Campbeltown Picture House, one of Kintyre’s most loved and architecturally significant buildings, is currently being restored to its 1930s glory. A Scotti sh design icon, it is internati onally recognised as it is one of few remaining ‘atmospheric’ cinemas left in the world. The £3.5 million restorati on will add contemporary faciliti es, including a second screen, new café and an exhibiti on space to help the cinema operate as a sustainable local cinema and cultural hub for Kintyre. It is due to reopen in spring 2017.
The restorati on is funded by Heritage Lott ery Fund, Coastal Communiti es Fund, Creati ve Scotland, Highlands & Islands Enterprise, Historic Environment Scotland, Argyll & Bute Council, The Robertson Trust and others, with a huge volunteer effort from the local and wider community. Fundraising for the final £200,000 is under way. For details visit www. campbeltownpicturehouse.co.uk