Theatres · Scottish Islands
Merlin Cinemas
In or near Halkirk.
Merlin Cinemas in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 0.9 km
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Merlin Cinemas is a cinema or movie theatre in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom. Britain's listed cinemas span Edwardian picture palaces, Art Deco super-cinemas of the 1930s, and the surviving independent neighbourhood houses.
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Official information
Merlin Cinemas operates multiple cinema venues across the UK, offering a variety of films and live events. Each location features different amenities and programming, catering to diverse audience preferences.
From the Wikipedia article
Merlin Cinemas Limited are a British cinema chain. The company was formed in 1990 and predominantly operates in small coastal towns. Merlin Cinemas mainly operate traditional cinema buildings rather than new builds. In 2023 Merlin Cinemas acquired the Odeon cinema in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, and renamed it Plaza Cinema. The cinema had been deemed financially unviable by Odeon.
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Background
Architecture
The exterior is a fine 1930s art deco design complete with tower and cinema name placed between horizontal strips. It was completely refurbished with new neon signage and outdoor under-pavement blue LED lighting during October and November 2007. The windows have been blocked in for the screen in the former café but the whole façade is still striking. Above the main entrance is Screen 7, which opened in 2006. This is accessed by a circular staircase from the bar and restaurant next door, and not through the main cinema entrance. In addition, Screen 7 is also unusual in having a licence, waiter service and double, sofa-style, seating and tables. In the main foyer, which is circular in shape,…
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- Coordinates
- 58.5832, -3.5380
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 7XE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Phone
- +441209216278
- Established
- 1990
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 0.9 km
- Official site
- merlincinemas.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q38937145 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Merlin Cinemas (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Merlin Cinemas?
- Merlin Cinemas is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 7XE).
- What is Merlin Cinemas?
- Merlin Cinemas in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Merlin Cinemas?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 7XE.
- When was Merlin Cinemas built?
- Built or established in 1990.
- Who owns Merlin Cinemas?
- Merlin Cinemas is owned by | num_employees =.
- How do I get to Merlin Cinemas?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 7XE.