Photograph of a dinner plate with a parrot in the centre, ca 1910
Colour photograph of a white china dinner plate trimmed in grey and burgundy with a small drawing of an African Grey Parrot in the centre. The plate was part of the wedding dinner service of Alison Balfour (Lady Frances Balfour`s daughter, both of whom regularly visited Tiree) around 1910. The parrot `Kusakoo` was an engagement present from her fiancee Dr Milne, around 1909. The photograph was taken by their grandaughter Jean Lindsay. (original stored with 2012.16.6 filing cabinet 9 drawer 4)
Black & white photograph of Alison Balfour (daughter of Lady Frances Balfour who regularly visited Tiree) on the steps of her home in Addison Road, London, with the African Grey Parrot `Kusakoo` that her fiancee Dr Milne gave to her as an engagement present in May 1909. The parrot was taught to say “no votes for women”! (original stored with 2012.16.6 filing cabinet 9 drawer 4)
Information and photographs about Alison Balfour and her parrot.
Handwritten information and photographs regarding Alison K C Balfour`s (Lady Frances Balfour`s daughter) engagement to Dr Milne and the African Grey Parrot that he gave to her in May 1909. The parrot was taught to say “no votes for women”!
Extract from the births register for John MacArthur, Heylipol, 1845
Faxed copy of an extract from the Register of Births and Baptisms for John MacArthur born 29th Aug. 1845, son of John MacArthur, Hillipoll, and his wife Flora Sinclair. Extracted 2nd Aug. 1924; faxed 9th Feb. 2000.
English translation of `Land Agitation in Tiree in 1886` by Donald Meek
Photocopy of a printed draft English translation of Prof. Donald Meek`s composition `Land Agitation in Tiree in 1886` about the crofters` war, with handwritten comments. Possibly translated by Alasdair Sinclair, Brock.
Photograph of two men (MacKinnons?) outside Kilmoluaig House ca. 1980
Black & white photograph (possibly) of brothers Iain and Hugh MacKinnon at the well outside Kilmoluaig House `Cnoc Bhiosta` around 1980. Iain and Hugh were sons of Calum MacKinnon (Chaluim Iain Bhan) who also lived there.
Photograph of Duncan MacLean, W.Hynish and his sisters, ca 1900
Sepia photograph from a postcard of Duncan MacLean (a` Chiobair), W.Hynish and his sisters Peigi and Jessie, outside `The Shepherd`s Cottage`, Hynish, ca 1900. L-R: Sine Chaluim Bhàin, Peigi a` Chiobair, Jessie, Duncan MacLean (a` Choibair). Sine looked after Jessie who developed dementia. Another of Duncan`s sisters lived in Islay and was there when one of the boats from Fuadach Bhaile Phuill was blown to Islay. Duncan himself had advised them not to go out that morning. The house was enlarged in 1936. It is in W. Hynish (na Cùiltean) and dates from when E & W Hynish was in one farm under the Factor`s brother (MacQuarrie). (Large printed copy and information stored in filing cabinet 9 drawer 3)
Photograph of Charles, Margaret and Hannah MacFadyen, Middleton, ca 1900
Sepia photograph of siblings Charles (1847-1930), Margaret (1850-1935) and Hannah (1855-1939) MacFadyen, Middleton, around 1900. They were the children of Allan & Amelia MacFadyen who ran the Scarinish Inn in the mid-1800s.
Photograph of James MacFadyen with a horse, ca 1900.
Sepia photograph of James Stewart MacFadyen (1845-1929) feeding a Clydesdale horse around 1900. James was the son of Allan & Amelia MacFadyen who ran the Scarinish Inn in the mid-1800s.
Photograph of siblings James and Hannah MacFadyen, ca 1910
Sepia photograph of siblings James (1845-1929) and Hannah (1855-1939) MacFadyen, and a dog, ca 1915. They were children of Allan & Amelia MacFadyen who ran the Scarinish Inn in the mid-1800s.
