Email from Hunterian Museum, Glasgow, re geological survey of Tiree marble by A K Coomaraswamy in 1902
Printout of emails between Dr John Faithfull, Curator of Mineralogy & Petrology, Hunterian Museum, Glasgow and An Iodhlann about the work of A.K.Coomaraswamy, the Sri Lankan geologist who surveyed the green and pink Balephetrish marble deposits in 1902. Includes printouts from the website of the British Geological Survey “GeoScenic” showing photographs of Tiree marble taken by Coomaraswamy.
‘Tiree – an unauthorised biography’ – a history of Tiree and its people by William Clelland, 2009.
Text on CD-ROM about the history of Tiree and its people compiled by Australian descendant of Tiree, William Clelland. Includes chapters on the geography of the island, archaeology and first settlers, Christianity and the Gaelic language, Vikings and the wider Scottish history, overpopulation, black houses, kelp and education, evictions and emmigration, Napier Commission, Tiree bards. Index. Appendices including Tiree place names, weapons held by Tiree men and whether `rebel` in 1715, Argyll Estate report of 1737, prisoners of the `45 rebellion, sales from farms, Old Parish Register for marriages and baptisms 1766-1854, households and population 1747-1901, Napier Commission evidence and witness statements 1883, population census 1779-1891. For appendices see 2009.123.2-11.
Flint cobble
Round white flint rock from Balevullin beach. Chipped to show grey flint interior.
Letters about coastal erosion at Balephetrish 1998-2000
Series of four letters between Balephetrish residents, Tiree Community Council and Argyll & Bute Council regarding the need for remedial action to prevent further coastal erosion at Balephetrish Bay. Documents include: (1) Letter from residents to Mrs Mabel McArthur, Tiree Community Council, urging all erosion issues highlighted in An Tirisdeach article be addressed, (2) copy of text from An Tirisdeach article by Jack Carter, (3) letter from Janet MacIntosh, Tiree Community Council, to Ulrike Rawson and Balephetrish residents saying that TCB had written to A&B Council, and recommending contacting local working group of HIE, (4) letter from Ulrike Rawson to Ian Gillies, TCB, about further erosion and request for removal of gravel from the beach for her garden, (5) letter from Ian Gillies, TCB, reply to Ulrike Rawson.
Diagram naming islands and peaks seen from Ben Hynish
Laminated diagram naming islands and peaks seen from Ben Hynish in full 360 degree panorama. In sequential strips representing the horizon in 30 degree sections (plus one 45 degree section). Text shows compass bearings and distances in miles. Based on Ordnance Survey digital contour data. Compiled by J Z de Ferranti, 1993.
Book “Volcanoes and the Making of Scotland”
Hardback book “Volcanoes and the Making of Scotland” by Brian Upton. Explores back in time from the most recent examples to volcanoes of the obscure Precambian times. Covers Scotland from Shetland to the Borders. The author speculates to the climate, geography and ecology of long-gone landscapes.
Scottish Birds Vol. 28, June 2008
`Wintering wader surveys on the Isle of Tiree, Argyll`, page 32 in Scottish Birds, the journal of the Scottish Ornithologist`s Club, Vol. 28, June 2008, by John Bowler, C Mitchell, R Broad, A Leitch and D Stroud.
Photocopied pages from magazine `Coast` April/May 2009, showing winning photograph of Tiree beach.
Two photocopied pages of photography competition winning photo from `Coast` magazine, April/May 2009, pages 34 & 35. Taken by Nigel Robinson from Elgin, Moray. Shows dogs playing on Traigh Thorasdail, Tiree, with Kenavara in the background.
Letter and maps regarding past and future sea levels around Tiree from Pete Blackhall to John Holliday, 2008
Letter and two maps estimating sea levels around Tiree in 850 AD and 2100. From Pete Blackhall of Bilston and Tiree to John Holliday, Tiree.
Rock core of Lewisian gneiss from Ruaig sliabh
Drilled rock core of Lewisian gneiss from site of proposed community turbine at Ruaig sliabh obtained during survey work. Bore hole no. R3, depth 3.10 metres. Sampled by W Whitelaw, Land-Drill Geotechnics Ltd, on 07/10/08. Polished with beeswax.
