Roll of Honour 1939-1945
Document listing the names, ranks, military force and postings, of people of Tiree that died serving their country during World War II. Includes 5-page addendum and foreward by the Duke of Argyll (see 2020.1.80)
Tiree Access & Conservation Report
Report presented to the Board of Directors of TRD Ltd, on Wed 3rd Dec. 2008. By Iain MacKinnon. Commissioned by Tiree Community Devlopment Trust to explore and research some of the difficulties that have arisen on Tiree as a result of increasing numbers of campers, camper vans and tourist related activities. Summarises survey methodology, results, areas of concern and recommendations.
Key to Met Office weather symbols. Laminated sheet used by Lachie MacLean, Druimfraoich, when he worked as a Met Office observer on Tiree.
Click here to view 2009.11.2
Archaelogical drawings of the ruin of Kilkenneth chapel (8 x A3).
Part of archaeological report into ruins of Kilkenneth Chapel, produced by Tom Dawson of SCAPE. Text as pdf file on CDROM (2009.9.2)
Archaeological report (on CDROM) for Killkenneth chapel
CDROM containing report into archaeological investigation of Kilkenneth Chapel by Tom Dawson of SCAPE. Accompanied by drawings (2009.9.1)
Papers from the Board of Enquiry into the wreck of the HMS Sturdy
Photocopies of papers from the Board of Enquiry into the wreck of the HMS Sturdy on the shore at Sandaig on 30 October 1940. Copies of originals held at the National Archives, Kew.
Copy of a croft rent receipt made out to Mr Neil MacKinnon, Balevullin 4, for £2. Paid on Whitsunday 1953. Received by Iain MacKinnon, Factor, Tiree. Shows blue two pence stamp.
Click here to view 2009.2.1
1881 Census Material – Caoles
1881 Census Material for Caoles – goes along with the map of Caoles and audio cassettes of Mr Angus MacLean talking to Dr. Holliday about Caoles families. There is also a transcription and floppy disc available to go along with this. (All are catalogued seperately)
Collection of RSPB information about Bumblebees
Collection of six informational items about bumblebees and their conservation: (1) Bumblees on the Edge- poster guide to the habitat management for bumbleebees in north and west Scotland, (2) Bumblebees of Tiree – Leaftlet about the types of Bumblebee found on Tiree in connection with the Bumblebee Walk, (3) Leaflet from Bumblebee Walk with information `About Bumblebees` and the differences between bumblebees and honeybees, `Bumblebee Facts` including Life Cycle, (4) Information about Gardening for Bumblebees, (5) Information leaflet about Providing Bumblebee Nest Sites, (6) Scottish Rural Development Contracts Help for Western Isles Bumblebees – Information from The Bumblebee Conservation Trust and The RSPB containing information about the Creation and Management of Species Rich Grassland, Seed Mix, Grazing Recommendation and Management of Species Rich Grassland.
Collection of correspondence in relation to An Iodhlann
Large collection of letters and faxes between Dr. John Holliday and others including Ann Donaldson, Prof. Donald Meek, Patrick Lormimer, Mary Norton Scherbatskoy, Hugh MacLean, Margaret A. MacKay (School of Scottish Studies), Dr. J. Morton Boyd and Micheal Stanfield of the Hebridean Trust. The material contains information about the setting up of An Iodhlann.
