Newspaper cutting “Original Poetry: in memory of the late Hector MacKinnon, Minister of Shettleston”
Cutting from old newspaper with a poem by G.D.Stalker (Drumbeg?) about the late Hector MacKinnon, original of Tiree.
2009.70.1
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Object Type: newsprint
2009.62.1
Newspaper article about new book “Survival against the odds” and its author, Donald J MacLeod.
Newspaper article “Scotland`s Forgotten Heroes” about a forthcoming new book “Survival against the odds” and its author Donald J MacLeod (Harris and Aberdeen). The book tells the story about the story of Petty Officer Donald MacKinnon who survived the Russian Convoys of World War II, and other seamen of the western isles. Includes colour photo of the author and black & white photo of Donald MacKinnon and his sister Rachel during the war.
2009.35.2
Letter in `The Guardian` newspaper from Ronnie McGowan about Johnny Borrell of the band Razorlight
Letter in `The Guardian` newspaper from Ronnie McGowan about Johnny Borrell`s good behaviour whilst on Tiree in 2007/08 writing music for his band`s new album `Slipway Fires` by Razorlight.
2009.17.7
Tiree Trust Newsletter – December 2008
Colour 4-page newsletter summarising recent activities of the Trust. Includes sections on The Trust Board of Directors, Big Lottery Funding, the Trust staff, office opening hours, What`s going on!!, Tiree community wind turbine, youth, access, environmental project, housing, harbour development, island visitors, membership.
2009.17.8
Article about Tiree crofters, 1965
Article about a number of successful and prosperous crofters on Tiree by Campbell K Finlay. People included with photographs are Mr AD Brown (Tobermory), Mrs Margaret Brown, Vaul, Mr Malcolm M MacLean, Salum, Mr AH MacPhail, Clachan, Mr AGH Bruton, Lodge Hotel, Mr LJ MacFadyen, Kenovay, Mr JL MacInnes, Salum, Mr W MacPhee, gamekeeper to Argyll Estates.
2009.17.3
TRD newsletter – christmas 2008
Coloured single-sheet newsletter summarising TRD activities during 2008 including: foreward from Alastair MacInnes (Chairman), Conservation & Access Service 2008, Notice of AGM and proposed changes to Memorandum & Articles, What`s happening about the levy?, Three and a half year Rural Centre Managemetn and Promotion funding comes to an end, Future Plans for TRD, Croft-to-croft collection of bale-wrap for recycling imminent, article by Donald Morrison (Area Managing Director for United Auctions), Note for the Conservaiton Officer, Boys involved in Rural Skills programme, notice for Donald Harrison`s Retirement event, News of Flora in New Zealand.
2009.13.1
Folder of cuttings regarding HMS Tiree
Various newspaper cuttings and other documentarion regarding HMS Tiree and the visit of the Royal Naval Association, bringing the ship`s bell to Tiree in May 1995.
2009.8.1
News paper article “Pedal power raises £14,000 for Tiree Hall”
Newspaper article about 22 people cycling from Glasgow to Tiree over the Jubilee weekend to raise funds for new community hall. Group photograph of all participants.
2009.8.2
Newspaper article “Bell`s last journey has a familiar ring about it”
Newspaper article about the ship`s bell from HMS Tiree being given to the Isle of Tiree by members of the Royal Naval Association during a visit to the island in May 1995. Photograph of Allan Snowden holding the bell inscribed “HMS Tiree 1941”, plus Lt Cdr Fred Stickland and Lt Peter Duck looking on.
2009.8.3
Newspaper article “Historic bell tolls on Isle of Tiree”
Newspaper article about the ships bell from HMS Tiree being donated to the Isle of Tiree by members of the Royal Naval Association during a visit to the island in May 1995. Photograph of 10 members of the RNA arriving at Heylipol Church with the bell.