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.

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Films with clips

BETT HOMES [5761] The construction of three multistorey housing units at Trottick, Dundee, by Bett-Bison in the 1960s. The housing was of an experimental nature in terms of its reliance on prefabricated parts and its speed of erection - all three were completed in just 26 weeks. This was due to the need to meet a high demand for new housing in the 1960s.

Full length available onsite

1967 silent col

Films with full length videos

		FLOODTIDE [1911] Set in Clydeside, the film tells the story of a farmer's son who loved ships, came to the Clyde and worked his way up in the shipyard from apprentice to chief designer.	Onsite only	1949 sound bw
		OIL, LAND, PEOPLE, SCOTLAND [4326] An overview of the oil industry in Scotland and its effects on local economies in the North East.	Onsite only	1976 sound col
		QUEENS PARK V HIBS [5568] Views of a Queens Park v Hibs match at Hampden circa 1956.		1957 mute bw