Archive gems: WestFest dementia screening
Address: National Library of Scotland - Moving Image Archive
1445 Argyle St
Glasgow
Glasgow City
G38AW
- Telephone
- 0141 880 2329
- Activity Type(s)
- Community Engagement
Community Event
Culture
Drop In
Health
Health/Wellbeing
Wellbeing - Accreditation(s) offered
- Not Accredited
- Organised By
- Glasgow Life
Activity Information
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 - WestFest 2026 programme.
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