Book ‘Carmina Gadelica – Ortha nan Gaidheal, Vol. I’ of hymns and incantations from the highlands and islands of Scotland, translated into English by Alexander Carmichael, 1900. Signed by the author on the inside front cover in fountain pen “To Mr Kenneth MacLeod with the ???? love of Alexander Carmichael, Edinburgh, Latha Bealltain, 1907”.
Hardback book ‘Transactions of The Gaelic Society of Inverness, Volume XVII, 1890-91’, 1892. See ‘Sgoil nan eun, no, mac an fhucadair’ tale by John Gregorson Campbell. (Page 58) Donation label ‘Tiree High School: This book was donated by Gordon D. Donald’.
Final year undergraduate dissertation from the University of Glasgow, 2016, titled ‘Beul-aithris agus an Creideamh Crìostaidh ann an Tiriodh rè Ministrealachd an Urramaich Iain Gregorson Caimbeul, 1861-1891’, about folk tales and superstitions in relation to Christianity on Tiree with particular reference to minister Rev. John Gregorson Campbell (1836-1891). Entirely in Gaelic, 47 pages.
Book extract `The Sharp-witted Wife`, 1915
Photocopied extract from the Scottish Historical Review, 1915, by John Gregorson Campbell (Tiree, 1836-1891), about the origins and tellings of a folk story about a reclusive and sarcastic old woman of supernatural powers. Probably of Irish origin but includes Tiree its various versions.
Book `Cry at Midnight` by Mavis Gulliver, 2014
Fictional story for children that takes place on Tiree. Featuring magic and mythical creatures, and sea beans. Signed by the author.
Book `The Island Clans`, 1984
Softback book `The Island Clans During Six Centuries`. A history of the Norse occupation, of the military and domestic life, and of the folklore and traditions.
Book `The Yellow on the Broom`, 1979
Softback book by Betsy Whyte relating the memoirs of a young traveller woman in Perthshire, as well as telling of the lore and customs of Travelling people.
Book `A Thorn in the King`s Foot`, 1987
Softback book by Duncan & Linda Williamson containing folk tales of Travelling people in Scotland.
Book ` The Summer Walkers`, 1996
Softback book about the origins of Scotland`s travelling people, their stories, poetry, songs, customs, superstitions and secret `cover tongue`.
Book ` Adomnan`s Life of Columba`, 1961
Hardback book edited by Alan Orr Anderson and Marjorie Ogilvie Anderson re-telling Adomnan`s historical document of life, culture and beliefs among the Scots of Britain and Ireland during the 8th century AD.
