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PRODUCT CATALOGUE 2014

Our DVD titles have been carefully researched, written and produced using rare archive film

footage and material that has been carefully collected and preserved over many years.

Video History Scotland is committed to documenting and preserving our rich Scottish

history and heritage of bygone times, places and events and making these available for

your enjoyment in a rich and varied menu of DVD titles.

Tel: 0141 954 1047www.videohistoryscotland.com

Video History Scotland all rights reserved 2014

Welcome to Video History Scotland

At Video History Scotland we are passionate about collecting, preserving and sharing historical events,moments and places that represent Scotland's precious heritage and culture. Whether it's memories of a trip"doon the waatter" from Glasgow;s Bridge Wharf aboard the Paddle Steamer Waverley or the Duchess ofMontrose or a bygone memory of a day on Loch Lomond aboard one of the once many Paddle Steamers orother ships. Revisit cherished holiday destinations in and around the River Clyde including Millport,Rothesay, Largs, Helensburgh or Dunoon. Or perhaps you want to experience the days of steam aboard oneof Scotland's once famous Steam Locomotive's on a journey from Glasgow to Fort William or Mallaig. Ifyou are interested in exploring Scotland's rich and varied history and heritage, or simply reminiscing aboutplaces and faces of days gone by you will find something here.

Our range of DVD titles have been exclusively written and produced by Colin M. Liddell who as a talentedcinematographer and historian devoted a lifetime to capturing, collecting and preserving some of the mostrare film footage used in these unique productions. Colin’s passion and knowledge in film production andhistory was recognised by so many throughout Scotland where he would regularly be invited to speak orshare his knowledge and film archives with audiences or the press. Colin's particular favourite areas of interestincluded his "Lovely Valley" The Vale of Leven and the surrounding areas of Loch Lomond, Balloch,Dumbarton and Renton or his passion for steam whether it be Scottish steam railways and locomotives orconcerning the days of the great Clyde Paddle Steamers and other vessels once found on and around theRiver Clyde and the West Coast of Scotland.

It is with great pleasure that we are able to continue to share with you the memories of these nostalgic daysand times for to preserve and share these moments of social history with future generations was one of Colin'sgreat desires and achievements.

Your Sincerely,

Colin R Liddell

Contact Us:

Tel. 07887 635611 (from UK)

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Paddle Steamers of Loch LomondA fascinating account of the history of the numerous magnificent steamers onthis world famous beautiful loch from 1920 until 1990. Visits to the manyvillages, landmarks, highland games around the shores and the awesomescenery make this DVD of interest to more than purely the Paddle Steamerenthusiasts.

R/T 55mins Item code: PSLL

Clyde Steamer Memories Part 1 (1872 - 1948)A wonderful and nostalgic journey back to the great days of the Clyde Steamerfleet and its ports around the Clyde. By 1910 major resorts had beenestablished, including Dunoon, Rothesay on beautiful Island of Bute andMillport on the Island of Cumbrae. Wonderful footage of Glasgow and SouthWestern’s Paddle Steamer Juno tied up along the pier at Rothesay with holidaycrowds thronging the pier and prom plus rare scenes of Helensburgh from thepier, 1877 PS Hero and Windsor Castle. 1878 Glasgow Fair Holidays withshots of Ben More, Carrick Castle and Marquis of Lorne, 1885 Campbell’sBen More, Eagle and Iona, 1895 Daniel Adamson and The Talisman, JeanieDeans and Lucy Ashton, the brand new Waverley, LMS TS King Edward,Caledonia, Marchioness of Lorne, P.S. Jupiter, Loch Fyne, St Columba,Lochnevis, T.S. King George V all back or still in service after the war.R/T 55mins Item code: CSM1

Clyde Steamer Memories Part 2 (1949 - 1989)In home waters the Clyde passenger steamer was regarded with great affectionby thousands of people who sailed “Doon the Watter” to the beautiful Firthon the decks of their favourite steamer. As a boy I spend many holidays sailingon these magnificent steamers. In Clyde Steamer Memories Part 2 coveringthe period 1949-1989 encompassing the last great era before the demise ofthis famous fleet of graceful ships.

R/T 55mins Item code: CSM2

Clyde Steamer Memories Part 3 (1950 - late 1960’s)Further unique material of the famous Clyde Steamer Fleet from the early1950’s until the late 1960’s. Featuring many favourite steamers including“Jeanie Deans”, “Talisman”, “Duchess of Montrose”, “Duchess of Hamilton”and “Queen Mary II” to name but a few. Visits to many popular Clyde resortsincluding Iverary, Isle of Arran and Lochgoilhead.

R/T 60mins Item code: CSM3

The Golden Jubilee of the P.S. WaverleyA comprehensive and fascinating visual history of this world famous Clydepleasure paddle Steamer beginning with the laying of the keel in 1945 at A&JInglis Shipyard. Tracing her journey and many changes of colours an ownersthrough the decades, re-boilering and her first trips south from the Clyde.Includes some of her many calls at famous resorts and highlights themagnificent efforts made by the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society inpreserving her for the pleasure of people today.R/T 82mins Item code: GJPSW

Video History Scotland Scottish Steamer and Maritime History Titles


West Highland Steamer MemoriesProduced from rare archive library of film and materials West HighlandSteamer Memories provides a fascinating comprehensive review of the redand black funnelled ships of the David MacBrayne Steamer fleet whichcovered the Western Isles and the River Clyde. Includes fabulous uniqueshots of the famous paddle steamer "Columba" and the many other earlyships of the fleet. By the year 1850 Messrs. G &J Burns owned andmanaged a massive shipping empire that encompassed the Glasgow -Belfast and Liverpool routes. They were the power behind the great Cunardcompany and another - the more lucrative West Highland Services. On the13th February 1851 they handed over their West Highland Services toDavid Hutcheson and his brother Alexander. David Hutcheson retired in1876 followed by his brother in 1878 leaving David MacBrayne the soleowner of a famous fleet. “MacBrayne” a name which was to becomesynonymous with the Scottish Highlands and Islands for almost a 100 years.

R/T 88mins Item code: WHSM

Clyde Puffer MemoriesA fascinating insight into the activities of those once prolific fascinatinglittle Puffers which sailed around the coast of Scotland in and around themany island ands sea lochs of the West Coast of Scotland for the best partof a century. A unique visual account using rare archive scenes of manyof these hard working vessels including the original, now famous pufferthe “Vital Spark”.

R/T 30mins Item code: CPM

Ships of The ClydeGlasgow made the Clyde or the Clyde made Glasgow?. Whichever camefirst, the River Clyde became world famous for its ships and itsshipbuilders. A visual history showing the vast variety of ships startingwith Clippers, Paddle Steamers, Liners, Ferries, Tugs, Hoppers, Dredgers,Freighters, Tankers, Battleships, Carriers, Destroyers and Yachts to befound on the Clyde during the period from around 1859 to 1959.

R/T 60mins Item code: SOC

Memories of the David MacBrayne FleetA detailed and wonderful historical account of the numerous ships of thefamous David MacBrayne line during its final decade. Featuring many ofthe favourite Steamers “Lochfyne”, “King George V””, Lochinver”, “LochSeaforth”, “Claymore” and many more that stir many happy memories.

R/T 47mins Item code: MODF

Video History Scotland Scottish Steamer and Maritime History Titles


Rothesay in the Glorious 50’s“Royal Rothesay“ Isle of Bute. Fascinating scenes of trips and holidays inthis favourite Clyde resort. Filmed during the last great peak in this popularbeautiful island revisit and enjoy scenes, places and events of this jewel ofthe Clyde resorts.

R/T 25mins Item code: ROG50

Memories of RothesayRelive the scenes, events, places and faces of this beautiful Clyde resort.Steeped in history, heritage and memories for many of us take a return trip tothis famous Scottish holiday isle.

R/T 74mins Item code: MOR

Millport Isle of Cumbrae in the 1920’s and 1930’sThe archive footage in this DVD was uncovered after more than 70 years instorage and had sadly been damaged by moisture. It has been painstakinglyedited in order to bring you this historical visual record of Millport during the1920's and 1930's.

R/T 40mins Item code: MIOC

Memories of Millport Isle of CumbraeTake a trip back "Doon the watter" to this magical island that was a holidaydestination for so many of us. Covering the period from 1930 to the mid1980's relive some of the events, places and faces from this beautiful jewelof the Clyde.

R/T 55mins Item code: MOM

Memories of the Isle of ArranTake a nostalgic trip back in time to this beautiful Clyde island. Producedfrom rare personal archive material this DVD covers the events, places andfaces between 1933 and 1993 on the beautiful Isle of Arran.

R/T 64mins Item code: MOIA

Memories of DunoonHistorical scenes, events, places and faces from a time gone by in and aroundDunoon, Originally produced in celebration of the opening of the Castle HouseMuseum by Dunoon and Cowal Heritage Society and Dunoon Pier Centenary1898 - 1998.

R/T 79mins Item code:MOD

Video History Scotland Clyde Coast History Titles


The Island of Colonsay in 1920'sThis DVD was produced from rare archive film footage that had been hiddenaway in storage for more than seventy years. Despite suffering from damagedue to moisture in parts it has been painstakingly edited and saved in orderto provide this rare historical visual record of life on the Island of Colonsayin the 1920's.

R/T 20mins Item code: IOC

Memories of Forres

A unique opportunity to experience and witness life in Forres around thelate 1930's. Visit the High Street, see the many parades, Garden Fetes andall of the events in the Forres Gala Week.

R/T 30mins Item code: MOF

The Heart is HighlandWe join the parade in Edinburgh of the world renowned "Clan Gathering"in 1950 and explore the magnificent scenery of the Scottish Highlandsmeeting the people who live and work in such beautiful surroundings. Plus"Scotland for Sport" In this short film we are given an introduction to themany sports now popular in the Highlands of Scotland including Skiing,Canoeing, Sailing, Mountaineering and Fishing as well as Pony Trekkingor an enjoyable round of Golf on one of Scotland's famous golf courses.

R/T 44mns Item code: HIH

The Land of Robert Burns"The Land of Robert Burns" This film explores the countryside where Burnsspent his early years. His work and pastimes, his poetry and songs whichgave him worldwide fame and which compliment the beautiful scenes in thisDVD. Plus "Coasts of Clyde" Costs of Clyde compliments "The Land ofRobert Burns" where we sail on our favourite clyde steamer and visit themany popular resorts including Largs, Dunoon, Rothesay, Millport and Arranmany of which were familiar to Robert Burns during his travels.

R/T 40mins Item code:TLRB

A Decade of Lanark Lanimers 1951-1961Lanark Lanimers Day Celebrations 1951-1961. A decade of this traditionalevent with parades of floats, crowning of "The Queen" etc. marking anotherchapter of Lanark's historical past.

R/T 38mins Item code:DLL

Video History Scotland Scottish Highlands and Islands History Titles


Locomotives of the early Scottish RailwaysA fascinating insight and account of the evolution of steam locomotives,their designers and the early the Scottish railway companies that formedScotland’s early steam railway transport industry starting from 1870. ThisDVD provides a unique combination of archive film footage of these greatlocomotives together with are photographs of these early locomotives andfamous Scottish stations.

R/T 47mins Item code: LOES

Memories of Steam on the West Highland LineResearched, written and produced by Colin M. Liddell using rare archivefootage these unique titles capture some the history and nostalgia of Scottishrailways during previous century. Take a journey from Glasgow to FortWilliam or Glasgow to Oban aboard one of the great steam locomotivesfollow the West Highland line with all of the stops along this beautiful scenicroute. The West Highland Line was opened to the public on the 7th August,1894 followed by an official ceremony at Fort William on the 11th August1894. This production uses rare black and white archive footage which wasshot in the late 1950's just before the withdrawal of steam by British Railways.R/T 18mins Item code: MOSWL

Memories of Steam in ScotlandA truly fascinating and historic account on DVD of the last days of themagnificent steam trains featuring three famous Glasgow railway stations,Buchanan Street, St.Enoch and Central Station. Additional shots aroundCentral Scotland culminating in a trip by steam from Glasgow to Oban andMallaig on the West Highland line by two famous locomotives which arenow preserved in the Glasgow Riverside Museum of Transport.Researched, written and produced by Colin M. Liddell using rare railwayarchive footage these unique railway DVD titles capture some the railhistory and nostalgia of British and Scottish railways and British rail steamlocomotives during the previous century. 150 years of the history ofScotland's and British steam trains, locomotives and early railwaycompanies. Narrated by Ian Anderson

R/T 50mins Item code: MOSS

Scenes of Old SpringburnAt the beginning of the 19th century Springburn was a mere wooded hamletwith a few scattered cottages and the odd mansion house of the richGlasgow merchants. By the middle of the century this area had becomethe hub of the Caledonian and North British Railway Companies and thefactories of two great private builders of steam locomotives for the railwaysof the world. Around these workshops had grown up a whole communitywith every man, woman and child dependent directly or indirectly uponthe production of steam locomotives. This DVD provides an insight intolife in Springburn in its industrial heyday. Springburn - Railway Metropolisof the world.

R/T 34mins Item code: SOS

Video History Scotland Scottish Railway History Titles


Memories of The Vale of Leven (Part 1)The lovely valley..."There's a Valley nestles neatly neath the shadow of thehills. Its beauty and its splendour with joy my bosom thrills. If you ask thelonely exile, who has left it for a while. To name the spot he loves the best,he'll answer with a smile. It's the Valley, the Lovely Valley, where the Levenflows". Rare footage reveals scenes, places and events from the late 1940'sto the early 1950's of The Vale of Leven and its towns and places includingAlexandria, Balloch, Renton, Loch Lomond and Bonhill.

R/T 55mins Item code: MOV1

Memories of The Vale of Leven (Part 2)They may sing o'green mountains an' clear sparkling fountains. Or boasto'fair waters beyond the blue sea. But they never, no never, the union cansever. That lies, Lovely Valley,'tween this bosom and thee. Rare footagereveals scenes, places and events from the late 1940's to the early 1950's ofThe Vale of Leven and its towns and places including Alexandria, Balloch,Renton, Loch Lomond and Bonhill. Running time tbc Rare footage revealsscenes, places and events from the late 1940's to the early 1950's of The Valeof Leven and its towns and places including Alexandria, Balloch, Renton,Loch Lomond and Bonhill.


Memories of The Vale of Leven (Part 3)"Oh, where is the land that can boast so fair. As the Queen of Scotch Lakes,'midst our pure mountain air? Tis not the Rhine Valley that any could even.To the beautiful scenes of the Vale of the Leven”. James Shanks.


Memories of The Vale of Leven (Part 4)"With joy my heart is always dancing. No other part is so entrancing. As inThe Valley, The Lovely Valley. Where the Leven flows” .


Scenes of Old HelensburghEvents, faces and places from times gone by in old Helensburgh. An everpopular destination for holiday and day trippers both relive the moments andscenes of this memorable Clyde town and resort.

R/T 36mins Item code: SOH

Video History Scotland The Vale of Leven and Dumbarton History Titles


Memories of DumbartonOver the past four decades Dumbarton has seen so many changes. Withrare film from our archive collection combined with that from other sourceswe have attempted to show the many changes that have taken place in andaround the town. I hope that you the viewer will enjoy recounting some ofthese happy times from these scenes which depict part of Dumbarton'shistory.

R/T 65mins Item code: MODum

Dumbarton’s Yesterday’s (1920-1950)Dumbarton can boast a long and exciting part in the history of Scotland. Inthis DVD we help you to recall some of the events, people and places inand around the town of Dumbarton over three decades (1950 - 1980).

R/T 72mins Item code: DY

Babcock of DumbartonBabcock and Wilcox opened the Dumbarton factory close to the site of theearlier Kosmold Factory in 1910. This DVD gives you the uniqueopportunity to witness the processes involved in the manufacture ofseamless steel tubes required for the construction of the world famousBabcock boilers. This was yet another example of a company and itsworkforce that promoted Dumbarton to globally.

R/T 30mins Item code: BOD

Video History Scotland The Vale of Leven and Dumbarton History Titles

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Scottish Bus and Coach Memories 1906 - 2006In this DVD we provide an insight into the development of public transportin Scotland. From the horse drawn coach to the luxury coaches of today withdetails of the numerous private companies and range of makes and modelsof bus vehicles over the last 100 years.

R/T 56mins Item code: SBCM

Take Your PartnerA short history of Scottish Country Dancing showing a variety of dances,costumes and basic steps and techniques which have been passed downfrom generation to generation forming the basis for the dances that we enjoytoday.

R/T 25mins Item code: TYP

Memories of Meccano & Hornby Trains, DinkyToysA fascinating history of Meccano Ltd of Binns Road in Liverpool who wereto become world famous toy makers. In this DVD we see examples of theMeccano range, Hornby Trains, Dinky Toys and Supertoys. I hope that youthe viewer enjoy reliving some happy childhood memories from the past asthese scenes unfold.

R/T 40mins Item code: MOMHT

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