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.
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.
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...
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.
A tour through various exhibitions in the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
Women exercising during a keep-fit class.
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.
A record of the renovation work on the Bellhaven cafe, Wishaw, Lanarkshire, between 1948 to 1955; shows the work of masons, joiners, glaziers and the Cocozza family on the new Cafe, and the interest o...
Everyday life in the crofting community of Acharacle, Lochaber, in the 1950s.
Surrealistic view of the "Honeymoon couple", interrupted by salesmen, consumer goods, jealousy, anger and infidelity. [Award winner in the 1957 Scottish Amateur Film Festival.]
Teenagers voice their opinions on stereotypes and the issue of equality.
The intimate story of a family from Iraq who left their home and came to live in Scotland five years ago.
Family home life.
Amateur footage of a family moving house, and family and friends posing for photographs in a garden.
Amateur home movie footage of family events, including home visits, trips to the seaside and riding stables.
The hard life in Porto Ulisse, a village of fishermen near Catania.
Life in the port of Naples.
Documentary about the life of King Albert I of Belgium. The film is entirely composed of archival footage.
“O’ balcone”, the balcony, in Naples is a small extra part of a house: an extra piece of the kitchen, of the bedroom of the living room. It is the ideal place for observing the theater of ...
The film shows traditional farm life i the 1950s in a rural village in Western Norway before the land reallocation.
Manneken Pis is brought back to life to visit Brussels for a day.
Report on the funeral of Queen Astrid, preceded by a compilation of important moments in her life.