Dominion Cinema, Edinburgh

Name: Dominion Cinema
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 131 447 4771

#98 among attractions in Edinburgh

Nightlife, Cinema, Concerts and shows

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Facts and practical information

The Dominion Cinema is an independent Streamline Moderne cinema located in the Morningside area of Edinburgh, Scotland. The company was incorporated by William Cameron, on 13 May 1937 when he bought the land in Newbattle Terrace. The cinema was opened on 31 January 1938 originally seating 1300. It was designed by architect Thomas Bowhill Gibson in an Art Deco style. ()

Opened: 1938 (86 years ago)Capacity: 410Coordinates: 55°55'51"N, 3°12'31"W

Address

MorningsideEdinburgh United Kingdom

Contact

+44 131 447 4771

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Bruntsfield Links, Warrender Swim Centre, Cameo Cinema, Hermitage of Braid.

0.7 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Bruntsfield Links, Edinburgh
17 min walk • Bruntsfield Links is 35 acres of open parkland in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh, immediately to the south-west of the adjoining Meadows.
0.5 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Warrender Swim Centre, Edinburgh
14 min walk • Warrender Swim Centre – traditionally known as Warrender Baths – is a swimming pool and fitness complex in Marchmont, Edinburgh. It consists of a pool 25 yards in length, a sauna, and an assortment of fitness equipment. It is notable for its Victorian architecture with bright interior and its old-fashioned poolside changing facilities.
0.9 miN
Nightlife, Cinema, Cafe
Cameo Cinema, Edinburgh
22 min walk • The Cameo is an Edinburgh cinema which started life as the King's Cinema on 8 January 1914 and is one of the oldest cinemas in Scotland still in use. Since becoming the Cameo in 1949, it has had a tradition of showing art house films. From 1949 onward it has been an important venue for the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
0.8 miSE
Park
Hermitage of Braid, Edinburgh
21 min walk • The Hermitage of Braid is an area between the Braid Hills and Blackford Hill. The Braid Burn runs through it. It comprises part of the 60.3-hectare Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve.
0.7 miN
Canal
Union Canal, Edinburgh
19 min walk • The Union Canal, full name the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal, is a canal in Scotland, running from Falkirk to Edinburgh, constructed to bring minerals, especially coal, to the capital.
0.8 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
King's Theatre, Edinburgh
21 min walk • The King's Theatre is a theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland.
0.4 miNE
Church
Gillis Centre, Edinburgh
11 min walk • Gillis Centre, formerly Gillis College and founded as St Margaret's Convent and School, is a complex of buildings situated close to the city centre of Edinburgh, Scotland. The history of the site can be traced back to the 15th century.
0.8 miNE
Church
St Catherine's Argyle Church, Edinburgh
21 min walk • St. Catherine's Argyle, or St. Cath's, is a Church of Scotland church located in the Grange, Edinburgh. The Scottish churchman and poet Horatius Bonar was its first minister. In April 2008 the Rev.
~1420 ftNW
Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture
Merchiston Tower, Edinburgh
7 min walk • Merchiston Tower, also known as Merchiston Castle, was probably built by Alexander Napier, the 2nd Laird of Merchiston around 1454. It serves as the seat for Clan Napier. It was the home of John Napier, the 8th Laird of Merchiston and the inventor of logarithms, who was born there in 1550.
~710 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh
4 min walk • Church Hill Theatre is a Category B listed pink sandstone former church and current theatre venue owned by the Edinburgh City Council. Built originally as Morningside Free Church, the council purchased it in 1960. After undergoing an extensive refurbishment, it re-opened in August 2006.
0.7 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Barclay Viewforth Church, Edinburgh
19 min walk • Barclay Viewforth Church is a parish church of the Church of Scotland in the Presbytery of Edinburgh.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Dominion Cinema open?

Dominion Cinema is open:

Monday 2 pm - 9 pm
Tuesday 2 pm - 9 pm
Wednesday 1 pm - 9 pm
Thursday 1 pm - 9 pm
Friday 1 pm - 9 pm
Saturday 1 pm - 9 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 9 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Dominion Cinema?

Nearby attractions include St Peter's Church, Edinburgh (3 min walk), Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh (4 min walk), Holy Corner, Edinburgh (7 min walk), Merchiston Tower, Edinburgh (7 min walk).

How to get to Dominion Cinema by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dominion Cinema:

Bus

Morningside Place • Lines: 23 (2 min walk)
Churchhill • Lines: 23 (3 min walk)

Train

Haymarket (28 min walk)

Tram

Haymarket • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (29 min walk)
Murrayfield Stadium • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (35 min walk)