Hippodrome Cinema, Bo'ness

The Hippodrome Cinema in Bo'ness, near Falkirk is an early example of a purpose built cinema, and is thought to be the oldest such building surviving in Scotland. The cinema opened in 1911 and was built for the Bo'ness cinematography pioneer Louis Dickson and designed by renowned local architect Matthew Steele. Restored 2008 -reopened 9th April 2009