strengths of the collection lie in its ability to illustrate local community life, industrial history and the changing nature of leisure. It reflects ways in which Scotland and its people have been portrayed in film since 1896, both by indigenous and visiting filmmakers and more recently the broadcasting sector and the Scottish film industry. The television material in the Archive includes Gaelic language broadcast production from 1993 onwards, the acquisition of which is funded by Seirbheis nam Meadhanan Gaidhlig (GMS). Preservation is the primary function of the archive. Purpose-built film and video vaults ensure that original masters are correctly stored and protected. The Archive is a member of The International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF), the International Federation of Television Archives (FIAT), and is a founding member of the UK Film Archive Forum. The Archive is also a participating member of the Scottish Archive Network (SCAN). See also National Library of Scotland Northern Ireland Screen UK Film Council References External links Scottish Screen Scottish Screen Archive National Library of Scotland Film archives in the United Kingdom Archives in Scotland Arts organisations based in Scotland Entertainment in Scotland Mass media in Scotland Scottish culture Screen Scottish Government Learning and Justice Directorate Cinema of Scotland 1997 establishments in Scotland Organizations established in 1997 Television archives in the United Kingdom