Photograph of Balemartine from the air circa 1940
Black and white photograph of Balemartine from the air circa 1940. Taken from just offshore by a passing light aircraft.
2010.23.1
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2009.132.4
Scottish Airways winter time table for scheduled flights in the Highlands and Islands, 1945-1946
Time table for scheduled flights by Scottish Airways between Highland and Island airports, including Tiree, and London and Belfast during the winter of 1945-46. Includes fares and baggage and freight charges.
2009.90.4
Letter from Colas to all Tiree households about delivery of mobile asphalt plant, July 2008
Letter from Colas Limited to all Tiree residents informing them of the arrival of seven large lorries carrying a mobile asphalt plant for the upgrading of the Tiree Airport runway, which will travel in slow convoy from the ferry to the Reef starting at 10pm on 8th August 2008.
2009.81.1
Book “Royal Air Force Connel Ferry”
Small book about RAF Connel Ferry and its role during World War II. Includes the sinking of `SS Breda` and `The Coll Hurricane`. Published by the author.
2009.73.1
DVD compilation of old films about Tiree
DVD compilation of six old films about Tiree created for the 2009 Feis Thiriodh film show from archive material from An Iodhlann – with accompanying programme. (1) Family holiday on Tiree 1957, (2) formation of the Crofters` Union 1985, (3) centenary of 1886 Crofters Act 1986, (4) Tiree Association sports day and first commercial flight 1929, (5) Tiree school trip to see concord at Heathrow 1984, (6) about Tiree with a ceilidh in the Lodge Hotel 1992.
2009.72.2
Timetable for Tiree and Coll transport services, 2009
Brochure containing timetable for bus, ferry and air services on Tiree and Coll, from 15 April 2009.
2009.70.2
Leaflet “Argyll & Bute Council Area Transport Guide – Tiree & Coll”
Leaflet containing information about bus services, ferry transport and air travel for Tiree and Coll. Also contact details of operators, School and Public Holidays, Concessionary Travel, Highland Railcard, Highlands and Islands Patient Travel Scheme.
2009.69.5
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)
2008.42.1
Newsletter `An Tirisdeach`, No. 411, 1/3/2008.
Local new and events including the forthcoming wind turbine meeting, Argyll air services, the cut in ferry fares, an interview with Iain MacLeod, football coaching for school pupils, and the RSPB-sponsored function at the Rural Centre.
2008.16.1
Newsletter `An Tirisdeach`, No. 408, 19/1/2008.
Local news and events including the delay in flights to and from Oban airfield, closure of post offices in Argyll, housing association new builds in Tiree, air exercises over Scotland, and news from the WRI.