Google MapsCineworld has officially left its home in the world’s tallest cinema complex in Glasgow after two decades.
The building on Renfrew Street in Glasgow had been operated by Cineworld since its takeover from UGC in 2005.
Cineworld confirmed that the landlord intended to take back the site and employees impacted were informed back in July.
The cinema officially shut its doors for the final time on Sunday.
Opening in September 2001, the world’s tallest cinema complex stood 62m tall, had 18 screens across 12 storeys, and seated more than 4,200 people.
After entering administration in 2023, Cineworld announced the closure of six cinemas in a major company restructure.
It closed sites at Glasgow Parkhead, Bedford, Hinckley, Loughborough, Yate and Swindon Circus.
The cinema giant emailed employees to inform them that the owners of the Renfrew Street building would take the property back at the end of October.
An email sent to staff, seen by STV News, also confirmed that a consultation process on jobs had begun.
A Starbucks branch inside the building is also affected.
Clydebankbridge Ltd purchased the site for £7m in May of this year. The company is owned by Omniplex, an Irish cinema group which took over five Empire sites in 2023 – including one in Clydebank.
It is understood Cineworld was leasing the building for more than £1m, according to title documents seen by STV News.
The lease on the building was due to run until 2036.
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