Black and white photograph of Allan MacFadyen, 1800-1891.
Allan MacFadyen, 1800-1891, farmer in Scarinish.
1999.111.24
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Dates: 1870s
1998.151.1
Typewritten extract about expenses incurred by Argyll Estates on Tiree 1864-1899.
Information about expenses incurred by Argyll Estates on Tiree 1864-1899, e.g. maintenance of schools, teachers` salaries, maintenance of other infrastructure, assistance to emigrants, fishermen and crofters, nurses` wages, etc.
1998.151.9
Lachlan MacQuarie’s letter of 1866
Transcription of Lachlan MacQuarie’s letter of 1866 to the Duke of Argyll about a summons of removing served on him in Baugh.
Courtesy of His Grace the Duke of Argyll
In 1860, Dr Alexander Buchanan was appointed Medical Officer for Tiree. He was encouraged by the Duke of Argyll who seems to have promised him the tenancy of Baugh Farm. Previously doctors had not stayed long in Tiree due to insufficient remuneration.
His arrival was fiercely opposed by the sitting tenant at Baugh, Lachlan MacQuarie. The latter wrote to the Duke accusing Dr Buchanan and the factor Mr Geekie of excessive drinking and setting a bad example to the islanders which had led to an outbreak of petty crime.
As well as maligning the doctor and the factor, MacQuarie questioned the Duke’s ability to judge character. His appeal was rejected and Dr. Buchanan settled down in Baugh Cottage on the site of the present kitchen of Baugh House.
1998.152.1
Photocopied newspaper cutting about the seaweed industry.
Article about Edward Curtis Stanford (1837-1899) who managed the seaweed factory at Middleton for the North British Seaweed Co.
1998.114.1
Handwritten information about the Mary Stewart by Donald MacKinnon, Sandaig.
Information about the Mary Stewart written by Donald MacKinnon, Sandaig, with typed transcript.
1998.107.4
Black and white photograph of Eustace Balfour in 1879.
Eustace Balfour, brother of Prime Minister A. J. Balfour and husband of Lady Frances Campbell, photographed in 1879.
1998.52.1
Letter dated 25/2/1998 from R. K. Campbell with three photocopied pictures.
Letter from R. K. Campbell dated 25/2/1998 describing enclosed photocopies: a sketch of John Campbell (Am Baillidh Mor) by J. F Campbell in 1870, a photograph of the same and a photograph of the MacQuarrie family of Hynish dated 15/9/1864.
1998.31.1
Photocopied booklet `MacAidh Thiridhe` by elder Norman MacDonald
Book about United Free Church minister Donald MacKay who served Tiree for 29 years between 1882 and 1911. The church is now Kirkapol Guest House and the manse Taigh a` Ruadh.
2003.24.1
Biographical account of John Black, Balephuil.
Biographical account of the birth and paternity of John Black, Balephuil, researched by his descendant Robert Black in Canada.
1999.117.23
Black and white photograph of Lachlan MacLean of Cornaigbeg.
Lachlan MacLean of Cornaigbeg who married Euphemia MacFadyen of Caoles in 1867 and emigrated to Canada in 1879 with their three surviving children, Christina (11), John (5) and Mary (3).
