Martin S. Laird

Artist | film-maker | animator

Tag: history

  • Hall of Clestrain – John Rae Society film

    A short film about restoring the former home of Orcadian Arctic explorer Dr John Rae. Watch online. Filmed by Martin Laird in aid of the John Rae Society.

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    Martin Laird
    Hall of Clestrain, birthplace of the Arctic explorer John Rae. We will be restoring this place. Help build the road to the Arctic - visit www.johnraesociety.com.

  • Passing the Standard

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    Passing the Standard Loosely inspired by stories in Norse mythology about the Raven Banner, which brought victory to the army but death to the standard-bearer. A Highlander carrying a saltire is stabbed in the back. A young girl reaches for the banner amid a sea of jeering men. For additional context you may wish to…

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    Martin Laird
    Passing the Standard. A man in highland dress carrying a Saltire flag is stabbed in the back by a masked woman in red. A young girl carrying a small Saltire reaches towards him. They are surrounded by a horde of angry bald men. In the background the Wallace Monument and forest are silhouetted against a burning sky.