Photographs of a baptism in Abhainn Bhi, Balephuil, ca 1970
Three colour photographs showing stages of an adult baptism at the bridge over Abhainn Bhi, the stream that runs out of Loch a` Phuil at Balephuil, around 1970. Before a baptism, the stream would be temporarily dammed so that the water was deep enough for an adult to be submerged when being tipped backwards by the minister. Unknown participants. Found in Flora MacArthur`s house (now demolished) at Sandaig 2010. Original in filing cabinet 9 drawer 3.
Photograph of Alick & Donald MacArthur and Hugh MacKinnon thatching ca 1900
Sepia photograph of three men standing on top of a thatched house (probably Sandaig) whilst thatching: Alick MacArthur, Donald MacArthur and Hugh MacKinnon. Found in Flora MacArthur`s house (now demolished) at Sandaig 2010. Original in filing cabinet 9 drawer 3.
Black & white photograph of Lamont Dock in Hong Kong around 1905. The Lamont Dock was completed in 1860 and is named after John Lamont who was from Tiree. When John Lamont and Admiral Sir James Hope built the docks, they accurately foresaw the tremendous width of ships of the future. Original emailed news article extract in Filing cabinet 9 drawer 3.
Photograph of seaman Edward Birch, survivor of HMS Sturdy wreck
Black & white photograph of seaman Edward Lionel Francis Birch, M37092 – Engine Room Artificer First Class, who was aboard HMS Sturdy when it ran aground at Sandaig in 1940 with the loss of five lives. The boy in the photo is John Birch, his eldest son. Taken in about 1940. Printed email in filing cabinet 9 drawer 3.
Photograph of the Lamont family of Balemartine in the 1930s
Black & white photograph of L-R: John Lamont, Balemartine, with his sisters Mary, Flora and Christina, with (in front) cousins Christina MacDonald (nee Mclellan; 1928-2019), and Mary Gordon, photographed at the beach at Balemartine in the 1930s.
Photograph of Neil and Archibald Lamont, Balemartine, 1930s
Black & white photograph of brothers Neil and Archibald Lamont who lived at Seaview, Balemartine. Taken by their niece Christina Gordon in the late 1930s. Neil (1875-?) and Archibald (1881-1951) were the sons of Neil Lamont and Chirstina McFadyen (m 1874).
Photograph of the entrance of An Namh Mhòr, Kenavara, 2010
Colour photograph of the entrance of An Namh Mhòr / The Big Cave at the foot of the sea-cliffs at Kenavara in 2010, showing a rope put in place to allow ascent into the cave. Original stored in filing cabinet 9, drawer 3.
Colour photograph of traditional Lifting Stones near Torastan, in north-east Coll (grid ref. NM 2293 6256), taken in 2011. These stones were thought to be used to test a man`s strength.
Colour photograph of traditional Lifting Stones near Torastan, in north-east Coll (grid ref. NM 2293 6256), taken in 2011. These stones were thought to be used to test a man`s strength.
Photograph of a war memorial to mariners who lost their lives in WWII
Colour photograph of a war memorial plaque listing the names of ships in which sailors lost their lives during the second world war. Includes HMS Sturdy which broke up on rocks at Sandaig in 1940 with the loss of five lives.
