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1997.25.1

Copy of High Court Indictment of 1886 against eight Tiree men, with photocopy.

Indictment against Alexander McLean, Colin Henderson, Hector McDonald, John Sinclair , John McFadyen and Gilbert McDonald, all from Balemartine, George William Campbell from Balinoe, and Donald McKinnon from Balephuil, for mobbing and rioting, and deforcing an officer of the law in the execution of his duty. The men occupied the farm at Greenhill and prevented a writ being served to quit the property.

1997.24.5

Extract from `Comhlan Dannsa nan Eileanach` – `The First Quadrille`

Seven descriptions from various sources of how to dance a quadrille.

1997.24.3

List of ceilidhs held on Tiree 1990-1991.

List of performers and the instruments used at three ceildidhs held on 26/11/1990, 2/2/1991 and 19/3/1991.

1997.24.2.1

Two short papers about Gaelic by Dr. John Holliday.

(1) Summary of the results from a Gaelic Survey conducted by Tiree & Coll Gaelic Partnership. (2) Plan to encourage Gaelic on Tiree through Gaelic playgroups, Gaelic Medium Unit, adult classes and bilingual signs.

1997.20.1

Extract from Aberdeen University Review – `Gaelic: A Future for the Heritage` a talk given by Prof. Donald Meek, with photocopy.

Talk given by Professor Meek at the Conference on `Traditional Culture and Cultural Policy in Scotland`, marking the inauguration of the Elphinstone Institute at Aberdeen University in 1996.