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Fishing for Poetry - A Celebration of Norman MacCaig 2010
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.

Interrogation of a Highland Lass 2000
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.

As an Eilean 1993
The inhabitants of a remote Scottish village live and learn.

Beyond the Maypole 1991
Zimbabwean musician, Biggie Tempo, talks to a number of UK folk musicians about their work and their views on traditional music.

Stephen Hendry: Doing the Business 1988
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.

Iona - Dove Across the Water 1982
A portrait of the Scottish island of Iona.

Stock of Broom - The Edinburgh Merchant Company 1981
A film commemorating the 300th anniversary of Edinburgh's Company of Merchants.

Norman MacCaig: A Man in My Position 1977
The acclaimed Scottish poet discusses his work.

Livingston - A Plan for Living 1976
A look at the new Scottish town of Livingston and it what it has to offer a young family.

The Tent 1975
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 Town Called Ayr 1974
A portrait of the Scottish town of Ayr.

Lothian Landscape 1974
A look at the sights of East Lothian, Scotland.

Dunfermline 1974
A portrait of the past and present of the city of Dunfermline, Scotland's ancient capital.

Neil Gunn - Light in the North 1972
An interview with the acclaimed Scottish novelist.

Transatlantic Sessions 1995 star_border 10
Folk musicians from both sides of the Atlantic come together in what have been called “the greatest backporch shows ever.” Collaborative live performances by various leading folk and country musicians playing music from Scotland, Ireland, England and North America.