The work of a country policeman, from trying to catch poachers to checking the safety of an explosives store at a quarry.
1946
sound
bw
Shots of the Murrayfield Highland Games in 1952 and what is believed to be the Proclamation of Her Majesty's Accession to the Throne.
Onsite only
1952
silent
col
Shot of the ticket vendor at Hawick rail station; passengers waiting in queue.
1965
silent
bw
Comprehensive documentary about the work of the fire brigade in Edinburgh (South Eastern Area), including training, maintenance, fire station routines and emergency call-out.
Onsite only
1971
mute
col
New film record
New video
International Scout Camp held in Brittany, France with lots of Scottish Scout troops in attendance. Intertitles throughout add a fun description of activities such as preparing meals together, constructing a makeshift kitchen, and singing round the camp fire.
1947
silent
bw
The Independence Choir sing the Robert Burns song "A Man's a Man for a That".
Onsite only
2014
sound
col
The annual children's Christmas party held by Crawford's biscuit factory in 1955.
1955
silent
bw
The manufacture of refrigerators at the Hillington factory (near Glasgow).
1960
sound
col
How to make a book at Collins Publishers. Processes are shown in detail for the title 'Pookie Believes in Santa Claus', from typesetting, litho printing to trimming and binding.
1965
sound
bw
Brief shots of Glasgow Corporation buses, bound for Knightswood and Clydebank, pulling in and out of streets.
1963
mute
bw
Firemen tackling a fire in Dollar Academy.
1963
mute
bw
Amateur brief views Dumfries town centre, then general views of Dumfries College grounds.
1960
silent
col
Amateur short mystery film.
1964
silent
col
A fishing boat coming into Ullapool harbour, its catch is loaded into lorry crates.
1963
mute
bw
Views of Fochaber including churches and the Post Office.
1965
silent
bw
Webcast of a social gathering of supporters of Wings over Scotland, the pro-independence blog in Broughty Ferry.
2014
sound
col
Webcast of a conversation between David McGowran of Independence Live and journalist George Monbiot about the current state of the UK media.
2014
sound
col
Amateur general views of a glider launch and various other planes taking off from a rather uneven field, watched by a large crowd.
1935
silent
bw
Amateur general views gymkhana with horse jumping and shots of the public.
1964
silent
bw
Webcast of a public meeting in Wishaw with speaker Tommy Sheridan and a question and answer session.
2014
sound
col
Amateur holiday footage featuring general views of Ibiza, featuring two elderly ladies .
1970
mute
col
Amateur Spanish film about a couple learning to play the piano. Features a fantasy element as a piano teacher potentially threatens their relationship.
1950
mute
bw
Webcast of a panel discussion at the STUC, Glasgow, chaired by Elaine C. Smith.
2014
sound
col
A record of the launch of the T.S. Tug 'Otago' at Lobnitz yard. This ship was bound for the port of Otago, New Zealand and several New Zealanders were there for the launch, including Miss Jean McKenzie, the daughter of the harbourmaster in Otago and the ship's sponsor.
1955
sound
bw
Shots of an empty Murrayfield stadium.
1964
mute
bw
Political commentator James Kelly of the blog 'Scot Goes Pop!' talks about the effect of opinion polls on the Scottish independence referendum campaign.
2014
sound
col
Webcast of a public meeting in Campsie Memorial Hall, Lennoxtown, with speakers Deborah Shepherd and Tommy Sheridan.
2014
sound
col
Webcast of an event in Cardiff organised to demonstrate support for Scottish independence.
2014
sound
col
Webcast of a discussion event about fracking at the Arches, Glasgow, and interviews with some participants.
2014
sound
col
Webcast and highlights of a pro-independence car cavalcade from Dunoon to Oban, featuring Michael Russell MSP.
2014
sound
col
The opening of a new shop by Yes Cowal in Dunoon, and interviews with actors Martin Compston and Paul Brannigan.
2014
sound
col