Lord and Lady Overtoun visit a Bioscope booth. [Probably John Campbell White, the 1st Baron Overtoun, and his wife Grace].
A look at the population and social problems of the seven crofting counties of Scotland in the late 1960s.
The launching of the "Royal Scotsman" and "Royal Ulsterman", vessels for the MacBrayne route between Glasgow and Belfast.
Classroom activities, sports day and a Christmas party at St. Paul's School, Hurlford, Ayrshire.
A history of the British Open Golf Championship from its origins in mid 19th century Scotland to the 1970s, including a dramatised re-enactment of the first Championship held at the Prestwick Links in...
Amateur footage shot around Iona and possibly Outer Hebridean islands c1920s, featuring many beach/sea scenes and notably, a puffer being loaded with cargo [possibly peat/coal?] from horse drawn carts...
The Kirkcaldy and District Motor Club Annual Film of 1935. Featuring general views of the motor cycling rally on St Andrews beach - shots include members of the club with their cars. General views ...
Training film depicting new method of packaging shortbread fingers in Crawford's factory. Shows the increase of automated manufacturing processes.
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.
A camping expedition by an uncle and his nephew, showing the do's and don'ts of the countryside code.
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.
Surrealistic view of the "Honeymoon couple", interrupted by salesmen, consumer goods, jealousy, anger and infidelity. [Award winner in the 1957 Scottish Amateur Film Festival.]
A descriptive essay on the city of Edinburgh, and in particular of Edinburgh Castle.
A promotional film for George Waterston and Sons of Edinburgh, Wax Chandlers. This film shows interiors and machinery of the firm's old wax making factory at St. John's Hill, just prior to demolition....
Aberdeen High School for Girls - from the first day of infant class to prize-giving for senior pupils leaving school. All aspects of learning are recorded, with emphasis on drama, music and dance.
An exploration of St Peter's Seminary, Cardross on the Firth of Clyde.
Family home movies including footage of daily life around Glasgow city centre, the Barras market, the West End and the new Clyde Tunnel.
Amateur cine film featuring days out around the east coast and borders of Scotland in the 1970s. Includes footage of a canal trip on the 'Queen of the Borders', a day at Edinburgh Zoo, train rides a...
An amateur film compilation around the Borders. Includes footage of a visit to Duns by The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland the Rt. Rev Dr. James A. Simpson, a 250th annive...
Shopping in Glasgow. Fruit and vegetables being selected for delivery to local stores.
A survey of Aberdeen's industries, including shipbuilding, granite quarrying, fishing, papermaking, textiles and light engineering.
The Gathering at Glenfinnan in the Highlands to mark the 200th anniversary of raising the standard of James VIII of Scotland and III of England.
Presentation of Brussels by the puppets Toone and Woltje.
An illustration of the various outdoor activities by youth groups at Glenmore Lodge in the Cairngorms.