Tag Archives: cars and car hire

2014.7.14

Photograph of two men and two women with an early motor car on Tiree ca 1940

Black & white photograph of two men and two women posing by an early motor (number plate ND 9508) car on a road on Tiree around 1940. Possibly from the MacNeil / Kennedy family of Balevullin/Balephuil. From a collection of photographs from the house of Ellen Kennedy (nee Eilidh MacNeil), Balevullin.

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Photograph of the stricken `Loch Seaforth` at Gott Bay pier in 1973

Colour photograph of the ferry Loch Seaforth partially submerged at Gott Bay pier in 1973. It struck rocks in Gunna Sound and sank whilst berthed at the pier. Note the submerged car on the car-deck. (original photo stored in filing cabinet 10 drawer 1)

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2013.124.1

Letters to Colin MacPhail and John MacDonald, both Crossapol, from Scottish Airways regarding car hire, 1938

Original (and photocopy) of a typed letter, enclosure and envelope from the Director of Scottish Airways, Mr Nicholson, to Colin MacPhail, Crossapol, regarding John MacDonald`s (15 Crossapol) proposal to hire out his car to passengers. A second photocopy is included in the Colin MacPhail Collection 2013.36.6.

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