An extensive history of the people, places and events of the township of Caolas at the far east end of Tiree, retold by Prof. Donald E Meek, whose parents worked the croft at Coll View. The book includes a mine of information and statistics about crofting and land tenure, local  family histories, connections with the neighbouring island of Coll, the Gaelic poetry of local bards, the church, schools and Caolas at the turn of the 20th century. Donald E Meek 2022, 300 pages. £15.00 + Postage and Packing.

Queen Betty, or Beataidh Banrigh as she is known by her Gaelic-speaking friends, is a rare wild bumblebee who lives a peaceful life among the machair flowers of a Scottish island with her friends Mimi the mouse, and Redrick and Racey Red-Clover. When a large hive of greedy and mischievous honeybees move into the area, suddenly she cannot find enough food for her family. What will she do? Who will help her? A tale of friendship and wildlife conservation told in English and Gaelic by Primary School Children on the Isle of Tiree. Beautifully illustrated in full, glossy colour and packed with fun characters and bee facts. Paircwood Publishing 2021, 50 pages. £8.00 + Postage and Packing.

A collection of 25 stories from Tiree history and folklore told in English and Gaelic, and illustrated by the author. From tales of the hill of the harp, tinkers, supernatural visions and sounds, the battle of the sheaves, the vanishing piper and Island House, to the Land League, the Balephuil fishing disaster and the China tea race, this booklet is still the best modern, concise collection of such stories about Tiree. Fiona MacKinnon 1997, 50 pages. £2.75 + Postage and Packing.

A children’s story book in English and Gaelic about some of the Eerit Clan who live in the Land Below the Waves and who are guardians of the flora and fauna, the history and the environment. Nud learns of his heritage through ceilidh stories around the fire in his crannog home, then goes out exploring the island. With illustrations of places, animals and plants, and blank pages for children to make their own notes and drawings. Tiree Heritage Society ca. 2009, 17 pages. £5.00 + Postage and Packing.

This book is a concise history of one island during arguably the most dramatic period in Scottish history. It is a story of change and controversy. At its core are ducal policy, burgeoning population growth, destitution and emigration, followed by government intervention and land settlement. The book reflects on the islanders’ natural desire to better their lives and the dukes’ attempts to modernise this important part of their estates. Much of Tiree’s history in the period is characterised by the resulting tension. Shaun Tyas 2019, 144 pages. £14.95 + Postage and Packing.

Christianity came to Tiree in the 6th century with Irish Christian travellers. To this day, there remain a host of early ecclesiastical sites across the island including three church communities, ten chapels, ten graveyards, seven crosses and three holy wells. This monograph is the fulfilment of a promise made by Rev Robert Higham when he served as the Church of Scotland’s Minister of the Parish of Tiree during 1995-2002. It recounts the evolution and progress of religion from its primitive pre-Christian roots, through the introduction of the Catholic faith, the Norse invasion, the Lordships of the Isles, the Reformation and Covenanters, and into the 20th century. An Iodhlann Press 2020, 178 pages. £17.00 + Postage and Packing.

Visitors to Tiree and Coll often remark on the abundance of birds on the islands compared to the mainland. Several species that are in decline or extinct on the mainland are thriving in these islands. The corncrake, for example, can be heard calling loudly on still summer nights, while Greenland white-fronted geese are visible feeding in winter. This book details the status and history of all bird species which are resident, migratory and rare visitors to the islands, and there is a section on other common wildlife. Maps guide the reader to key locations, while introductory chapters describe the key habitats. Paircwood Publishing 2007, 209 pages. £9.00 + Postage and Packing. Please get in touch if you would like both versions of Birds of Tiree and Coll (see below) at a discounted rate.

Tiree, and the neighbouring island of Coll, are home to a rich diversity of native wild flowers, some of which can be found only in the islands’ unique habitats.  This handy pocket-guide features photographs and descriptions of all the more noticable flowers, which are arranged according to flower colour, making it easier to use than the average botanical guide.  Maps guide the reader to key locations, while introductory chapters describe the key habitats and provide an example ‘Plant Walk’ for each island. Cinquefoil Publishing 2008, 190 pages. £7.99 + Postage and Packing.

This pocket-sized spotter book about Tiree heritage is the third in the ‘Look and See’ series. It highlights 34 historical landmarks scattered throughout the island and includes photographs, location maps and information about each one. Discover Tiree and Nàdair Thiriodh 2016, 39 pages. £3.00 + Postage and Packing.

The second in this series of pocket-sized spotter books, this guide includes photographs and information about more of the showier land animals, sea mammals, fish, birds, insects and wild flowers on the island. Each item is colour-coded to indicate how easy they are to see and there is space for children to tick off each item as they spot them. Discover Tiree and Nàdair Thiriodh 2017, 39 pages. £3.00 + Postage and Packing.

The first in a series of pocket-sized spotter books, this guide introduces the reader to some of Tiree’s more noticable landmarks, wildlife and activities. Divided into four sections, there are photographs and information on what might be spotted in the Open Sea, the Shoreline, on the Rocks and on the Land, with a colour-coded guide to how easy they are to see. Children will enjoy being able to tick off each item as they spot them. Discover Tiree and Nàdair Thiriodh 2017, 39 pages. £3.00 + Postage and Packing.

The twelve walks in this book have been carefully chosen to give a taste of what’s special about this small Hebridean Island’s unique landscape and abundance and diversity of wildlife. Some of the walks take in favourite destinations while others encourage the walker to explore less well-known parts of the island. All are accompanied by a clear map, a detailed description of the route and notes about the wildlife you may encounter at different times of the year. Friends of Nàdair Thiriodh 2016, 63 pages. £10.00 + Postage and Packing.