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videos page - this is where we will put links to all the videos we add
to this site. The videos should just play within the web page. They are
in windows media format - if you experience problems viewing any of
these videos
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us for help. Click on the video button to view the selected
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The
Climbers Of Arrochar - 60's Hogmanays
A collection of cine film footage from the
1960's and 1970's showing local people having fun at Hogmanay parties at Glenloin
House including three of Scotland's most famous climbers Ben Humble,
Jock Nimlin and David Easson.
Arrochar
Screen Test - a film by Ben H Humble 1949
A film made by Ben H Humble in 1959 - it
was initially released as part of the film 'Holidays In Arrochar' and
shown in the village hall in the early 1950's. It features many of the
local children and characters including shop keepers. Possibly the best
piece of heritage we have found to date.
A
Cragsman's Day - a film by Ben H Humble 1948
A black and white silent film taken by Ben H Humble in 1946. It features John 'Jock' Nimlin, Harry Grant and David Easson climbing some of the peaks of The Cobbler. This film is in part an instructional account of the climbing techniques used.
In
Days Of Old - a film by Ben H Humble 1948
A black and white silent film taken by Ben H Humble in 1958 depicting ladies climbing on The Campsies.
Stuckgowan
House and Loch Lomondside
A black and white silent film taken by the family from Stuckgowan House prior to the second world war. It features many people including paddle steamers, shooting, climbing, walking and sailing.
A black and white silent film taken by the family from Stuckgowan House prior to the second world war. It features many gents at the Tyvechtican Shoot. Barclay Henry can be seen as can the old Village Hall known as The Iron Lung.
The
Unveiling Of The Navvies Memorial
A video taken in August 1996 showing the unveiling ceremony of the memorial to the the 37 navvies that lost their lives in this area during the construction of the West Highland Railway between 1890 and 1894.
A colour 1958 documentary showing edited highlights of the Loch Sloy Hydro Electric Scheme. Commentary by John Grierson.
A short video showing recent surveying up at the ruins at High Morelaggan
More to follow.............
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