxton · o. 1938 by Alexander Stevenson. Arch. AD Haxton. Famous neon lighting scheme. Known at some point of planning (or, less likely, operation) as Regal. Snooker club in 2003. Some original windows remaining. Owned by JB Milne in 1963. · Status: Other, +
Linlithgow
NameAddressWhat we know
Film SocietyBurgh HallsNo further information is currently recorded.
HippodromeAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Ritz90, High StreetArchitect: J Russell Walker / A Cattenach · Operator: CAC · Former Victoria Hall, built in 1886. Arch. J. Russell Walker. Sold by Council at roup to CAC. Rebuilt as Ritz, twin towers truncated, 1937. Arch. A Cattenach. s. 620. On Buildings At Risk register, 9.03: 'condition - poor; risk - high'. · Status: Other/Derelict
Scott's Royal TheatreAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Town Hall CinemaAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Victoria Hall CinemaAddress not recordedProgramme: Film only · Building type: hall · Capacity: 800 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.971150, -3.595794 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Livingstone
NameAddressWhat we know
Circuit Cinema / VueAlmondale AvenueStatus: Cinema
Loanhead
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseClerk Street / Engine Road700s.
Lochgelly
NameAddressWhat we know
Cinema De-LuxeBank StreetArchitect: Shearer and Annand? · An early cinema. Rebuilt, 19??. s. 780. Cine-bingo into 80s. Now shops/warehouse/office. · Status: Other
Picture HouseAddress not recordedProgramme: Film only · Capacity: 1200 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 56.127244, -3.312664 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Reid's Hall / Opera HouseMain StreetArchitect: John Fraser · Operator: JBM · o. 1920s in Reid's Hall / Opera House of 26.12.08. Architect John Fraser. Sold to JB Milne, early 30s. Cl. c1958 Now Masters Snooker Centre. · Status: Other
Lochgilphead
NameAddressWhat we know
EmpireUnion StreetArchitect: A MacDonald · Cinema built for Empire Exh., 1938. Arch. A MacDonald. Cl. 1984. Snooker then travel lodge from 1991. 356s. Prosc. 22ft; Screen 20x10ft. Scope in 1961. · Status: Other
Lochmaben
NameAddressWhat we know
Barras CinemaAddress not recorded200s
Lochore
NameAddressWhat we know
Star ThAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Lochwinnoch
NameAddressWhat we know
Palace / Picture HouseCalder StreetFilm exists in SCRAN of projection room, dated 1996.
Lockerbie
NameAddressWhat we know
Annandale CinemaAddress not recordeds.550
RexBridge StreetArchitect: John Fairweather · o. 1932. Arch. John Fairweather. Green's. Open in 2001 for cine-bingo. s. 816. 31ft prosc. Restaurant · Status: Other
Town HallAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Longriggend
NameAddressWhat we know
Miners Welfare InstituteAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Lossiemouth
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture Palace / Hughsons HallClifton Roads.400
Regal44, Queen StreetArchitect: A Cattenach · Arch. A. Cattenach. Horizontal windows, black, green & yellow tiles (gone), fins. Furniture shop (est. 1975). · Status: Other, +
Town Hall CinemaHigh StNo further information is currently recorded.
Lumphanan
NameAddressWhat we know
Parish HallAddress not recorded300s
Lundin Links
NameAddressWhat we know
La ScalaEmsdore St368s. Structure was originally a Nissen hut which was first used as an entertainment centre during WW2. The frontage where the box office projection room and managers office was added in the late 1940's. The frontage was in the style of a Dutch building just about twenty feet high from pavement to roof level. There were three rounded steps leading to the front doors. The doors were of heavy oak with heavy glass. Access to the projection room was by a ladder on the north side of the frontage. Inside the managers office was to the right with a kiosk on the left. The paybox was between the two doors leading into the Hall. The cinema had stalls and balcony seating; "balcony" was in fact a raised bleacher of twelve rows of better quality seating than the stalls and affording a better view of the single screen. The stalls were flat floored - the seats were taken up for weekend dancing during the War when the building was essentially a NAAFI. The Hall was about 120 feet long so it was not a big cinema. The screen was covered by large purple velvet curtaining to the left was a Railway Clock somewhat obscured by a false Palm Tree, there was another tree on the right with an exit door adjacent. - Daniel Fernie · Status: Storeroom
Lybster
NameAddressWhat we know
Lybster CinemaMain Street7 miles south of Wick
Macduff
NameAddressWhat we know
Regal2, Skene StreetNow Regal Ambassador Bingo. Open in 2001, but with reduced number of sessions. · Status: Bingo
Markinch
NameAddressWhat we know
Town Hall CinemaAddress not recorded400s. Still used as community hall
Marr Lodge
NameAddressWhat we know
CinemaAddress not recordedMarr Lodge ballroom built in 1898 for servants of the estate. At some point used as a cinema, then part of a ski school, then sports hall. Largely unchanged since built. Refurbished, c. 1999.
Mauchlin
NameAddressWhat we know
Abbey CinemaAddress not recordedOpened: 1925 · Closed: 1963 · Open before 1949. Closed 1963. Was converted for scope. Conversion of church. · Status: Demolished
Picture HouseAddress not recordedDemolished. · Status: Demolished
Mauchline
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseAddress not recordedOperator: Morton Circuit · Coordinates: 55.514938, -4.374104 · Info from EarlyCinema.gla.ac.uk
Maxwelltown
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseAddress not recordeds.460
Maybole
NameAddressWhat we know
(New) CarrickWelltrees Streeto. 11.7.38. Cl. 1960s. Now Store/warehouse · Status: Other
AilsaSt. Cuthbert's Street / Smiddy BraeInter war. Bingo. Appeal for change of use from bingo to amusements, 1984. · Status: Demolished
Carrick Cinema HouseCulzean Roado. 1912. By Mr Biddle. Wooden hut. Cl, dem., 1938 when replacement opened. · Status: Demolished
Town HallAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1910 · Closed: 1910 · Source: The Bioscope 24.02.10 · Coordinates: 55.349853, -4.690637 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Melrose
NameAddressWhat we know
WaverleyGalashiels RoadSome time Congregational Church.
Methil
NameAddressWhat we know
Gaiety PalaceHigh Streets.1000 (differentfromPalace)
ImperialFisher StreetArchitect: Haxton & Watson · o. c.1925. Arch. Haxton and Watson. Remodelled (for Cinemascope?) by Haxton and Watson, 1955. · Status: Demolished
PalaceHigh StreetCould be Western · Status: Demolished
WesternWellesley RoadArchitect: JD Swanston · o. as Gaiety Theatre, 27.12.07. Arch. JD Swanston. Converted into full-time cinema, renamed, 1920s. Cl. 1973. Nightclub. · Status: Other
Mid Calder
NameAddressWhat we know
Star CinemaAddress not recordedMid-Calder Institute, one show weekly. · Coordinates: 55.887270, -3.486099 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Mid-Calder
NameAddressWhat we know
Star CinemaMid-Calder InstituteNo further information is currently recorded.
Milngavie
NameAddressWhat we know
Burgh Hall Picture HouseAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
DouglasAddress not recordedStill extant. 550s · Status: Other
Town HallAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Coordinates: 55.942111, -4.315120 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Mintlaw
NameAddressWhat we know
Mintlaw HallThe SquareBuilding type: Hall · Opened 1910 · Closed 1910 · Coordinates: 57.525340, -2.002091 · Info from EarlyCinema.gla.ac.uk
Moffat
NameAddressWhat we know
Bath HallsAddress not recorded500s. Former baths. Now Town Hall.
Moffat CinemaAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Monifieth
NameAddressWhat we know
AlhambraHigh StreetIn existence in 1930s. · Status: Demolished
AlhambraHigh StreetOpened: 0000 · Closed: 0000 · Status: Demolished
Montrose
NameAddressWhat we know
(Angus) PlayhouseJohn StreetArchitect: A MacDonald · Operator: CAC · o. 1932. Arch. A.MacDonald. S. 1, 037. By 1936, under control of CAC. Sold to JB Milne, ?? Cl. 27.8.77. Dem after fire, June 1991. · Status: Demolished
Burgh HallGeorge StreetOperator: CAC · First cinema. S. 1,400. Cl. with opening of Playhouse (both involved CAC) · Status: Other
CinemaGeorge StreetNo further information is currently recorded.
CinemaMill StreetCinema in former Knox's UFC of 1892 (united with St Paul's UFC, 1916). Appears not to be same building as the Palace, but this needs clarification. 7.04 - Pastmap says that the building is still in ecclesiastical use. Some mistake somewhere.
Empire / New EmpireCastle Street1920s - mid-30s. Perhaps never went over to sound. · Status: Demolished
King'sHume StreetOperator: JBM; SCVT; JBM · o. c. 1919 in old theatre by JB Milne then SCVT. Later an early ABC. Sold to JB Milne, 1958. Bingo from 60s. Gala Bingo in 2001. · Status: Bingo
Montrose Picture HouseMitchell Centre, George Sto. April 2005. www.montrosepicturehouse.org
New Empire TheatreCastle StreetCoordinates: 56.708629, -2.470593 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Picture PalaceMill Streeto.1911, in skating rink. Later Cinema Ho. · Status: ?
Moorpark
NameAddressWhat we know
New CinemaAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Moray
NameAddressWhat we know
Public Institute HallFochabersOccasional
Mossend
NameAddressWhat we know
Pavilion / RegalAddress not recordedOperator: GP · o. 1912 as cine-variety theatre. Cinema from late 10s. Sold to G. Palmer in 1937, renovated and renamed. Destroyed by fire, 1946. · Status: Demolished
Motherwell
NameAddressWhat we know
(New) CinemaBarrie Streeto. late 30s as replacement for burnt-out Alhambra. Flat Art Deco frontage. Dem. · Status: Demolished
AlhambraBarrie StreetFormer variety theatre. Full-time cinema from c. 1910. Dem. following fire, 1934. Replaced by New Cinema. · Status: Demolished
Century / New Century TheatreWindmillhill StreetProgramme: Variety and films · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1913 · Source: Bio 21.09.11, The Bioscope 17.07.13 · Coordinates: 55.785727, -3.986908 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Cinema HouseBrandon Streets.700
Civic CentreWindmillhill StreetNo further information is currently recorded.
Electric Theatre / EmpireCamp St x Parkhead Sto. 1.11 as cinema. Gave up films for live theatre, 1917, with films brought back for summer seasons. Cl. 1958. Converted to garage. Possibly derelict. · Status: Demolished
La ScalaBrandon Street, by CrossOperator: SCVT · o. 1920 by SCVT. s. 930. Cl. 1959. Dem. for supermarket · Status: Demolished
Motherwell Theatre / RexWindmillhill StreetArchitect: A Cullen / CJ McNair · Operator: RCB; SCVT · o.25.9.13 as cinema (in spite of name) in RC Buchanan's New Century Th. of 1902. Arch. A Cullen. Sold to SCVT, 11.29. Cl for reconstruction, 1933. o. 17.8.36. Arch. CJ McNair. s. 2,031. Cl. 12.6.76. Amusements, then night club. Dem. Spring, 1995. · Status: Demolished
New CenturyAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
OdeonBrandon StreetArchitect: Andrew Mather · Operator: Odeon · o. 31.12.38 by Odeon. Arch. Andrew Mather. s. 1,752. Bingo from 1975. Dem. 1995 · Status: Demolished
Pavilion123, Brandon StreetOperator: TO, Gaumont · o. 1913 by T. Ormiston in former variety theatre of 1900. s. 1,200. Sold to Gaumont, 3.28. Renamed Gaumont, 25.2.52. Cl. 15.8.59 for ballroom. Destroyed by fire, 5.63. Site cleared, 1966. Car park for adj. Odeon. · Status: Demolished
Town HallAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1911 · Source: Bio 05.10.11 · Coordinates: 55.785727, -3.986908 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Muirkirk
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseMain StreetOpened: 1912 · Closed: 1961 · Temperance hall built and opened in 1888. By the early 1900?s it was the centre of entertainment in the town which it also served as magic lantern show / cinema. · Status: Demolished
RegalMain StreetOpened: 1938 · Closed: 1961 · Started life as Dundas Church in Main Street Muirkirk. The building was reopened in 1917 as Dundas Hall and used for various entertainment, as the Temperance hall had closed in 1912. Dundas Hall closed its doors for good in 1937 after the dance crazed years of the 20?s and 30?s the building was once again refurbished.Rebuilt with a complete new fa?ade was converted to cinema
Its 200-seat capacity was just about right for the town. The Regal Stood next to the Co-op in Main Street not that far away from the other cinema The Picture House.
It only was open as a cinema for a short time when in early 1939 it went up in flames. (Smouldering Nitrate film???) Although the building was totally gutted in the fire it was completely repaired and reopened later in 1939. A ?talkie? cinema from opening till the end and with Cinemascope added in its twilight years.
The REGAL remained in service until 1961 when it too succumbs to falling audiences. Sadly, and again in 1972, the building was demolished the site it stood on is now the co-op car park.
Information courtesy John Millin · Status: Demolished
Temperance HallMain StreetProgramme: Film only · Building type: hall · Capacity: 650 · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1961 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.523744, -4.068735 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Musselburgh
NameAddressWhat we know
CentralMall AvenueOperating in WWII. Dem. for extention to bus depot, o. 4.62. · Status: Demolished
Hayweights30-34, Bridge Streeto. 1935 by Di Rollo family, owners of the Hayweights cafe. 'Clamped on to a house' - Buildings of Scotland, Lothian. Caley Bingo Hayweights Club in 2001. · Status: Bingo, 2
Logan's Picture HouseNew StreetDestroyed by fire, 1921. · Status: Demolished
Pavilion / ArcadiaHigh StreetOperating in 1930s. Accessed through tenement close. Renamed in c. 1950s. Now carpet shop. · Status: Other
PlayhouseAddress not recordedAppears to have closed by the 1970s. Now demolished. · Status: Demolished
RegalDalrymple LoanOperating during WWII. Musselburgh's largest cinema and the last to close. · Status: Demolished
Nairn
NameAddressWhat we know
LinksAddress not recordedBuilding type: other · Opened: 1912 · Closed: 1912 · Source: The Bioscope 19.09.12 · Coordinates: 57.584727, -3.866543 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
PalaceAddress not recordedProgramme: Film only · Capacity: 800 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915, The Bioscope 07.05.14 · Coordinates: 57.584727, -3.866543 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
PlayhouseChurch StreetStatus: Other
RegalKing St / Leopold StreetAuditorium demolished. Foyer now Regal lounge bar. · Status: Other, 4
Neilston
NameAddressWhat we know
Glen HallAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Capacity: 350 · Coordinates: 55.785974, -4.424636 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Picture House (Glen Halls)Address not recorded350s
Nethybridge
NameAddressWhat we know
Community CentreAddress not recorded250s
New Cumnock
NameAddressWhat we know
Barn / AftonAddress not recordedArchitect: J Jeffrey Waddell · Closed: 1961 · Corrugated iron structure. Arch. J Jeffrey Waddell. Image here: http://www.newcumnock.net/images/patmaryweb/aftoncinema.jpg · Status: Demolished
Castle Picture HouseThe CastleBuilding type: purpose-built · Opened: 1921 · Built by local tradesmen, Richard Kennedy for brickwork and joiner work by William Baird. · Coordinates: 55.398649, -4.185758 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Castle Picture House / Regal / Biddel's RegalThe CastleOpened: 1921 · Closed: 1961 · o.1921, built by local tradesmen, Richard Kennedy for brickwork and joiner work by William Baird. Demolished 1960s except for projection booth, which survived until the late 1990s. http://www.newcumnock.net/images/castle/castle60.jpg · Status: Demolished
Town HallAddress not recordedShowed films for a while before permanent cinemas built. Built in 1889. Extant.
New Pitsligo (Abdn)
NameAddressWhat we know
GlenHigh Street300s
Newarthill
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Newburgh
NameAddressWhat we know
Public HallHigh StProgramme: occasional · Building type: hall · Capacity: 382 · Opened: 1910 · Source: The Bioscope 21.07.10 · Coordinates: 56.352629, -3.239486 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Public Hall CinemaHigh St382s
Newcastleton
NameAddressWhat we know
CapitolNorth Hermitage St199s
Newmains
NameAddressWhat we know
CinemaAddress not recordeds.600
Newmills (Fife)
NameAddressWhat we know
KinemaTorry Bay Court560s
Newmilns
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseAddress not recordedOperated by same family as Rex. · Status: Other
Rex79, Main StreetOpened: 1939 · Closed: 1988 · o. 18.9.39. cl.1988. Dem. 2002. s.730 · Status: Demolished?
Temperance HallAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1912 · Coordinates: 55.608681, -4.343126 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Wilson's Electric PicturesAddress not recordedOpened: 1912 · Coordinates: 55.608681, -4.343126 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Newport-on-Tay
NameAddressWhat we know
RioWilliam StreetConversion of earlier building, with moderne fins on corner. Now Rio Community Centre. Exterior intact. S.520. · Status: Other, +
Newton
NameAddressWhat we know
Town Hall CinemaAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Newton Stewart
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture House / The Cinema33, Victoria Streeto. 1933 by Geo. Gouldson. s. 490. Sold for supermarket site, 68, but then bought by community group. Rebuilt, refurbished, 1990s. s. 240 · Status: Cinema
Rex Picture HousePrinces Street / York RoadBuilt by George Gouldson. When new cinema opened in Victoria St, the Rex was moved to Wigtown (High Vennel). Deco frontage of Lyons teahouse pavilion from Glasgow Empire Exhibition added in late 1930s. Bingo hall from late 60s; facade removed. Closed 1980s. Demolished 1990. Info from: http://www.wigtown-heritage.org/rex_cinema.htm · Status: Demolished
Newton-on-Ayr
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Newtonairds
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Newtongrange
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture House / Palace /StarMain StreetArchitect: A Murray Hardie · o. 1915, by Lothian Coal Co. with profits from Gothenburg pub. Arch. A. Murray Hardie. Later known as Star. Newsagent's · Status: Demolished
Public HallAddress not recordedProgramme: Film only · Building type: hall · Capacity: 830 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.869199, -3.048252 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Newtonmorw
NameAddressWhat we know
CinemaAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
North Berwick
NameAddressWhat we know
Empire83-87, High StreetOperator: Scott's; CAC · o. 1920s by Scott's Empires in former Forester's Hall. Demolished for Playhouse. · Status: Demolished
Playhouse83-87, High StreetArchitect: JR McKay · Operator: Scott's; CAC · o. 7.7.38, by Scott's Empires (part of CAC) on site of old Empire. Pink sandstone Art Deco. Arch. J.R. McKay. Dem. 1978 for sheltered housing. · Status: Demolished
Scott's Cinema83-87, High StreetProgramme: Film only · Building type: hall · Capacity: 600 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 56.060265, -2.716189 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Oban
NameAddressWhat we know
Argyllshire Gathering HallBreadalbane StreetProgramme: occasional · Building type: hall · Opened: 1880 · Built to accommodate Oban's annual Gathering Ball and still in use as such 1999. · Source: http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/sc-47127-breadalbane-street-the-argyllshire-gather#.Va1OXZSC06I · Coordinates: 56.418774, -5.472390 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Corran HallsAddress not recordedOpened: 0000 · Closed: 0000
Memorial HallAddress not recordedProgramme: occasional · Building type: hall · Opened: 1913 · Closed: 1913 · Coordinates: 56.418292, -5.463026 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Phoenix / Highland TheatreGeorge StreetStatus: Cinema
PlayhouseArgyll SquareNo further information is currently recorded.
Old Cumnock
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseAddress not recorded730s
Ormiston
NameAddressWhat we know
Kinetone KinemaThe WyndGutted, exterior intact. Garage · Status: Other
Paisley
NameAddressWhat we know
(Palace) Picture House23, High StreetArchitect: George Boswell · Operator: W Regent; Green's · o. c. 1918. Arch G Boswell. s. 2,300. Rebuilt, 2.30. Sold to West Regent Circuit (Winocour), 7.36. Sold to Green's. Sold to Mecca, 1960s. Mecca Bingo. Cl., auditorium dem. late-1980s for urban redevelopment. Fa?ade listed. · Status: Demolished
Alexandra / New AlexandraNeilston RoadOperator: Caledon, CAC · o. 12.23 by Caledon Ents. Ltd. Passed to CAC. Refurbished and renamed, late 30s. Cl. 4.59. Dem, 1960. · Status: Demolished
Bank Street HallBank Streeto. c. 1909. Cl. c. 1915. · Status: Demolished
Bank Street Hall / OK PicturesBank StreetProgramme: Cine-variety · Building type: hall · Capacity: 500 · Opened: 1910 · Closed: 1915 · Source: Bio 23.02.11, The Bioscope 19.10.11, The Bioscope 11.04.12, Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.840857, -4.420971 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Castle Picture HouseCastle Streeto. pre-1914. Cl. c. 1930. 500 seats · Status: Demolished
CC PicturesAbbey Closes.2000
Electric / CentralWesleyan Mission, Smithhill St1500 seat methodist hall, weekly shows till 1920, brief expansion into bigger programme. Now Methodist Central Hall.
Good Templars' Hall/Glen4, Dyers' Wyndo. 1910s. Cl. after tragedy (72 crushed to death), 31.12.29. Shop. B-listed · Status: Other, 4
HippodromeAddress not recordedProgramme: Cine-variety · Building type: music hall · Capacity: 2000 · Opened: 1906 · Closed: 1916 · Source: Bio 09.07.10, Bio 19.10.11, The Bioscope 11.04.12, bioA · Coordinates: 55.840857, -4.420971 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Kelburne53, Glasgow RoadArchitect: WJ Taylor & Co. · o. 27.11.33 by AB King. s. 1,784. Tripled, 1976. Cl. 29.5.97. Fire in 1998. Dem. · Status: Demolished
La ScalaThe CrossOperator: CAC · o. 19.9.21. Sold to CAC, ?. Cl. 1969. Dem. 1976. · Status: Demolished
Paisley TheatreSmithfields StreetTheatre. · Status: Demolished
PalladiumNew StreetArchitect: John Fairweather · o. 1919 in St George's Hall (film shows since 1910). Rebuilt, 1930. Arch. J Fairweather.Cl. 1.62. Bingo then warehouse. Gutted by fire, 1.84. Dem. 1987. · Status: Demolished
Regal / ABC / Regal99, High StreetArchitect: CJ McNair (McKissack?) · Operator: ABC; CAC · o. 26.11.34 by ABC. Arch. CJ McNair, though J McKissack mentioned in trade journals. Renamed, 1960s. Sold to CAC, renamed, 1978. Bingo from 4.81. Now County Bingo. · Status: Bingo
Rink / AstoriaLawn StreetOperator: W Regent, Green's · Opened: 1909 · Closed: 1950 · Film shows in skating rink from c. 1909, known as Rink Picture House. Full-time cinema from 1910. s. 1,000. Owned at some stage by Frutin's. s. 1,000. Sold to West Regent Circuit (Winocour), renamed, 1930. Sold to Green's, s.1327. Cl. Mid-50s. Now part of Arnott's? · Status: Demolished
Showcase WestPhoenix Retail ParkStatus: Cinema
Town HallAddress not recordeds.2000
West EndBroomlandso. 1920s by Star Cinema (Paisley) Ltd. Cl. 1961 for bingo. Amusement arcade. Dem. · Status: Demolished
Western PicturesHigh StProgramme: Cine-variety · Capacity: 700 · Opened: 1913 · Source: The Bioscope 25.12.13, The Bioscope 29.01.14, Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.840857, -4.420971 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Peebles
NameAddressWhat we know
Burgh CinemaHigh St431s. Institution Hall.
Chamber's Town Hall / Scott's Royal Cinema / Royal Burgh CinemaHigh StProgramme: Film only · Building type: hall · Capacity: 431 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915, The Bioscope 10.06.15, KYB1928 · Coordinates: 55.652296, -3.185477 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Pavilion / EmpireBridgegateo.c9114. 700s. Damaged by fire 1941; reopened 1943. Cl.01.54
Playhouse60, High StreetArchitect: A MacDonald · o. 1932. Arch. A MacDonald. Modern shop infill to front entrance. S.802. Cl.09.77 · Status: Other?
Penecuik
NameAddressWhat we know
Scott's CinemaAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Penicuik
NameAddressWhat we know
EmpireAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
InstituteAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1914 · Closed: 1914 · Source: The Bioscope 19.02.14 · Coordinates: 55.831646, -3.222859 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Playhouse11, Jackson StreetBingo in 60s · Status: Other
Perth
NameAddressWhat we know
Alhambra / Gaumont / Odeon32-36, Kinnoull StreetOperator: TO, Gaumont · o. 15.4.22 as cine-variety theatre. Sold to T Ormiston, 1924. s.1010. Sold to Gaumont, 3.28. Cl. by fire at screen end, 1956. Modernised and re-opened as Gaumont, 1956, s. 1288. Renamed Odeon, 16.12.62. Cl. 1.11.80. Bingo, then nightclub. Destroyed by arson, summer 1993. · Status: Demolished
B.B. CineramaVictoria St x Scott StOperator: Bennell; Gaumont · o. 1913 by JJ Bennell in old church. s. 1,190. Gutted by fire, reopened, 1926. Sold to Denman/Gaumont, 12.28. Cl. 3.2.62. Bingo. Dem.for flats, 2002. · Status: Demolished
City HallAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Corona108/110 High Streeto. 1.13. Owner Peter Ribbola. Described as very basic. Renamed Cinema House Dec 1919. Closed Feb 1920.
Electric Cinema / Alexandra PicturesAlexandra Streeto. c. 1911/12. Cl. soon afterwards. Tin shed; run by Dundee-based Robert Pennycook. · Status: Demolished
Empire Picture House / King's55, South Methven StOperator: Pennycook · o. c. 1910 by Pennycook. Remodelled and renamed, 7.14. s. 500. Destroyed by fire within five weeks. · Status: Demolished
King's55, South Methven Sto. early 1915 on site of old King's. Remodelled for Cinemascope, s. 1,010. Bingo from 1966. Premier Bingo in 2000. · Status: Bingo
La Scala27 Scott StreetProgramme: Film only · Building type: purpose-built · Capacity: 400 · Opened: 1912 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915, The Bioscope 04.06.14 · Coordinates: 56.395441, -3.435288 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Magnet / La Scala / New Scala27 Scott Streeto. 1912 by J Currie in purpose built hall - first in Perth?. Renamed 1913. New Scala from 1918. Cl. c. 1927. Now a charity shop.
PavilionAddress not recordedOpened as temporary structure on 5th June 1920 on Perth's North Inch under the care of well known Perth Cinema owner James Currie. This was a seasonal affair and mainly used to host live performances including Pierrot Shows. On Saturday 30th June 1928 following a lapse of 4 years James Currie rebuilt the New Pavillion on Perth's South Inch at the Marshall Place/Edinburgh Road junction. The New Pavilllion was able to cater for 600 patrons. It ran until around the time of the 2nd World War and by that time it was principally showing films as opposed to Live Performances. It later became a famous Truck Stop for commercial vehicles before being demolished during the 1960's. · Status: Demolished
Perth TheatreHigh StreetArchitect: William Alexander · o. as live theatre, 1900. Early film shows. · Status: Other
PlayhouseMurray StreetArchitect: A Cattenach · Operator: CAC · o. 12.33 by Perth Playho. Co. (CAC) Arch. A. Cattenach. (T Bowhill Gibson as advisor) s. 1,700. Tripled, 1978. Renovated with two extra screens, 1999. B-listed. · Status: Cinema, 3
Peterculter
NameAddressWhat we know
GlenAddress not recordedOpened: 0000 · Closed: 0000
Skating rink309 North Deeside RoadBuilding type: skating rink · Capacity: 400 · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1911 · Reopen as picture theatre in February 1911. · Source: The Bioscope 23.02.11 · Coordinates: 57.104203, -2.257495 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Peterhead
NameAddressWhat we know
Aubrey'sMarischal StreetFormerly the Music Hall. Burnt down, 12.36. · Status: Demolished
Electric Theatre / PalaceHanover Streeto. c. 1910 by James Clark in his old roller rink (ex-mart). Sold to Mr Sterndale, mid-20s and refurbished by him for theatre use. · Status: Demolished
PavilionAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Peterhead Community TheatreAddress not recordedOccaisonal film shows
Picture HouseAddress not recordedPublicHallCoLtd
PlayhouseQueen StreetOperator: CAC; JBM · o. 7.31 by CAC. s. 1,500 Later sold to JB Milne. Stalls became amusements, cinema in balcony (s. 330). Cl. 8.99. Nightclub. · Status: Other
RegalMarischal StreetArchitect: T Scott Sutherland · Operator: JBM · Opened: 1939 · o. spring 1939 by JB Milne. Arch. TS Sutherland. s. c.1,500. Now Gala Bingo. Registered at Victoria Theatre Victoria Road Dundee, Building warrant plan dated 18/7/1938 Demolished 2009 · Status: Demolished
Rescue HallAddress not recordedProgramme: Film only · Building type: hall · Capacity: 750 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 57.508495, -1.776349 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Pitlochry
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1920 · Owned by McNaughton and Gardner, two shows a week. Probably public hall. · Coordinates: 56.704082, -3.735384 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Pitlochry TheatreAddress not recordedTheatre
Public HallAddress not recordedOpened: 0000 · Closed: 0000
RegalAtholl Roads. 400.
Pittenweem
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseBackgateArchitect: AD Haxton · o. c. 1920 by Mr McNair in old school. Arch. AD Haxton.
Polmont
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseAddress not recorded500s
Port Glasgow
NameAddressWhat we know
BB Picture HallAddress not recordedOpened: 1911 · Closed: 1911 · Source: Bio 11.05.11, The Bioscope 19.10.11 · Coordinates: 55.934292, -4.682994 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Eclipse PicturesBrown StProgramme: Film only · Building type: hall · Opened: 1911 · Possibly a Masonic hall, run by WC McPhie · Source: Bio 30.11.11, Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.935177, -4.696784 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
PalaceScarlow StreetProgramme: Film only · Capacity: 860 · Opened: 1911 · License was given to Scottish Electric Picture Palaces Ltd for premises on Scarlow St in 1911. Installed Kelvin generator set. · Source: The Bioscope 26.01.11, The Bioscope 11.05.11, The Bioscope 06.06.12, The Bioscope 19.09.12,Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.935720, -4.690060 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Palace / EclipseScarlow StreetEarly cinema (1914), replaced by Plaza · Status: Demolished
Plaza33, Brown StreetArchitect: Lennox & McMath · o. 1952 by co. chaired by AB King to 1939 plans by Lennox and McMath (working name, Eclipse). s. 2,000. Cl. 1972. Bingo · Status: Bingo
Town HallAddress not recordeds.1500
Portobello
NameAddressWhat we know
Bungalow / VictoryBath StreetArchitect: GM Scott, A Lorne Campbell · Former skating rink. Cinema-like alterations, 1910/11 (cupola, front kiosk) - a. GM Scott, A Lorne Campbell. Definitely cinema by 1914. s.550. Renamed, 1942. Cl. 26.5.56. Now used as factory/store. · Status: Demolished
Concert HallMarine ParkOpened: 0000 · Closed: 0000 · Status: Demolished
County / George14, Bath StreetArchitect: T Bowhill Gibson · Operator: Paulo & Scott, GP · o. 30.3.39. Arch. T. Bowhill Gibson. Went over to G.P., 1954, renamed George. Cl. 15.7.74. Bingo. 'Slighty better preserved int.' - Bof S. C(S)-listed. · Status: Bingo, 2, +
New Picture House / Central281, High StreetArchitect: J Dunn & Partners, alts. · Operator: GP · o. 1915. Central P H., 1920, then New Central. Altered, 1933. Arch. James Dunn & Partners. Taken over by G.P. and named George, 12.11.42. Reverted to New Central,1954, when G.P. took over the County. Cl. 2.12.61. Bingo, then nightclub, then restaurant. Dem. for flats. · Status: Demolished
Picture House or Star189, High StreetArchitect: JF Matthew, conv. · o. 1913 in former Town Hall. Alterations by JF Matthew. s. c.400. Cl. late teens. Later used as hall, then library. Now baptist church - see http://porty.org.uk
Tower PavilionAddress not recordedStatus: Other
Portree
NameAddressWhat we know
Aros CinemaViewfield RoadStatus: Cinema
Gathering HallAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1909 · Closed: 1909 · Source: The Bioscope 13.05.09 · Coordinates: 54.836469, -5.108047 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Portsoy
NameAddressWhat we know
Cinema Town HallAddress not recorded250s
Prestonpans
NameAddressWhat we know
Biddalls PHAddress not recorded380s · Status: Demolished
Picture HouseHigh Street495s · Status: Demolished
Prestwick
NameAddressWhat we know
Broadway80, Main StreetArchitect: A MacDonald · o. 29.4.35 by Prestwick Cinema Co. (Sword family) Arch. A MacDonald. Caf? upstairs. Bingo from 1966. Cl. 1976. Now amusements. Exterior intact; some original int. features. Pros 34ft; s.1060. Dean of Guild Plans 56/1934 and 66/1934 · Status: Other, 3, +
New CinemaAddress not recorded1922- . In Town Hall
PavilionAddress not recordedBuilding type: variety theatre · Opened: 1913 · Closed: 1913 · Source: Bio 19.06.13 · Coordinates: 55.495181, -4.621374 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Picture HouseBridge Streeto. 1913. Cl. 1957. Dem. 1976. · Status: Demolished
Renfrew
NameAddressWhat we know
MoorparkRenfrew RoadOpened: 1913 · Closed: 1959 · o. 1913 by Cruikshank Circuit in back court. Sold to LCV circuit, late 50s. Closed, 1959. · Status: Demolished
Picture House / RegalFerry Roado. 1913 by Renfrew Picture House Ltd. S.800 Largely rebuilt by McKissack with balcony added, renamed, 1931. S.1400 Bingo from 1972. · Status: Bingo
Picture PalaceHigh StreetOpened: 1912 · Closed: 1912 · Source: The Bioscope 18.04.12 · Coordinates: 55.868101, -4.406682 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Town HallAddress not recordedProgramme: occasional · Building type: hall · Capacity: 750 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915, bio07.05.14 · Coordinates: 55.868101, -4.406682 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Renton
NameAddressWhat we know
RoxyAddress not recorded510s in Public Hall · Status: Demolished
Riccarton
NameAddressWhat we know
Queen's21-25 Campbell Streeto. 1922. Lasted only 6 months. Now a community centre.
Rosyth
NameAddressWhat we know
Cinema HouseAddress not recordedAn early permanent cinema of the early twenties, likely to have been a tin hut. · Status: Demolished
Palace101, Queensferry RoadArchitect: JD Swanston · o. 12.21 by Palace (Rosyth) Ltd. Arch. JD Swanston. s. 900. By mid-40s controlled by CAC. Part-week bingo from mid-60s. Bingo since late 60s. Now Forth Bingo Club. · Status: Bingo
People's Picture PalaceAddress not recordedo. early 1910s in Co-op Hall. Cl. c. 7.22.
Rothes
NameAddressWhat we know
CinemaAddress not recordedCinema in church hall; run my Mr Cosmo Stewart (owner of Speyside Cinemas, later sold out to CAC).
Rothesay
NameAddressWhat we know
Cinema De LuxeStore LaneLater blacksmith's and betting shop. Dem. following fire, early 80s. · Status: Demolished
Empire TheatreAddress not recordeds.800
Fyfe and Fyfe bioscopeEsplanadeBuilding type: other · Opened: 1909 · Closed: 1909 · Source: The Bioscope 12.08.09 · Coordinates: 55.835612, -5.059545 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
PalaceEast Princes StreetOperator: CAC · o. 1913 in old Rothesay Public Hall (1879). Sold to CAC. Cl. for bingo, 1963. Reopened for summer cinema season, 1972. Destroyed by landslide, 1973. Tenement frontage remains. · Status: Demolished
PavilionVictoria StArchitect: James Carrick · o. 1938. Arch. James Carrick. · Status: Other, +
Regal32-35, Argyle StreetArchitect: A Cattenach · Operator: CAC · o. 1938 by local company. Arch. A Cattanach. V. similar to his Perth Playhouse. s. 1,700. Sold to CAC by 60s. Part-week bingo introduced. Films ended, 4.9.76. · Status: Demolished
RitzHigh StreetArchitect: A Cattenach · o. 1937. Arch. A Cattanach. "Symmetrical, banded and finned, but crassly traduced" - Buildings of Scotland. Nightclub. · Status: Other
Winter Gardens / Discovery TheatreVictoria StreetStatus: Cinema
Rutherglen
NameAddressWhat we know
Electric Picture PalaceStonelaw Roado. 3.2.11 by Rutherglen El. Th. Ltd. s. 600. Cl. 1930. Billiard hall. Dem. C. 1968. · Status: Demolished
Grand CentralMain StreetArchitect: S Adams · o. 17.3.21 by Grand Central Ltd. Arch. S. Adams. s. 950. Cl., dem. 20.12.57 · Status: Demolished
Green's Pavilion/CinemaStonelaw RoadArchitect: John Fairweather · Operator: Green's · o. 1914 by Green's. Arch. John Fairweather, s. 920. Renovated and renamed, 4.36. Cl. 3.59. Dem. 1985. · Status: Demolished
RioKing St / Glasgow RoadArchitect: Cowiesons · Operator: Crerar CAC · o. 23.9.35 by Suburban Pictures Ltd. Arch. Cowiesons. s. 2,017. Sold to P. Crerar, 5.36, sold to CAC, 6.38. Cl., dem. 1971 for road building · Status: Demolished
Vogue / Odeon60, Main StreetArchitect: James McKissack · Operator: Singleton's, Odeon · o. 29.1.36 by Singleton Cinemas Ltd. Arch. J McKissack. S. 1,750. Sold to Odeon, renamed, 9.36. Cl. 12.10.74. Mecca Bingo in 2000. · Status: Bingo
Saltcoats
NameAddressWhat we know
ApolloPavilion Bowl2 screens (133, 214) · Status: Cinema
BraesAddress not recordedBuilding type: other · Opened: 1913 · Closed: 1913 · Source: Bio 03.07.13 · Coordinates: 55.635287, -4.789634 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
CasinoHamilton StreetOperator: Kemp's · o. 1919 by Kemp's in a wooden building formerly used by them as dance hall opposite La Scala. Dem. 1930 for Regal. · Status: Demolished
CountessAddress not recordedArchitect: Peter King · o. in town hall of 1826, leased by Mrs Thomson. Cl. 1972.
La ScalaHamilton StreetOperator: Kemp's · o. 6.10.13 by Harry Kemp in purpose-built hall. Twinned, 1976. Spell of dereliction. Renovated into pub by Wetherspoon's, 2000. · Status: Other
PavilionSeafrontDemolished. Replaced in mid-2000 · Status: Demolished
Regal2, Hamilton StreetArchitect: John Fairweather · Operator: Kemp's · o. 1931 by Harry Kemp, on site of Casino. Arch. J Fairweather. s. 1,200. Cl. 8.85. In 1990s, Metropolis Nightclub.
Town HallAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1910 · Closed: 1910 · Source: The Bioscope 24.02.10 · Coordinates: 55.635287, -4.789634 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Sanquhar
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseHigh StreetA public hall.
Selkirk
NameAddressWhat we know
(Ettrick) Picture HouseAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Victoria HallAddress not recordedInfo from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Shotts
NameAddressWhat we know
EmpireStation Roado. 1912 by Marzella family in old music hall. Cl. 1960. Bingo. Part of a factory. Dem c. 2003. · Status: Demolished
PavilionAddress not recordedProgramme: Cine-variety · Capacity: 900 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.824592, -3.797316 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
RegalAddress not recordedArchitect: Lennox Paterson · Operator: Millar & Walker · o. 10.6.39 by Millar & Walker. Arch. Lennox Paterson (or AD Haxton). Very handsome cinema. Known locally as the 'Rega' after the last letter fell off the sign. Cl. 1970s. Demolished. · Status: Demolished
Slamanan
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Slamannan
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseAddress not recordedSource: Kinematograph Year Book 1928 · Coordinates: 55.935654, -3.833542 · Info from EarlyCinema.gla.ac.uk
South Queensferry
NameAddressWhat we know
Daybells CinemaAddress not recorded500s
EmpireAddress not recordeds.900
RegalHigh StreetNow into flats and architect's office.
St Andrews
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture PalaceNorth StreetProgramme: Cine-variety · Capacity: 800 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 56.338365, -2.786094 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
St. Andrews
NameAddressWhat we know
Cinema HouseNorth Street, at Muttoes La.o. 1913. Cl. 2.12.79. Dem. · Status: Demolished
La ScalaJames Streeto. c. 1910 in former R.C. Chapel of 1884 (metal shed) after spell as skating rink. Fruiterer's warehouse in 1930s. Continued as a store until 2002. · Status: Demolished
New Picture HouseNorth StreetArchitect: Gillespie & Scott · o. 1931. Arch. Gillespie & Scott, St. Andrew's. Tripled. · Status: Cinema
Standburn
NameAddressWhat we know
Avon Hall CinemaPublic Halls.375
Public Hall / Picture HouseAvon HallBuilding type: hall · Capacity: 375 · Standburn Miners' Welfare Hall. · Coordinates: 55.952806, -3.718700 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Stanley
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CinemaAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Stenhousemuir
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture PalaceAddress not recordedStalls sign held by Glasgow Museums.
Stevenston
NameAddressWhat we know
Cinema De LuxeNew StreetOperator: Kemp's · o. 1913 by local company in purpose-built hall. Sold to Kemp's, 1929. Dem. for supermarket, 1960s. · Status: Demolished
GrangeBoglemart StreetArchitect: John Fairweather · Operator: Kemp's · o. 1939 by Kemp's. Arch. James Fairweather. s. 1,200. Now Grange Bingo. · Status: Bingo
King's PicturedromePortland PlaceProgramme: Film only · Capacity: 800 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.644980, -4.758534 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Stewarton
NameAddressWhat we know
Stewarton Picture House / RoxyLainshaw St600s 22ft Prosc · Status: Other
Stirling
NameAddressWhat we know
AlhambraThe Arcade, 34, King StArchitect: John McLean · Operator: SCVT · o.1882 as Arcade Theatre. Arch. John McLean. s. 1,200. Renamed for cine-variety, 1912. Sold to SCVT for full-time cinema, 1930. Stage shows returned, late 30s. Cl. 1939, due to fears about poor access. Now empty above shops. · Status: Other
Allanpark / Carlton28, AllanparkArchitect: Sam Runcie · Operator: CAC · o. 5.10.38 by Stirling CVT Ltd. Arch. Sam Runcie. s.1,700. Soon CAC. Cine-bingo from 17.8.77. (600 bingo, 2x300 cinema). · Status: Cinema/Bingo, 4
Electric TheatreUpper CraigsOpened: 0000 · Closed: 0000 · Opened in November 1912, with one handcranked projector. First show screened "A Forged Pass," "The Plumber," "Frenzy Firewater," "The Boobe," "The Vow of Yozobel," "More Haste Less Speed" and "Her Ladyship`s Dog." Second week "The Coming of Christopher Columbus" was screened, which sounds more of a blockbuster of its time, advertised as taking six years to make and costing £6000! Not sure when it closed as a cinema, but I think it only lasted a few years. It was originally a garage and reverted back to a garage again later. (Data: Stirling Observer Centenary Number, 1936) · Status: Demolished
Kinema / PlazaOrchard Placeo. 1917 in purpose-built hall by Menzies bros. Refurbished, renamed in 1930s, s. 600. Used by army in WWII. Ballroom from 1946, then bingo in 60s, then GPO from mid-70s. Destroyed by fire, 12.77. · Status: Demolished
Macroberts Arts Centre & CinemaAddress not recordedStatus: Cinema
OlympiaOrchard St Pl (Goosecroft Rd)o. 14.4.11 in converted skating rink. s. 300. Cine-variety. Destroyed by fire, 2.21. · Status: Demolished
Picture HouseOrchard PlaceDem. for shopping centre, 1972.
Queen'sQueen StreetArchitect: GR Davidson · o. 9.28 by Menzies bros. Arch. G.R. Davidson. s. 1,000. Cl. post-WWII. Auctioneers? · Status: Demolished
RandolphAddress not recordedo. 11.5.31 in Miners' Welfare Hall. s. 302. Cl. 1940s?
RegalMaxwell PlaceArchitect: McNair & Elder · Operator: SCVT · o. 3.10.32 by SCVT. Arch. McNair and Elder. s. 2,200 Cl. and dem. for new road, 3.68. · Status: Demolished
VueAddress not recordedOperator: Vue · Opened: 2008 · Status: Cinema
Stonehaven
NameAddressWhat we know
Biddall's Cinematograph TheatreAddress not recordedOpened: 1912 · Closed: 1912 · Source: The Bioscope 19.12.12 · Coordinates: 56.969548, -2.207221 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Picture House88-98, Allardice StreetArchitect: Leslie Rollo · o. 4.8.36 as replacement for Queen's. Arch. Leslie Rollo. s. 1,000. Bingo from 1960s. Cl., sold to Council, summer 1982. Derelict until dem. 6.86. Site now Bruce Court. · Status: Part-Demolished; part of frontage remains
Queen's88-98, Allardice Streeto. 19.7.13 by Aberdeen syndicate. Cl. dem. 5.36 for new Picture House. Site now Bruce Court. · Status: Demolished
Town HallAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1911 · Closed: 1911 · Source: The Bioscope 09.03.11 · Coordinates: 56.969548, -2.207221 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Victoria Street (?)Victoria StCapacity: 500 · Opened: 1913 · Closed: 1913 · Reported to be opening soon in 1913. Unlikely location, but may refer to Biddall's travelling show. · Source: Bio 20.02.13 · Coordinates: 56.961053, -2.211176 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Stonehouse
NameAddressWhat we know
Palace20, New Streeto.1914. Angular Art Deco. Due for demolition. · Status: Other
Rex10-14, Argyll Streeto. 22.1.37 by John Sheeran. s. 750. Cl. Mid-60s. Still owned by Sheerans - warehouse. Interior (from ocean liner) still intact, though ext. in poor condition. Many photos in RCAHM · Status: Other
Stoneyburn
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture PalaceAddress not recorded400s
Welfare Hall CinemaMain St392s
Stornoway
NameAddressWhat we know
Lewis Picture House13 Keith StreetProgramme: Film only · Building type: other · Capacity: 600 · Opened: 1915 · Site of Picture House, Proprietor: Joseph Maclean, baker; Occupier, The Lewis Picture House, Ltd., per Robert Crawford, secretary, 17 West Blackhall St Greenock. Yearly rent £12 10s Next door: Picture House, Proprietor: The Lewis Picture House (etc); Burn · Source: Bio 12.03.14, Bioscope Annual 1915, The Bioscope 22.04.15 · Coordinates: 58.209036, -6.385495 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Picture HouseAddress not recordedFrom silent era. Owned by Will Mack.
Playhouse5, Beach Streeto. early 30s.
Stranraer
NameAddressWhat we know
Empire KinemaSt Andrew StOperating by 1914, when a film was made for it (Scottish Film Archive). · Status: Demolished
Empire TheatreQueen StreetNo further information is currently recorded.
New Picture HouseAddress not recordedProgramme: Film only · Capacity: 600 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 54.901252, -5.035032 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
PicturedromeAddress not recordedOpened: 1911 · Closed: 1912 · Source: The Bioscope 01.06.11, The Bioscope 04.04.12 · Coordinates: 54.901252, -5.035032 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
RegalDalrymple StreetArchitect: James McKissack · o. 12.31 as part of entertainment complex incl. dance hall and restaurant. Arch. James McKissack. s. 1,174. Cinema cl. 8.76. · Status: Demolished
Ryan Centre CinemaAddress not recordedStatus: Cinema
Strathaven
NameAddressWhat we know
Avondale / Dale21 Barn StreetArchitect: John Hamilton · Operator: CAC · o. 7.30 by Strathbole Cinemas. S.550. Sold to CAC, 1950s. Latterly known as Dale. Cl. 60s · Status: Demolished
Public HallAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
RitzTownhead StreetOperator: CAC · o. 1938 by local co. Soon part of CAC. Garage in 1970. Later cleverly converted into flats. · Status: Other, 4
Strathmiglo
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Picture HouseAddress not recordedCoordinates: 56.277014, -3.273466 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
RoyalHigh St256s. O.1960, conversion of hall, c.1970s, youth club, now flats. 256s
Strichen
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GlenHigh Street[closed in 1953]
Stromness
NameAddressWhat we know
CinemaNorth EndTwo shows a week by 1928. · Coordinates: 58.963955, -3.298216 · Info from EarlyCinema.gla.ac.uk
Stromness Orkney
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Town HallAddress not recorded282s
Stronsay
NameAddressWhat we know
CinemaAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Tain
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseTower StreetArchitect: Andrew Maitland · Operator: CAC · Former Town Hall, o. 1875. Converted to cinema, late 1920s. Arch. Andrew Maitland, 1874. Sold to Tain Picture House (branch of CAC), 1946. Photos from 7.80 of auditorium, light fittings, etc. Reported to be derelict, c. 2000. · Status: Derelict
Tannochside
NameAddressWhat we know
PavilionAddress not recordeds.650
Tarbert
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
RegalAddress not recordedNow hotel · Status: Other
Tayport
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseQueen StreetOperator: JBM · o. 1911[Hornsey]. Sold to JB Milne, c.1930. Cl. 1960s. Photos in RCAHMS from 1980.
Thornton
NameAddressWhat we know
Public Hall CinemaMain StreetExtant ? Main Street, appears to be disused; 450 seats 1950 KYB
Thurso
NameAddressWhat we know
All Star FactoryOrmlie Road2 screens, 88/152 seats · Status: Cinema
CinemaSir George's StreetOperator: KR Blair · purpose-built in 1922.
New Picture HouseTown HallNo further information is currently recorded.
Picture House / Temperance HallMeadow LaneNow Redwood Lounge
Tillicoultry
NameAddressWhat we know
Town Hall / Cinema HouseAddress not recordedBuilding type: Hall · Capacity: 510 · Opened 1918 · Source: Devon Valley Tribune, 1918 · Coordinates: 56.153182, -3.740582 · Info from EarlyCinema.gla.ac.uk
Tillicoutry
NameAddressWhat we know
Town Hall / Cinema HouseAddress not recorded510s
Tobermorey Mull
NameAddressWhat we know
Aras CinemaAddress not recorded250s
Tranent
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseAddress not recordedProgramme: Film only · Capacity: 550 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.941847, -2.954152 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
WintonHigh Streeto. c. 1921 by Codonas. Balcony seating added, c. 1936. Cl. late 1960s. Part-time bingo until 1972. Used as a church; balcony intact.
Troon
NameAddressWhat we know
Embassy / GeorgePortland StreetArchitect: James McKissack · Operator: GP · o. 1935 or 37 by KR Blair circuit. Arch. J McKissack. S. 1,500. Sold to George Palmer, renamed, 4.46. Cl. 1974. Derelict. Dem. · Status: Demolished
PavilionTemplehillRound the corner from the 'George'; same owners as Picture House, Darvel. · Status: Demolished
Picture HousePortland StreetAlmost opposite the Embassy. Dem. for Woolworth's. · Status: Demolished
Turriff
NameAddressWhat we know
Picture HouseCastle StreetFormer town hall, converted into cinema. Cl. 1960s? (open in Dec. 62.) Various uses, incl. furniture shop. Now restaurant/nightclub.
Town Hall CinemaCastle StreetBuilding type: hall · Source: KYB1928 · Coordinates: 57.537609, -2.467152 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Uddingston
NameAddressWhat we know
New PHAddress not recordedClosed: 1958 · 700s. Closed 1958, originally a public hall. Demolished for extension to Grammar school. The building was originally erected as a public hall, and hosted many performances of local operatic and choral groups. The silent "pictures" were first brought to Uddingston by a Mr White, a plumber, and a Mr Young, an electrician. Later, Mr Lionel Horton took over the hall and renamed the building the Picture House.
PavilionSpindlehow Road / Crofthead Street744 seats. O.1921. 'Picturesque, in the Oriental style'. Extended 1925. Closed mid 50s. · Status: Demolished
Tannochside Theatre / PavilionAddress not recordedBuilding type: theatre · Capacity: 650 · Opened: 1918 · Closed: 1918 · Coordinates: 55.820060, -4.084437 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Town HallAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Victoria Theatre and PicturedromeAddress not recordedProgramme: Cine-variety · Building type: theatre · Capacity: 1200 · Opened: 1910 · Source: The Bioscope 10.03.10, The Bioscope 25.04.12, bioA · Coordinates: 55.820060, -4.084437 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Uphall
NameAddressWhat we know
Cinema HouseAddress not recordedo. 1912 in former public hall. Dem. 1974. · Status: Demolished
Empire Picture PalaceAddress not recordedProgramme: Cine-variety · Capacity: 450 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915 · Coordinates: 55.927253, -3.513961 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Picture HouseAddress not recordedBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1912 · Source: The Bioscope 29.08.12 · Coordinates: 55.927253, -3.513961 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Walkerburn
NameAddressWhat we know
CinemaAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
West Calder
NameAddressWhat we know
People's PalaceAddress not recordedArchitect: JG Fairley · Built as concert hall, 1885. Arch. JG Fairley. Cinema for some time. Bought by rivals, Regal Th. Co. and cl. soon after in 1947 due to dangerous roof. Dem. 19?? · Status: Demolished
RegalMain StreetArchitect: AD Haxton · Operator: Millar & Walker · o. 1939 by Millar & Walker. Arch. AD Haxton. s. 1,000. · Status: Demolished
West Kilbride
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Picture HouseAddress not recordedSource: KYB1928 · Coordinates: 55.695243, -4.872968 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
PicturehouseAddress not recordedStatus: Demolished
Westburn
NameAddressWhat we know
EmpireAddress not recordedclosed c1933. · Status: Other
Whitburn
NameAddressWhat we know
Miners Welfare HallAddress not recorded750s
Picture HouseAddress not recorded500s · Status: Demolished
Whitburn Electric TheatreTown HallBuilding type: hall · Opened: 1913 · Source: West Lothian Courier 1913.01.03 · Coordinates: 55.859378, -3.685004 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Whithorn
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Candida Casa CinemaGlassaston Streets.200
Star Electric Cinema / KingswayKings Road332s, open in 1953. Converted to fire station, c.1981. · Status: Demolished
Wick
NameAddressWhat we know
(New) Pavilion CinemaHigh Streetc. 1930, as skating rink. o. 1929. Operating in 1969. Later nightclub. Gutted by fire, 1996. Derelict. · Status: Derelict
BreadalbaneBreadalbane Terracec. 1925. Operating during WWII. Now social club
Wigtown
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Rex Picture HouseHigh VennelSee under Rex Newton Stewart for details. · Status: Demolished
Wilsontown
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Victoria Picture HouseAddress not recordedNo further information is currently recorded.
Windygates
NameAddressWhat we know
CinemaStation Rd284s. Foyer only remains.
Wishaw
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Arrow CinemasWishaw Retail Park, Glasgow RoadStatus: Demolished
Central HallAddress not recordedProgramme: Film only · Building type: hall · Capacity: 800 · Opened: 1914 · Source: Bioscope Annual 1915, The Bioscope 19.07.17 · Coordinates: 55.777761, -3.922721 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk
Green's Playhouse59-69, Kirk RoadArchitect: John Fairweather · Operator: Green's · o. 19.12.40 by Green's, beside Cinema. Arch. John Fairweather. s. 2,982. Mecca Bingo in 2001. · Status: Bingo
Pavilion / PlazaBellhaven TerraceOperator: Bostock's, ABC · o. 1912 in town hall leased by Bostock's for cine-variety. s. 1,074. Cinema from late 10s. Later became Plaza. Sold to ABC, 1927. Cl. 1956 · Status: Demolished
Picture HouseMain StreetArchitect: Corrie & Millar · o. 1.3.13 by local co. Extended, new frontage, 20s. New, modern frontage, 1938. Arch. Corrie & Millar. Sold, dem for car park, 1959. · Status: Demolished
SavoySteel St / Caledonia RdDem. Post-1998. · Status: Demolished
The Cinema57, Kirk RoadOperator: TO, Gaumont · o. 4.20 by T. Ormiston. s. 1100. Sold to Gaumont, 3.28. Sold to Classic, 9.12.67, renamed Classic. Twinned, 18.11.72 (s.336 + 134 in old balc). Cl. 85. Balcony re-opened, 86, cl. 7.88. Amusement arcade downstairs. Cl. Derelict in 2000. Restaurant/bar in 2008 · Status: Bar
Tower Picture HouseCambusnethanCoordinates: 55.779752, -3.903994 · Info from EarlyCinema.org.uk