Archive Gems – Wee Dementia Film Fest
Saturday, 27 June, 2026 – 2.30 p.m. – 5.15 p.m.
The National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall
Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AW
A “technicolor” programme from the National Library of Scotland’s film collections. Part of the Dementia Fest – WestFest 2026
Three light-hearted films from the 1950s to 1970s showcase the homes, holiday destinations and design of mid-century Scotland in all its colourful glory.
The screening is free and run on a drop-in basis. (Booking not essential but you are encouraged to reserve a spot at Eventbrite to indicate numbers. Thanks.)
The programme lasts around 45 minutes. It will screen at 2:30pm, 3:30pm and 4:30pm.
About the films:
- ‘New Day’ (1959) – (22 mins) An optimistic portrait of the new town of Glenrothes. Coal miner, George Mackay, and family settle into their new modern home and community.
- ‘Pleasure Island’ (1960) – (10 mins) A sunny picture-postcard promotional film for holidaymakers to ‘Royal Rothesay’, Isle of Bute.
- ‘Everything by Design’ (1971) (15 mins) – Modern design is explored in this colourful survey of Scottish homes, furniture, shops and transportation.
This event is part of Dementia Fest – WestFest 2026 programme.
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