Glasgow in the post-war years and the Corporation's futuristic plans for the city's development. [The film was made to tie in with an exhibition of the same title, held at the Kelvin Hall in Glasgow....
Teenagers voice their opinions on stereotypes and the issue of equality.
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.
The children of Rosehearty Primary School join with older members of the village to record memories of the village in the early half of the century, illustrated by a varied montage of photographs. Inc...
A car journey through the Lake District, a visit to the Blacksmith's Shop Gretna Green, and on to Glasgow and the Empire Exhibition, Edinburgh and finally to Loch Lomond.
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...
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...
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 history of the Eastwood area in Glasgow, and footage of new community building developments in the early 1970s.
Cyclical year in the life of the Taggart family as they take up residence at Marywell Farm. Their first experiences of country life.
The changing forces in the traditional borderland; in the fishing and textile industries, farming, forestry and housing.
Promotional video for the newly commissioned Scottish Natural Heritage, made in 1992. Interviews with stakeholders are illustrated with photographic stills.
The Mayor is taken on a tour of the town and surrounding sights, to Comrie colliery and on a Clyde pleasure steamer.
Young people enjoying various activities at Butlin's camp at Ayr. The purpose of the venture was to bring young Scots face to face with leaders in public life.
One of a series of 20 films made for Babcock and Wilcox (Steam) Ltd. between 1954 and 1961. The film includes shots of Babcock and Wilcox boilers being installed in the Kodak factory, Essex. [See al...
Shots of the "Empress of Britain" leaving Greenock for Canada and of the interior of the Parkhead steel works.
A Pathescope travelogue film featuring scenes of the Lake District and Scottish lochs.
The work of the Blood Transfusion Association in the Bathgate area, and an appeal to "become a regular donor".
An experimental film in the form of a riddle by artist Gillian Steel.
A descriptive essay on the city of Edinburgh, and in particular of Edinburgh Castle.
The intimate story of a family from Iraq who left their home and came to live in Scotland five years ago.
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 tour of the principal centres in Scotland for road and rail networks - Stirling, Perth, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness.
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.