Window on Scotland DVDs – enjoy the best of Scotland

Mountains of Scotland The Mountains of Scotland may not be the highest, but they are certainly among the worlds most beautiful. This best selling DVD was originally shown on Scottish TV and filmed using outstanding aerial photography. Six stunning 30 minute programmes all on one DVD. DVD (PAL & NTSC) Price £12.99(excluding p&p)

Islands of Scotland

Through six 30 minute journeys, marvel at the staggering beauty of Scotland's islands from the air. The latest aerial technology shows the islands in a dramatic new light, from some of the remotest islands in the UK to some that are within easy reach of Scotland's mainland cities. This stunning television series was originally produced by Scottish TV. DVD (PAL & NTSC) Price £12.99(excluding p&p)

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The Old Course – St Andrews St Andrews has every right to call itself the home of golf. The game has been played for centuries at St Andrews on a course shaped by the forces of nature that transformed the dunes into unique and unusual shapes. Allowed

unique access, this programme explores the course, the people who run it, and visitors who flock from across the world to play on one of the world's most unpredictable courses. This fascinating documentary, written and presented by Tom Morton was first shown on Scottish TV.

DVD (PAL & NTSC) Price £12.99 SPECIAL PRICE £6.99 (excluding p&p)

Rivers of Scotland Rivers of Scotland will take you on a gentle journey following some of Scotland's most beautiful rivers. These winding water journeys take the viewer from the wild places where the mighty salmon spawn, past the distilleries that transform their liquid into the "Water of Life" to the towns and cities en route to the coast. Produced by Scottish TV and now released on DVD, this series of six programmes includes: The Tweed, The Spey, The Forth, The Dee, The Tay and The Great Glen. DVD (PAL only) Price £12.99(excluding p&p)

Tartan – Cloth of a Nation

No other country is so readily identified with its national dress as Scotland is with Tartan. Now for the first time on film, its histories and industries are placed on record. This presentation features two of the most respected figures in the industry. Jamie Scarlett, held as the worlds' greatest living scholar and historian of tartan and Brian Wilton, Director of Operations of the Scottish Tartans Authority in Scotland. Narrated by Jim McColl. DVD (PAL & NTSC) Price £12.99(excluding p&p)

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Inside

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The Female Specimen

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Chiel,Fancy Thats,Wit And Wisdom 4

Enduring Stones

The Other Beautiful Game

The Bully Boy

Starshine

Sounds Of Scotland

Tales The Woods Knew

The Immortal Tram

Where Icy Monsters Roam

Tea Urns And Singalongs

Time Capsules

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Dennis Hardley’s View Of The Month 24

Skirts And Bombs

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Newsflash ‘76

The Land Of Barren Paths

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Coming Attractions

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The George Forbes Column,Time Capsule 35

Fleas And Bears

The Rules Of The Rope

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Supernatural Scotland,Time Capsule 39

The Silver Bell

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Memories Mailbox

Poets Corner

June In Bloom

The Mystery Of The Fourth Mary

Next month in Scottish Memories • Called To The Colours • The Road To Aviemore • The Unstoppable Charge • Suffer The Children • Firing The Kilns • Pride Of The Line

July issue on sale Thursday,June 22nd.

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View Of The Month

In this issue the inside view is of Port El len

on Islay in the Inner Hebrides and it can be

seen on pages 24 and 25.