OK, I promised in the Edinburgh thread ages ago that I would soon be able to make some announcements on a wee project I'd been doing with Historic Scotland - a thematic survey of what cinema buildings were left in Scotland, which ones deserved listing that were currently unlisted, and which listed ones required upgrading, in our humble opinion.

Thereafter, feel free to use this thread to point out anything half interesting that HS lists - they're currently in the process of or about to do thematic surveys of theatres and pubs that I know of, so watch this space.

I'm pleased to say that the first fruits of the cinema survey have come through, with four new listings in the last week or so. More new listings and some upgrades are expected, I'll post about them when they're confirmed - some cases are not going down too well with the building owners, so will take some time!

So, first up, a Category B (http://hsewsf.sedsh.gov.uk/hslive/hsstart?P_HBNUM=51104) listing for the previously unlisted Riddrie Cinema in Cumbernauld Road, Glasgow (1938):

http://www.scottishcinemas.org.uk/glasgow/riddrie/riddrie_ext_2007/Images/DSCF3691adjusted.jpg

http://www.scottishcinemas.org.uk/glasgow/riddrie/riddrie_gallery/Images/53.jpg

More history and pics here (http://www.scottishcinemas.org.uk/glasgow/riddrie/)


Next, another Category B (http://hsewsf.sedsh.gov.uk/hslive/hsstart?P_HBNUM=51110) listing for the previously unlisted New Picture House, St Andrews (1931):

http://www.scottishcinemas.org.uk/scotland/standrews/st_andrews_nph_ext1.jpg

http://www.scottishcinemas.org.uk/scotland/standrews/st_andrews_nph_2.jpg

More history and pics here (http://www.scottishcinemas.org.uk/scotland/standrews/)


Moving on now to Lanark, a new listing at Category C(s) (http://hsewsf.sedsh.gov.uk/hslive/hsstart?P_HBNUM=51103) for the town's former Regal (1936):

http://www.scottishcinemas.org.uk/scotland/lanark/gallery/Images/DSCF1188.jpg

http://www.scottishcinemas.org.uk/scotland/lanark/gallery/Images/DSCF2155.jpg

More history and pics here (http://www.scottishcinemas.org.uk/scotland/lanark/)


Finally, for now, another new listing at Category C(s) (http://hsewsf.sedsh.gov.uk/hslive/hsstart?P_HBNUM=51105) for the Pavilion in Bathgate (1920):

http://www.scottishcinemas.org.uk/scotland/bathgate/pavilion/Images/0.jpg

http://www.scottishcinemas.org.uk/scotland/bathgate/pavilion/Images/25.jpg

More history and pics here (http://www.scottishcinemas.org.uk/scotland/bathgate.html)

The New Picture house is a lovely wee cinema. Went there a few years ago, when were on a family holiday to St Andrews for some reason.

I miss the La Scala (http://www.scottishcinemas.org.uk/scotland/inverness/inverness_lascala.html) in Inverness. It wasn't exactly the most architecturally stunning cinema, but it was nice. I have fond memories of going there to see classics such as Jurassic Park, Titanic (with my first ever girlfriend, and they even had an intermission to sell ice cream) and Austin Powers. Now, Inverness lacks a city centre cinema (apart from the screen at Eden Court), and they've built the ugliest, cheapest, over-scaled crude mock vernacular flats on the site of the old cinema. To go to the pictures, you have to go to the ugliest Warner Village (now Vue) out at the Retail Park on the edge of town. And it sucks.

Resurecting this thread from the last decade. :)




ITEM 3 (http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/councillorsandcommittees/submissiondocuments.asp?submissionid=53960)
10 January 2012

Post War Listed Buildings in Glasgow
A Partnership Project with Historic Scotland
Purpose of Report:
To advise Committee of a joint partnership project to celebrate and promote the
quality of Glasgow’s post war listed buildings.
Recommendations:-
It is recommended that Committee:-
�� Welcomes the development of the project to produce a joint publication
and exhibition on Glasgow’s Post War Listed Building Heritage.
�� Notes that this project is in line with Scottish Planning Policy and Scottish
Historic Environment Policy.

1. BACKGROUND
1.1 Scotland’s Historic Environment Policy ( SHEP ) published in July 2009
states that :
“Historic Buildings and structures are a highly visible and accessible
element of Scotland’s rich heritage. They cover a wide range of uses and
periods, which together chart a great part of the history of Scotland. They
affect all aspects of life, from education to recreation, to defence, industry,
homes and worship. Much of Scotland’s social and economic past and its
present is expressed in these exceptional buildings. Listing recognises their
historic importance. This in turn helps ensure that their potential for the
study of history and for wider issues such as sustainability, community
identity, local distinctiveness, and social and economic regeneration are all
fully explored. “
“Buildings less than 30 years old will normally only be considered for listing
if found to be of outstanding merit and / or facing immediate threat. “
1.2 There are now 226 buildings in Scotland erected after the Second World
war that have been listed for their special architectural or historic interest.
There are currently 38 post war listed buildings in Glasgow with several
more currently under review.
1.3 The statutory protection of buildings erected after 1945 can be a
controversial issue as they do not have the advantage of age and may not
have an architectural value that is immediately apparent. However, the
protection and conservation of post – war buildings can return a heritage
dividend, by giving new life to redundant buildings, establishing a sense of
place and attracting investment and support for regeneration.
1.4 Through a series of recent publications and exhibitions, Historic Scotland
has responded to the growing interest in buildings of this period ; their
research has contributed to the healthy debate about the value of protecting
and conserving this part of our architectural heritage.
2. PARTNERSHIP PROJECT PROPOSAL
2.1 The Listings team within the Policy and Outreach Division of Historic
Scotland approached the City Design Group of the Planning Division of
DRS in early 2011 in relation to a proposal for Historic Scotland and
Glasgow City Council to3. PROJECT OUTCOMES
3.1 The project outcomes include a publication with images and descriptions of
the post war listed buildings in Glasgow. The intention is to publish and
produce an initial print run of 500 copies and create a downloadable version
which will be available from both Historic Scotland’s and Glasgow City
Council websites. The publication will be available at no cost and will be
designed to be user friendly and accessible.
3.2 A promotional event is proposed to launch the publication at the Lighthouse,
Glasgow’s Centre for Architecture and Design on Thursday 17 May 2011
with eminent guest speakers and invited guests.
3.3 An exhibition on some of the buildings featured in the book will take place in
The Lighthouse following the launch.
4. CONCLUSIONS
4.1 This publication will contribute to the growing public awareness of the
variety and richness of Glasgow’s built heritage.
4.2 This project supports the principles set out in The Joint Working Agreement
that the City Council signed up to with Historic Scotland in 2010.
4.3 This project will support investment in the city by increasing awareness of
the city’s rich and varied architectural heritage.
5. RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 It is recommended that Committee:-
�� Welcomes the development of the project to produce a joint publication
and exhibition on Glasgow’s Post War Listed Building Heritage.
�� Notes that this project is in line with Scottish Planning Policy and
Scottish Historic Environment Policy. work together on a joint publication to celebrate the
6. SERVICE IMPLICATIONS
Financial: Promotional costs including exhibition panel
system.
Legal: There are no legal implications associated
with this report.
Personnel: There are no personnel implications
associated with this report.
Environmental: There are no environmental implications
associated with this report.
Service Plan: This report takes forward the Service Plan
objective of Promoting the City.
Sustainable Procurement
and Article 19:
There are no implications associated with this
report.
Development and Regeneration Services
RS/121-11
7 December 2011
richness of the city’s modern architecture.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6YceCZE7CA

j6YceCZE7CA

Published on 8 May 2013


Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop announced today, 8th May 2013, that the organisation created from the merger between Historic Scotland and RCAHMS is to be a Non-Departmental Public Body. Watch the Cabinet Secretary and Chief Executive's for Historic Scotland and RCAHMS talk about the merger and the launch of the first-ever overarching strategy for the historic environment in Scotland.