Four fascinating films about Aberdeen, the  'Granite City':

1. Aberdeen 1906 (1906, b/w) -  King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra visit Aberdeen as part of  the 400th anniversary celebrations at Aberdeen University. This edited version (from 1956) has a commentary by Tom Fleming.
2. The Silver City (1957, colour) - A family of four, A Scandinavian sailor, and a newly marriedcouple explore the delights of Aberdeen and the area inland from the coast.
3. Beyond the Grampians (1963, colour) - George Bruce's script evokes the lives of the fishing and farming communities of Aberdeenshire. First time release.
4. Aberdeen by Seaside and Deeside (1971, colour) - An impressionistic account of the attractions that Aberdeen and Deeside offer the summer visitor. First time release.

DVD running time: 73 mins, mostly colour.
PAL format