Fragment of pottery with a hole drilled through
Large fragment of pottery with a hole drilled through collected by Charles MacDonnell from Salum beach in 2009, and possible explanation of its purpose by Ian Hewitt of Bournemouth University: may have been used as a beehive, the holes being for ventilation. It may also have been a ceramic milk strainer used in cattle husbandry (see page 17 of GW Davis 2011).
Photograph of Calum `Salum` MacLean outside his shop in Salum ca 1960
Black and white photograph of Calum `Salum` MacLean outside his shop in Salum around 1960.
Photograph of Balemartine from the air circa 1940
Black and white photograph of Balemartine from the air circa 1940. Taken from just offshore by a passing light aircraft.
Photograph of Mrs ? MacLean inside Hynish House circa 1950
Sepia photograph of Mrs ? MacLean sitting by her piano in Hynish House in the 1950s or 1940s. Her father may have been a tacksman on Tiree. (Original stored in filing cabinet 9 drawer 3)
Photograph of `Doonside` the original home of Sir Donald MacLean, New Zealand and Kilmoluaig, 1850s
Sepia photograph of `Doonside` the original home of Sir Donald MacLean, at Maraekakako, near Napier, New Zealand. Probably taken in the late 1850s. Donald MacLean emigrated from Kilmoluaig to New Zealand in 1838, estabilishing a farm at Maraekakako and eventually becoming Minister for Native Affairs and Minister of Defence (see book 2009.84.3 “The best man who ever served the crown?”). The house was built by him but was subsequently destroyed by fire. It was replaced by the present building known as `The Cottage` (see photo 2010.20.2 ; M199).
Green, orange and navy tartan rug made from Tiree wool (Brora) once belonging to Elsie MacKinnon, Lodge Farm, Kirkapol.
Hay fork head
Metal two-pronged head of a hay fork from Lodge Farm, Kirkapol. Painted black in 2013.
Photo of schooner `Oceana` in full sail
Black & white photograph of the two-masted schooner `Oceana` in full sail ca. 1915 before the yacht`s refit in 1923. The Oceana ran aground and broke up at Crossapol in 1949.
District Nurse`s equipment case
Small black leather case belonging to a district nurse (an aunt of Fiona Maxwell, Kenovay) that would have contained all the equipment that she might have needed during her rounds.
Nurse`s metal badge from the Victoria Infirmary, Glasgow
Enamelled round metal badge that would have been worn by nurses at the Victoria Infirmary, Glasgow. Bears a prowling panther with the St. Andrews cross in blue and white in the background and the words “Victoria Infirmary, Glasgow” around the edge. Has the name “Flora Campbell” engraved on the back.
