Holiday in the Highlands | Replay

Skip to content or footer

Replay

Holiday in the Highlands

From the collection of

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton collects, preserves, catalogues and provides public access to its collection of films and magic lantern slides. The collection charts the rise of screen culture in the region and the nation and captures many aspects of life, work and creativity in the South East from the late 19th century to the present day. It is available for research, screenings, creative re-use and commercial access.

Holiday in the Highlands

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton
1937-01-01
Silent
11m

Join the Woolseys as they visit the Scottish Highlands - filming their relatives, pipers, castles, railways and stunning natural scenery

This nostalgic home movie features a couple's holiday in the Scottish Highlands. Arriving at Inverness by train, they combine visits to relatives with more general touring. We see them at Castle Urquhart, by Loch Ness, at Culloden Viaduct and at Laggan Dam. We see Highland pipe bands, gymnastics and Scottish country dancing before visiting the livestock yards at Inverness Station. After visiting relatives at Altyre the couple depart from Inverness for the journey home.

This nostalgic home movie features a couple's holiday in the Scottish Highlands. Arriving at Inverness by train, they combine visits to relatives with more general touring. We see them at Castle Urquhart, by Loch Ness, at Culloden Viaduct and at Laggan Dam. We see Highland pipe bands, gymnastics and Scottish country dancing before visiting the livestock yards at Inverness Station. After visiting relatives at Altyre the couple depart from Inverness for the journey home.

Tags

From the collection

Ordinary and Extraordinary Lives

Home movies give us unique permission to step inside the lives of people who we've never met and never will.

Home movies are always acutely personal - in subject and perspective - and most were never intended for audiences beyond family and close friends. But even so, these private films share generously with the uninitiated stranger. Watching home movies transports us into other lives and other times, where the actions of people we never knew, in places we've never visited, resonate with our own memories. The home movies of the stars, the rich and the famous, the royals - see past the familiar faces and they're much like anyone's: intimate film portraits of loved people and places, colourful moving picture albums of experience and emotion. These simple point-and-shoot home movies seem to connect with the past in a profoundly authentic way - their images unfiltered by filmmaking technique and artifice.

67 videos in this collection

Lloyd George tours the sights of Nazi Germany while his chauffeurs lark about with an SS Officer in this grimly fascinating film.

1

Visit to Germany - David Lloyd George Personal Film

1936

An intimate portrait of the family life of the Taberhams, including Ruth and Tigger Cat at Christmastime, idling in the garden, and a wedding.

2

Family and Friends

1962-12-01

A newly-built, dream home in Michaelston-le-Pit, Cardiff, where industrialist H H Merrett's grandchildren have ample space to play.

3

Cwrt-yr-Ala - Twins

Michaelston-le-Pit
1948-01-01

Socialising at home - on George's birthday, perhaps, and at Christmas – and walking the promenade.

4

George's Party and Porthcawl Prom

Porthcawl
1957-01-01

The creator of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, relaxes with his family in Windlesham and goes on tour to Egypt, Africa and Australia

5

Arthur Conan Doyle Relaxes with His Family at Windlesham

1929-01-01

50 years together - congratulations! A family celebration of a long and happy married life.

6

Golden Wedding at Ellel House

Galgate
1950-12-18

Astor family and friends at play, from boating on the River Thames to fishing in Scotland and riding at Cliveden.

7

Astor Home Movies No. 1

Cliveden
1920

Paddleboats ahoy! Charming film of Rudyard Kipling and young family guests on the ponds of his Sussex estate.

8

Amateur Film of Rudyard Kipling

Bateman's
1935

Colour home movie shot by British director David Lean while on holiday in Italy with his then wife, actress Ann Todd.

9

David Lean Home Movies - Italy

1950

Crowds throng the streets of Caernarvon to glimpse King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, in this amateur film by Lloyd George's driver.

10

The King's Visit to North Wales: David Lloyd George Personal Film

Caernarfon
1937

An epic tale of one girl's life from the ages of one to 22, lovingly filmed by her dad.

11

Saga of Valerie Jean Douglas

1949

An unusual, poignant piece of wartime correspondence showing how movies can be used to comfort those who are far away.

12

A Movie Letter from Home

Wealdstone
1943

If you go down to the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise...

13

The Pioneers of Nudism

Bricket Wood
1938

Sabrina bowls! The 50s bombshell takes centre stage - and the attention away from some wonderful cricket footage.

14

Johnny Wardle Home Movies - England in Australia 1958/59; Centenary Test, 1977

1958

Female punks have fun boozing, smoking and talking in this fascinating film by London lifestyle chronicler Captain Zip.

15

Squatparty

Putney
1981

At home with Brenda Chamberlain. The artist/writer from Bangor lived on Bardsey 1947-62 and is filmed there by a regular visitor to the island.

16

Island Artist

Bardsey Island/Ynys Enlli
1953-01-01

Mrs Amy Jane Richards of Upper Tumble, Carmarthenshire, mother of 7, beams as her large family gather round to celebrate her 80th birthday.

17

Mam's 80th Birthday

Tumble
1970-01-01

Out and about with Gary and Stuart, two lively young brothers from Lancashire.

18

Gary and Stuart

Broughton
1964-01-01

A teddy bear, a toy telephone, and lots more for baby Gary's first Christmas.

19

Gary's 1st Christmas

Broughton
1961-12-25

A new baby - a cause for celebration, and the centre of attention in the household.

20

Gary's Christening

Preston
1961-01-01

Anyone for musical chairs? Fun and games at a little boy's birthday party.

21

Nikil's 6th Birthday

Heysham
1978-01-01

You're only 21 once, so enjoy yourself, and celebrate with friends and family.

22

Christine's 21st Birthday

Bollington
1960-01-01

Joseph Emberton's marvellous film captures the early years of daughters Jocelyn and Gill - with birthdays, Christmas and a trip to Blackpool

23

Joce and Gill at Home

1936-01-01

Merry Christmas! Anyone up for a game of table tennis to work off the turkey?

24

Christmas 1949

Galgate
1949-12-25

William Craven-Ellis records the antics of family and friends in his garden, on the beach and in and around Southampton

25

Southampton’s MP Films his Family and Friends

Hampshire
1931-01-01

Fun with hammocks and a 'push-me-pull-you' - a relaxing afternoon in a Manchester garden can be an energetic affair.

26

Relaxing in Hammocks

Didsbury
1940-01-01

Steady now as handheld captures camping holiday

27

Camping Holiday at Sennen

Sennen
1968-01-01

Holidays are close to home for the Parsons' family.

28

Beach Holiday at Sennen Cove

Sennen
1930-01-01

There's something reminiscent in this home movie from the 1930s – with refugees escaping from a distant civil war to find safety in England

29

Basque Refugees at Stoneham and a Holiday to Lands End

1937-01-01

Leslie Goulden's amusing home movie combines beach-time fun with what could be courting couples and the wedding of Jim and Monica

30

Seaside at Westgate, Monica and Jim's Wedding

1930-01-01

Join the Waterhouse family on their colourful holiday to the Isle of Wight with views of Chale Bay, Newport and steam trains at Ryde Esplanade

31

A Family Holiday on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight
1949-01-01

Lord Brabazon, Edwin Hubble and a former American ambassador relax at Bossington House in this delightful home movie from the Fairey family

32

Distinguished Visitors Enjoy the Fly-Fishing at Bossington House

Bossington
1953-01-01

Marjorie Glasspool's home movie captures a variety of events and occasions experienced by a Hampshire family

33

Marjorie Glasspool Films Her Family in Alton

Hampshire
1930-01-01

Home movie maker films family in Cornish field

34

Coastal Camping in Cornwall

Sennen
1971-01-01

Oh, you really shouldn't have, but thank you - presents and party hats for everyone at a family Christmas.

35

Christmas at Marlene's 1965

Sale
1965-12-25

The alarm clock goes off and the working day starts - daily routines, up close and in colour.

36

Domestic Scenes at 30 Devonshire Road

Lytham St Anne's
1949-01-01

Should old acquaintance be forgot... not likely at this family get-together in Liverpool.

37

Ireland Family New Year Party 1974/5

Garston
1974-12-31

Congratulations to the happy couple! A lovely record of a special day in Lancaster.

38

The Wedding of Billy and Joyce 25 March 1950

Lancaster
1950-03-25

Even in wartime, the fun goes on for the Hart family of Droylsden, and their friends, and dog.

39

Norma's Birthday Party and Family Get-Together

Droylsden
1941-01-01

There are blizzards of confetti in this wedding montage which also features holidays in the West Country and the Empress Queen

40

Weddings and Holidays

Devon
1955-01-01

Join the Woolseys as they visit the Scottish Highlands - filming their relatives, pipers, castles, railways and stunning natural scenery

41

Holiday in the Highlands

1937-01-01

John P Mitchell captures many famous and exotic examples of Britain's once vibrant aviation industry at the 1961 Farnborough Show

42

Farnborough Air Show

Farnborough
1961-09-01

Grandma and Grandad also join in the fun of this home movie - with beaches, swings & roundabouts and a medieval pageant led by Christopher Robin

43

Local Scenes and Family Pictures

1927-09-01

Join the Ross family and friends - and a frisky fox terrier - for fun in the garden, frolics on the beach and plane-spotting at Croydon Aerodrome

44

Ross Family Pictures

Croydon
1933-01-01

Sarah celebrates her 18th birthday surrounded by family and friends - but before she gets her front-door key she must endure the 'bumps'

45

The House of Jan and Pete: A Birthday

Milton Regis
1984-01-01

It's party time in Bournemouth in the pioneering decade that set the standard for change

46

Joan's Birthday Party

Poole Harbour
1929-01-01

A joyous occasion of marrying a man in uniform as rare moving images are taken in Plymouth.

47

Wedding at the Grand in Plymouth

Plymouth
1940-01-01

The beginnings of a wedding videography industry as this home movie maker shoots to fill.

48

Wedding Day - Jannaud Rides Again

Mousehole
1962-09-09

Bright young things thereto plight troth in a society wedding.

49

Psyche's Wedding

Devon
1920-01-01

Iconic area of Plymouth Hoe is the focus for city's entertainment

50

Plymouth Hoe Promenading

Plymouth
1940-01-01

Civic and Church leaders gather for a special service in the shell of St Andrew's

51

Plymouth's Bombed Out St Andrew's Church

Plymouth
1949-01-01

A whistlestop tour of Devon and Cornwall is filmed in this holiday home movie.

52

Holidaying in the South West

Cawsand
1950-01-01

Young members of the family playing, and helping with the chores.

53

Ann Feeding the Hens and Other Scenes

Bollington
1959-01-01

Family life in the post-war years: domestic scenes in Lancashire.

54

The Family at Home 1950

Galgate
1950-01-01

Drinking and dancing and dominoes - satisfaction guaranteed for a family social evening.

55

A Family Get-together

Bollington
1970-01-01

All aboard La'al Ratty for a grand day out, steaming through the Cumbrian countryside.

56

Visit to Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway

Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
1976-01-01

An interwar outing on the River Thames with a reminder of the Great Western Railway's influence in Birmingham.

57

An Outing on the Thames

Henley-on-Thames
1933-01-01

From the River Teifi and coracles at Cenarth to Fishguard and the sea around Pembrokeshire for jet-skiing, sailing and sandcastles.

58

Coracles, Jet Skis and the Girls' Friendly Society

Cenarth
1960-01-01

A brave new world of elephants is revealed to waiting schoolchildren when 5 of the enormous pachyderms alight from a train at Denbigh station.

59

The Circus Comes to Denbigh

Denbigh/Dinbych
1960-01-01

Savage's Garage in Queen's Road, once an institution in Aberystwyth, lives again in this film showing its proprietor and his family.

60

Eddie Savage's Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth
1950-01-01

Well-wishers assemble to pat-a-prince as Charles enters and exits the Old College during his pre-Investiture studies at UCW Aberystwyth.

61

1969 Prince Charles at U.C.W

Aberystwyth
1969-01-01

A delightful duo perform on bottles and tubs in Taliesin between shots of a wedding near Rhydlewis and a sale of Welsh Black cattle in Scotland.

62

Wedding, 'Dolclettwr' and Farmers in Scotland

Rhydlewis
1965-01-01

Home movie shot at the Victorine Studios in Nice, France, on the set of Bryan Forbes' film The Madwoman of Chaillot.

63

Bryan Forbes Home Movies No. 43

1968

Long live the King - and the car! Warminster celebrates the coronation of George V with a parade of motor cars.

64

Warminster Street Celebrations and Street Scenes

Warminster
1911

Charming home movie of a London family's holiday in their homeland: back to the Bogside in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland.

65

Adams Personal Film - Derry Scenes

Derry / Londonderry
1959

Eyemouth, a small town in the Scottish Borders, plays host to a popular BBC variety show.

66

Mark Fairbairn Home Movies: White Heather Club, Eyemouth, Scotland / Trawler Launch

Eyemouth
1967

67

John Daniel

1925

View full collection