Holidaymakers setting out from Glasgow, and travelling by train and steamer down the coast to Rothesay and Ettrick Bay. Includes tracking shots from tram in Sauchiehall Street.
A demonstration on how to use a Seine net for trawling. This film was planned by the Marine Laboratory Aberdeen, as part of their research programme on the efficiency of fishing gear. "Grateful ackn...
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.
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.
A history of the Forth and Clyde Canal.
Sponsored by Glasgow Corporation Education Committee, this educational film introduces the chief tools used by the carpenter.
Tour of the Highlands and Islands in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Scenes include farming, fishing, mountain climbing, ships, and a brief shot of the 'talkies' being installed at Balmoral.
Informative overview of horse-drawn carriages as a means of transport in Edinburgh from Victorian times to more recent times (milk delivery). Illustrated with dramatised sequences and information on ...
A holiday film of Italy, including views of Genoa, Alassio, Naples and Filignano.
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...
The 750th Anniversary of Kirkintilloch and the celebrations and events to mark it, including a football match, swimming competition, and a church parade.
Glasgow scenes including shots of tenements, the Citizens Theatre, Glasgow Green, St. Enoch's Station, Sauchiehall Street, Paddy's Market, the University, Templeton's carpet factory and Kelvingrove Ar...
Laurel and Hardy visit Edinburgh in 1932, arriving at Waverley Station, going to the North British Hotel and finally, visiting the Castle.
Amateur footage of West Pilton's Gala week including the church parade, a bowling competition, a football match and the Gala Queen crowning ceremony.
Amateur footage of the Carmunnock May Day celebrations and a display event at a riding school.
Promotional documentary on missionary work in Belgian Congo. Commissioned by the Priests of the Sacred Heart, who are trying to recruit new missionaries for the Belgian colony of Congo.
Interviews with prisoners liberated from Breendonk camp.
Promotiefilm voor de consumptie van meer brood. Aan de hand van 2 verhaallijnen over een journaliste die een reportage maakt over het brood en kinderen die les krijgen over hetzelfde thema, waartussen...
Promotiefilm voor de consumptie van meer brood. Aan de hand van 2 verhaallijnen over een journaliste die een reportage maakt over het brood en kinderen die les krijgen over hetzelfde thema, waartussen...
01 - Servizio speciale In un’affollata Piazza San Pietro a Roma si svolge l’Undicesimo congresso della Federazione Internazionale dei Pueri Cantores. Un folto corteo di bambini vestiti con u...
01 - Nel mondo Il Vietnam, finita la guerra, è un paese ridotto in povertà, letteralmente distrutto, tutto da ricostruire. I giovani vietnamiti hanno voglia di ricominciare a vivere e ne vedia...
Report on the 30 day visit of a group of Congolese officials to Belgium in 1953.
Unfinished version of the fictionalised documentary by Francis Martens set in Brussels' Marolles neighbourhood.