This week’s looking back takes a fresh reflection on past events in the north of Scotland.
Black and white video footage compiled by British Pathe goes back as far as 1910, depicting the likes of the unveiling of new planes at Lossiemouth and the lively Up Helly Aa festival in Lerwick.
Some feature dialogue and others are classic silent films, but all give a unique insight into Scotland’s history.
1) Peterhead, 1922
In 1922 the Duke of Atholl presented a new motor life boat donated by the British Freemasons to RNLI in Peterhead.
The ship was paraded along the harbour’s edge where hundreds had gather for the occasion.
2) Lossiemouth, 1962
New Blackburn Buccaneer jets were presented at the RAF base in Lossiemouth.
The planes were said to be a shield from the enemy, day and night.
3) Fort William, 1966
Almost 700 jobs were created following the opening of a major paper mill in Fort William in 1966.
And the clip doubles up as a lesson in where paper comes from, incase you didn’t know already.
4) Deeside, 1935
A historical commentary of the area of Deeside, the footage a montage of images from over 70 years ago.
5) Shetland Islands, 1959
The annual Up Helly Aa festival is depicted in this video where you can see various shots of the traditional event where locals dress up and celebrate the end of winter.
6) The Western Isles, 1956
Queen Elizabeth II gracefully toured Skye, Bara and South Uist in 1956 with the Duke of Edinburgh.
7) Aberdeen, 1931
Aberdeen University students in 1931 paraded in fancy dress to rase money for chairty.
They even ‘kidnap’ Lord Provost and hold him for a ransom of £30.
8) Oban, 1910
This is one for the farming buffs and animal-lovers – a montage of cattle shows in Oban during the years 1910-1919.
9) Orkney, 1929
This clip shows the pressing task of raising a sunken German ship from Orkney shores in 1929.
10) Inverness, 1935
We finish our trip around a black and white Scotland with a couple of minutes in Inverness.