The Electric Cinema is on Station Street, Southside.

It first opened in December 1909 and is the oldest working cinema in the United Kingdom.

The Electric has been lovingly restored in 1930's Art Deco style and is now an independent centre for making and exhibiting films.

As such, it shows "the best in independent and intelligent mainstream films" and does not inflict endless commercials on its guests. Filmgoers can opt out of standard seating and book one of eleven luxury sofas. The main feature generally starts 10 minutes after the scheduled time.

The cinema has a second high-definition digital screen for "the latest in D-cinema releases". The standard adult ticket price is £6.80, concessions are £4.70 and the charge per person per sofa seat is £12.40.