Composition about the life and death of Constable Alexander (Sandy) Lamont (1843-1888) of Gortendonnel (Barrapol), who served in the Lanarkshire Constabulary during 1872-1888. Written in 2021 by G Barnsley, Chairman of the Lanarkshire Police Historical Society.
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Pages from the Proceedings of the Royal Physical Society, 1862, with an article titled ‘Alteration of Sea-level in the Island of Tiree’ by Alexander Scott, describing traditional rock fishing methods of ancient origin at Hynish Point, which indicate the drop in sea level since ancient times.
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Pages from the Antiquary Magazine, 1907, with an illustrated article titled ‘Some Antiquities of Tiree’ by WG Collingwood, about duns and ancient chaples on the island. Mentions the Temperance Hotel in Scarinish and the prosperous appearance of local housing.
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Two small card programmes listing office-bearers and activities for (1) Tiree Association session 1972-73, and (2) Comunn Gaidhlig Ghlaschu / The Gaelic Society of Glasgow session 1973-74.
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Invitation and ticket for the 87th Annual Gathering of the Tiree Association in City Hall, Glasgow, in 1987.
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Original handwritten letter dated 1911 from Kenneth MacKenzie, Scarinish, to J P Milligan Esq of J & F J Martin, lawyers, Edinburgh, regarding a trusteeship and financial situation with a Dundee property.
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Original handwritten letter dated 1894 from Mrs J MacLean, Tiree, to lawyers J & F J Martin, Edinburgh, regarding the proper distribution of funds within her family. Mentions a Mrs Wallace, MacKenzies and Dr Buchanan, Baugh.
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Original handwritten letter dated 1892 from Neil MacFadyen, Kirkapol, to lawyer F J Martin, Edinburgh, regarding the renewal of his bill for purchases at the Manse.
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Original handwritten letter dated 1882 from Rev John Gregorson Campbell (1836-1891), folklorist and Free Church Minister at Tiree and Coll, to lawyers J & F J Martin, Edinburgh, regarding what is being done about his sister’s legal case.
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Original handwritten letter dated 1884 from Rev John Gregorson Campbell (1836-1891), folklorist and Free Church Minister at Tiree and Coll, to lawyers J & F J Martin, Edinburgh, regarding a petition from the Presbytery of Mull to the General Assembly, legal matters arising and the need for a qualified assistant.
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