Theatres · Central Scotland
Caley Picture House
In or near Edinburgh.
Caley Picture House — a cinema heritage in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haymarket · 0.9 km
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Caley Picture House is a cinema heritage located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
The Traverse Theatre is a prominent venue in Edinburgh that hosts a variety of performances throughout the year, including theatre, music, and festivals. It aims to engage the community and support artists by providing a platform for new and innovative works.
Place summary
Caley Picture House is a theatre located in central Scotland. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural design, serving as a cultural venue for various performances and events.
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Background
History
The auditorium, which opened in 1923, originally seated 900, and was later increased to 1,900 in 1928. The cinema was closed in 1984 and was converted into a discothèque in 1986. Notable past performers include Robin Trower, Wishbone Ash, Uriah Heep, Hawkwind, Rory Gallagher, Queen, Beck, Bogert & Appice, Gentle Giant and AC/DC. The building became a Wetherspoons pub in 2016.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 55.9482, -3.2060
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 2DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Haymarket — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.traverse.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q16256108 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Caley Picture House (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Caley Picture House?
- Caley Picture House is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2DJ).
- What is Caley Picture House?
- Caley Picture House — a cinema heritage in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Caley Picture House?
- The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 2DJ.
- Who owns Caley Picture House?
- Caley Picture House is owned by J D Wetherspoon.
- How do I get to Caley Picture House?
- The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2DJ.