Hand-written translation of article from French surfing magazine about visit to Tiree
English translation of article in French surfing magazine by a French journalist about his/her visit to Tiree in 2007/8 (?) with Bruno `Lucky` Sroka, a wind-surfing champion. Waxes lyrical about Scotland in general and Tiree in particular. Hand-written translation by Sarah Holliday, Baugh.
Lyrics for song “The Song of the Stones” in Gaelic and English by Niall M. Brownlie, 2000
Lyrics for the song “Eachdraidh ar n-Eilean – The Song of the Stones” by Niall M. Brownlie, 2000. Lyrics in Gaelic on one side of the sheet, and in English on the reverse.
Short history of Tiree`s public halls
Short essay on Tiree`s public halls from before the Second World War to the demolision of the old community hall at Crossapol in 2000.
Letters about coastal erosion at Balephetrish 1998-2000
Series of four letters between Balephetrish residents, Tiree Community Council and Argyll & Bute Council regarding the need for remedial action to prevent further coastal erosion at Balephetrish Bay. Documents include: (1) Letter from residents to Mrs Mabel McArthur, Tiree Community Council, urging all erosion issues highlighted in An Tirisdeach article be addressed, (2) copy of text from An Tirisdeach article by Jack Carter, (3) letter from Janet MacIntosh, Tiree Community Council, to Ulrike Rawson and Balephetrish residents saying that TCB had written to A&B Council, and recommending contacting local working group of HIE, (4) letter from Ulrike Rawson to Ian Gillies, TCB, about further erosion and request for removal of gravel from the beach for her garden, (5) letter from Ian Gillies, TCB, reply to Ulrike Rawson.
Letter from Argyll & Bute Council to Laurence Scotland Ltd regarding Tiree playing fields all-weather pitch, 1996.
Copy of letter from Mervyn Kessell, Horticultural Services Officer, Environmental Services, Argyll & Bute Council to Dave Blamire, Laurence Scotland Ltd, Edinburgh, 13 Aug 1996, requesting a budget price for the creation of an all-weather pitch at the Tiree High School playing fields.
Letter from Argyll & Bute Council to the Scottish Office regarding lack of pedestrian walkway at Tiree pier, 1996
Copy of a letter from Ken MacDonald, Area Corporate Services Manager, Argyll & Bute Council, Oban, to Michael Lowndes, Head of Shipping Services, The Scottish Office, Edinburgh, 14 Aug 1996, regarding the lack of pedestrian walkway at Tiree pier and requesting grant aid to provide one.
Letter from Argyll & the Islands Leader Programme to Tiree Working Group regarding monies allocated to various Tiree groups, 1994.
Letter from Gary Grant, Argyll & the Islands Leader Programme to Clare Jones, Tiree Working Group, 19 Oct 1994, listing the full allocation of Leader Local Project Fund monies to each of 16 Tiree community groups.
Collection of 60+ songs and poems belonging to Iain Johnson, Heanish
Collection of 60+ type- and hand-written songs and poems on loose sheets belonging to Iain Johnson, Heanish: 50 unpublished songs and poems in Gaelic, 17 salms in Gaelic, 1 unpublished song in English.
Eulogy about Lachie MacLean, Druimfraoich
Sheet of text about Lachie MacLean, Druimfraoich, read out at his funeral by Pat Boyd, Cornaig.
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Handwritten pipe tune `Sandaig Bay` by Willie MacLean, Balinoe, 1996
Sheet of hand-written pipe music `Sandaig Bay` by Willie MacLean of Balinoe in 1996
