Object Type: photograph

2013.92.5

CD-ROM of Tiree postcards belonging to Linda Gowans

CD-ROM of photographs of old postcards of Tiree and other Hebridean places donated by Linda Gowans from her personal collection. Tiree photos accessioned individually. Prints of the Tiree postcards are included in the display photofolders and at the back of the George Holleyman collection folder.

2013.92.6

Photographs from other Hebridean islands.

Collection of 8 black & white photographs of postcards and publications from Scarp, Tarbert, Harris, Skye, Tobermory, Mull, Lochmaddy, Uist, Boreray, Heisker. Formerly included at the back of the George Holleyman collection folder but removed due to level of relevance. Donated by Linda Gowans.

2013.91.2

Photograph of harvesting at Ailig MacArthur`s croft in August 2012

Colour photograph of baling in mid-August 2012 in excellent conditions on Ailig a` Chiobair`s (MacArthur) croft at Heylipol. Looking east from Taigh Dhonnchadh Dhomhnall Bhain at Ceosabh (now Bruce & Francis Kemps). This whole crofting operation was carried out in 2 days whereas over 50 years ago the former type of harvesting in this field would be undertaken over a period of 4 months through the various stages of harvesting. Original stored in filing cabinet 10 drawer 1.

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2013.48.3

Photograph of mail and newspapers being hoited from the ferry around 1945

Black & white photograph of the mail and newspapers being hoisted from the ferry to Gott pier around 1945. On the lower left is Neil MacLeod, Kilmoluaig (Ian MacLeod`s uncle) in his postman`s uniform. Original stored on CD in filing cabinet 9 drawer 4.

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2013.48.2

CD containing a photograph of mail being delivered to Tiree by ferry ca. 1945

Black & white photograph of the mail and newspapers being hoisted from the ferry to Gott pier around 1945. On the lower left is Neil MacLeod, Kilmoluaig (Ian MacLeod`s uncle) in his postman`s uniform. Includes 2nd (defective?) CD of same and prints of 2 of the 3 images.

2013.42.2

Photograph of Flora MacDonald`s house (Greenhill?) in 1957

Black & white photograph of two young girls (unknown) standing in front of Flora MacDonald`s house in July 1957, possibly at Greenhill. (Original photo stored in filing cabinet 10 drawer 1)

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2013.42.3

Photograph of a new house built next to an old house in 1957

Black & white photograph of an example of a typical arrangement of a new croft house built alongside the old thatched croft house. Taken in July 1957 Sandaig (Original photo stored in filing cabinet 9 drawer 4)

The house belonged to Donald MacLean, and then to Flora and Mary MacArthur.

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