A delightful animated appeal to help bringing in Scotland’s harvest, made by the legendary Lotte Reiniger.
Saudade (2024)
In the heart of the Douro Valley, the sun still illuminates the last gestures of the grape harvesters. The abundant nature sees the children wandering around, the landscapes change over the hours but already, a light wind lets herald the end of the holiday.
Brave (2012)
Brave is set in the mystical Scottish Highlands, where Mérida is the princess of a kingdom ruled by King Fergus and Queen Elinor. An unruly daughter and an accomplished archer, Mérida one day defies a sacred custom of the land and inadvertently brings turmoil to the kingdom. In an attempt to set things right, Mérida seeks out an eccentric old Wise Woman and is granted an ill-fated wish. Also figuring into Mérida’s quest — and serving as comic relief — are the kingdom’s three lords: the enormous Lord MacGuffin, the surly Lord Macintosh, and the disagreeable Lord Dingwall.
My Bunny Lies Over the Sea (1948)
In Scotland, Bugs Bunny rescues a woman from a monster. The "woman" is a kilted Scotsman, and the "monster" is his bagpipe. The Scotsman then challenges Bugs to a game of golf.
The Ballad of Nessie (2011)
A legendary and friendly creature named Nessie lives happily in a small pond with her friend MacQuack, a rubber duck. When a rich developer takes the pond and land surrounding it to build a miniature golf course, Nessie is forced to search for a new home.
Thud and Blunder in "Knock-Off Time" (1964)
Thud and Blunder learn what not to do while in a coal mine.
Faroe Islands (1989)
Featuring the voiceover of Sir Anthony Hopkins, this public information film from the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society starts out rather innocently with beautiful hand-painted animation. It describes how once a year a large group of pilot whales swim to a small group of islands known as the Faroe Islands.
Smoking Fetus (1985)
A memorable public information film for American Cancer Society; it shows a fetus smoking a cigarette, to warn expectant mothers against smoking while pregnant.
Robinson Charley (1948)
No man is an island, but Charley represents his nation in this economical cartoon tale of Britain’s economics.
Facts and Figures or Whatever Happened to Dick (1970)
Unambiguous message, unpretentiously inventive animation and a blackly comic tone.
Cold Comfort (1944)
A dancing radio stops partying to transmit an announcement on fuel conservation in this WWII cartoon short.
Loch Ness 1303 (2024)
King Edward I has launched a full invasion of Scotland. His next move is a siege of the Urquhart Castle, by Loch Ness. Scottish Governor Alexander De Forbes must defend the castle from the invaders. But the commotion of war will come to a halt when a slumbering ancient power is disturbed: the Loch Ness Monster.
The Legend of Mor'du (2012)
The witch from Pixar's Brave uses magical illustrations to tell the legend of a power-obsessed prince who sought a magic spell that would allow him to wrest control of a kingdom from his brothers, only to destroy that kingdom and his own fate as well.
There It Is (1928)
When a mysterious figure appears to cause a series of disruptions at the Frisbie Home in New York, word goes out to Scotland Yard that the Fuzz-Faced Phantom is at work. Soon, Charley MacNeesha and his assistant MacGregor are sent across the ocean to investigate.
The Ballad of the Indispensable Walnut Man (2023)
In late 19th century Scotland the Walnut man, a performer in a travelling circus, has become frustrated with his tired act. Instead he wants to perform his poems and songs to the crowds. What follows is a dark tale about entertainment, violence and greed. All made in Stop Motion animation
Midas Touch (2007)
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service public information film, which features a man, made completely of molten rock and fire talk to the audience against a smoky black background.