A collection of concert programmes for The Tiree Association Annual Gathering
1926 1935 1937 1950 1959 1960 1961 1962 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987
A large wooden carpenters’ spirit level belonging to Hugh MacDonald, The Eyrie, Kenovay, carpenter and coffin-maker
Joiner, undertaker, coffin-maker and builder, Hugh MacDonald spent some time in Patagonia, South America. He was also a piper and composed music for pipes which won several gold medals. He spoke several langauges including Gaelic, Spanish, Irish Gaelic and some Polish.
A sextant belonging to Captain Donald Kennedy, Cornaigmore.
Donald Archibald Kennedy sailed during both world wars and was present at D-Day.
The sextant was made by D McGregor & Co. Glasgow, Greenock & Liverpool during the early 20th century.
From a collection of photographs belonging to Chrissie Murray of Shulishader, Isle of Lewis. From her time serving with the NAAFI at RAF Tiree during the 2nd World War.
Other photos in this collection are to be found under 2024.23
More photos and Chrissie’s story can be found at 2024.6
No name recorded.
A selection of butter shaping tools including paddles, a stamp and a curler. From the estate of Angus MacLean, Sea View Caoles, latterly Scarinish. From c.1880s onwards.
Set of DLR No.5 Headphones
from a Halifax aircraft from 518 Squadron RAF Tiree
Acquired with Radio receiver 2024.11.1
Type R1155 Radio receiver from a Halifax aircraft from RAF Tiree
with a set of DLR No.5 Headphones
Purchased at auction by An Iodhlann 6 June 2024 and returned to Tiree. With label, ” ‘found its way into the kitbag’ of an airman returning to the mainland just after the war had ended!” Originally donated to Mike Hughes by Flt Sgt Les Cobb, 518 Squadron, Tiree (1943-45) before or during 2000.
Yesterday’s News No. 8 – TIREE AND THE NEW NEW YEAR
From a collection of historical accounts by Dr John Holliday
Photograph of RAF crew at Tiree. From a selection belonging to Chrissie Murray 1924-2023, of Tiree NAAFI.
See other items at 2024.6
Photograph of RAF Tiree Airmen from a selection belonging to Chrissie Murray 1924-2023, of Tiree NAAFI
Back of photo signed “Sparks Flight” L-R: Alex. McFarlane (Algy), Freddie Letham, Ray Thornton (Sparks), Eddie Gent, Jimmy Fraser.
See other items in collection at 2024.6
