Dumfries Queen of the South

Sketches and pictures are used throughout the clip to give an idea of the historical importance of Dumfries. There are general shots of scenery. Boys read the inscription on Robert the Bruce's memorial, we then see the ruins of Lincluden College. There are then street signs with further footage of stones and sculptures adding extra historical detail of Robert Burns, with a close up of one of his manuscripts. Shots of road signs point to Dumfries, and a bus arrives in the town followed by various views. We later see trains at Dumfries station, including the Thames Clyde Express. There are then shots of the cattle auction, before we return to the busy town for more footage of shops and goods on sale, including a display of footwear, jewellery, and modern electrical appliances. There is footage of the Post Office vans, the mobile library and the fire brigade, before a montage of signs from other offices that enhance the area. We later see various factories, including the North British Rubber Company, ICI and General Milk Products. Posters then show the wealth of activities that are happening in the town, with a shot of young children descending from a coach, before we see a fairground in full swing. The clip ends with footage of the 'Queen of the South' pageant, including pipe bands and the crowning of the carnival queen.