Each Local Authority in Scotland makes its own arrangements for issuing a cinema license for the use of premises to screen films. (This is of course totally separate from the license that’s required from a film’s distributor in order to be able to screen a particular film.)
However, if films are to be screened by a group which is operating on a not for profit basis, that is, either not charging for admission or charging only to cover costs, and not for personal gain, then that group can apply to the Scottish Government for an exemption certificate under The Cinemas Act 1985.
Here is a template letter to make it easy for you. The letter has been prepared by Cinema for all.
Address your letter to:
Licensing Team
Criminal Justice
Justice Directorate
The Scottish Government
GW.14
St Andrews House
Regent Road
Edinburgh EH1 3DG
And as the majority of Scottish Government staff are working from home, we have been advised that groups seeking a cinema exemption certificate should email their letter to: Adam.Sinclair@gov.scot
The Scottish Government will endeavour to reply to all correspondence received within 20 working days.