 The New Bedford Cinema screened its final film, a double bill of Dirty Harry and Klute, on 8 July 1973 and reopened on 12 October 1973 as a Mecca bingo hall.It was designated as a category B listed building on 17 June 1986 by Historic Scotland.The building was bought by the McKenzie Group in November 2002 and underwent a massive £3 million restoration to be turned into the Carling Academy, Glasgow which opened on 26 March 2003 with a concert by Deacon Blue.