Cold War ideologies and cultures had a direct impact on Scottish society. 

Scotland was the site for cultural and political exchange from both sides of the Cold War across the 20th century.  

Politicians from both sides represented their beliefs and lifestyles through diplomatic visits, where they took part in cultural activities.  Many Scots chose to go on holiday to the Soviet Union on specially curated tours organised by travel agents such as SovScot Tours.   

Due to the positioning of military, nuclear, and intelligence sites across Scotland, including American military bases, many Scottish communities felt the threat of nuclear war as their towns and villages became targets. For these Scots, the Cold War was very close to home. 

This film delves into the stories of the Cold War and Scottish society.  

It 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.