Clans Gather At Cowal Games 1947

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Full title reads: "Clans Gather At Cowal Games".

Scotland.

LS General view of Dunoon, Argyllshire, with loch in foreground.

MS LS Pipers marching along in bagpipe band championships. MS Cut in shots of spectators in highland dress.

MS the foursome reel junior dance...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
41232
Sort Number:
47/071
Time in/Out:
01:12:15:00 / 01:15:43:00
Canister:
47/71
Film ID:
1191.08
Issue Date:
04/09/1947

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