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.

'LEITH DOCKS AND HOUSING' added to 'My films'.

Films with full length videos

'BUCKHAVEN AND METHIL' thumbnail

BUCKHAVEN AND METHIL [3640]

Film showing Buckhaven and Methil in 1950's with shots of a memorial service and landmarks in the burgh, including the Wellesly Colliery and Methil docks. There are also shots of local activities, including an East Fife football match at Bayview Park and a meeting between two Fife boxing clubs, Denbeath and St. Francis.

Full length video available

1959

silent

bwcol

'COME CO-OP SHOPPING AT CHRISTMAS' thumbnail

COME CO-OP SHOPPING AT CHRISTMAS [1002]

An advert for Christmas shopping at the Co-op.

Full length video available

1964

sound

bw

'LEITH DOCKS AND HOUSING' thumbnail

LEITH DOCKS AND HOUSING [5210]

Elevated views over Leith docks, with the start of the film showing exterior housing conditions in Leith.

Full length video available

1965

mute

bw

'RATAGAN / TORRIDON' thumbnail

RATAGAN / TORRIDON [1881]

Youth hostellers are seen enjoying their accommodation at Ratagan Hostel and Inveralligin Hostel in the Highlands; they climb the Saddle, visit Dunvegan castle on Skye and watch a game of Highland shinty.

Full length video available

1955

silent

col