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Historic Archives from the Scottish Parliament
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Let's Do Democracy Educational Film about the role of a Democratic Parliament in Scotland. (English Language Version) Tuesday 29 October 2002
Let's Do Democracy Educational Film about the role of a Democratic Parliament in Scotland. (Gaelic Language Version) Tuesday 29 October 2002
Let's Do Democracy Educational Film about the role of a Democratic Parliament in Scotland. (Sign Language Version) Tuesday 29 October 2002
French Connections To celebrate Bastille Day 2002, and the Auld Alliance of 1558, a film in French about the Scottish Parliament and the many historic links between France and Scotland. Running time 6 minutes. Friday 12 July 2002
Queen's visit to Aberdeen Part One The Queen arrives in Aberdeen. Includes welcome speech by Sir David Steel. Total running time 11 mins. Tuesday 28 May 2002
Queen's visit to Aberdeen Part Two Her Majesty's Speech to the Parliament.(RT 6 minutes) Tuesday 28 May 2002
Queen's visit to Aberdeen Part Three First Minister Jack McConnell's speech of Thanks and Her Majesty's departure. (RT 15 minutes) Tuesday 28 May 2002
Northern Light A short film previewing the Parliament's visit to Aberdeen. Running time 5 mins. Monday 20 May 2002
Das Schottische Parlament HIGH BANDWIDTH. A film in German about the Scottish Parliament and the historic links between Scotland and Germany, from Mendelssohn to Bertie Vogts. And yes we do mention the war, but at Geoff Hurst's expense! Running time 4 mins. Tuesday 14 May 2002
Das Schottische Parlament LOW BANDWIDTH. A film in German about the Scottish Parliament and the historic links between Scotland and Germany, from Mendelssohn to Bertie Vogts. And yes we do mention the war, but at Geoff Hurst's expense! Running time 4 mins. Tuesday 14 May 2002
Parlamaid na h-alba Short film about the Scottish parliament in Gaelic. Running time 4 mins. Sunday 12 May 2002
The Tartan Day Interview Sir Sean Connery and Sir David Steel in New York City, Tartan Day 2002. Running time 5 mins. Saturday 6 April 2002
A New Voice in the Land HIGH BANDWIDTH. Special commemorative film to celebrate the 1000th day aniversary of the Scottish Parliament. Sunday 10 March 2002
A New Voice in the Land LOW BANDWIDTH. Special commemorative film to celebrate the 1000th day aniversary of the Scottish Parliament. Sunday 10 March 2002
'The Freedom Come All Ye' Written By Hamish Henderson (1919 - 2002) Performed By Cathy Peattie MSP for Falkirk West. (audio only) Recorded in her Constituency Office in Grangemouth, Friday 22nd March 2002. In advance of her Member's Business Debate on the legacy of Hamish Henderson on Wednesday, 27th March, 2002. Sunday 10 March 2002
Donald Dewar - A Political Life Look back at the life of Donald Dewar, the first First Minister of Scotland in a special film commissioned by the National Library of Scotland. RT 6 mins. Monday 14 January 2002
Canadian Pipe Band The Royal Canadian Airforce Pipe Band is the first Pipe Band to play in the the Scottish Parliament, ever - before or after 1707!. RT 3 mins. Sunday 12 August 2001
Scotland and the USA 'Caledonian Trilogy' The official film of Tartan Day 2001, produced by The Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Executive. All you need to know about Scot's influence on America from the Declaration of Arbroath through to the Man on the Moon. Featuring Sir Sean Connery, Martin Luther King, Robert Burns and Elvis Presley! RT 15mins. See www.tartandaylive.com for details of the film and a look back on Tartan Day 2001. Friday 6 April 2001
Parliament in Hamilton The Parliament's, Education, Culture and Sport Committee visits Hamilton to hear evidence from local pupils on the Scottish Qualifications Authority. Clip courtesy of BBC Scotland. RT 2mins. Monday 9 October 2000
Parliament in Glasgow Short film about the Parliament's sessions in Scotland's largest city. Soundtrack features Pauline McNeil, MSP for Glasgow Kelvin. RT 6 mins. Friday 12 May 2000
Parliament in Galashiels The Parliament's Public Petitions Committee visits Galasheils to hear evidence on a rail link for the borders. Clip courtesy of Border TV. RT 2 mins. Monday 27 March 2000
Parliament in Inverness The Scottish Parliament's first ever committee sitting outside Edinburgh. The Enterprise and Life Long Learning Committee meets in the Town House in Inverness. Clip courtesy of BBC Scotland. RT 2 mins. Wednesday 20 October 99