The Caledonian Account

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Run time: 27 min
  • Premiere: 1976. January 1.

Examines the effect upon the Highlands of Scotland of Thomas Telford, builder of the Caledonian canal and of Sir Walter Scott. In the course of an autumn journey through the present day canal from Inverness to Fort William, actors impersonating Telford and Scott discuss the two men's differing attitudes. Intended for general audiences and tourism.

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Bertie Scott

Thomas Telford

John Bett

Sir Walter Scott

Camera

Jon Schorstein

Director of Photography

Crew

Directing

Brian Crumlish

Director

Editing

Production

Douglas Eadie

Producer

Sound

Owen Hand

Music

Camera

Jon Schorstein

Director of Photography

Crew

Directing

Brian Crumlish

Director

Editing

Production

Douglas Eadie

Producer

Sound

Owen Hand

Music