My films

The 'My films' feature allows you to build a personal list of films from the Moving Image Archive catalogue. To add films to your list use the 'Add to my films' button on the full description page for each film or in your search results.

For general enquiries about the archive please see the contact page or email MIAEnq@natlibscotland.mail.onmicrosoft.com.

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To create a list that you can access from any computer at any time, you need to register online and get a National Library of Scotland password. If you have an NLS password, you can log in now to create your films list.

'PILGRIM'S PROGRESS THROUGH THE HOLY LAND, a' added to 'My films'.

Films with full length videos

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ALTACHORVIE BOUND [4351]

A Scottish Countryside Club film, depicting a Holiday Fellowship walking tour around Arran in 1950.

Full length video available

1950

silent

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BAXTERS HISTORICAL REEL [4447]

Animated cartoon advertisements for Baxters Soup.

Full length video available

Onsite only

1984

sound

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'BERYL'S SAGA: The First Chapter' thumbnail

BERYL'S SAGA: The First Chapter [0693]

The construction of 'Beryl A' oil rig platform at Arundel, Norway, and its installation in the North Sea.

Full length video available

Onsite only

1975

sound

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EÒRPA [14271]

The programme which provides a refreshing insight into, and an opportunity to participate in, the lives, cultures and language of fellow Europeans. With particular emphasis on subjects relevant to Scotland Programme 5

Full length video available

Onsite only

sound

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IM [7686]

Scotland - the future. Democracy has evolved. Citizens vote in mandatory daily referenda and aspire to the ultimate prize - a place on IM: Heaven Above Earth.

Full length video available

Onsite only

2004

sound

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SHEEP MISCELLANY [10879]

Compilation of assorted footage of sheep, including shearing, dipping and veterinary procedures.

Full length video available

Onsite only

1946

silent

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SPINNING WHEEL, the [5852]

Short film designed to accompany the song "The Spinning Wheel" by Delia Murphy. It depicts a young woman escaping her grandmother's croft to be with her lover.

Full length video available

Onsite only

1951

sound

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VERTISH HILL SPORTS 2000 [4415]

An account of Hawick's annual sports day for local primary school children, with a special gift of Millennium mug.

Full length video available

Onsite only

2000

sound

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Films without videos

LAND O' BURNS BAKERIES - INTRODUCTION [0429]

Footage of the Land o' Burns Bakeries and the Tea Rooms at Boswell Park, Ayr. [Originally intended as an introduction to "Land o' Burns Bakeries" - see ref. 0428]

1931

silent

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MINING REVIEW NO. 3 [2606]

Barge transport of coal to London's power stations; mine shaft maintenance at night; Welsh miner Willie Pierce competing in the World Amateur Billiards competition; shots of the residential training centre for future miners at Dungavel House, Lanarkshire. [See also refs. 2607-2608].

sound

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PILGRIM'S PROGRESS THROUGH THE HOLY LAND, a [4066]

General views of the towns, landscapes, people and their way of life in the countries of Israel, Lebanon and Jordan, focussing on significant Christian locations and places where Christ dwelt.

1959

sound

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WILD FLOWERS OF PALESTINE [0348]

Films taken by Dr. Herbert Watt Torrance of the Scottish Mission Hospital, Tiberias, and family life during the years 1930-1950.

1949

silent

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