Welcome to Carney Heritage Productions
Over 530 Hours of unique Scottish heritage
on film about your Scottish ancestors
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Heritage about your Scottish ancestors
Scottish heritage about your Scottish ancestors within our archive is a new and unique insight into our Scottish identity. Our archive has over 530 hours of digital film footage about how life and work for the ordinary person was from 1890s – to the present day in rural Scotland. You can bring the dynamic of film to your Scottish family history and background. Our extensive categories of films can provide you with a comprehensive account and understanding of their way of life.No other archive has been created that features 4.300 ordinary people, not actors, telling their story their way. These ordinary people are extra ordinary in all they did for us. We also feature the Scots language and the doric dialect which can be easily understood by any English speaker.
Validated dementia and alzheimer's reminiscence therapy
Our validated dementia and alzheimer's reminiscence therapy can support families on their challenging dementia journey. We have over three years researched developed and perfected a format for our reminiscence clips.These help people living with dementia and alzheimer's to find the places where their memories hide. Our digital download clips are available and can be accessed on any modern device. This validated therapy that we have developed is the first of its kind in the world and can be accessed 24/7. Our clips offer choice of theme and duration to fit with the personal requirements of people along their entire dementia journey. All our validated and customised clips can easily be related to past personal experiences of the person living with dementia .
Visitor attractions museums, researchers and education
Visitor attractions museums, researchers and education can all benefit in dynamic ways from using our unique heritage clips to supplement their offer. Carney Heritage Productions extensive digital Scottish heritage film archive has 2.400 clips to choose from. Clips about Scotland’s history can also be customised to suit your requirements. Our clips can feature within your planned and changing events programmes throughout the year. This can give return visitors a new film experience each time they visit. Academics, researchers and educationalist can utilise our clips to bring a new dimension to their work. Through the authentic storytelling of ordinary Scottish people a more accurate and complete history of Scotland is now available.
Scottish Heritage on Film
Bringing Scotland’s rich past into the present and the future with our award-winning digital film for Scottish heritage, family history, ancestral tourism, academic and educational study, cultural research, tourism and dementia reminiscence therapy available 24/7.
Scottish Heritage on Film: Preserving the Stories of Ordinary people our Scottish Ancestors
Unique digital film archive
The rich tapestry of Scotland’s cultural identity has been captured through our digital film archive. It preserves and showcases the lives and work of the “ordinary” man and woman. From the 1890s to the present day, these films document the daily experiences, traditions, and values that define Scotland’s heritage.
Come face to face with your ancestral past and get to know your ancestors a wee bit better
A Celebration of Life and Work in Scotland
This archive reflects the way of life for countless individuals across generations. Their stories, told through authentic footage, provide a unique insight into the history of Scotland’s people. Capturing their resilience, creativity, and cultural significance. The archive focuses on the lived experiences of everyday Scots. This unique archive ensures that the voices of those who shaped Scotland’s identity are not forgotten.
The ordinary country folk who really matter are found in any community world wide
The Scots Language and Doric Dialect
An important feature of this collection is its celebration of the Scots language and the Doric dialect. Both of which are woven into the narratives of the films. The Doric dialect, in particular, offers a distinct Aberdeenshire regional flavour. This feature enhances the authenticity of the archive. For English speakers, both the Scots language and Doric dialect are easy to understand. Access to the stories in our clips enjoy a global audience. Bringing new material which helps in preserving the linguistic diversity that is central to Scotland’s heritage. This Scottish heritage on film offers more than a historical record. It also provides an opportunity to explore and celebrate the cultural identity of Scotland. This is a valuable resource, it ensures the traditions, language, and stories of Scotland are safeguarded for future generations. Our clips feature the voices of ordinary Scots, reflecting their everyday lives and work. Connects modern audiences through 21 century technology with the past through engaging, relatable content. Researchers in world ethnology can utilise our clips to evaluate comparisons and similarities between societies world wide. Educationalists can use our clips from primary school education through to PhD inputs.
Our accessible Digital Download Film clips
Available in a digital format, this collection can be accessed 24/7 from any modern device. It offers a convenient and immersive way to connect with Scotland’s history, whether for personal exploration, education, or cultural research. Dive into the stories of your ancestors and explore the vibrant cultural identity of Scotland through our extensive digital film titles. With its focus on the life and work of ordinary Scots, the archive offers an invaluable glimpse into a shared heritage that continues to inspire and inform.
Our clips utilising 21 century access 24/7
Our archive has impressed many people locally ,nationally and internationally
Explore Scottish Heritage with Carney Heritage Productions
Visitors to the website are warmly invited by Carney Heritage Productions to access our archive database and our You Tube channel There you can explore a treasure trove of Scotland’s past heritage. . Samples of our extensive archive can be viewed on our dedicated YouTube channel
For those seeking a deeper connection to Scotland’s past, a comprehensive listing of 2,400 clips and thumbnails is available through our spreadsheets These resources will enable you to discover more about your ancestors’ back stories. Take a leisurely glimpse into your past.
The footage spans decades of Scotland’s heritage.
The footage provides a unique lens through which the lives of ordinary Scots can be rediscovered. The clips feature authentic content that preserves Scotland’s rich cultural identity. Allowing viewers to walk in the footsteps of their ancestors. Browsing the listings enables viewers to identify clips that resonate personally, offering the chance to uncover stories or moments connected to their heritage.
Contact us if you would like to source any clip from our entire archive.
Once suitable clips are identified, inquiries about customisation or specific requirements can be directed to Don Carney at info@scottishheritage.co.uk. This personalised approach ensures that every viewer can engage meaningfully with Scotland’s heritage in diverse ways.
Start Your Journey Into Scottish Heritage Today.
Begin your journey into the lives of your Scottish ancestors by exploring the samples on our YouTube channel. You can also browse the full catalogue of clips through our spreadsheets. Each clip offers a window into Scotland’s history, bringing the past to life in a way that is accessible and engaging for all.
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Authentic digital video clips connect you to and with YOUR Scottish Ancestors.
The authentic digital video clips from our archive offer a unique opportunity to connect with the lives and stories of your Scottish ancestors. Through these clips, viewers can experience their heritage first-hand. Allowing them to walk in the footsteps of those who shaped Scotland’s past. This innovative approach allows individuals to engage with their family history and cultural identity in a meaningful and immersive way. Fostering a deeper understanding of their ancestors’ lives.
A Unique Archive of Scottish Heritage on Film
This new collection of Scottish heritage on digital film is unlike any other. It presents a comprehensive record of Scotland’s heritage through the voices and experiences of ordinary men and women. Giving them their voice for the first time. This digital archive provides an authentic and intimate portrayal of life in Scotland. Capturing its cultural identity, traditions, and values.
Traditional local musicians
Endorsed for education, family history and health and wellbeing
The archive has been recognised for its significant contributions across multiple fields. It has been validated by leading academics and institutions and cultural experts for preserving and presenting Scotland’s heritage in a respectful and proud way. It has also been endorsed for its positive impact on health and well-being, as dementia and alzheimer’s reminiscence therapy. It facilitates intergenerational engagement as an integral part of dementia support. These endorsements provide our users with confidence in the archive’s value for them. It is a tool for education, cultural preservation, health and wellbeing providing personal connection for all those who use our digital downloads.
A Modern Gateway to Your past Heritage
Available as digital downloads, these clips provide unrestricted access to Scotland’s past, anytime and anywhere. The format is designed to suit modern lifestyles, ensuring that the stories of your ancestors remain accessible across all devices. So step into your past today and reconnect with your heritage. Our authentic digital download clips, are uniquely designed to bring your Scottish ancestral past to life. These informative, authentic and endorsed clips offer an unparalleled journey into Scotland’s rich and vibrant history.
Scotland’s vibrant heritage is a shared heritage. Most societies harnessed the power of steam during their industrial revolution
Scottish Heritage on Film
The Fairmer's Wife
Part of Scottish heritage on film shows how the Fairmer's wife played a leading role in the family and on the fairm. She hid t dee aa the cookin on the open peat fire, far she bilied aa the water t dee the wikly wash. It wis her that hid t feed the hens n milked the coos twice a day. Listen to the rich Doric dialect of Aberdeenshire.
Scottish Heritage on Film
The Clydesdale Horse
The horsemin n his Clydesdales wid wark on aa Scottish fairms up t the introduction o the tractor fae the early 1930s. This skilled man n his pair hid a strong workin bond, he kint them and they kint him. The first horsemin aboot a placie wis quite a chiel on the fairm n roon aboot his locil area. The Clydesdale horse made a huge contribution t fairmin. Get to know these two Clydesdales Violet and Bluebell as they show you how the work was done in many parts of the world using horse power.
Scottish Heritage on Film
Steam Power
Drift back to Victorian Scotland far the power source that drove Scottish industrialisation wis that o steam. Engines like s een wis owned bee the showmen faa travilled Scotland bringing the fun n fascination o the fair t your forefathers. The power o steam engines wir in their hayday fae the 1890s t the 1920s. Britain wis the leading manufacturer of them. These machines came to life when their fire was glowing red hot. The men who worked them did not go to college or university but they transitioned to their use through their common sense approach.
Scottish Heritage on Film
Schoolin' in Rural Scotland
Aa rural communities hid their ain school. The country loons n quines sat at desks like s. They used a bit o slate t write on wee a slate pencil caed a skillie. Education wis delivered b a strict Missie faa ruled the pupils wee fear. That system o education canna be criticised over muckle. Monny pupils, oor ancestirs, wint on t lead Scotland t extra-ordinary heights. Education for some took them all over the world to become leaders in their field.
Some of our Reviews
DVD's
To thank you for the 6 DVD's which I ordered on Monday and were delivered yesterday. We spent a very pleasant evening watching two of them. They are brilliant. Only problem is I remember a lot of the things when they were happening and it reminds me how old I am getting!! From a satisfied customer.
Bill Henderson
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Professors Review
Emeritus Professor Henry Ellington of the Robert Gordon University and the person tasked with writing the book which was published in 2002, under the title ‘The Robert Gordon University – A History’ has made the following statement about Don Carneys contribution, as a past academic at RGU, to our North East life.
“Indeed, the author would opine that he has probably done as much to promote and preserve knowledge and understanding of pre-1950’s NE rural life as Lewis Grassic Gibbon.”
Professor Henry Ellington
Robert Gordon University