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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'COIREVRECKAN' added to 'My films'.

Films with full length videos

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COIREVRECKAN [10090]

Amateur footage of a visit to Jura, passing the Corryvreckan whirlpool.

Full length video available

1985

silent

col

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HIGHLAND PLAYGROUND [3061]

Winter sports activities in the Cairngorm area and the facilities offered at the Aviemore Centre.

Full length video available

Onsite only

1968

sound

col

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HISTORIC AIRCRAFT I [10007]

A display of historic aircraft in flight at the Shuttleworth Museum Collection and highlights of an air display at RAF Leuchars.

Full length video available

1989

silent

col

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HORSES / ZOO [6532]

Amateur footage of an agricultural show and animals at a zoo [possibly Edinburgh Zoo?]

Full length video available

Onsite only

1930

silent

bw

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LEISURE HOUR, a [9284]

Contrary to the title, the man in this amateur story film is not enjoying much leisure time! His quiet nap in the garden is constantly interrupted by members of the family - old and young.

Full length video available

1953

silent

col

Films without videos

EDINWICK EXPEDITION, the [6404]

Amateur light comedy film about the Edinburgh Cine Society and Hawick Film Group's outing to St. Mary's loch in Selkirk.

1968

sound

col

GARDEN PARTY [6519]

Amateur general views people enjoying themselves outside. Playing croquet, dancing etc. [Could be some sort of centenary celebration at Rosyth, according to information scratched on original reel].

1930

silent

bw

GLIMPSE OF EDINBURGH, a [6439]

Amateur overview of the city of Edinburgh on a sunny day, highlighting many of the tourist attractions.

1985

sound

col

GYMKHANA 64 [6560]

Amateur general views gymkhana with horse jumping and shots of the public.

1964

silent

bw

JOHN O'GROATS / FETTERCAIRN [6620]

Amateur general views John O'Groats, Fettercairn and other unidentified places.

1957

silent

bw

JOIN THE TEA SET [6576]

Amateur comedy short about granny's visit which disrupts a boy's comic reading. He gets revenge by scaring her with a clockwork mouse to the detriment of the tea set of the title.

1967

mute

col

LATE HOME [6289]

Amateur short about domestic argument between man and woman which ends in violence.

1965

sound

col