|
Record
< 1 of 1 > Back A Crofter's Life in Shetland (clip 3) - Transport of peat by Shetland ponyAn early documentary by filmmaker Jenny Gilbertson, one of Scotland's film pioneers. It records a traditional way of life which was about to disappear for ever and captures the annual farming year of the crofting communities of the Shetland Isles. The film features the islanders at work on their crofts, gathering peat, fishing and the celebrations during the "Up Helly Aa" festival.
View film strip:
Questions:
Activities:Geography: Research Shetland’s position in relation to main land Scotland. English: Write a story from the pony’s point of view. (See 'Haki The Shetland Pony' by Kathleen Fidler) Music: Listen to the music of Ally McBain and Catriona MacDonald or Fiddlers Bid. Choose a piece of music which you think would match the film. Record detailsTo search for related items, click any highlighted text below.
< 1 of 1 > Back
|
Glow users must log-in using the following link: Shibboleth users can use the following link: Other users log-in entering their username and password below:
  |
