Update from the Atlantic Rising project 2010
Printout of email from Will Lorimer and sample internet content from the Atlantic Rising project. The Atlantic Rising team visit low-lying communities around the Atlantic edge that are being, or will be, affected by sea-level rises of 1m due to climate change. Includes Tiree, where Tiree school children and fishermen helped launch a huge message in a bottle. Will`s family have a second home at Hynish.
Archive film from the 1980s about `Two Men of Tiree`
DVD film from the Scottish Screen Archive about `Two Men of Tiree`. Filmed in the 1980s, colour, sound. The two men are Gavin Carter, who opened a bakery on the island, and Hector MacPhail, lobster fisherman. Both businesses were given start-up funding from the Highlands and Islands Development Board. Also featured in the film: Nester Carter (Gavin`s wife) and their four children, Donald John Kennedy (crewing for Hector), school children on the school bus and in the classroom, Milton Harbour, and “Harbour Maid” (Hector MacPhail`s fishing boat).
Poem “Nautical Nonsense” by Neil Urquhart, Balinoe
Copy of typed original comical poem “Nautical Nonsense” by Neil Urquhart, Balinoe, written for Neil MacPhail, recalling the events of a fishing trip with Neil MacPhail and Cameron in August 2007. The boat developed engine trouble, the men tried to row ashore but eventually had to be towed, to the embarrassment and amusement of those involved.
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Book “Wanderings with a Camera in Scotland – the photography of Erskine Beveridge”
Hardback book “Wanderings with a Camera in Scotland”. Collection of photographs taken by Erskine Beveridge with text about his travels throughout Scotland. Includes sections on Tiree and Coll.
Book “Fishing, Fishermen, Fish Merchants and Curers in Shetland”
Softback book “Fishing, Fishermen, Fish Merchants and Curers in Shetland” by James R. Coull. Collection of magazine articles about the Shetland fishing industry compiled into one book, tracing its history from the mid 18th century to the mid 20th century.
De-accessioned 20.3.2026.
Leaflet “Loch Bhasapol”, 2008
Leaflet containing information on activities available on, and access to, Loch Bhasapol. Produced through the `Water and Birds Project` led by Tiree Rural Development and funded by Scottish Natural Heritage, Heritage Lottery Fund and Nadair Trust.
Book “Boats, Fishing and the Sea”
Hardback book tracing the long-standing relationship between Scotland, the Scots and the sea from the early historic period to the present day.
Book “Whaling and the Hebrides”
Softback book summarising the proceedings of a three-day conference in Harris in August 2007 concerning the history of island whalers in the South Atlantic in the 20th century and whaling in and around the Hebrides.
Newsletter `An Tirisdeach`, No. 413, 29/3/2008.
Local news and events including the arrival of Ross MacLennan`s new fishing boat, an interview with Colin Woodcock of Balemartine, and the launch of CalMac`s Gaelic Rings tours.
Black and white photograph of fishing smacks at Pictou Island at the end of the 19th century. People from Tiree who emigrated there at that time, would have fished from these boats.
