
Saving film and video for the nation: 50 years of Scotland’s film archive
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The National Library of Scotland will host an event at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow on 25 November 2026, celebrating 50 years of Scotland's film archive. Admission is free but requires a ticket.
Join the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall to look back at 50 years of Scotland's film archive Wednesday 25th November, 6-7pm Free but ticketed, please book here. Join founding archivist Janet McBain and current archive staff as they tell the story of Scotland’s film archive and the work involved in preserving and sharing its treasures through film clips and conversation. The National Library of Scotland holds this archive, made up of thousands of films spanning over 130 years. Established in 1976 as the Scottish Film Archive, it endures as a phenomenal record of Scotland on film and video. Drop in to the National Library's access centre before or after the event to explore more collections that tell the story of Scotland’s film heritage and celebrate 50 years of Scotland’s film archive.
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Saving film and video for the nation: 50 years of Scotland’s film archive takes place on Wednesday, 25 November 2026.
Saving film and video for the nation: 50 years of Scotland’s film archive is held at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow (1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW).
Entry to Saving film and video for the nation: 50 years of Scotland’s film archive is free.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Kelvin Hall can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Saving film and video for the nation: 50 years of Scotland’s film archive can be booked via eventbrite.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The National Library of Scotland will host an event at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow on 25 November 2026, celebrating 50 years of Scotland's film archive. Admission is free but requires a ticket.
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Join the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall to look back at 50 years of Scotland's film archive Wednesday 25th November, 6-7pm Free but ticketed, please book here. Join founding archivist Janet McBain and current archive staff as they tell the story of Scotland’s film archive and the work involved in preserving and sharing its treasures through film clips and conversation. The National Library of Scotland holds this archive, made up of thousands of films spanning over 130 years. Established in 1976 as the Scottish Film Archive, it endures as a phenomenal record of Scotland on film and video. Drop in to the National Library's access centre before or after the event to explore more collections that tell the story of Scotland’s film heritage and celebrate 50 years of Scotland’s film archive.
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1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW
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When is Saving film and video for the nation: 50 years of Scotland’s film archive?
Saving film and video for the nation: 50 years of Scotland’s film archive takes place on Wednesday, 25 November 2026.
Where is Saving film and video for the nation: 50 years of Scotland’s film archive taking place?
Saving film and video for the nation: 50 years of Scotland’s film archive is held at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow (1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW).
How much are tickets for Saving film and video for the nation: 50 years of Scotland’s film archive?
Entry to Saving film and video for the nation: 50 years of Scotland’s film archive is free.
Is there anywhere to stay near Saving film and video for the nation: 50 years of Scotland’s film archive?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Kelvin Hall can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Saving film and video for the nation: 50 years of Scotland’s film archive?
Tickets for Saving film and video for the nation: 50 years of Scotland’s film archive can be booked via eventbrite.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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