Scotland's Moving Image Archive at National Library of Scotland preserves over 100 years of Scottish filmed history reflecting 20th century social, cultural and industrial heritage. The films capture the lives of ordinary people across the generations and celebrate the achievements of Scottish based film-makers.
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Hunting / Winter / Motor Racing / Skating / Family
Wonderful wintry 1920s family film with elegant skaters on a frozen loch, curlers in tweed plus fours and bunnets, hunting, dogs, toddlers, ponies, racing cars and a Rolls Royce.
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Overview
Peek into the past for a glimpse of the rural life of the gentry in the 1920s. After the hunting season is over, deep snow comes to Scotland and the lochs and rivers are frozen over. Time to get out the curling stones, unearth the ice skates and recover the small dog you have lost in the snow… With elegant ice skaters, curlers in tweed plus fours and bunnets, stag hunting, vintage racing cars and a Rolls Royce, this magical amateur film provides a fascinating look into another world.
Like many of the films of the Scottish Screen Archive, the people and even the location of this film remain a mystery. Perhaps you might recognise the bridge which the couple skate round, as it is quite distinctive - it may be in Perthshire? Let the Scottish Screen Archive know if you do, or if you recognise any of the people in the film. By sharing your knowledge you can help the Archive to unlock the secrets of the films in its collections, recovering lost histories and preserving treasured memories.
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