Book “The History of the Western Highlands and Isles of Scotland 1493-1625”
Softback book charting the turbulent and compelling past of Scotland`s west Highlands and Islands in the late medieval era, focussing on the failure of the MacDonald`s attempts to restore their dominance in the west, and the struggle to fill the resultant vacuum of power. The main text is a facsimile of the 1881 edition, with references to Tiree in the index.
Book “The best man who ever served the crown? – A life of Donald MacLean”
Softback book “The best man who ever served the crown? – A life of Donald MacLean”. Biography of one of the key players in 19th century land dealings in New Zealand. Sir Donald MacLean was born on Tiree in 1820, moved to NZ in 1840, and became Sub-Protector of Aboriginies in 1844.
Copy of letter to Mrs Lynneth Salisbury, Hynish, from a previous resident of Hynish House, 2006.
Copy of letter to Mrs Lynneth Salisbury, Hynish, dated 09/06/06 from someone she bumped into in the Antarctic in 2006. The person (un-named) once stayed in Hynish House as a small child in the 1950s. The letter includes photocopies of 31 photographs.
Postcard of An Turas
Large postcard showing colour photograph of An Turas – The Journey, an architectural art installation at the pier head at Scarinish commissioned by Tiree Art Enterprises (Chariman: Brian Milne, Scarinish) and completed in 2003. On the reverse side are the names of the architects, artists and sponsors, along with an architectural drawing of the structure.
Booklet “First Footsteps – searching for prehistoric hunter-gatherers in the Hebrides”
Booklet “First Footsteps – searching for prehistoric hunter-gatherers in the Hebrides” summarising the archaeological findings of Prof. Steven Mithen and colleagues from the University of Reading during their surveys of Tiree, Coll, Gunna, Mull, Colonsay & Oronsay and Islay during 2006. Includes a letter from Steven Mithen to Dr John Holliday (02/04/08) and a copy of a research note about his work at Fiskary Bay, Coll, published in Scottish Archarological News.
Magazine `Cothrom` Iris 57, Foghar 2008
Magazine of Cli Gaidhlig, the Scots Gaelic access and promotion organisation. Issue 57, 2008. Includes an interview with Dr John Holliday about life on Tiree and his involvement with the Gaelic community, and an article about young Gaelic speakers Eilidh Chaimbeul (Campbell) and Iona NicIlleDhuinn (Brown) living on Tiree.
Book “Wanderings with a Camera in Scotland – the photography of Erskine Beveridge”
Hardback book “Wanderings with a Camera in Scotland”. Collection of photographs taken by Erskine Beveridge with text about his travels throughout Scotland. Includes sections on Tiree and Coll.
Email from Charles Pressley to An Tirisdeach (2009) with attached article about the HMS Sturdy
Email from Charles Pressley to An Tirisdeach (11 July 2009) stating his interest in the published articles about the wreck of the HMS Sturdy at Sandaig in 1940, his association with Tiree and friends and relatives of those who were on the Sturdy, and his attached article about the Sturdy that he wrote for the West Sussex Gazette following a visit to Tiree in 1999.
CD Gunna Sound Ceilidh Band “Rollin` on the Sea”
Music CD entitled “Rollin` on the Sea” by Gunna Sound Ceilidh Band.
Book “Last of the Puffermen”
Softback book “Last of the Puffermen – the real world of Para Handy” by Keith McGinn, 2009. Tales of the capers of Keith McGinn – a real life Para Handy – while he worked on the puffers on the west coast of Scotland for nearly 40 years.
