Photograph of a group of soldiers, ca. a915
Sepia photograph of a group of 12 soldiers of the 1st (later 1st/7th) Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) around 1915. (original stored in filing cabinet 9 drawer 4)
2012.18.3
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Dates: 1920s
2012.15.1
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.
2012.4.2
Texts from the funeral of Alasdair Sinclair, Brock, 2009
Programme of church service, 3 colour photographs, and eulogy and tributes to Alasdair MacKinnon Sinclair, Brock (1923-2009), engineer and enthusiastic co-founder of An Iodhlann. A service of thanksgiving and remembrance was held at Kirkapol Church on 20 Jan. 2009.
2011.121.1
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)
2011.121.3
Photograph of people waving off the ferry ca. 1930
Black & white photograph of around 35 people standing on the (Gott Bay?) pier around 1930, some waving off the ferry as it leaves. Probably from a postcard “Leaving Tiree”. (Large printed copy stored in filing cabinet 9 drawer 3)
2011.119.1
Collection of photographs belonging to Willie Adair, Balevullin & Scarinish
Collection of 14 black & white and colour photographs belonging to Willie Adair (1925-2010), Balevullin & Scarinish. Willie was a foster child from Glasgow who came to live in the red-roof house in Balevullin. He was a great piper. Married first to Ina Lamont, Balemartine, then Agnes in Greenock. Returned to the Eventide Home in Scarinish for his last days. His niece `B` looked after Willie in Greenock and erected his headstone on Tiree. Seven photos of Willie accessioned separately Q113-Q119. Others are of his brother Tom, sister Jeannie and her daughter `B` and son `Little Jimmie` amongst others.
2011.119.2
Photograph of a young Willie Adair with his brother, sister and housekeeper, ca 1930.
Sepia photograph of a young Willie Adair, Balevullin & Scarinish, with his older brother Tom, sister Jean and housekeeper Margaret Duffy, ca 1930. The family lived in Glasgow. Their mother died giving birth to Willie and were raised by the housekeeper. Willie was later fostered to Balevullin. (Original in filing cabinet 9 drawer 3)
2011.115.1
Will of Hector MacDonald, Balemartine, 1922.
Handwritten Will of Hector MacDonald (b.1850?) of Balemartine, dated 11 Sept. 1922, leaving his entire estate to his daughter Annie MacDonald. Written at Heylipol Manse in the presence of the Rev. Alexander MacBean and witnessed by Isabella MacBean (housewife) and Jessie Macnab (district nurse). Hector was a fisherman, worked in MacQuarrie`s shop in Hynish and was a respected leader of the Land Leagues. Also known as `Eachann MacNeill` and `Eachann a` Chaise` / Hector son of Neill and Hector the Cheese (from the shop). (Accession includes a photocopy)
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2011.115.5
Photograph of MacDonalds and MacArthurs of Mull View, Balemartine, ca. 1940
Black & white photograph of (L-R back row): Annie MacDonald (Anna Eachainn `ic Neill) daughter of Hector MacDonald), Dugald “the tailor” MacArthur (Dughall an taillear), Margaret (Maiseag) MacDonald, (L-R front row): Elizabeth Shepherd, Teonaidh Taillear. Taken in Mull View, Balemartine, around 1940.
2011.113.20
Photograph of Neil MacFadyen (1874-1946), ca. 1940
Colour-tinted photograph of Neil MacFadyen, Barra (1874-1946), around 1940. Neil`s father was from Tiree and brought up by his grandparents, Allan & Amelia MacFadyen who ran the Scarinish Inn in the mid-1800s.
