The Glen Is Ours/ Crofters/ North East Corner

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Three films touching on life in post-war rural Scotland, with reference to issues still current today: problems of the fishing fleets; land ownership: tenant's rights; and the difference that everyone can make by taking part in the democratic process.

CROFTERStakes a look at everyday life in the crofting community of Achriesgill in Sutherland. The mail van from Lairg now also brings passengers and supplies. Modern houses replace derelict cottages, as the crofters go about their work: sheep clipping, milking, fetching water, cutting peat, making hay and lobster fishing.

A retiring Fraserburgh skipper in NORTH EAST CORNERcompares his life with that of a modern fisherman and farmer, in this view of the area's industries, scenery and history. Memories of the hard times of the 1930's, when many fisherfolk were ruined, are still vivid. His daughter is married to a progressive farmer, and his son has taken over his beat. Then to the North East Capital, Aberdeen to enjoy Alec Finlay at the Tivoli.

In The Glen Is Ours,a timeless parable of politicians at odds with the will of their electorate, recently demobbed Hector Andrews fights an election to stop the fictitious Cadisburn Glen being sold. Filmed in many familiar locations, including Dean Village,Edinburgh. But will our hero win the day ?

Price: (Ex. VAT) £21.99

Price: (Inc. VAT) £21.99

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