Newspaper article about tulip and daffodil growing on Tiree and Coll, 1958
Original and photocopy of an article titled “Look out for tulips from the Hebrides”, about the new tulip and daffodil growing industry on Tiree and Coll, in The People`s Journal newspaper, 1958.
Eleven colour photographs of the MacKinnon Family Farm, Manitoba (est. 1892 by Tirisdeachs).
Eleven colour photographs of the MacKinnon Family Farm, Manitoba, Canada taken in 2000-2005 by descendents of Hugh MacKinnon who was born in 1841 at Ruaig, Tiree. The farm was established in 1892 by the family of Hugh MacKinnon. Photos include the gravestones of Finney (Fingon?) McKinnon (died 1859) and his wife Christenia (died 1896).
Programme of events for the Tiree Land Fair, 2007
Programme of events for the Tiree Land Fair run by Tiree Rural Development at the Rural Centre, Crossapol in August 2007. Events included: (1) discussion about changes to the Crofting Act by Hugh MacIntosh and Jackie Forsyth, (2) cattle dressing course at Ruaig Farm run by Duncan Semple, (3) workshop on mapping Tiree`s grassland for ccrops and corncrakes run by Mike Smith, SNH, (4) discussion of future allocation of Leader+ funds, (5) talk by TRD group on their recent trip to Orkney, (6) welding course, (7) discussion of potential of `Tiree Branding` by Fergus Younger of Argyll Agricultural forum, (8) talk by Joy Carey of the Soil Association, (9) update on the Loch a` Phuil Water and Birds project by project manager Henry Dobson, (10) Loch a` Phuill site visit with Henry Dobson, (11) discussion of access issues with Tiree Community Development Trust, (12) BBQ and music evening, (13) continuation of welding course, (14) bird walk and talk with John Bowler, RSPB, (15) craft & produce fair, (16) talk about the Coll & Tiree flower book by editor Emma Grant, Coll, (17) demonstration of techniques and equipment used for the Goose Management Scheme by Peter Isaacson.
Old printed text about the initiation ceremony of new horsemen
Short printed text about a traditional initiation ceremony of new horsemen (source and year unkown). This item was amongst lecture display material of Robert Beck, Ruaig (2009.82.4). Begins “In the days before tractors…”
Book: `Country life in Scotland` by Alexander Fenton
Book by Alexander Fenton describing rural life in Scotland before mechanisation.
TRD newsletter – christmas 2008
Coloured single-sheet newsletter summarising TRD activities during 2008 including: foreward from Alastair MacInnes (Chairman), Conservation & Access Service 2008, Notice of AGM and proposed changes to Memorandum & Articles, What`s happening about the levy?, Three and a half year Rural Centre Managemetn and Promotion funding comes to an end, Future Plans for TRD, Croft-to-croft collection of bale-wrap for recycling imminent, article by Donald Morrison (Area Managing Director for United Auctions), Note for the Conservaiton Officer, Boys involved in Rural Skills programme, notice for Donald Harrison`s Retirement event, News of Flora in New Zealand.
Tiree Access & Conservation Report
Report presented to the Board of Directors of TRD Ltd, on Wed 3rd Dec. 2008. By Iain MacKinnon. Commissioned by Tiree Community Devlopment Trust to explore and research some of the difficulties that have arisen on Tiree as a result of increasing numbers of campers, camper vans and tourist related activities. Summarises survey methodology, results, areas of concern and recommendations.
Article about Tiree crofters, 1965
Article about a number of successful and prosperous crofters on Tiree by Campbell K Finlay. People included with photographs are Mr AD Brown (Tobermory), Mrs Margaret Brown, Vaul, Mr Malcolm M MacLean, Salum, Mr AH MacPhail, Clachan, Mr AGH Bruton, Lodge Hotel, Mr LJ MacFadyen, Kenovay, Mr JL MacInnes, Salum, Mr W MacPhee, gamekeeper to Argyll Estates.
Paperback book `The Making of the Crofting Community` by James Hunter.
Account of the events which shaped the modern Highlands.
CD Pròiseact Thiriodh CD-SA1974-77.
Hector Kennedy of Kilkenneth talks about the first electric torch on the island, weather forecasting, using burning peat as a torch, Donald Kennedy – Rìgh na Mòintich, Land Leagues, Rev. MacNiven, the occupations of his family, crofting, kelp, food, the shops, Anna Dhuireach and describes two farmers.
