Archive gems: WestFest dementia screening

Dementia friendly

Dates and times

27 June 2026, 2:30PM to 5:15PM
Type

Screening
Location

Kelvin Hall
Price

Free Book now

Colour film still of three children playing on a beach in Rothesay.

A "technicolour" programme from the National Library of Scotland's film collections.

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.

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 which is part of the WestFest 2026 programme.

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