Black and white photograph of Annie MacPhee`s wedding in New Zealand.
The wedding of Annie MacPhee nee MacKinnon in New Zealand (probably in the 1940s). Her mother Mary Flora MacKinnon nee Campbell from Balephuil is standing beside her.
Black and white photograph of Euphemia MacLean MacFadyen of Salum.
Euphemia MacLean (1837-1910) was the daughter of Neil MacLean of Cornaigbeg. On 8th September 1863 she married Neil MacFadyen, the son of Hector MacFadyen and Margaret MacFadyen of Salum.
Sepia photograph of the daughters of Donald Lamont and Sarah MacDonald in the 1890s.
The daughters of Donald Lamont from Cornaigbeg and Sarah MacDonald from Salum, probably photographed in the 1890s. L-R: Belle, Janet, Ann, Hannah and Dot.
Isabella MacLean of Kilmoluaig using a cheese press
Photograph of Isabella MacLean of Kilmoluaig using a cheese press.
Courtesy of Ms Linda Gowans
Isabella MacLean was photographed using a cheese press in Kilmoluaig by George Holleyman, an archaeologist posted to RAF Tiree during World War II. The press was made in the local smiddy. The screw, which turns through an iron hoop set into a large stone, tightens on to the wooden cheese vat, removing excess whey.
Rennet was used to curdle the warmed milk and sometimes salt was added or caraway seeds. The curds were squeezed by hand, wrapped in muslin, put in the cheese vat and pressed. The whey would be fed to calves.
After two to three days, the press would be screwed down another turn. The cheese would be left there for a week then put on a shelf to dry and form a skin. It would be ready for eating in a fortnight.
Black and white photograph of Isabella MacLean, Kilmoluaig.
Isabella MacLean is pictured here using a cheese press made in the local smiddy. The screw, which turns through an iron hoop set into a large stone, tightens on to the wooden cheese vat, removing excess liquid. Rennet was used to curdle the warmed milk and sometimes salt was added, or caraway seeds. The curds were squeezed by hand, wrapped in muslin, put in the cheese vat and pressed. The whey would be fed to calves. After 2-3 days, the press would be screwed down another turn. The cheese would be left there for a week then put on a shelf to dry and form a skin. It would be ready for eating in a fortnight. The cheese press is part of An Iodhlann`s collection.
The staff at the knitwear factory at Crossapol in the early 1970s
Photograph of the staff at the knitwear factory at Crossapol in the early 1970s.
Courtesy of Mr Robert Beck
Hebridean Knitwear Ltd was first attracted to Tiree through the initiative of the local vet Robert Beck and in 1969 opened a knitwear factory in the old United Free Church at Kirkapol until a purpose-built factory was completed at Crossapol.
Of the seven young women in the photograph, Hughina MacCallum, Betty Duff, Ann Burns, Ann Munn, Jean MacKay, Flora Brown and June Weston, the six in white overalls were sent to Coatbridge for six months’ training. On their return, they trained new operatives.
During the recession of the early 1980s, Hebridean Knitwear went into liquidation. The factory was briefly taken over by a Lanarkshire concern but closed for good in 1984. The building now houses the council offices and the Tiree branch of Argyll College.
Black and white photograph of the workers at the knitwear factory.
The workers at the knitwear factory in Crossapol in the early 1970s. L-R: Hughina MacCallum; Betty Duff (boarded out with the MacKays, Balephuil); Ann Burns (boarded out with the MacLeans, Balinoe); Ann Munn, Heanish; Jean MacKay, Balemartine; Flora Brown, Hillside, Balevullin , June Weston, Bungalow, Heylipol. (Original in Filing Cabinet 2 drawer 1)
Isabella MacLean of Kilmoluaig with her cows
Photograph of Isabella MacLean with her cows in Kilmoluaig.
Courtesy of Ms Linda Gowans
Isabella MacLean was photographed with her cows by George Holleyman, an archaeologist in the RAF police posted to Tiree during World War II. Her father was a crofter and fisherman, known locally as ‘The Mate’. Isabella herself was known as Bella Mhate.
She lived on her own in a thatched cottage on her eighteen acre croft in Kilmoluaig. The cottage had an earthen floor and all her furniture, including her box bed, was made from driftwood. Lighting was by oil lamp.
Her income came from a herd of six cattle and a flock of around forty sheep. She also had grazing rights on another croft. Neither croft was cultivated but she grew a small patch of potatoes. Bella was also an expert cheese maker.
Black and white photograph of Isabella MacLean, Kilmoluaig.
Isabella MacLean (Bella Mhate) of Kilmoluaig with her cows, photographed by George Holleyman in the early 1940s.
Black and white photograph of Mary MacLean, Balevullin.
Mary MacLean with two sheep photographed by George Holleyman outside her thatched cottage in Balevullin in the early 1940s. Note the whale vertebrae in the foreground.
Black and white photograph of Elizabeth and Catriona Milne with a horse and cart.
Lady Frances Balfour`s grand-daughters Elizabeth and Catriona Milne with a horse and cart in 1923. The horse Sheila belonged to Calum Mor from Lodge Farm.
Black and white photograph of Mary Davies taken in 1954-5.
Mary Davies at Viewfield, Crossapol in 1954-5.
Black and white photograph of two unknown women with a horse.
Two unknown women with a horse, probably 1920s or 30s.
