I have been a few times to this Imax cinema, most recently to see A Christmas Carol in 3D. The Imax is located next to the science centre and the new BBC building and looks like a large silver globe shaped building - like a smaller version of the SECC armadillo building. There is ample car parking, however, it is not free parking - it was around £2 after 6pm but if you pay for the token at the customer services desk at the front door before you watch the film, you get it cheaper. Firstly, you MUST get there early to have any chance of a decent seat. Last time I got there around 30mins before the film started and there were already a few queueing but luckily I ...  Read the complete review

The Imax Cinema is situated near to the Glasgow Science Centre and can be accessed from the Science Centre itself. It offers a number of films in 3D cinema with the best surround sound I have ever heard. The Imax generally shows around 5 or 6 films at a time, usually at least 2 in 3D. The Imax boasts itself as the ultimate movie experience. The large screen which is the size of a 5 a side football pitch apparently, gives crystal clear images easily better than any I have seen in any cinema. The sound is unlike other cinemas - and is called wraparound, which couldn't be more true. You truly feel like the sound comes from all the way around you, rather than from each  Read the complete review