1942 Tourism Film about Scotland

**Dixiecat** · 14th November 09, 10:30 PM

http://www.travelfilmarchive.com/item.php?id=12095

Found this posted on the highland dance forum that I frequent. Some really great shots very pertinent to a number of threads going on: kilt length, bonnet 'adornments' etc.

**HarborSpringsPiper** · 14th November 09, 10:53 PM

I love these old film clips. Thanks for posting the link.

**kiltimabar** · 14th November 09, 11:27 PM

I am perplexed that 1942 would be a time to make such a travel promotional film--prospects for overseas tourism would seem slight, considering the U-boat problem. And even British tourists would have been rather busy and distracted at this time, not to mention the rationing restrictions and all.

**pdcorlis** · 14th November 09, 11:46 PM

Good find - thanks for sharing!

**McClef** · 15th November 09, 03:42 AM

Seems to be an American film and perhaps it was nice to show some peace and beauty at such a time, and the way of life that people were fighting to preserve.

**skauwt** · 15th November 09, 05:21 AM

thanks for sharing that video ,you've just remembered me about a link i have in my saved sites folder
cheers

**MacKay71** · 15th November 09, 08:14 AM

Cool! Thanks!

**Standard** · 15th November 09, 09:16 AM

Interesting link, thanks for sharing it with us. It reminds me of some of the filmstrips we had in school.

**Sammac** · 15th November 09, 09:32 AM

Thanks for sharing, no white hose on any one kilted. Great seeing how people dressed.

**sydnie7** · 15th November 09, 11:24 AM

It seems the dancers shown toward the end, at the Games, are wearing fully pleated skirts (pleats all 'round) vs. kilt-style.

Very interesting -- love that "you are here" narrator!