WRITTEN IN THE LANDSCAPE An Iodhlann undertook an amazing project with Inveraray Castle archives www.inveraray-castle.com/home to publish some of the Duke of Argyll’s family’s historical treasures for the first time. Since the Earl of Argyll took possession of Tiree in 1679, the family has kept detailed records about the island. These papers have been kept in […]
We are delighted to be able to announce that 200 fascinating records from Inveraray Archives and LiveArgyll are now available to view on our website through the Written-in-the-Landscape Project. The records contain a wealth of colourful and vivid detail about the lives of people who lived on Tiree during the nineteenth century. The inclusion of names, occupations and residences make these an exciting resource for anyone researching family history.
Book `Eigg – the Story of an Island` by Camille Dressler.
The story of Eigg and its inhabitants from earliest times to the present day, using written accounts, oral history, legends, song, and photographs. Covers crofting, clearances, clan battles, famine and changing landscapes until the community buy-out in June 1997.
