Amateur footage of children's dance displays in a theatre and in a dance classroom.
Amateur footage of riding school gymkhanas and brief shots of an outdoor swimming pool.
Compilation of scenes from Glasgow in the sixties including footage of the Gorbals, Paddy's Market, the Broomielaw the Alhambra Theatre and Glasgow Green.
An unfinished film from the mid 1950s showing an historical pageant taking place in the Lauriston district of Edinburgh.
Amateur home movies, including family visits, Christmas scenes, days out and family pets.
Amateur footage of the buildings and grounds of Dunfermline College of Physical Education at Cramond, Edinburgh.
Amateur footage of the south side of Glasgow and the city centre during heavy snow.
Home movie of a family relaxing in a garden and on a visit to the beach.
Events at the 1950 Crieff Highland Gathering, the first held after 1939.
A comedic tale set in the garden of the Thoms' family house, on a summer's day. A group of boys playing in the garden get into trouble with a pernickety neighbour but later redeem themselves by spott...
An illustration of the historical development of William Halley & Sons Limited, jute manufacturers.
A demonstration of how jute is manufactured in the Halley and Sons' Wallace Craigie Works in Dundee. The film follows the processes of batching, carding, spinning, weaving, up to the finished product...
Scenes on the island of Barra; Castlebay and the MacNeil's Kisimul Castle, the Bay of Traigh Vais, shell gathering and crofting.
This is a film regarding a fictional character and how he became interested in playing bowls. Opening with the central character as a boy playing bowls by chance, the scene changes to show the charac...
Children prepare for Christmas around their house and the two brothers look after their mischievous baby sister.
The Royal Highland Show in Dundee, attended by the Queen. There is a livestock display, highland dancing and games.
A promotional film for George Waterston and Sons of Edinburgh, Wax Chandlers. This film shows interiors and machinery of the firm's old wax making factory at St. John's Hill, just prior to demolition....
Aberdeen High School for Girls - from the first day of infant class to prize-giving for senior pupils leaving school. All aspects of learning are recorded, with emphasis on drama, music and dance.
An exploration of St Peter's Seminary, Cardross on the Firth of Clyde.
Glasgow in the post-war years and the Corporation's futuristic plans for the city's development. [The film was made to tie in with an exhibition of the same title, held at the Kelvin Hall in Glasgow....
The wedding of Jock Lyon and Lorna Duncan at Greyfriars Church, Dumfries, February 23rd 1928.
Family home life.
Film sponsored by Esso following the Scottish Rally of 1976. The rally begins in Ayrshire and takes in the Highlands. Interviews with various drivers at the roadside and after each stage is completed...
A family holiday around Firth of Clyde and beyond on various boats. Includes a trip to Belfast and a trip 'Doon The Watter' on the Waverley.