A collection of concert programmes for The Tiree Association Annual Gathering
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Air Council original book,
Pilot’s and Flight Engineer’s Notes, Halifax II & V, Four Merlin XX or 22 Engines. A.P. 1719B & E-P.N. 2nd Edition. Air Ministry 1944
belonging to F/Eng John Young See 2025.33
Photograph of (LHS) Janet MacKinnon nee Campbell (1861-1949), Brandon Cottage, Heanish,
Brandon Cottage was rebuilt and is now No. 7 Heanish.
Janet married Hector MacKinnon of Tiree in Glasgow, 1943 and later spent time in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada where her brother lived.
(RHS) Catherine Park nee Anderson (1887-1967) eldest daughter of Peter Anderson (1849-1935) and Catherine Campbell (1849-1912) daughter of Murdoch Campbell. They lived in the gamekeeper’s cottage, Scarinish. Catherine was Janet’s niece.
Photograph of Janet MacKinnon nee Campbell (1861-1949), Brandon Cottage, Heanish, taken in 1949.
Brandon Cottage was rebuilt and is now No. 7 Heanish.
Janet married Hector MacKinnon of Tiree in Glasgow, 1943 and later spent time in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada where her brother lived.
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 German map of Tiree and Mull. 1942
Karte von Schottland. Blatt 17. Tobermory
A collection of Tiree marked mail
An envelope bearing the postmark RAF PO Tiree 12 July 1944. Sent by Air Commodore E J D Townesend. A Post Office manned by RAF personnel was opened at RAF Tiree on 15 Nov 1943.
An envelope bearing the postmark Middleton – Scarinish – Isle of Tiree 8 July 1970 with 4d Scottish stamp
An envelope bearing the postmark Balemartine – Scarinish – Isle of Tiree 7 July 1970 with 4d Scottish stamp
A postcard bearing the Scarinish postmark. Date unclear. With 3d Scottish stamp
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.
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
Servicemen on Crossapol beach.
