A selection of butter shaping tools including paddles, a stamp and a curler. From the estate of Angus MacLean, Sea View Caoles, latterly Scarinish. From c.1880s onwards.
Photograph of a painting of a sailing ship found in Rhum View, Vaul, and presumably belonging to Catriona MacKinnon who once lived there. Paintings like these were often painted by members of the crew and the sails signed by all in the crew (but not in this case). It is assumed that the painter or a crew member was linked to Rhum View.
The photograph includes notes made by Angus MacLean, Scarinish, in 1994, on the types of masts and sails, and an annotated sketch of the ship giving the names of the various sails.
Wooden picture of a windmill made up of pieces of inlaid wood veneer (marquetry) by Derek Clarke, Balemartine, around 1970. Derek Clarke and Brian Jefferson worked for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which took over responsibility for the airport equipment from the RAF in 1968. From the belongings of Angus MacLean, Scarinish.
Photograph of Angus MacLean, Scarinish
Photograph of Angus MacLean in 2010. It was taken by Mary MacLean, and donated after his passing in 2013.
Angus was the driving force behind the creation of the volunteer fire brigade and was the Special Constable on Tiree for decades. He was a member of the Tiree Pipe Band, a Gaelic scholar, a local genealogist, a great storyteller and could fix anything. He lived all his life on Tiree. Angus was a founding member, past Chairman and a major donor to An Iodhlann’s collection.
Original, plus one other photo, stored in filing cabinet 10 drawer 1.
Cobblers last for making shoes
Iron cobblers last from Lachainn Beag Lachainn Chaluim, Balemartine.
Wooden, pedal-operated spinning wheel made by Archie MacLean (Èirdsidh an Tuairneir), Cornaigmore. On loan from Mary MacLean, The Coolins, Scarinish
Scythe
Long, two-handed, wood and iron scythe for harvesting hay and cereals. From the belongings of Angus MacLean, Scarinish.