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.

Films with full length videos

CHEAPSIDE STREET WHISKY FIRE [T1508] One lone fireman's heroic battle against the raging whisky fire is captured spectacularly on film. However, having perished in the flames, the second half of the film concerns the funeral as the fire brigade honour a hero. The funeral procession passes through the Glasgow streets which are lined with people paying their last respects to this man from the Springburn division of the Glasgow fire brigade. Also contains footage of Princess Margaret inspecting the aftermath of the disaster.

Onsite only

1961 mute bw