DVD of TV programme about Alastair Campbell`s love of piping and return to Tiree in 2011
Copied DVD of TV series `First Love` (series 2) featuring Alastair Campbell (Tony Blairs` spin doctor) and his love of bagpiping. He returns to Tiree where his father grew up, and meets up with his aunt Mairi Campbell, Corrairigh, his cousin George Campbell, and his brother Donald Campbell.
Tiree Pipe Band prize shield 2009
`Silver` shield on a wooden mount from Strathaven, engraved with “Tiree Pipe Band – SGF – Best Band in Parade 2009 – P/M Duncan MacLean”.
Photograph of the Tiree Pipe Band on the ferry to Tobermory/Oban ca. 1975
Colour photograph of the Tiree Pipe Band on the ferry to Tobermory/Oban around 1975. L-R: Lachie MacFadyen, Kenovay, Neil MacPhail, Kirkapol, Alasdair Sinclair, Greenhill, Hector Campbell, Cornaigbeg, Pipe Major Robert Beck, Ruaig (wearing sash), Hugh MacLean, Barrapol, Willie MacLean, Balinoe, Anne Sinclair (back to camera). (original stored in filing cabinet 9 drawer 4)
Collection of photographs belonging to Willie Adair, Balevullin & Scarinish
Collection of 14 black & white and colour photographs belonging to Willie Adair (1925-2010), Balevullin & Scarinish. Willie was a foster child from Glasgow who came to live in the red-roof house in Balevullin. He was a great piper. Married first to Ina Lamont, Balemartine, then Agnes in Greenock. Returned to the Eventide Home in Scarinish for his last days. His niece `B` looked after Willie in Greenock and erected his headstone on Tiree. Seven photos of Willie accessioned separately Q113-Q119. Others are of his brother Tom, sister Jeannie and her daughter `B` and son `Little Jimmie` amongst others.
Black & white photograph of L-R: Hector Campbell; Willie Adair, Balevullin & Scarinish; William (Jock) Gillespie; unknown; Walter Campbell (Jr). Willie served in the police force in Greenock and was an accomplished piper. Walter’s first piping tutor was his grandfather, Neil Lamont of Balemartine/Cornaig. The photograph was probably taken in around 1960 in Luton where Jock and Walter were police officers.
DVD of the Tiree Piping Society concert and dance, 2011
DVD of good quality amateur video of the Tiree Piping Society concert and dance held at An Talla on 21st May 2011. Includes original, unconverted file.
Obituary for Kenny MacDonald in `Piping Times` 2010
Obituary for Kenny MacDonald (1938-2010), who was a great piper, and oldest son of Angus & Mary MacDonald, Tiree.
Letter about Kenny MacDonald (1938-2010) in the `Piping Times` magazine
Copy of a letter printed in the `Piping Times` 2010, about piper Kenny MacDonald (1938-2010), whose parents were from Tiree.
Photograph of the Tiree Pipe Band off island in the 1970s
Colour photograph of the Tiree Pipe Band marching along a street off island. L-R: Duncan MacLean, Iain MacDonald, Archie McEachern, Hector Campbell in the 1970s.
Photogrpah of the Tiree Pipe Band off island in the 1970s
Colour photograph of the Tiree Pipe Band playing off island in the 1970s. L-R: Hector Campbell, May Margaret MacDonald, Willie MacLean, Archie McEachern.
