Four superb films about the Granite City. Aberdeen 1906 (1906,
b/w) - The visit of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra to the
Quatercentenary celebrations at Aberdeen University. The Silver
City (1957, colour) - A Scandinavian sailor, a honeymoon couple and
a family of four explore the delights of Aberdeen and its
hinterland. Beyond the Grampians (1963, colour) - George Bruce's
script evokes the lives of the fishing and farming communities of
Aberdeenshire. Aberdeen by Seaside and Deeside (1971, colour) - An
impressionistic account of the attractions that Aberdeen and
Deeside offer the summer visitor. Mostly colour. Running time 73
mins.