As an Eilean
The inhabitants of a remote Scottish village live and learn.
See moreFishing for Poetry - A Celebration of Norman MacCaig
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...
See moreFinal Ascent: The Legend of Hamish MacInnes
The legend of Hamish MacInnes began early. At 16 he climbed the Matterhorn. At 17 he built his first motor car – from scratch. He attempted Everest...
See moreGramsci: Everything that Concerns People
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...
See moreHighland Crafts
A look at the traditional crafts of the Scottish Highlands.
See moreInterrogation of a Highland Lass
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...
See moreCajun Country
"This video takes you for a trip through the Cajun countryside, visiting some of the finest Cajun musicians and learning about the beautiful and...
See moreKirkcaldy
A look at daily life in the town of Kirkcaldy in the Kingdom of Fife, Scotland.
See moreBeyond the Maypole
Zimbabwean musician, Biggie Tempo, talks to a number of UK folk musicians about their work and their views on traditional music.
See moreSorely Maclean's Island
The Scottish poet discusses his work with his fellow Scottish writer Iain Crichton Smith.
See moreThe Garden Beyond
The Garden Beyond is a dramatised portrayal of the life of bed-ridden Perth poet William Soutar - the first independently produced Scottish film to...
See moreThe Caledonian Account
Examines the effect upon the Highlands of Scotland of Thomas Telford, builder of the Caledonian canal and of Sir Walter Scott. In the course of an...
See moreA Town Called Ayr
A portrait of the Scottish town of Ayr.
See moreThe Quiet Country
A look around the south west of Scotland.
See moreHugh MacDiarmid: No Fellow Travellers
An interview with the Scottish poet Hugh MacDiarmid.
See moreGiving Voice: A Writer in the Classroom
The poet Donald Campbell gives workshops in an Edinburgh high school.
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