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Fishing for Poetry - A Celebration of Norman MacCaig (2010)

One of the greatest poets of his generation, Norman MacCaig (1910-96) was also an expert fly-fisher. His favourite loch, the Loch of the Green Corrie, lies high up in the mountains of Assynt in the far north-west of Scotland. Fiddle maestro Aly Bain, Billy ...

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Interrogation of a Highland Lass (2000)

Docu-drama about the taking of the Stone of Scone from Westminster Abbey on Christmas morning of 1950 by a band of Scottish nationalist. The Stone of Scone is a holy relic (supposed to have been Jacob's Pillow when he dreamt of the Ladder to Heaven) on whi ...

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Other Voices, Too: An Evening With Nanci Griffith (1999)

An Evening With Nanci Griffith and The Blue Moon Orchestra filmed at the Armadillo in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 26 & 27, 1998. ...

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Retying the Knot: The Incredible String Band (1997)

A profile of the Hippest band of the 60's and 70's as they prepare for a reunion gig. ...

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Cajun Country (1997)

"This video takes you for a trip through the Cajun countryside, visiting some of the finest Cajun musicians and learning about the beautiful and fascinating culture. Featuring: Queen Ida, Boozoo Chavis, Savoy-Doucet Band, Dewey Balfa and more. ...

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Mairi Mhor (1994)

In 1871, 'tired of the speakers of English', Mairi Mhor began writing resistance songs in Gaelic, protesting at the displacement of the Scottish Highland and Island folk by the Southern landlords. Unjustly imprisoned in Inverness at the age of 51, she expr ...

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As an Eilean (1993)

The inhabitants of a remote Scottish village live and learn. ...

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Beyond the Maypole (1991)

Zimbabwean musician, Biggie Tempo, talks to a number of UK folk musicians about their work and their views on traditional music. ...

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Dreaming (1991)

Unemployed Ayrshire teenager Sammy Nelson is a dreamer, using his vivid imagination to conjure up a gallery of heroes. But far from simply providing an escape from grim reality, his dreams become weapons to confront it. ...

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Stephen Hendry: Doing the Business (1988)

A documentary following future seven time world snooker champion Stephen Hendry as a teenager in the run up to and aftermath of his first ever ranking event win at the Rothmans Grand Prix. ...

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Gramsci: Everything that Concerns People (1987)

A drama documentary on the life and work of Italian communist Antonio Gramsci. Produced for Channel 4 in 1987, it was directed by the Scottish filmmaker Mike Alexander and starred John Sessions in scenes from Gramsci's life. Brian Cox provided the narratio ...

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Stock of Broom - The Edinburgh Merchant Company (1981)

A film commemorating the 300th anniversary of Edinburgh's Company of Merchants. ...

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Castle and Capital (1979)

A look at the city of Edinburgh, Scotland with a particular focus on its famous castle. ...

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The Tent (1975)

Centred around the unwelcome visit of a happy young couple staying in a tent on a farmer's land, and the unforeseen consequences of their stay. ...

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Home and Away (1974)

A young boy away at boarding school struggles when his mother and father split up. ...

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Dunfermline (1974)

A portrait of the past and present of the city of Dunfermline, Scotland's ancient capital. ...

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Lothian Landscape (1974)

A look at the sights of East Lothian, Scotland. ...

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Aberdeen (1970)

Explore the growth of Aberdeen's sparkling streets. ...

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