The mountains and glens of Scotland’s highlands look beautiful to the visitor. Yet there are few people living there. Bracken has wasted the hill-sides, where the land which should be supporting sheep and cattle lies unchecked towards sea-level, taking the topsoil with it, and turning the valleys into bogs. The North of Scotland Hydro-Electricity Board was set up to convert this ruinous water into power, and to promote and develop the highlands. This film was shot in Gen Aric, Strathfarrar, Duckie and Galloway.
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ACMI Identifier
312714
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Scotland
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Scotland - Description and travel
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Power resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water-power
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water-power
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)