Tag Archives: air travel

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2003.146.1

Video recordings of TV programmes about crofting on Tiree, 1985-86

VHS video of recordings of two TV programmes about crofting on Tiree: (1) (Track 3) STV`s `Scotland Today – The Crofter`s Way` recorded in 1985 about crofting in Tiree and featuring Ailig MacArthur of Heylipol, crofters John and Hugh MacKinnon, thatchers Alexander MacNeil and Hector Brown, Jean MacKay of Balemartine and Janice Monaghan of Heanish, crofters Lachie MacKinnon of Parkhouse and Alastair MacInnes of Ruaig, and teacher Margaret MacKay, (2) (Track 3) Extract from Channel 4`s `Edgeland` recorded in 1986 (?) about crofting in the Highlands and Islands and featuring Tiree with Ailig MacArthur of Heylipol and Alastair MacInnes of Ruaig.

1999.196.1

Newsletter `Fios agus Fathunn`, No. 1, 1980.

Local news including the proposed Hydro-Electric surcharge on diesel-generated power, community council elections, upgrading Cornaigmore School, the delay in getting telephone connections, the Social Work Department and the non-delivery of post on Saturdays and Sundays due to the plane schedule. (2 copies)

1997.265.8

Newsletter `Fios agus Fathunn`, No. 8, 1981.

Local news including an address by Community Council chairman Gordon Donald, the condition of meat carriage on the ferries, the off-loading of newspapers and mail by Loganair, the death of Hugh MacEachern, the last blacksmith in Cornaigbeg, the weather, HIDB aid to crofting, a Gaelic hymn by Archie MacDonald of Kilmoluaig, Gaelic TV programmes, the churches, Slimming Club, WRI, Regatta Club, bird-watching and pipe music arranged by A. Sinclair.

1999.196.7

Newsletter `Fios agus Fathunn`, No. 8, 1981.

Local news including an address by Community Council chairman Gordon Donald, the condition of meat carriage on the ferries, the off-loading of newspapers and mail by Loganair, the death of Hugh MacEachern, the last blacksmith in Cornaigbeg, the weather, HIDB aid to crofting, a Gaelic hymn by Archie MacDonald of Kilmoluaig, Gaelic TV programmes, the churches, Slimming Club, WRI, Regatta Club, bird-watching and pipe music arranged by A. Sinclair.

1997.265.15

Newsletter `An Tirisdeach`, No. 1, Winter 1983.

Local news including the views of the newly-elected Community Council, the condition of the mains supply, the off-loading of mail and newspaper from Loganair flights, recipes, a letter from the vet about mineral deficiencies in cattle, improvements to the public hall, and news from the churches, schools, the sailing club, Boys Brigade, Womens Guild, WRI and Vaul Golf Club.

1997.265.52

Newsletter `An Tirisdeach`, No. 17, 16/1/1991.

Local news including the bad weather over the festive season, the cost of visiting hairdressers from Oban and an article about Balevullin by Sandy MacKinnon.

1997.265.70

Newsletter `An Tirisdeach`, No. 34, 15/1/1992.

Local news including the island`s precarious petrol supplies, the forthcoming meeting with Cal Mac, the rise in air fares, article about Distrist Councillor Donnie Campbell, Cornaigmore – part 3 by Sandy MacKinnon, the new associate GP Peter Maslin, and news from the school and golf club.

1997.265.75

Newsletter `An Tirisdeach`, No. 39, 25/3/1992.

Local news including the continuing petrol crisis, increase in air fares and technical problems with the Twin Otter, the designatiom of Tiree as an ESA, School Board news, Cornaigmore – part 4 by Sandy MacKinnon and memories of Tiree in the 1930s by Meena Knapman.

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