Scotland’s local independent cinemas and operators are beginning to re-open their doors and welcoming cinema goers from today.
We've pulled together a list of independent cinemas to safely visit over the coming weeks and months.
For other details of other independent cinemas planning to reopen, visit the UK Cinema Association website.
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Alloa Cinema
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Reopening and screening films from Monday 17 May
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For full list of films being screened visit Alloa Cinema website.
An Lanntair (Stornoway)
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Reopening Friday 20 May with Sisters with Transistors
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For full list of films being screened visit An Lanntair website
Annan Lonsdale Cinema
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Reopening and screening films from Monday 17 May
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For full list of films being screened visit Annan Lonsdale Cinema website.
Arbroath Cinema
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Reopening and screening films from Friday 21 May
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For full list of films being screened visit the Arbroath Cinema website.
Bathgate Cinema
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Reopening and screening films from Friday 21 May
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For full list of films being screened visit the Bathgate Cinema website.
Belmont Filmhouse (Aberdeen)
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Reopening on Monday 31 May
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Reopening programme includes Nomadland, Judas and the Black Messiah and Sound of Metal
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For full list of films being screened visit the Belmont Filmhouse website
Bo'ness Hippodrome (Falkirk)
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Reopening and screening films from Monday 17 May
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For full list of films being screened visit the Bo’ness Hippodrome website.
The Birks Cinema (Aberfeldy)
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Cafe and bar will reopen in June. Cinema reopening planned for July
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For updates on reopening visit the Birks Cinema Aberfeldy website.
Campbeltown Picture House (Campbeltown)
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Reopening Friday 21 May
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For full list of films being screened visit the Campbeltown Picture House Cambletown Picture House website.
Dominion Cinema (Edinburgh)
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For updates on reopening visit the Dominion Cinema website.
Dundee Contemporary Arts
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Reopening on Monday 17 May
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Reopening programme includes Nomadland, Minari, Judas and the Black Messiah and Sound of Metal
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For full details of films being screened visit the DCA website
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For full visit information and safety details.
Eden Court (Inverness)
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Eden Court's cinemas and café bar will reopen on Wednesday 26 May
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For updates on screenings visit the Eden Court website.
Filmhouse (Edinburgh)
- Reopening on Monday 31 May
- Reopening programme includes Nomadland, Judas and the Black Messiah Movie and Sound of Metal
- For full details of films being screened visit the Filmhouse (Edinburgh) website.
Glasgow Film Theatre
- Scheduled to reopen on Monday 24 May (subject to Glasgow moving out of Level 3 restrictions. Please note, ticket sales are currently suspended)
- Reopening programme includes Nomadland, Sound of Metal, Minari, Judas and the Black Messiah, First Cow, Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In, Rare Beasts, The Human Voice and Spring Blossom
- Film fans will have the chance to hear from the creators behind the films in recorded Q&As with Pedro Almodóvar, Tilda Swinton, Darius Marder, Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci, Billie Piper, Suzanne Lindon and Sir Alex Ferguson
- For full programme and to book tickets visit the GFT website.
Highland Cinema (Fort William)
- For full screening details visit the Highland Cinema website.
INDY Cinema Group (Various locations in Scotland)
- For full local listings visit the INDY Cinema website.
The Kino Leven (Glenrothes)
- Reopening Monday 17 May
- For full screening details visit the Kino Glenrothes website.
Macrobert (Stirling)
- Reopening Monday 17 May
- Reopening programme includes Nomadland and Sound of Metal
- Visit the Macrobert website or social media for full film line-up
- Full visiting details and FAQs.
Mareel (Lerwick)
- Reopening Friday 21 May
- Screening Nomadland, Godzilla vs. Kong, Raya and the Last Dragon and Screen Horizons: County Lines from Friday 21 May
- For full details and times visit the Mareel (Lerwick) website.
Moray Playhouse (Elgin)
- For updates on future dates for reopening visit the Moray Playhouse (Elgin) website.
Newton Stewart Cinema (Newton Stewart)
- For updates on reopening visit the Newton Stewart Cinema website.
Oban Phoenix Cinema (Oban)
- Reopen from Monday 17 May for visitors
- Screening films from Friday 21 May (weekends only to begin with)
- On Friday 21 May, The Oban Phoenix will be showing Brave - admission free (to book for this show, please call or book in person from 17 May)
- Full details of showtimes and booking details are available on the Oban Phoenix Cinema website
- Covid-19 safety guidelines.
Pavilion (Galashiels)
- Reopening on Monday 17 May
- For full information on reopening programme visit the Pavilion Galashiels website
- Full Coronavirus safety information.
Perth Playhouse
- Cinema reopening planned for 9 July
- Now taking provisional bookings for the private screening of films
- Please send a message on Facebook or email [email protected] to confirm full film selection.
The Phonenix Cinema (Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall)
- Cinema reopening Monday 17 May
- For full listing and booking details visit the Pickaquoy Centre website.
Premier Leisure (Saltcoats)
- Cinema reopening on Monday 17 May
- Visit the Premier Leisure website for updates and announcements of screenings.
Robert Burns Centre (Dumfries)
- Reopening on Monday 17 May
- For full details of screenings visit the Robert Burns Centre website.
Screen Machine
- Going back on the road on Monday 17 May
- Screen Machine’s first visit will be to Fort Augustus on 17, 18 and 19 May. Thereafter, Screen Machine will tour to towns and villages in Scotland’s North West Highlands including Mallaig, the Isle of Raasay, Dornie, the Isle of Skye, Lochcarron and Gairloch.
- Full information at www.screenmachine.co.uk
Studio Cinema (Dunoon)
- Reopening Monday 17 May
- Opening programmes will be packed with brand new releases
- Weekly Fun Film Clubs and monthly Parent & Baby screenings available for booking until July
- For full details and information and visiting information visit the Studio Cinema (Dunoon) website.
The Tower Digital Arts Centre (Helensburgh)
- For updates on reopening dates visit the Tower Digital Arts Centre (Helensburgh) website.
Waterfront Cinema (Greenock)
- Reopening Monday 17 May
- Reopening schedule will be packed with brand new releases
- Weekly Fun Film Clubs and monthly Parent & Baby screenings available for booking until July
- For full screening details and safety guideline visit the Waterfront Cinema (Greenock) website.