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2003.163.2

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David MacClounnan and Alison MacKay with a catch of lythe

Photograph of David MacClounnan and Alison MacKay in Balephuil with a catch of lythe in 1983.

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Courtesy of Mrs Nan MacClounnan

David MacClounnan and Alison MacKay are pictured here with a catch of lythe (pollack) in Bail’ Ur, Balephuil in August 1983. As lythe feed on sand eels, Tiree fishermen would bait their hooks with rubber eels bought from the local shop or sometimes made from the covering of electrical wires.

Lythe were fished from rocks or from a boat, often very successfully. Fish were preserved for the winter by steeping them in brine then packing them in barrels or pails with coarse salt. Larger fish like cod, lythe and ling were split in two.

Once salted, the fish were hung by the tails on a line outside or in the byre to dry. Others were hung in the chimney and were smoked as well.

Colour photograph of David MacClounnan and Alison MacKay in 1983.

David MacClounnan and Alison MacKay in Bail` Ur with a catch of lythe (pollack) in August 1983.

2003.163.6

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Dipping sheep at Balephuil in 1987

Photograph of sheep-dipping at Balephuil in 1987.

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Courtesy of Mrs Nan MacClounnan

This photograph shows sheep being put through a dip-bath at Balephuil in 1987. Twice-yearly dipping was compulsory up to 1989 in an effort to eradicate scab, a disease caused by a parasitic mite that can result in severe loss of condition and death, especially of lambs. Dipping also treated other parasites such as blowfly maggots and ticks.

The majority of dips contain organophosphates (OP) which were originally developed as chemical warfare agents. The effects of exposure can include headache, exhaustion, blurred vision, muscle twitching and confusion. People subsequently handling sheep can also be at risk.

As well as being hazardous to health, sheep dips are harmful to wildlife and the environment, and their disposal is problematical. Nowadays most crofters on Tiree use non-OP pour-on treatments to control parasites on their sheep.

Colour photograph of sheep-dipping in Balephuil in 1987.

Sheep-dipping in Balephuil in August 1987. L-R: (front) Etty MacDonald, unknown, unknown, (back) unknown, John MacPhail, John Brown, David MacClounnan.

2003.164.5

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The staff at Taigh a’ Rudha in the 1980s

Photograph of the staff at Taigh a’ Rudha in the mid-1980s.

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Courtesy of Ms Babs MacIntyre

Taigh a’ Rudha, the Eventide Home in Scarinish, was opened in November 1968. It consists of the former manse for the United Free Church at Kirkapol and purpose-built accommodation for twelve residents.

This photograph shows the staff of Taigh a’ Ruadh in the kitchen in the mid-1980s. They are, from left to right, Cathy MacNeill, Elspeth Gilles, cook Rosie MacIntyre, Rena Goldie, Ishbel MacArthur, Officer in Charge Barbara MacDonald, Vickie MacLean and Flora MacArthur.

Today the kitchen provides Meals on Wheels to elderly people in the community and also lunches three days a week for the Day Centre in Crossapol.

Colour photograph of the staff at Taigh a Ruadh in the mid-1980s.

The staff at Taigh a` Ruadh in the mid-1980s. L-R: Cathy MacNeill, Scarinish; Elspeth Gilles, Scarinish; Rosie MacIntyre, Scarinish; Rena Goldie, Balinoe; Ishbel MacArthur, Barrapol; Barbara MacDonald, in charge of Taigh a` Ruadh; Vicky MacLean, Kenovay; Flora MacArthur, Moss.

1998.138.4

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Black and white photograph of a Tiree regatta around 1987-8.

Tiree regatta around 1987-8. L-R: (front row) ? Peter Whyte, son of Iain Whyte (12); ?; ? Rona MacKenzie, daughter of Alex, Harbour, Milton; ? Morag Ann, daughter of Donald Mackinnon (8); ? Iain MacKinnon, son of Donald Mackinnon (8); Alasdair MacArthur, Barrapol, brother of (23) & (28); (middle row) Duncan MacLean, Caolas, brother of Billy (16); Donald MacKinnon the Plumber, Sandaig; Alasdair (Etty) MacDonald, son of Alasdair (22); Gavin Carter, Crossapol; Christine, wife of Donald Iain Kennedy; Iain Whyte, Hydro-Electric; Lachie MacFarlane, Hynish; John MacLean, son of Duncan (7); Neil MacDonald, Skipnish; Alasdair (Billy) MacLean, brother of Duncan (7); Iain Aonghais MacKinnon, Kilmoluaig; Mike Stanfield; Charlie MacLean, Salum; Duncan MacPhee (Donnachadh Tèasaidh); Lachie Beaton, Bank Manager; (back row)Alasdair MacDonald, Mannal; ? John MacArthur, Barrapol, brother of (6) & (28); Douglas MacDonald, son of Alasdair (22); Simon Latham, Port a’ Mhuilinn, Baugh; Duncan MacInnes, Ruaig; Donald Farquar, Balemartine; Archie MacArthur, Barrapol, brother of (6) & (23); Dougie Campbell, Haven, Vaul; Lorna Munroe, PE teacher; Donald MacLean, Mannal; Willie Bunting, Crossapol; Donald MacIntyre, Gott (Dòmhnall a’ Ghobhainn; Iain MacDonald, Balemartine; Donald Kennedy, Port Ban, Caoles (Dòmhnall Bàn).

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2003.146.1

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Video recordings of TV programmes about crofting on Tiree, 1985-86

VHS video of recordings of two TV programmes about crofting on Tiree: (1) (Track 3) STV`s `Scotland Today – The Crofter`s Way` recorded in 1985 about crofting in Tiree and featuring Ailig MacArthur of Heylipol, crofters John and Hugh MacKinnon, thatchers Alexander MacNeil and Hector Brown, Jean MacKay of Balemartine and Janice Monaghan of Heanish, crofters Lachie MacKinnon of Parkhouse and Alastair MacInnes of Ruaig, and teacher Margaret MacKay, (2) (Track 3) Extract from Channel 4`s `Edgeland` recorded in 1986 (?) about crofting in the Highlands and Islands and featuring Tiree with Ailig MacArthur of Heylipol and Alastair MacInnes of Ruaig.

1997.265.8

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Newsletter `Fios agus Fathunn`, No. 8, 1981.

Local news including an address by Community Council chairman Gordon Donald, the condition of meat carriage on the ferries, the off-loading of newspapers and mail by Loganair, the death of Hugh MacEachern, the last blacksmith in Cornaigbeg, the weather, HIDB aid to crofting, a Gaelic hymn by Archie MacDonald of Kilmoluaig, Gaelic TV programmes, the churches, Slimming Club, WRI, Regatta Club, bird-watching and pipe music arranged by A. Sinclair.

1997.265.23

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Newsletter `An Tirisdeach`, Winter 1985.

Local news including nursing beds in Taigh a` Ruadh, winter grazing rights on the Reef, Annual Gathering of the Tiree Association, article by Rev. George Donaldson, news from the school, golf club, Boys Brigade and the Public Hall Committee.

1999.196.7

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Newsletter `Fios agus Fathunn`, No. 8, 1981.

Local news including an address by Community Council chairman Gordon Donald, the condition of meat carriage on the ferries, the off-loading of newspapers and mail by Loganair, the death of Hugh MacEachern, the last blacksmith in Cornaigbeg, the weather, HIDB aid to crofting, a Gaelic hymn by Archie MacDonald of Kilmoluaig, Gaelic TV programmes, the churches, Slimming Club, WRI, Regatta Club, bird-watching and pipe music arranged by A. Sinclair.

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