A Place in the country: Renfrewshire Regional Park

Describes the first country park to be established in Scotland. Different groups of people are seen visiting the park: a family picnic party, a young couple going for a walk, two hikers and a party of school children. A regatta at Castle Semple Loch is shown. The film shows the range of attractions the park holds for all.

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Credits

director

David Lewis

production company

Films of Scotland

Tree Films

Duration

00:24:22:00

Production places

United Kingdom

Production dates

1972

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

313053

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Scotland - Description and travel

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Scotland - Social life and customs

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → National parks and reserves - Great Britain

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Outdoor recreation - Scotlan

Short films

Short films → Short films - Great Britain

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United Kingdom, 1972

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