The Cameo is a cinema in Tollcross, Edinburgh, Scotland, originally named the King's Cinema. It opened on 8 January 1914, making it one of the oldest cinemas in Scotland still in use. Since becoming the Cameo in 1949 it has had a tradition of showing art house films, becoming an important venue for the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Since 1992 it has had three screens. The Cameo was independent until 2003, when it was bought by Cineworld's Picturehouse chain.
The Cameo in September 2010
Cameo Cinema entrance, 2012
Tollcross is a major road junction to the south west of the city centre of Edinburgh, Scotland which takes its name from a local historical land area.
Tollcross junction
The Queen Victoria Jubilee Clock at the foot of Lauriston Place
Close-up of the Tollcross clock
Pitch and Putt on Bruntsfield Links