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.
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.
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.
The people of Lochgelly at work and play, with footage of wash day and playing golf and bowls.
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...
An impressionistic account of the attractions that Aberdeen and Deeside offer the summer visitor.
Life on Marywell Farm during the first years of the Taggart family's occupancy.
Cyclical year in the life of the Taggart family as they take up residence at Marywell Farm. Their first experiences of country life.
Family Christmas from the mid 1960s.
Family film of Collieston and holidays taken there.
Family film showing family members at church, young daughter at college and even younger children at nursery school. Black and white footage of a younger family members school sports day.
Film featuring members of a Cine Club in the 1950's. A Christmas event and a picnic at the beach and at Marywell are featured.
Film of family and friends inside a house in Aberdeenshire. Shots of snow from the Spring of 1947.
Brief views of the Edinburgh skyline. Mostly shots inside the zoo of a selection of animals in their habitats.