Blood is Strong, The (3 Parts)

Synopsis

3: Looks at the new Gaelic Scots and their determination to retain traditional culture while developing modern technology and industry in the Western Isles.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 3 x 60 min.

Year of production

1988

Availability

Sale; 1996 sale: £12.99 (inclusive) each

Subjects

History

Keywords

colonial history; emigration; Scotland

Credits

Contributor

Capercaillie; Karen Matheson

Sections

Title

It is no joy without Clan Donald

Synopsis

1: Traces the early story of the Gaelic Scots, a people who established a separate language and culture in the Western Highlands, and tells of the events that drove so many to seek a better life abroad. Music by Karen Matheson and Capercaillie.

Title

Gaelic Scots abroad, The

Synopsis

2: Looks at the Scots who emigrated to Canada, the USA, Australia and New Zealand in the early 1800s and their descendents.

Title

Stirring in the Hebrides, A

Synopsis

3: Looks at the new Gaelic Scots and their determination to retain traditional culture while developing modern technology and industry in the Western Isles.

Distributor

Name

KRL

Phone

0141-882 9060

Fax

0141-883 3686

Address

9 Watt Road
Hillington Industrial Estate
Glasgow
G52 4RY

Name

Northern Light

Phone

01571 844651

Address

Main Street
Lochinver
Sutherland
IV27 4JY

Notes

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