Poster/flier advertising the 2009 Tiree Regatta
Colour poster/flier advertising the Tiree Regatta on Saturday 8th August 2009 at Scarinish Harbour. Detailing boat race classes and shore events.
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2009.111.6
Eleven colour photographs of the MacKinnon Family Farm, Manitoba (est. 1892 by Tirisdeachs).
Eleven colour photographs of the MacKinnon Family Farm, Manitoba, Canada taken in 2000-2005 by descendents of Hugh MacKinnon who was born in 1841 at Ruaig, Tiree. The farm was established in 1892 by the family of Hugh MacKinnon. Photos include the gravestones of Finney (Fingon?) McKinnon (died 1859) and his wife Christenia (died 1896).
2009.106.1
Tiree High School Newsletter, 25 September 2009
Newsletter of Ard-sgoil Thiriodh, Cornaig, Sept 2009. Contents: notice about a concert by prospective Mòd contestants to raise funds to send the contestants to the Mòd, maths challenge, head lice, dental health, harvest hampers, lunch menu, yearbooks and calendars, jewellery recycling, rugby club, forthcoming events.
2009.103.1
Newspaper article about Roderick Nicolson, Headteacher at a Tiree school in 1913.
Photocopied newspaper article from 1986, and accompanying letter to Archie MacKinnon, Cornaigmore, from his cousin in Australia, Sept 2009. A friend of Archie`s cousin had given his cousin the newspaper article and letter. The article reports Roderick Nicolson`s 95th birthday celebrations at the Cabarfeidh Hotel, Balallan and of his teaching career, including his first teaching position as Headmaster of a primary school on Tiree in 1913. The accompanying letter gives details of his family on Lewis.
2009.104.1
Book: “Caindel Alban: Fèill-sgrìodhainn do Dhòmhnall E Meek”
Softback book honouring the work of Professor Donald Meek, Caoles, Tiree, in the field of Gaelic studies. Includes a biography, a list of Donald`s publications and contributions by other authors in the field.
2009.99.3
Music CD “Skipinnish: live from the ceilidh house”
CD of music by Skipinnish recorded live at the Skipinnish Ceilidh House, Oban. Dance music and songs by various artists including Angus MacPhail of Ruaig.
2009.100.1
Collection of texts and photos relating to the Bard John MacLean of Glen Bard, Nova Scotia, 1787-1848
Collection of copies of texts and photos relating to the Bard John MacLean 1787-1848. Born in Caolas, Tiree. Emmigrated to Nova Scotia in 1819 with his wife and children, arriving in Pictou, NS. Famous for his many poems. Includes poems, biographies, information on his house in NS, a genealogical account of the MacLeans and Sinclairs of Glen Bard. Collection compiled by his descendants, Angus and Mary MacLean, Scarinish in 2008.
2009.92.2
Newsletter/booklet “West Highland Notes and Queries”, 2007
Booklet/newsletter of the Society of West Highland and Island Historical Research, August 2007. Contents: “A dismal day”, “Lachlan Maclean 1st of Coll”, “Maclean of Coll papers”, “Right hand men”, “The mystery of Peter Whannel alias Buchanan”. Query/replies: John Maclean, joiner in Coll, Defunct surnames, Patronymics and nicknames.
2009.92.3
Programme of events for the Tiree Land Fair, 2007
Programme of events for the Tiree Land Fair run by Tiree Rural Development at the Rural Centre, Crossapol in August 2007. Events included: (1) discussion about changes to the Crofting Act by Hugh MacIntosh and Jackie Forsyth, (2) cattle dressing course at Ruaig Farm run by Duncan Semple, (3) workshop on mapping Tiree`s grassland for ccrops and corncrakes run by Mike Smith, SNH, (4) discussion of future allocation of Leader+ funds, (5) talk by TRD group on their recent trip to Orkney, (6) welding course, (7) discussion of potential of `Tiree Branding` by Fergus Younger of Argyll Agricultural forum, (8) talk by Joy Carey of the Soil Association, (9) update on the Loch a` Phuil Water and Birds project by project manager Henry Dobson, (10) Loch a` Phuill site visit with Henry Dobson, (11) discussion of access issues with Tiree Community Development Trust, (12) BBQ and music evening, (13) continuation of welding course, (14) bird walk and talk with John Bowler, RSPB, (15) craft & produce fair, (16) talk about the Coll & Tiree flower book by editor Emma Grant, Coll, (17) demonstration of techniques and equipment used for the Goose Management Scheme by Peter Isaacson.
2009.91.1
Photocopy of two magazine articles about an archaeology team`s visit to Tiree in 2009
Articles appearing in the magazine British Archaeology (Sept/Oct 2009): (1) by Prof. Mick Aston (Time Team) about his visit to Tiree in summer 2009, and the archaeological sites he explored, including the Ringing Stone, duns and medieval stone crosses. (2) Travel log of the team`s visit by Jon Cannon.