The Press and Journal (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
New cinema complex all set to open in December
A plush new film house will open its doors in a northeast town in December.
Arc Cinema does not have an official opening date, but is planning to welcome the public around Christmas time at the former Gala Bingo site on Peterhead’s Marischal Street.
The state-of-theart five-screen cinema, which has been hailed by Aberdeenshire Council as a “significant opportunity” for the Blue Toon, will lead to the closure of the volunteer-run Peterhead
Cinema at the Leisure Community Centre.
But Peterhead Cinema has encouraged its customers to share the news about the new development on Facebook.
The post read: “Most of you will be aware that a new cinema is coming to Peterhead in the near future. We have taken the decision that we will not be able to compete with this new facility.
“It is with regret and a heavy heart we announce that Peterhead Cinema will be screening for the last time on Saturday December 21.”
The facility where
Peterhead Cinema operates offers a 280-seat airconditioned theatre.
It is run as a community group with a team of volunteers. Any profit that is made is for the benefit of groups using the community theatre.
Arc Cinema will boast 422 luxury leather armchair seats, digital laser projection with 3D capability and Dolby Digital 7.1 surround sound including the Fidelio system for the hard of hearing.
All of the screens at the new facility will be wheelchair-accessible and it will also have subtitled screenings. The venue will show the latest blockbuster and independent films, in addition to screenings of opera, ballet and theatrical productions.
Arc Cinema spokesman Brian Gilligan said: “We are delighted to be bringing an Arc Cinema to Peterhead and being part of the town’s regeneration. We are sure that the local community will love their new cinema.”