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Edinbourgh Scotland-1952: Historic Clock Tower And Ancient Stone Ruins

  • Year1952
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationEdinbourgh, Scotland
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
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Historic Clock Tower And Ancient Stone Ruins — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1952, this vintage home movie captures a historic clock tower in Edinburgh, Scotland, with its ornate stonework and pointed spires rising against a pale blue sky. The footage, viewed through a window frame, shows slight camera movement and natural film grain, conveying a nostalgic, archival quality. The final frames transition to ancient stone ruins featuring a large arched window and a weathered cross, suggesting a historic site or cathedral. This authentic 1950s footage offers a rare glimpse of Scotland's architectural heritage, ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
124553585

Rights & Clearance

No recognizable people, logos, or music are flagged. Lower-risk for commercial use, subject to your own review.

  • People visible: No
  • Logos / trademarks: No
  • Audible music: No

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Source & Documentation

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Date
1952 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
Edinbourgh, Scotland Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

  • landmark
  • historical
  • monumental
  • building
  • buildings
  • statues
  • landmarks
  • edinbourgh scotland
  • 1952
  • 1952 Edinburgh Scotland
  • vintage 8mm film
  • historic clock tower
  • stone ruins
  • Gothic architecture
  • 1950s home movie
  • Scottish landmarks
  • archival footage
  • old film
  • documentary footage
  • historical buildings
  • film grain
  • nostalgic footage
  • vintage film
  • old footage
  • 8mm home movie
  • Edinburgh architecture
  • old Scotland
  • historical sites
  • vintage 1950s

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for 1950s Edinburgh travel or architectural heritage sequences needing brief home-movie views of a clock tower and old stone ruins.

Still Frames From This Clip

Soft 8mm view of a pointed clock tower partly framed by dark vertical edges.

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