Paperback book `Morvern Transformed` by Philip Gaskell.
A study of the social and economic change in the Highland Parish of Moervern in the 19th century.
De-accessioned 26.2.2026.
2005.157.1
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Dates: 1840s
2004.206.7
Paperback book `A Very Fine Class of Immigrants` by Lucille H. Campey.
The Scottish emigrants in Prince Edward`s Island 1770-1850.
2004.206.8
Paperback book `After the Hector` by Lucille H. Campey.
Account of the Scottish pioneers of Nova Scotia and Cape Breton from 1773 to 1852..
2004.201.2
Copied extract from `Account of Skerryvore Lighthouse` by Alan Stevenson.
Plan of Skerryvore rocks at high and low tides, chart of the position of Skerryvore rocks in relation to Tiree surveyed in 1846 (2 pages) and plan of the Hynish complex showing the pier, dock, reservoir, lightkeepers` and seamen`s houses, etc. (2 pages).
2004.167.3
Paperback book `The Long Farewell` by Don Charlwood.
Nineteenth century emigration to Australia.
2001.158.6
Colour photograph of Dr Buchanan`s memorial at Baugh.
The inscription on Dr Alexander Buchanan`s memorial at Baugh.
2001.158.2
Photocopied book extract from `George Douglas, Eighth Duke of Argyll` edited by the Dowager Duchess of Argyll, pp 133-147, 285-6, 321, 508 & 633.
Extracts about the landscape of Tiree, its people and surroundings seas, Skerryvore lighthouse, the potato famine and emigration, some local birds and bird-shooting.
2004.142.1
Forwarded e-mail from the Northern Lighthouse Board about the Skerryvore Steamer.
Forwarded e-mail from the Information Officer of the Northern Lighthouse Board about the paddle steamer `Skerryvore` which was built in 1839 in connection with the construction of Skerryvore lighthouse.
2004.143.1
Photocopied list of cash paid to emigrants from Tiree to Canada in June 1846.
List of cash paid by Ground Officer Archibald MacLean to emigrants from Tiree to Canada on 9th June 1846, giving township, name, status (tenant or cottar), number in family, amount paid and further information, e.g. house pulled down, lived with brother.
2004.143.2
Photocopied list of people from Tiree who agreed to emigrate to Canada, dated 26/4/1847.
List of five people from Tiree who agreed to emigrate to Canada if paid 30/- to 40/- per adult and 15/- to 20/- per child, dated 26/4/1847.