IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Fate of historic Glasgow Vogue cinema decided after appeal

image for illustration: Old Mecca/Vogue Cinema, Balmore Road, Glasgow by Emma Mykytyn

A decision has been made on whether or not the historic Glasgow Vogue cinema will be demolished, reports The Glasgow Times.

The Glasgow Times writes:

The former Vogue cinema on Balmore Road has been saved after a Scottish Government reporter decided to dismiss the appeal… concluded that the site is of special architectural and historic interest, keeping its C-listed status.

The decisionmaker reasoned: ‘… I agree with Historic Environment Scotland (HES) that cinemas… from the 1930s period are now exceptional…’

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