The planning, construction and operation of the Fith oil rig in the Fourties field, north east of Aberdeen. Notable for it being remotely operated and based on new designs.
A film about the construction and erection of the Magnus oil rig, the largest and most expensive steel structure at that time in the world.
A comprehensive and diverse record of the City of Dundee in the year 2000. The film captures local events such as the Hilltown Fun Day and the celebration of Diwali by the Hindu community, records th...
The construction by Howard Doris Ltd. of oil platforms at Loch Kishorn for the Ninian oilfield.
Important Scottish motorbike racing events along the West Sands, St. Andrews, Meadowbank in Edinburgh and Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy, 1950.
[Starts with part of a Mickey Mouse cartoon - MICKEY ENLISTS -] It then goes on to show actuality footage of the Black Watch at camp (Nairn is one camp), on exercises, and doing fun sports day type g...
Gas, fire, and bomb drills in 1937. This film features people wearing gas masks in Eastwood Park learning about small bombs, the different types of gas in use (including mustard gas), how to wear a c...
A record of the Brewis family wedding at Ardwell Church. Also includes footage of a party around a huge bonfire with dancing and bagpipe music.