After the Second World War, Western and Soviet tension increased over plans for Germany. Western allies looked for collective security, and in April 1949 the North Atlantic Treaty organisation (NATO) was created. 

Scotland had huge strategic importance during the Cold War. The geographic position of Scotland between the USA and the USSR, and direct access to the Atlantic meant Scotland would play a vital role for NATO defences. 

Drawing on never-before-seen archives, object collections, footage, and interviews with experts, this film explores Scotland's critical position on the frontline of the Cold War. 

This film was produced as part of the Materialising the Cold War research project, a collaboration between National Museums Scotland and the University of Stirling, funded by the AHRC.