Edinbourgh Scotland-1952: A Large Field Of Grass Shaped Of Squares And Circles

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Year1952
Decade1950s
LocationEdinbourgh, Scotland
Duration5s
Price$149 USD

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A Large Field Of Grass Shaped Of Squares And Circles — Clip Details

Aerial view of a large grassy field in Edinburgh, Scotland, 1952, captured on 8mm film. The field features geometric patterns of squares and circles, likely part of a formal garden or landscaped area. Trees line the perimeter, and the footage shows slight camera movement, with visible film grain and vertical scratches typical of vintage home movies. The final frame shifts to people walking near a stone building, suggesting a public park or historic site. This archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-20th century Scottish landscapes and leisure.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: AerialExterior
Resolution: 4K restored master (MP4)
License: Direct license: editorial use only Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 5s
Price: $149 USD
Clip ID: 124554305

Rights & Clearance

$149 · Editorial only Direct license: editorial use only. Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.

Editorial use only; commercial use is not offered for this clip. Review the flags below for your editorial context.

People visible: Yes
Minors visible: No
Logos / trademarks: No
Audible music: No

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel record not linked for this clip
Date: 1952 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no reel-level note is linked.
Location: Edinbourgh, Scotland Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no reel-level note is linked.
Licensing route: Direct license available from Stockfilm

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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Topics & Keywords

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit: 1950s Edinburgh home-movie footage for editors needing an elevated view of formal lawn patterns followed by a brief visitor scene near stone architecture.
Period detail: The frames may show mid-century park or landmark grounds, with clipped grass geometry, perimeter trees, and visitors in coats near a masonry entrance.
Home-movie behavior: The camera observes from an elevated visitor viewpoint, then catches an unstaged passerby moment as people move near the building.
What appears in frame: Visible elements include patterned lawns, circular and square planting shapes, tree rows, paths, stone walls, an arched opening, and adults walking nearby.
Film character: The 8mm scan has soft monochrome contrast, visible grain, gate edges, vertical scratches, and slight handheld drift that mark it as physical home-movie film.
Edit role: Use it as an establishing insert, travel-memory transition, or cutaway between exterior garden views and visitor activity at a historic site.
Historical context: The clip gives visual context for leisure travel and landscaped public spaces in postwar Scotland without identifying the exact site from the frames alone.
Research note: People are visible and may require likeness review, while copyright, location permissions, and property considerations should be assessed separately.
Research search match: Useful for searches such as 1950s Edinburgh 8mm gardens, Scotland home movie formal lawn, aerial park view, and visitors by stone building.
Archive pairing path: Pair first with adjacent reel shots, then other Edinburgh 1952 footage, then broader 1950s Scotland travel, gardens, parks, and historic-site visits.

Still Frames From This Clip

1952 Edinburgh home-movie frame showing an elevated view over geometric lawn patterns, paths, and a tree-lined edge. — Elevated view across formal grass patterns and surrounding paths.

1952 Edinburgh frame looking over a landscaped grass area with path lines, perimeter trees, and visible 8mm wear. — Patterned lawn and paths seen from above.

1952 Edinburgh home-movie view of a landscaped lawn with curved paths, faint circular markings, trees, and dark frame borders. — Curved paths and lawn markings continue across the grounds.

1952 Edinburgh home-movie frame showing adults walking near a stone building entrance, with faces indistinct and motion blur. — Visitors pass near a stone entrance at the end of the clip.

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