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.
Children`s story “The Secret of the Valley” used as a school text in Ruaig School.
Children`s book “The Secret of the Valley” by John Hornby, 1954, used as a school reading text at Ruaig School, with illustrations and exercises at the back.
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.
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 “Royal Air Force Connel Ferry”
Small book about RAF Connel Ferry and its role during World War II. Includes the sinking of `SS Breda` and `The Coll Hurricane`. Published by the author.
De-accessioned 21.3.2026.
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.
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.
Book “We`ll See the Cuckoo”
Book “We`ll See the Cuckoo” by Jean Brown who brought groups of Girl Guides on holiday to Tiree in the 1950s-70s. About life on her farm in Yorkshire since around the 1930s. Signed by the author.
Book “A Song to Sing and a Tale to Tell”
Book “A Song to Sing and a Tale to Tell” by Jean Brown who brought groups of Girl Guides to Tiree in the 1950s-70s. The book recalls her days on Tiree and other Hebridean Islands, with black & white sketches and photographs. Signed by the author.
Book “We`ll Trace the Rainbow”
Book “We`ll Trace the Rainbow” by Jean Brown who brought groups of Girl Guides on holiday to Tiree in the 1950s-70s. About life at home in the Penines, Yorkshire. Signed by the author.
