Hippodrome Cinema, Bo'ness

Name: Hippodrome Cinema
Address: 10 Hope Street, Bo'ness, EH51 0AA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1324 506177

#1 among attractions in Bo'ness

Cinema, Nightlife

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The Hippodrome Cinema in Bo'ness near Falkirk is an early example of a purpose-built cinema and thought to be the oldest such building surviving in Scotland. The cinema, which opened in 1912, was built for the Bo'ness cinematography pioneer Louis Dickson and designed by renowned local architect Matthew Steele. It is designated as a Category A listed building. ()

Built: 1911 (113 years ago)Coordinates: 56°1'3"N, 3°36'30"W

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10 Hope StreetBo'ness EH51 0AA United Kingdom

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+44 1324 506177

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Day trips

Hippodrome Cinema – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Linlithgow Palace, Blackness Castle, Linlithgow Canal Centre, Culross Palace.

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Specialty museum, Town, Museum
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Forts and castles
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