Photograph of Donald Iain Brown leading the Fèis Bheag in 1990.
Fèis Thiriodh, the Tiree Fèis, lasts for a week in July. Children over nine years can take part and many come from the mainland, especially those who have Tiree connections.
Children under eight who understand Gaelic are welcome to attend Fèis Bheag (the small fèis) which is conducted entirely through the Gaelic language. Donald Iain Brown is seen in this photograph leading the group in the Primary School at Cornaigmore in 1990.
A founder member of the Fèis, Dr John Holliday, said, ‘The [Gaelic] language is crucial to the culture, stories, singing and dancing. Without the language people can never really have the culture and more needs to be done to develop ways for children to use Gaelic within the arts.’
Black and white photograph of the Feis Bheag in 1990.
The 1990 Feis Bheag in Tiree High School with tutor Donald Iain Brown and John Campbell of Cornaigbeg on the right.
Local news and events including the progress of the new hall, the visit from the archaeologist Steve Mithin, the Tank Farm development, the Loch Bhasapol Environmental Scheme, the November cattle sale and news from An Iodhlann, the Feis, RSPB and the school.
Black and white photograph of an accordion class at the 1990 Feis Thiriodh.
Accordion class at the 1990 Feis Thiriodh in Tiree High School with tutor Gordon Connell, Sarah Williams of Balemartine and Daniel Gillespie of Balinoe.
Black and white photograph of a keyboard class at the 1990 Feis Thiriodh.
Keyboard class at the 1990 Feis Thiriodh in Tiree High School. On the right are Sara Hunter of Moss, Hannah Williams of Balemartine and tutor Mark Fallon.
Black and white photograph of a Hebridean dance class at the 1990 Feis Thiriodh.
Hebridean dance class at the 1990 Feis Thiriodh in Tiree High School with Graeme Smith of Crossapol, Michael Holliday of Baugh and Johann MacLean of Kilmoluaig in the foreground. The dance tutor is Joanna Campbell of Barra.
