The closing date of the world’s tallest cinema on Glasgow’s Renfrew Street has been set.
17:16, 15 Aug 2025Updated 18:55, 15 Aug 2025
Cineworld Renfrew Street(Image: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
The world’s tallest cinema based in Glasgow will be shutting its doors next month.
Employees at the Renfrew Street Cineworld were sent letters in July saying the cinema was ‘likely to close’ and the situation is out of Cineworld’s control.
In a recent decision from the landlord, the Renfrew Street cinema will officially close on September 28, reports Glasgow Live.
In a letter sent to employees this week, staff were told that their roles were “at risk”. Part of it reads: “Cineworld has received correspondence from the landlord of our Glasgow Renfrew Street Cinema advising that they are serving us notice to quit the building.
“This therefore means that your roles will shortly be placed at risk of redundancy, as a result of this notice.”
During the letter, it states that employees will now enter a period of “consultation”.
It ends with: “I appreciate that today’s announcement may be upsetting and your line manager or I will be available to support you throughout this process”.
A spokesperson for Cineworld confirmed the closure, however, said that their Silverburn cinema will undergo its most “ambitious transformation yet”.
A spokesperson said: “Following the landlord’s recent decision, Cineworld Glasgow Renfrew Street will close on September 28, 2025.
“The cinema will remain open as usual until this date so you can continue to enjoy the latest releases.
“As we say goodbye to Renfrew Street, Cineworld Silverburn is undergoing its most ambitious transformation yet – with major investment bringing a 4DX screen and a full upgrade of every 2D auditorium to luxury recliner seating.
“We can’t wait for you to experience the new Cineworld Silverburn, for the most superior entertainment experience in Glasgow.”
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