Edinburgh Filmhouse, Independent cinema in Lothian Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh Filmhouse is a converted church building on Lothian Road that contains three screening rooms and retains neoclassical architectural features from its original design. The space includes projection facilities for both digital and film formats, along with a cafe-bar for visitors.
The building was constructed in 1831 as the United Presbyterian Church by architect David Bryce and maintains its original church exterior. The structure was converted into a cinema venue in 1979 and has since served the community as a film screening space.
The cinema serves as a gathering place where film enthusiasts discover international works and independent productions together. Visitors often spend time in the cafe-bar before and after screenings, creating a community around cinema.
The cinema is easily accessible on foot along Lothian Road and features a functioning cafe-bar where visitors can spend time before or after screenings. The building entrance is clearly marked, making it straightforward to find and enter.
The building maintains its original church exterior while housing advanced projection equipment inside for both digital and analogue film formats. This blend of historic architecture with contemporary film technology creates an unusual setting for cinema viewing.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Inception: 1979
Address: 86-88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH3 9BZ, Scotland
Website: http://filmhousecinema.com
GPS coordinates: 55.94640,-3.20622
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48
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