Helping communities to share great screen experiences
Regional Screen Scotland operates the Screen Machine mobile cinema, bringing the big screen experience to over 40 communities annually in the Highlands and islands. We also provide information and advice about setting up local cinemas and signpost resources to support community cinemas.
Delivery
THE SCREEN MACHINE
Regional Screen Scotland operates the Screen Machine, a 70-seat, air-conditioned, digital mobile cinema that has brought the latest films to areas of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland since it started in 1998. It currently visits 44 different communities.
Support & Development
YOUR CINEMA, YOUR COMMUNITY
Regional Screen Scotland believes cinema should be inclusive and accessible for everyone. We support local cinemas by: showcasing Scotland’s Screen Community; providing access to relevant research and methods of evaluation; signposting where to get the best help and advice.
Latest News
Fundraising for new Screen Machine mobile cinema is complete
The campaign to raise £1.49m to buy a new Screen Machine mobile cinema has reached a successful conclusion.
£500,000 funding from Scottish Government
We’re delighted to share the following press release from the Scottish Government, issued today Friday 9 May 2025.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
The Guide to Screening Films
Welcoming Audiences
THE SCREEN COMMUNITY
INDEPENDENT & COMMUNITY CINEMAS NEAR YOU
Scotland enjoys a diverse screen community, from multiplexes to community halls, from Thurso to the Isle of Whithorn. Where there is a will there is a way to watch films it would seem.
We’ve created and maintain a map of Scotland’s Screen Community. See if you are on the map and let us know if you are not.