A record of the renovation work on the Bellhaven cafe, Wishaw, Lanarkshire, between 1948 to 1955; shows the work of masons, joiners, glaziers and the Cocozza family on the new Cafe, and the interest o...
Various scenes of the village of Colinton from the early 1940s through to the mid 1950s.
Comprehensive history of the burgh of Ayr, including footage of buildings of historical interest.
A look at the social and economic changes in Scotland during the 1950s, after the upheaval of the war. From the restoration of Iona Abbey to the development of new industries.
Amateur footage of people in Glasgow's Botanic Gardens, traffic on Great Western Road and street scenes in the city.
Surrealistic view of the "Honeymoon couple", interrupted by salesmen, consumer goods, jealousy, anger and infidelity. [Award winner in the 1957 Scottish Amateur Film Festival.]
An amateur film made about amateur film-makers. A new member is introduced to the work of the Aberdeen and District Cine Club.
Television documentary from the mid 1960s about the redevelopment of Dundee: new houses, destruction of slums, the building of the Tay Road Bridge, growth of shops and industry.
A film interpretation of the poem 'The Leaden Echo and the Golden Echo' by Gerard Manley Hopkins. Margaret Tait reads the poem throughout the film.
Broxburn Gala Day and crowning of the Queen, 26th June 1954. Includes footage of the procession, children's fancy dress competition and the Gala Queen crowning ceremony.
Procession of the Gala Queen and "The Champion" through the streets of Kirkliston, West Lothian. 3rd July 1954.
The first annual inter-house school sports day at Broxburn High School, West Lothian. 5th July 1954.
The decorated floats procession and the crowning of Gala Queen at Broxburn, West Lothian on 27th June, 1953.
Views of Baghdad and Babylon in Mesopotamia and of Baalbec on the Palestine Front, 1918.
One of a series of 20 films made for Babcock and Wilcox (Steam) Ltd. between 1954 and 1961. The film includes shots of Babcock and Wilcox boilers being installed in the Kodak factory, Essex. [See al...
The work of the Blood Transfusion Association in the Bathgate area, and an appeal to "become a regular donor".
Mr. Anestis, an old coachman, doesn’t want to change professions, even though cars now rule the road. He lives together with an orphan girl, Annoula, who was the beloved of a boy named Nikos, who ha...
Amateur footage of the buildings and grounds of Dunfermline College of Physical Education at Cramond, Edinburgh.
35 mm - NB
Mary is in love with a young farmer, who goes abroad to earn money. During his absence, Mary's family is assailed by disease and poverty. Since she has not heard from her beloved for a long time, she ...
SPCA inspects farm and transport of livestock, and shows the care of both working animals and pets. Also outlines SPCA's role in rehoming animals, and in educating children about pet care.
A documentary, narrated and directed by Sean Connery, on the turbulent industrial relations of the workforce of Fairfield's shipyard on the Clyde during the mid 1960s.
TV documentary about Chinese families living and working in Glasgow and Edinburgh, the problems they face in terms of housing, education, work and community relations, and the provisions in place to a...