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FAITHFUL, CLYDE 1976
non-fiction / Amateur film
1976
National Library of Scotland

Amateur footage of fishing boats at sea from the trawler 'Faithful', boats at Oban, Ayr and Peel and on the Caledonian Canal - includes footage of a bomb disposal team.

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(FISHING AND STORM AT HARBOUR)
non-fiction / Amateur film
1953
National Library of Scotland
Other title(s):
- (FISHING AND STORM AT HARBOUR)

1930s footage of the Musselburgh fishing fleet at sea and at Stornoway and Mallaig, pre-war military activity around Oban and the Fisherrow Fisherman's Walk celebrations - also includes 1950s footage ...

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WAVERLEY 1981/82
non-fiction / Amateur film
1982
National Library of Scotland

Beginning with footage of the 'Waverley' being re-boilered in early 1981, this film then documents various cruises on the 'Waverley' paddle steamer (including the first trip using the new boiler). Th...

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FORT WILLIAM : The Road To The Isles
non-fiction
1948
National Library of Scotland

A promotional film for holiday firm Polytours, demonstrating the attractions of a holiday in Fort William to an English audience. Includes shots of tourist locations such as Ben Nevis, Morar, Glenfinn...

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GAUMONT GRAPHIC: DAILY MAIL WATERPLANE RACE
Non-Fiction / Newsreel
1913
National Library of Scotland

Mr Harry Hawker's attempt to fly a Sopwith waterplane round the British coasts, the prize on offer being £5000 offered by the Daily Mail. The newsreel shows Hawker in Cromarty, Oban and at Dublin, w...

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PHAROS 1960 - 1961
non-fiction / Amateur film
1969
National Library of Scotland

Lighthouse inspection made in 1960 - 1961 by the Pharos VIII [possibly 1969?]. Main duties of this Northern Lighthouse Board Ship included the delivery of stores and supplies, buoyworking and the sta...

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