Scottish Govt policy document `Scotland`s Marine Atlas` 2011
Large colour document about the geology, wildlife, environment and economy of Scotland`s coastal waters. Produced as a consultation document for the Scottish Government to shape the Scottish Marine Plan for future management of the coast line. Contributions by Ian Boyd, St Andrews University and Balephuil.
Postcard of Scarinish from the air, ca 1950
Black & white photographic postcard of Scarinish and Scarinish harbour from the air during the 1950s.
Framed photograph by Erskine Beveridge of Taigh a` Charabhanaich, Scarinish
Framed black & white photograph of Taigh a` Charabhanaich, Scarinish, taken by Erskine Beveridge in 1880-1920 and used in an exhibition of his photos by RCAHMS.
Photocopy of brass plaque on MacCallum`s cairn at Kilkenneth
Black & white photocopy of the brass plaque on MacCallum`s cairn at Kilkenneth. Erected in 1986, the plaque reads “In memory of rev. Donald MacCallum born Craignish, Argyll, 9th October 1849, Minister of Hylipol, Tyree Dec. 1887 – Aug. 1889. Died 23rd April 1929 at Glendale, Skye. Interred in Glendale Cemetery. Like the biblical prophets he took up the cause of the oppressed and was chief leader of the Land League movement of the time.”
Photograph of HMS Sturdy memorial
Colour photograph of the stone cairn at Sandaig that supported the brass memorial plaque dedicated to those affected by the wrecking of the destroyer HMS Sturdy on rocks off Sandaig in October 1940 with the loss of five lives. Erected in 2010 on the 70th anniversary of the disaster as part of a memorial event. Photo taken in 2010 and donated by Bernie Smith, Balephuil.
BBC LAB film “Seaside Stories – Tiree”
DVD of BBC LAB film of Tiree adults talking about life on Tiree and the possible effects of a proposed offshore windfarm on the island. Filmed at the Tiree Fèis 2010. Iain MacKinnon, Hillcrest interviews Yolanda MacDonald, Gordon Scott, Josie Fletcher, Eilidh Campbell, Jackie Jones, Sarah Holliday, Donald Meek, Iona Brown, Archie John MacLean, John Holliday, Iain Brown and others. Ceilidh at An Talla.
Book “To the Islands”
Hard-back book “To the Islands” by the archaeologist Professor Steven Mithen, University of Reading, about his years of searches for evidence of prehistoric communities in the Hebridean islands. Includes Tiree, Gunna and Coll in chapters 12-14 & 19. Signed by the author with a note to Dr John Holliday, An Iodhlann.
Guide to the Isle of Tiree, 1965
Short guide to the Island of Tiree. Published ca 1965. Edited and foreward by Mona MacDonald, Tiree. Used by Sheena Wilson, Moss, as she grew up during the 60s and 70s. Includes photos and advertisements. Also a letter from Sheena to An Iodhlann about the book.
Map of Isle of Tiree 1768-9
Printout of scanned map of Tiree based on the map from Turnbull`s Report 1768-9 (map L5) on the status of farms of Tiree. Stored in map key folder and as PDF file on computer.
Map of the Duke of Argyll`s Estate in Argyll, 1780
Printout of scanned map showing the Duke of Argyll`s Estate in Morvern and in the islands of Mull, Tiree, Coll and Lismore, circa 1780. Stored in Map Key folder and as PDF file on computer.
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