Paperback book `Tiree Tales` by Fiona E. MacKinnon translated by Margaret MacKay, 1997.
A collection of 25 stories from Tiree by Fiona MacKinnon of Lodge Farm, Kirkapol and translated into Gaelic by Margaret MacKay.
2004.86.1
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1999.183.32
Hardback book `An Seanachaidh` edited by Lachlan MacKinnon.
Collection of Gaelic folk tales used a school reader with a vocabulary.
2004.64.3
Hardback book `The Scottish Historical Review, Volume First’, 1904.
The first in a new series of publications by the Scottish Antiquary established in 1886. Includes an article titled ‘On a Legend from the Island of Tiree’ by RC Graham FSA (pp 113-122), regarding a story from Tiree called `O`Neil, and how his hair was made to grow’, published in ‘Waifs and Strays of Celtic Tradition’ by Rev John Gregorson Campbell in 1895.
2000.47.1
Audio cassette recording of Dr John MacInnes Giving a talk in An Iodhlann in 2000.
Dr John MacInnes of the School of Scottish Studies talks in 2000 about the reasons he finds Tiree so memorable and about Donald Sinclair (Dòmhnall Chaluim Bhain) of Balephuil, his knowledge of genealogy, his second-sight, his turn of phrase, songs and their tunes, Gaelic hymns and the stories he told about Fionn, Oscar and Diarmid, historical legends and Icelandic sagas, the Campbells of Appin and the murder of Colin Campbell. (Continued on AC203)
2000.113.1
Paperback book `Bho Chluaidh gu Calasraid` by Michael Newton.
Gaelic songs, poetry, tales and traditions of the Lennox and Menteith in Gaelic with translations.
1999.292.2
Paperback book `Traditional Tales of Mull` by Peter MacNab.
A collection of stories from Mull.
De-accessioned 20.3.2026.
2000.122.7
Hardback book `Deirdre` translated by Alexander Carmichael.
The legend of Deidre and the lay of the childen of Uisne collected from the Isle of Barra.
1999.283.9
Audio cassette `Am Bloigh Beag Le Beannachd`.
Six fairy stories in Gaelic.
1999.291.16
Paperback book `Tales from Barra told by the Coddy`.
The tales and stories of John MacPherson, 1876-1955, one of the most renowned storytellers and characters of the Western Isles and the inspiration for `Whisky Galore`.
De-accessioned 1.3.2026.
1997.272.4
Hardback book `Celtic Myths and Legends` edited by T. W. Rolleston.
The ancient myths and legends of Ireland and Wales.