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Cameo Picturehouse

One of Scotland's oldest operating cinemas (est. 1914), featuring ornate Edwardian auditorium plasterwork and an indie film bar.

Cameo Picturehouse

About Cameo Picturehouse

Heritage background, architectural provenance & visitor guide

Scotland's Historic Independent Cinema

First opened in 1914 as the King's Cinema, The Cameo in Tollcross is a cherished cinematic landmark. Featuring its original Edwardian decorative ceiling in Screen 1, a cozy wood-paneled bar serving local craft ales, and a world-class program of independent, foreign, and festival cinema.

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