Colour photograph of a sheep sale at the new mart in the summer of 2005.
Sheep sale at the new mart photographed by Dr John Holliday in the summer of 2005.
2006.22.3
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2005.162.6
United Auction catalogue for cattle sale held on 29/10/2005.
United Auction catalogue for sale of suckled calves, store and breeding cattle held at the Rural Centre on 29/10/2005.
2005.126.1
Newletter `An Tirisdeach, No. 353, 1/10/2005.
Local news and events including the visit of eleven Swedes, a design for a new Tiree flag, letter from the councillor and the cost of fuel freight, updates on the community wind turbine, A`Bhuain and broadband, the visit from Strathaven pipe band, United Auctions lamb and sheep sale, and news from the WRI, RSPB, Argyll College and the school.
2005.117.6
United Auctions catalogue for August lamb and cattle sales.
United Auctions catalogue for the lamb and cattle sales held on 19th August 2005.
2005.53.1
Newsletter `An Tirisdeach`, No. 343, 14/5/2005.
Local news and events including the Farmers` Market held in the Rural Centre on the 7th May, the nomination of a new minister, the retiral of two Tiree Community Business board members, a letter from Derrick Wolstencroft and the sale prices for cattle.
2005.20.1
Newsletter `An Tirisdeach`, No 337, 19/2/2005.
Local news and events including Crossapol Environmental Project, the tendering for CalMac routes, report from the Community Council, RSPAs (Rural Service Priority Areas), the Rural Centre Garden project, the Scarinish Hotel weekend away, the February cattle sale and news from the WRI.
2004.206.1
United Auctions catalogue for cattle sale held on 20/11/2004.
United Auctions catalogue for cattle sale held at the Rural centre on 20th November 2004 giving crofter`s name and township and description of cattle for sale.
2004.203.1
Newsletter `An Tirisdeach`, No. 332, 4/12/2004.
Local news and events including the Community of the Year awards, the death of Alasdair Kennedy, the Community Conference, the community broadband service, correspondence in response to Dr Watt`s letter about the short sea crossing, the November cattle sale, marketing Tiree and news from the WRI, the Royal Bank, the RSPB and the school.
1999.284.1
Audio cassette recording of Donald MacArthur, Middleton talking to Maggie Campbell in December 1999.
Donald MacArthur of Middleton talks to Maggie Campbell in December 1999 about crofting today compared to how it was when he started, how the wetter weather, subsidies for late cutting and fewer people working the land have contributed to the change from hay-making to silage, about using fertilisers rather than seaweed, keeping cattle outside because of SEPA rules, the changes in cattle transportation and the paperwork involved, changing prices, the effects of BSE, a strong pound and subsidies; he gives his thoughts about the future of crofting in Tiree, diversification, the need for community spirit and religious faith.
2004.42.5
Collection of receipts dated 1951-1967 for sale of stock from Lodge Farm, Kirkapol.
Collection of receipts from National Commercial Bank dated 1951-1967 for sale of stock from Lodge Farm, Kirkapol; a letter from Hugh MacKinnon, Crossapol enclosing a cheque for the purchase of lambs; Department of Agriculture receipt for payment for servicing a mare.