Two folders containing field books, correspondence and surveys by J. Morton Boyd.
Two folders containing Tiree Field Books from 1953-7, Laboraoty Books 2-6, correspondence and surveys on Coll by J. Morton Boyd.
2000.220.14
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2000.182.1
Photocopied journal extract `The Saltmarshes of Coll and Tiree` by S. J. Leach.
Results of plant surveys in 1989 and 1990 of the saltmarshes of Coll and Tiree.
2000.182.2
Photocopied journal extract `The Meaning and Definition of Machair` by W. Ritchie.
Definition of machair according to locational, morphological, vegetational and soil criteria.
2000.182.3
Photocopied extract`The Machair Grazings of Tiree, Inner Hebrides` by P. B. Vose, H. G. Powell and J. B. Spence, published in the proceedings of the Botanic Society of Edinburgh. About the machairs of Tiree and their plants.
2000.156.7
Photocopied extract from unknown publication about the flora of Coll, Gunna and Tiree.
Results of a field study carried out by the Department of Botany, King`s College, University of Durham during 1939 and 1940.
2001.61.2
Sea bean.
Sea bean, the seed of the tropical leguminous plant `Entada scandens`, carried by sea to the British coasts, and thought to bring good luck.
2001.8.6
Paperback book `A` Craobh – the Tree`.
Mary Beith explores the origins of the tree alphabet, illustrated by primary school children guided by artist Sue Ann Taylor.
1997.265.87
Newsletter `An Tirisdeach`, No. 50, 11/11/1992.
Local news including the election of a new Community Council, First Aid training, article by District Councillor Donnie Campbell about the abolition of Strathclyde Regional Council, growing trees on Tiree, the weather and news from the youth club, golf club and Gaelic choir.
1997.265.99
Newsletter `An Tirisdeach`, No. 62, 26/5/1993.
Local news including the wreckage of Chay Blyth`s boat in Port a` Mhuilinn, the re-assessment of Council Tax Valuation Banding, the weather, coastal erosion, Kilkenneth 3 by Sandy MacKinnon, trees on Tiree, the sighting of a golden eagle at Milton and the forthcoming botanical survey of Tiree.
1997.265.101
Newsletter `An Tirisdeach`, No. 64, 28/6/1993.
Local news including charges for residents of the Continuing Care Unit, the local bus service, botanical survey of Tiree, waste recycling, Gaelic survey, new optician for Tiree and news from the golf club, Tiree Art Exhibition, the regatta club, the Womens Guild, SWRI, NFU and the windsurfing club.