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Silent Beatles film is auctioned

A silent two-and-a-half minute film of the Beatles is expected to fetch up to fetch £12,000 when it is auctioned in Berkshire later.

The rare footage was shot in 1964 during the band's tour of Scotland.

It is the most expensive lot going under the hammer at Cameo Auctioneers in Midgham, on Tuesday afternoon.

The 8mm colour film features clips of the band and their entourage at the Four Seasons Hotel in St Fillans on the banks of Loch Earn.

The Beatles stayed there for two nights in October to play a show in Dundee after travelling from Edinburgh...

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