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Videos
(69502 Results)

STEEL AND ENGINEERING
non-fiction
1960
National Library of Scotland

Shots of the "Empress of Britain" leaving Greenock for Canada and of the interior of the Parkhead steel works.

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SCOTLAND'S GARDENS AND ALLOTMENTS
non-fiction / Amateur film
1945
National Library of Scotland

Craigbank Gardens, Edinburgh. The film has extensive footage of allotments, vegetable gardens and people tending the crops. Portree Horticultural Show also features towards the end of the film.

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STAN AND OLLIE
non-fiction / Newsreel
1932
National Library of Scotland

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy sightseeing in Edinburgh where they visit the castle and make an appearance on stage at the Playhouse Cinema.

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ROUTES AND CENTRES
non-fiction / Educational film
1936
National Library of Scotland
Other title(s):
- GBI Geography of Scotland series

A tour of the principal centres in Scotland for road and rail networks - Stirling, Perth, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness.

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SADNESS AND GLADNESS
non-fiction
1928
National Library of Scotland

Jeannie and Mattie are accepted for a seaside holiday camp. One of a series of fund-raising films produced in aid of the Necessitous Children's Holiday Camp Fund.

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TRAMPING AND CAMPING
non-fiction / Educational film
1948
National Library of Scotland
Other title(s):
- Junior Activity Films series

A camping expedition by an uncle and his nephew, showing the do's and don'ts of the countryside code.

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ART AND MOVEMENT
non-fiction / Educational film
1965
National Library of Scotland

A film tracing the introduction of movement as a factor in 20th century art. It records various ways in which artists have tackled this development such as Gabo, Calder and Soto.

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BRIDE AND GROOM
Feature film / Amateur film
1956
National Library of Scotland

Surrealistic view of the "Honeymoon couple", interrupted by salesmen, consumer goods, jealousy, anger and infidelity. [Award winner in the 1957 Scottish Amateur Film Festival.]

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Images
(572033 Results)

OLD ROYAL BURGH OF AYR, the
National Library of Scotland

Comprehensive history of the burgh of Ayr, including footage of buildings of historical interest.

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[AYR]
National Library of Scotland
Other title(s):
- [AYR]

Amateur family footage of various locations, including Ayr, Rothesay, the Dunoon area and Gare Loch.

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[DANCING DISPLAYS]
National Library of Scotland
Other title(s):
- [DANCING DISPLAYS]

Amateur footage of children's dance displays in a theatre and in a dance classroom.

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[GYMKHANA DISPLAY, PRESTWICK, CARMUNNOCK]
National Library of Scotland
Other title(s):
- [GYMKHANA DISPLAY, PRESTWICK, CARMUNNOCK]

Amateur footage of riding school gymkhanas and brief shots of an outdoor swimming pool.

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GLASGOW IN THE SIXTIES
National Library of Scotland

Compilation of scenes from Glasgow in the sixties including footage of the Gorbals, Paddy's Market, the Broomielaw the Alhambra Theatre and Glasgow Green.

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(HISTORICAL PAGEANT)
National Library of Scotland
Other title(s):
- (HISTORICAL PAGEANT)

An unfinished film from the mid 1950s showing an historical pageant taking place in the Lauriston district of Edinburgh.

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(FAMILY SCENES)
National Library of Scotland
Other title(s):
- (FAMILY SCENES)

Amateur home movies, including family visits, Christmas scenes, days out and family pets.

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[OLD STUDENT DAYS 1968 CRAMOND, EDINBURGH]
National Library of Scotland
Other title(s):
- [OLD STUDENT DAYS 1968 CRAMOND, EDINBURGH]

Amateur footage of the buildings and grounds of Dunfermline College of Physical Education at Cramond, Edinburgh.

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Texts
(103129 Results)

GLASGOW AND THE CLYDE COAST
National Library of Scotland

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.

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FISH AND THE SEINE NET
National Library of Scotland

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...

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SCOTLAND AND THE NEW WORLD
National Library of Scotland

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.

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OUR ART GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS
National Library of Scotland
Other title(s):
- Glasgow Civics series

A tour through various exhibitions in the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

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MEN AND WOMEN OF TOMORROW
National Library of Scotland

Made for screening at the 1925 World Educational Congress Edinburgh, the film gives a survey of the educational opportunities offered in Edinburgh from infants up to senior pupils.

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4 AND 20 FIT GIRLS
National Library of Scotland

Women exercising during a keep-fit class.

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GALASHIELS AND BRAW LADS GATHERING
National Library of Scotland

The festival of the Braw Lads Gathering in the Borders town of Galashiels; the historic flag is presented and then carried on horseback through the town.

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LOCHGELLY AT WORK AND PLAY
National Library of Scotland

The people of Lochgelly at work and play, with footage of wash day and playing golf and bowls.

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