Book “Royal Air Force Connel Ferry”
Small book about RAF Connel Ferry and its role during World War II. Includes the sinking of `SS Breda` and `The Coll Hurricane`. Published by the author.
De-accessioned 21.3.2026.
2009.81.1
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Dates: 1930s
2009.79.1
Collection book for subscriptions towards the upkeep of Soroby Cemetery 1908-1954
Small notebook containing handwritten record of names and amount given towards the upkeep of Sorobie Cemetery between 1908 and 1954. Names include: Donald Lamont (The Land, father of Mary lamont, Mod Gold Medalist), Donald Campbell (“the ban”, grandfather of Alasdair Sinclair Greenhill “Alasdair beag na Cachala”), Gilleasbuig Campbell (his borther), Donald MacLean, Balinoe (his nickname Donald a` Tommy was to do with his hat, great uncle of Willie MacLean, Balinoe), John MacDonald, Sandaig (“Beegee”). Also a small type-written note informing subscribers of Argyll County Council`s failure to keep the cemetery in an orderly state and the need to revive the subscriptions system. The notebook was evidently passed around between subscribers.
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2009.73.1
DVD compilation of old films about Tiree
DVD compilation of six old films about Tiree created for the 2009 Feis Thiriodh film show from archive material from An Iodhlann – with accompanying programme. (1) Family holiday on Tiree 1957, (2) formation of the Crofters` Union 1985, (3) centenary of 1886 Crofters Act 1986, (4) Tiree Association sports day and first commercial flight 1929, (5) Tiree school trip to see concord at Heathrow 1984, (6) about Tiree with a ceilidh in the Lodge Hotel 1992.
2009.70.8
Collection of Clydesdale stud books 1933-1948
Collection of 11 Clydesdale horse stud books belonging to Alec MacLean, Rubha Cottages, Tiree, listing foals, mares and stallions by stud number, for the years: 1933, 1934, 1936, 1938, 1940, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1948. Includes list of stallions that travelled districts or served mares, list of winners of the society`s premiums, horse obituary, roll of members of Clydesdale Horse Society, index of horses, index of breeders and owners.
2009.70.9
Clydesdale pedigree cards, photos and notice of meeting
Collection of four Clydesdale horse pedigree cards, two black & white photos of Clydesdale horses (with John MacLean, Cornaigbeg, Tiree?), an invitation to a meeting of the Tiree Heavy Horse Breeding Society in Scarinish School on 20th Feb. 1943 addressed to Mr John MacLean, The Brae, Cornaigbeg, Tiree, and a newspaper cutting “Clydesdale Export Trade Revives”. All items were between the pages of a collection of Clydesdale horse stud books from 1933 to 1948 belonging to Alec MacLean, Tiree.
2009.69.5
Photograph of the the first scheduled plane to land at the Reef in 1935/36
Black & white photograph of a bi-plane on the Reef machair in 1935 or 1936. It was the inaugural flight of the scheduled air service to the island from Glasgow and was greeted by a large crowd. The children, including Douglas MacLeod (Ballevullin & Sandaig) were presented with a box of sweets. Douglas is the boy running by the port wing. The photo was taken by his father (copyright Douglas I. MacLeod). (Original stored in filing cabinet 9 drawer 2)
2009.65.1
Photocopy of page from photo album with old Tiree photos
Photocopied page from unknown photo album. Five poor quality images entitled (1) The Old Habour, Scarinish, Tiree, (2) The ??? Schoolhouse of Ruaig and some of the gardners at work, (3) A Kelp-Gatherer, Tiree. This is the last ???? ???? left on the island, (4) School Children, Tiree, (5) The Cottage where Neal? Died and which he refused to leave for a Glasgow Hospital.
2009.63.1
Short history of Tiree`s public halls
Short essay on Tiree`s public halls from before the Second World War to the demolision of the old community hall at Crossapol in 2000.
2009.56.6
Cornaig School Diary/Log Book 1922-1965
Hardback log book/diary from Cornaig School during 1922-1965. Entries by the principal teacher.
2009.56.2
Photocopy of wartime leaflet “War Emergency – Information and Instructions”
Photocopy of leaflet distributed to all households and institutions during World War II advising precautions and actions to take during emergencies. Original held with Balemartine School Admissions Register 2009.56.1.