Campbeltown Picture House, one of Kintyre’s most loved and architecturally significant buildings, is currently being restored to its 1930s glory. A Scottish design icon, it is internationally recognised as it is one of few remaining ‘atmospheric’ cinemas left in the world. The £3.5 million restoration will add contemporary facilities, including a second screen, new café and an exhibition 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 restoration is funded by Heritage Lottery Fund, Coastal Communiti es Fund, Creative 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