Local Experts Create Scottish History Videos

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Local history experts and enthusiasts from Scotland’s Forth Valley have created six online videos to provide a window into the country’s past.

Available on the website http://www.forthstimeline.net, the videos cover subjects ranging from the life of the Romans to the introduction of the railways. Other videos deal with the life of servants during the Georgian period, the medieval poet who inspired the legacy of William Wallace, the man who created a university’s art collection and the towers that housed the powerful families who shaped Scotland before and after the Act of Union.

The topics were chosen to demonstrate the rich heritage of the area in relation to the bigger picture of Scottish history. The series uses different styles including re-enactments, biographies, tour guides and documentaries to tell the stories.

The videos are part of the Forth Timeline project. Under the headline “Unravel Scotland’s History”, the campaign encourages interest in Scottish history and culture by connecting 16 of the Forth Valley’s museums, galleries and buildings through common themes.

Forth’s Timeline is a Regional Development Challenge Fund project funded by the Scottish Government and administered by Museums Galleries Scotland. The Fund aims to encourage the development of partnerships at regional level across local authorities and between museums of all types and other related agencies.

Councillor Adrian Mahoney, the convener of leisure, tourism and community at Falkirk Council, said: “It’s great to see these new videos being produced. Hopefully they will make local residents and visitors more aware of the fantastic history we have in this area – and perhaps encourage them to visit some of our museums, galleries and historic sites in the coming months. Some places, like Callendar House in Falkirk and Kinneil Museum in Bo’ness – two of the places featured in the new films – are free of charge and offer a fantastic days out.”

Visit the website http://www.forthstimeline.net or contact Joe Walton at Matthews Marketing on 0141 419 9000.

Published
16th Apr 2009

Region
Stirling

Publisher
MGS