Dates: 1980s

2011.91.4

Letters from William G. Gray, Balemartine/Canada about Tiree`s role during WWII.

Two letters and a composition about Tiree`s role during the second World War, written in 1984 by William G. Gray of Canada, grandson of Mr & Mrs Donald MacFarlane who lived at Taigh-na-Mara, Balemartine. One letter is to the Headteacher of Cornaigmore Secondary School offering a copy of the second letter addressed to the Canadian War Graves Commission regarding the graves of Canadian airmen on the island, and his enclosed composition `Significance of the Tiree Air Base during the second World War`.

2011.85.1

Vaul Golf Club score card and rules, ca 1995

Colour A6 trifold score card for Vaul Golf Club, with a map of the layout of the course and rules of play. Includes adverts for Tiree Motor Company, The Glassary, Bernard D Smith & Son, F & S Maxwell Craft Centre, I & F MacLeod, A. MacLennan Motors.

2011.84.1

Cup and saucer illustrated with a view of Scarinish

Small china cup and saucer souvenir from Mona MacDonald`s shop in Scarinish (the corrugated extension to Angus MacLean`s house, whom she married) in the 1970s. Yellowish with gold trim and colour illustration of Scarinish and harbour with lettering “Scarinish Isle of Tiree” and “Hand Painted”. Found during a house clearance when Iain & Helen Paterson sold their house `Taigh bean Iain/Nona Tuaigs` at Caoles, ca 2011.

Tiree in 100 Objects – 71 – Souvenir

The History of Tiree in 100 Objects

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Matchbox coaster

Handmade wooden box with four matchbox drawers with paper clip handles, attached beneath a coaster showing a colour picture of Travee from Balephuil. Probably made in the 1970s. Found during a house clearance when Iain & Helen Paterson sold their house `Taigh bean Iain/Nona Tuaigs` at Caoles, ca. 2011.