Paperback book `Scottish Coastal Steamers 1918-1975` by Brian Patton, 1999.
Photographic study of the old Scottish coastal steamers from the end of World War 1 to the mid-seventies.
2002.133.4
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Dates: 1960s
1997.101.5
Bandage in its original wrapper, from the ferry `Loch Seaforth’. Three inches by 4 yards.
2002.128.1
Hardback book `Domhnall Ruadh Choruna`.
Songs and poems by Domhnall Domhnallach.
2002.121.1
Audio cassette recording of Alasdair MacArthur, Helensburgh interviewed by Maggie Campbell on 15/7/2002.
Alasdair MacArthur of Helensburgh talks to Maggie Campbell in July 2002 about his childhood memories of Tiree, the first flights to island, the Sturdy, Balevullin and its people, regattas, fishing and Tiree’s first vet, his uncle Duncan MacLean.
2002.117.2
Bar of unused monkey brand soap in its original wrapper. A mixture of soap and pumice, it was used for scouring and to remove problem stains.
2002.118.1
Leaflet `Scotland – The road to the isles` by British Railways and MacBraynes Steamers.
Leaflet giving fares to Oban, Staffa and Iona, Stornoway, the Inner Hebrides, Mallaig and Kyle of Lochalsh to the Outer Isles.
2002.115.1
Book `Scotland`s Highlands and Islands` by David Turnock.
One of series of books about problem regions of Europe.
2002.117.1
Pottery candlestick sold as a souvenir from Tiree.
Pottery candlestick with cream, brown and green glaze and the words `From Tiree – Dinna burn the caun`le at baith ends`. Stamped on underside with `Longpark Torquay`.
2002.114.6
Copy of newspaper article about long service medals awarded to the Coarstguard on Tiree.
Article about the coastguard on Tiree.
2002.111.4
Photocopied article `New public hall for Tiree`.
The new public hall in an ex-RAF building at Crossapol to be opened by the Duke of Argyll.