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Oban Cinemas

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Oban

Phoenix / Highland Theatre
George Street
Official Website at: www.thehighlandtheatre.co.uk

Originally the Phoenix. Now 2 screens, seating 251 and 52.
The smaller screen is in part of the former foyer; the larger is the original screen.
Picture courtesy Norrie Mcnamee here.
Many thanks to Gavin Fraser for taking time to show off the building.

Screen 1 Entrance

Screen 1

Screen 1

Main Booth

Screen 2 Entrance

Screen 2


Playhouse
Argyll Square

Now demolished.
Photo c. 1934
Image courtesy of the Scottish Screen Archive at the National Library of Scotland.
The building that replaced the Playhouse on this site can be seen here.

Corran Halls

Image courtesy of Harry Rigby

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