Dr Honeyman describing his purchase of the Burrell Collection and Dali's "Crucifixion". With shots of the Art Gallery, Glasgow University and the collection in storage. Dr Honeyman and the Civic Amen...
T.V. Documentary from the mid 1960s reporting on the action the Stirlingshire police force is taking towards road safety. The second report is a interview with the entertainer Bruce Forsyth backstag...
A look at the population and social problems of the seven crofting counties of Scotland in the late 1960s.
A documentary on how Glasgow would look in the 1980's after the redevelopment of its traffic system and the construction of new housing developments, planned in the mid '70s. Relates to issues propose...
As producer, actor and filmmaker, Richard Massingham managed to combine his passion for film and medical science.
The work of the Blood Transfusion Association in the Bathgate area, and an appeal to "become a regular donor".
Mr. Anestis, an old coachman, doesn’t want to change professions, even though cars now rule the road. He lives together with an orphan girl, Annoula, who was the beloved of a boy named Nikos, who ha...
Emperor Wilhelm II and empress Victoria of Germany on horses, escorted by horsemen, on their way to a parade at the Tempelhoferfeld in Berlin.
Overview of journey from Glasgow city centre to Rothesay and Largs on passenger steamer circa 1935.
Amateur footage of people in Glasgow's Botanic Gardens, traffic on Great Western Road and street scenes in the city.
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.
A tour through various exhibitions in the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
Hostels at Loch Ard, Inverbeg and Rowardennan, with footage of hostellers climbing Ben Lomond and the Cobbler, canoeing on Loch Lomond and enjoying a dance.
Shots of the "Empress of Britain" leaving Greenock for Canada and of the interior of the Parkhead steel works.
An experimental film in the form of a riddle by artist Gillian Steel.
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.
Sponsored by Glasgow Corporation Education Committee, this educational film introduces the chief tools used by the carpenter.
A documentary style film exploring the city of Glasgow. There are shots from the city centre to the West End with panoramic views over the entire skyline. There are also scenes from the Edinburgh Tat...
SPCA inspects farm and transport of livestock, and shows the care of both working animals and pets. Also outlines SPCA's role in rehoming animals, and in educating children about pet care.
The sculptor Benno Schotz at work in his studio in Glasgow, and demonstrating his technique. The film examines his working methods and the themes running through his work. Much of his work is as a m...
A documentary, narrated and directed by Sean Connery, on the turbulent industrial relations of the workforce of Fairfield's shipyard on the Clyde during the mid 1960s.
TV documentary about Chinese families living and working in Glasgow and Edinburgh, the problems they face in terms of housing, education, work and community relations, and the provisions in place to a...
The Forth and Clyde Canal's operations on its last year of use.