Scottish Screen Archive

The Scottish Screen Archive is Scotland"s national moving images collection. It preserves over 100 years of Scottish history on film and video.

We can provide thousands of titles for personal, educational or commercial use. To discover what we have, use our access catalogue, where you can:

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Featured video: CROFTER'S LIFE IN SHETLAND, a

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A cyclical year on a croft in the Shetland Isles with scenes of islanders at work on their crofts, fishing and celebrations during the "Up Helly Aa" festival.

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The Scottish Screen Archive is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.