One of a series of 20 films made for Babcock and Wilcox between 1954 and 1961, it illustrates the firm's involvement with atomic power and their construction of a reactor pressure vessel at Hinkley Po...
Steel making processes at Glengarnock Iron and Steel works.
The Forth and Clyde Canal's operations on its last year of use.
Hostels at Loch Ard, Inverbeg and Rowardennan, with footage of hostellers climbing Ben Lomond and the Cobbler, canoeing on Loch Lomond and enjoying a dance.
The sculptor Benno Schotz at work in his studio in Glasgow, and demonstrating his technique. The film examines his working methods and the themes running through his work. Much of his work is as a m...
A football match between Elgin City and an unidentified team, and the Inspection and Presentation of Colours of the Boys' Brigade (Inverness Battalion).
Various scenes of the village of Colinton from the early 1940s through to the mid 1950s.
Family Christmas from the mid 1960s.
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.
Trip from Oban to Staffa and Iona, visiting the tourist sites. [Accompanied by voiceover and classical music]
Family home movies including footage of daily life around Glasgow city centre, the Barras market, the West End and the new Clyde Tunnel.
Amateur footage of the 13th UNICA Congress held in Glasgow in 1951, with visits to Ayr and Crieff, and ciné club members filming.
Amateur film of activities based around Craigie Street Police Office, headquarters of the Southern Division in Glasgow, towards the end of the war.
Amateur footage of the main sights and buildings in the centre of Ayr, and shots of Alloway.
Amateur footage of a journey down the Clyde by steamer to Rothesay.
Amateur footage of delegates attending a National Union of Townswomen's Guilds conference in the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Amateur footage of a residential drama course at Inverclyde House, Largs.
Amateur footage of Townswomen's Guild events, including a coach trip to the Borders, music and theatrical productions and a fashion show.
Amateur footage of a show of wedding presents and a wedding reception.