Visited this with Bryag last night... His 'Spiderskills' came in very handy in getting into the place, although his timing was a little shady
I've failed to find out much about this place, apart from the fact it was opened in 1939, and had a capacity to seat 1023 people. It ceased trading as a cinema, and was converted to use for Bingo in 1963, and finally closed it's doors in 2006.
How it looks today :
And a couple of old photos from it's Bingo days, taken from 'Scottishcinemas.org' (courtesy of Derek Mathieson) :
We had high hopes of this one, but we were to be disappointed - the demo boys had beaten us to it somewhat Still, there were a few wee reiminders of it's past dotted about here and there in the remains.
The sight that greets you as you enter
Entrance lobby :
A hint of Deco with the stairs and handrail...
Upstairs lobby :
We found the remains of the Projector Room
Which led you onto the roof
And there was this 'Door of Death' - opened it in the dark, it very nearly had me
This one had been bugging us for a whiley, it was nice to finally get in, just a shame about the demo guys beating us to it!
I've failed to find out much about this place, apart from the fact it was opened in 1939, and had a capacity to seat 1023 people. It ceased trading as a cinema, and was converted to use for Bingo in 1963, and finally closed it's doors in 2006.
How it looks today :
And a couple of old photos from it's Bingo days, taken from 'Scottishcinemas.org' (courtesy of Derek Mathieson) :
We had high hopes of this one, but we were to be disappointed - the demo boys had beaten us to it somewhat Still, there were a few wee reiminders of it's past dotted about here and there in the remains.
The sight that greets you as you enter
Entrance lobby :
A hint of Deco with the stairs and handrail...
Upstairs lobby :
We found the remains of the Projector Room
Which led you onto the roof
And there was this 'Door of Death' - opened it in the dark, it very nearly had me
This one had been bugging us for a whiley, it was nice to finally get in, just a shame about the demo guys beating us to it!