Paperback books describing the Western Islands of Scotland circa 1549 and 1695.
(1) Written by a native and Gaelic speaker, it casts light on the Hebrides when the old structure of society held sway before the Jacobite rebellions (for Tiree see pp 294-6). Includes Martin Martin`s `A Voyage to St Kilda`. (2) A description of the Hebrides in 1549 by Sir Donald Monro, High Dean of the Isles, which presents an account of a pastoral visit to the islands still coping with the turbulent period after the fall of the Lords of the Isles.
Paperback book `Eriskay Where I was Born` by Angus Edward MacInnes.
An autobigraphical account of a childhood on Eriskay.
Paperback booklet ‘Tireragan – A Township on the Ross of Mull’ by Carol Riddell, 1996. A study of the local history of a township on the Ross of Mull. Includes second, spring-bound copy printed from www.northnet.com.au in 2003.
Paperback booklet `Crofter Power in Easter Ross` by Rob Gibson.
The story of the Land League at work in Easter Ross between 1884 and 1888.
Hardback book `The Hebrides` by W. H. Murray.
Description of the Hebrides by the author, a mountaineer, sailor, ornithologist, botanist, geologist as well as novelist. Includes a chapter on Tiree.
Audio cassette recording of Alasdair Sinclair talking about the history and people of Brock.
Alasdair Sinclair talks about the history of Brock from the late 18th century, describing each of the houses in detail and giving a history of all the families who lived there.
Paperback book `Island of Kerrera` by H. MacDougall.
History and description of the island of Kerrera illustrated with photographs and drawings.
De-accessioned 26.2.2026.
Hardback book `Afoot in the Hebrides` by Seton Gordon.
Account of a journey through the Hebrides by the author.
Paperback book `St Kilda – A Photographic Album` by Margaret Buchanan.
Collection of photographs and descriptions of the pattern of settlement, the island people, their culture and economy and the destruction of their distinctive way of life.
Comb-bound book `Lost Townships, Silent Voices` by Meg Douglass.
Place-names, township descriptions and photographs of Mull.
De-accessioned 26.2.2026.
