Pelicula Films

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 which the old kings of Scotland were crowned. It was stolen by Edward Longshanks - of Braveheart fame - in 1296 and had remained at the Abbey since.

The film analyzes the brilliant if tragically short career and tempestuous personal life of Scottish mountaineer Dougal Haston (1940-77). Haston gained fame with the first ascent of 'The Bat' in 1959. He went on to make his name as a mountaineer in the Alps and greater ranges. In 1966 he was part of the team that made the first winter ascent of the Eiger Nordwand. He also achieved the first ascent of the South West face of Mount Everest in September 1975. Haston was the Director of the International School of Mountaineering in Leysin, Switzerland. He was killed in an avalanche in Leysin, Switzerland in 1977. Interviews and original footage give an insight into an iconic legend.

A look at the sights of East Lothian, Scotland.

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 Connolly and award-winning poet and novelist Andrew Greig celebrate MacCaig in the centenary year of his birth with a journey from Edinburgh to Assynt and then the long climb to the Loch of the Green Corrie with its elusive trout.

This early film of Michael Alexander's centres on a young gardener whose work in a beautiful garden is contrasted with visions of his own death.

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

The inhabitants of a remote Scottish village live and learn.

An interview with the acclaimed Scottish novelist.

A look at the new Scottish town of Livingston and it what it has to offer a young family.

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.

A portrait of the Scottish town of Ayr.

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

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.

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

A portrait of the Scottish island of Iona.

Documentary on various jazz musicians, still playing today (1989), who made their names in New York City. Focuses particularly on Scottish baritone sax player joe Temperley who moved to New York in 1965 and played with some of the greats.

A film discussing the various forms of energy used by man.

The acclaimed Scottish poet discusses his work.