It was the most impoverished community in western Europe during the Thatcher years
An old documentary featuring one of Scotland's most deprived council estates has resurfaced online nearly 40 years after it was filmed.
It focused on how huge social and economic problems plaguing the area were being tackled as filmmakers discussed issues with youth workers, politicians and community activists, such as Craigmillar Festival founder Helen Crummy. Community activists fought hard to improve conditions in Craigmillar in the 1980s, eventually managing to set up a new library and arts centre, and pushing for regeneration.
Conservative councillor Ralph Brereton controversially suggested issues in the area were the fault of local residents after the allegation was put to him. One young man spoke candidly about his experience and told of how he and his friends faced prejudice, being banned from many places due to the bad name of their area.
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