Photograph of the author Alistair MacLean in the 1960s
Black and white portrait photograph of Alistair MacLean (1922-1987) in the 1960s. Alistair was the grandson of Lachlan MacLean of Tiree and wrote several famous novels, some of which were made into films e.g. `Where Eagles Dare`. (Original photo stored in filing cabinet 9 drawer 2)
Photograph of novellist Alistair MacLean in the 1940s
Black and white portrait photograph of the novellist Alistair MacLean in Royal Navy uniform in the 1940s. Alistair was the grandson of Lachlan MacLean of Tiree and wrote several famous novels, some of which were made into films e.g. `Where Eagles Dare`. (Original photo stored in filing cabinet 9 drawer 2)
Photograph of the novellist Alistair MacLean as a baby with his family ca. 1925.
Black & white photograph of the Rev. Alistair MacLean and his wife Mary Lamont with their sons L-R Lachlan, Ian and Alistair, outside the manse in Daviot. Mary is carrying the fourth brother Gillespie. Rev. Alistair MacLean was the son of Lachlan MacLean, Tiree. Alistair junior wrote several famous novels, some of which were made into films e.g. `Where Eagles Dare`. (Original photo stored in filing cabinet 9 drawer 2)
Photograph of the novellist Alistair MacLean as a child, ca. 1930
Black & white photograph of the novelist Alistair MacLean as a child sitting on the lap of the manse housekeeper, Janet McNiel, in his father`s car outside the manse in Daviot around 1930. The other children are Alastair’s “little friends from school”, who may include his brothers. Alistair was the grandson of Lachlan MacLean of Tiree and wrote several famous novels, some of which were made into films e.g. `Where Eagles Dare`. (Original photo stored in filing cabinet 9 drawer 2)
Photograph of thatching a house at Kenovay, ca. 1985
Colour photograph of Neil MacDonald, Kenovay (Niall dubh) or Murdoch MacLean, Kilmoluaig, (Murchadh Eachainn) thatching Neil`s old house in Kenovay around 1985. (Original stored in filing cabinet 9, drawer 2).
Photograph of Neil MacDonald and Murdoch MacLean thatching a house, ca 1985.
Colour photograph of Neil MacDonald, Kenovay (Niall dubh) and Murdoch MacLean, Kilmoluaig, (Murchadh Eachainn) thatching Neil`s old house in Kenovay around 1985. (Original stored in filing cabinet 9, drawer 2).
Photograph of a crumbling black-roofed house at Mannal in 2006
Colour photograph of `Taigh Eoghainn `ic Alasdair`, next to `Hillview`, Mannal, in 2006. The house has since been demolished. (Original stored in filing cabinet 9 drawer 2).
Photograph of Eriskay pony and trap, with Robert Beck and his son, Edinburgh 1975
Copy of a black and white photograph of Eriskay pony `Peigi` in harness pulling a trap known as a `Governess car`, with Robert Beck, Ruaig, and his son. Taken in Edinburgh in 1975. Orignal photo kept with lecture notes 2009.82.4
Photograph of the the first scheduled plane to land at the Reef in 1935/36
Black & white photograph of a bi-plane on the Reef machair in 1935 or 1936. It was the inaugural flight of the scheduled air service to the island from Glasgow and was greeted by a large crowd. The children, including Douglas MacLeod (Ballevullin & Sandaig) were presented with a box of sweets. Douglas is the boy running by the port wing. The photo was taken by his father (copyright Douglas I. MacLeod). (Original stored in filing cabinet 9 drawer 2)
Photocopy of page from photo album with old Tiree photos
Photocopied page from unknown photo album. Five poor quality images entitled (1) The Old Habour, Scarinish, Tiree, (2) The ??? Schoolhouse of Ruaig and some of the gardners at work, (3) A Kelp-Gatherer, Tiree. This is the last ???? ???? left on the island, (4) School Children, Tiree, (5) The Cottage where Neal? Died and which he refused to leave for a Glasgow Hospital.
