A brand new blockbuster year is about to begin at Kirkintilloch Town Hall as it hosts a Scottish Film Festival.
The cinematic celebration is being organised by the Kirky Picture Palace (KPP), which provided a selection box of festive films at the venue on 23 December 2023.
The KPP Scottish Film Festival takes place on 27 and 28 January 2024 – with full weekend passes and tickets for individual movies on sale.
Saturday 27 January:
- The Water Horse – Legend of the Deep (PG)
- Wild Rose (15)
- Scottish Mussel (15)
Sunday 28 January:
- Sunshine On Leith (PG)
- Edie (12A)
The KPP is organised by Your Kirky and supported by East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture (EDLC) Trust – which operates Kirkintilloch Town Hall.
We're pleased to be able to host the Picture Palace's first-ever Scottish Film Festival at Kirkintilloch Town Hall. The homegrown cinema has been popular with people of all ages. Keep an eye out for more events throughout 2024
Tickets cost:
- Adult (15 and over) – full weekend: £18
- Child (under-15) – full weekend (age-appropriate films only): £5
- Adult (Saturday films only): £12
- Child (Water Horse only): £3
- Adult (Sunday films only): £8
- Child (Sunday films only – 12A requires under-12s to be accompanied by an adult): £3.
Single tickets are available at the usual prices – £5 (adults) and £3 (children, depending on the age rating of the film). Tickets are available from Create ED (46 Cowgate, Kirkintilloch)
Doors open 15 minutes before screenings, and there will be snacks and refreshments available to purchase.
Serina Marshall, Cinema Co-ordinator of the KPP, said, "We were delighted to welcome nearly 200 people to our Christmas movies on 23 December – as well as Santa Claus! In addition to the festive films, we also had a snow machine and the wonderful Kirkintilloch Kelvin Brass band played seasonal tunes for our customers.
"Thanks to all who supported us in 2023, not least our fantastic volunteers who make the Picture Palace possible. Tickets are selling well for our Scottish Film Festival – don't miss out."
Volunteer Elspeth Milne said, "I wished and hoped for a cinema in Kirkintilloch for many years. It's great to be part of the team that brings films to our town."
In addition to the festival, there will be a dementia-friendly screening of I Know Where I’m Going! (PG) on Friday 19 January at 2pm. Tickets cost £5 (carers free).
And there will be a baby-friendly screening of Brave (PG) at 10am on Tuesday 30 January. Tickets cost £5 per adult and £3 per child (free for under-twos) – available online and on the door.
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The Kirky Picture Palace events are held in Kirkintilloch Town Hall, Union Street, Kirkintilloch G66 1DH.
