Black and white photograph of a postcard of upper Vaul.
Postcard of upper Vaul.
1999.68.27
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1999.68.19
Black and white photograph of a postcard of Salum.
Postcard of Salum House with cattle on the shore.
1999.68.28
Black and white photograph of a postcard of Hillcrest, Balephetrish.
Postcard of Hillcrest, Balephetrish.
1999.68.25
Black and white photograph of a postcard of Balephetrish.
Postcard of Balephetrish machair.
1999.68.29
Black and white photograph of Island House.
Island House, the Tiree residence of the Duke of Argyll.
1999.68.30
Heylipol Church
Postcard of Heylipol Church
Courtesy of Mr Angus Munn
Known locally as ‘Eaglais na Mòintich’ (Moss Church), the church was built in 1902, replacing a former church building erected on the site in the 19th century. The name Heylipol is derived from the Norse for Holy Town suggesting early Christian settlement in the area.
Designed by William MacKenzie, the church is of cruciform Gothic design with a bell tower over the entrance porch. Externally it is faced with dressed granite from a local quarry. The pews can accommodate 365 worshippers.
The pulpit has wooden panels carved by boys from a woodwork class organised by Lady Victoria Campbell, daughter of the 8th Duke of Argyll, a benefactress to the people of Tiree in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Black and white postcard of Heylipol Church.
Heylipol Church.
1999.68.31
Black and white photograph of Gott Bay pier.
Gott Bay pier in the early 20th century.
1999.68.32
Black and white photograph of the Signalling Tower and Keepers` Cottages at Hynish.
The Signalling Tower and Keepers` Cottages with Hynish Farm House in the middle distance.
1999.68.24
Black and white photograph of a postcard of Brock.
Postcard of Brock before World War II.
1999.68.33
Black and white photograph of Scarinish.
View of Scarinish from outside the harbour. The building in the middle was originally a church, then used intermittently as a prison and latterly as a store by the owners of the Mary Stewart. It was pulled down to make roads during World War II. The Scarinish Hotel is on the extreme right.
