Uploaded March 2014 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Filmed in 1976 at the opening of Castlebrae High School this film focuses on the protesters against government cuts and unemployment.
This is the protest outside the school opened by Prime Minister James Callaghan.
Protesters are asked why they are there and for their view on Prime Minister.
Prime Minister arrives.
Ceremony to open Castlebrae High school in the gymnasium.
View of staff and pupils outside the school.
Prime Minister leaving the school.

This film was restored by the Scottish Screen Archive in collaboration with the Craigmillar Archives Trust.

With thanks to:
Kay Foubister from the National Libraries of Scotland
Johnni Stanton and Hilary Morrison from Craigmillar Archives Trust.


Scottish Screen Archive - Craigmillar Archive Trust Collection