Banks And Braes Reel 2 (1930-1939)

Scottish Travelogue - reel 2. We see the engine driver’s view as the train crosses the Firth of Forth bridge. Shots of the girders overhead. Narrator talks of a superstition whereby wishes written on pieces of paper are wrapped around a coin and thrown from the train. If the coin should land in the water the wish will come true. M/S of a man on the bridge picking up a paper covered coin and unwrapping the paper. C/U of the wish which reads: “I hope my next will be a boy.“ C/U of the man laughing and walking away. Engine driver’s view continues. Another bridge (in Stirling?). Stirling Castle is seen in the distance. Various shots of the Castle and gardens. Greyfriars church. Royal Palace. Loch ? Castle where Queen Mary escaped in a rowing boat. Edinburgh Castle. Scottish Highland regiment (?) perform sentry duty. Balmoral Castle. View from the castle. C/U of a coin bearing Queen Victoria’s head. Statue of Peter Pan. Child strokes a rabbit which forms part of the statue. Exterior of t