Ordnance Survey map sheet LXV
Map of the eastern areas of Tiree from Baugh in the south to the Ringing Stone in the north, at a scale of 6 inches to the mile (1:10,560).
2010.53.2
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Township: kirkapol
2010.53.15
Pamphlet protesting against the proposed closure of Kirkapol Church, 1964
Original and photocopy of news-typed pamphlet produced by the Oban Times in 1964, protesting against the planned closure of Kirkapol Parish Church. Written by `Onlooker` (possibly a Tiree resident).
2010.53.34
Assorted family trees belonging to Alasdair Sinclair, Brock (1923-2009).
Eight handwritten family trees made by Alasdair Sinclair, Brock, in 1998, regarding his family and ancestors, listed as descendents of: Archibald MacKinnon `Gilleasbuig Mor` (b.1767); Fingon MacKinnon, Salum, (1795-1859); Archibald MacKinnon `Gilleasbuig Og`, Ruaig, (b. 1785); Charles MacKinnon (1838-1926); Donald MacKinnon, Ruaig (1796-1870); Donald MacIntyre, Kirkapol (1737-1800).
2010.21.1
Photograph of the Lodge Hotel ca 1965
Black & white photograph of the Lodge Hotel, Kirkapol, around 1965, before it was extended and painted white.
2010.18.1
Letters from former Tiree Baptist minister F.W.Taylor to Elsie MacKinnon, Kirkapol, 1939
Two handwritten letters from the former Baptist minister on Tiree, F.W.Taylor to Miss Elsie MacKinnon, Lodge Farm, Kirkapol. Both are personal sermons to the young Elsie (19 yrs) advising her to avoid ways and people who might lead her to the devil. One letter (written from Aucheneck, Deungoyne, Stirlingshire, 24.7.39) mentions the minister`s slow recovery from a serious illness.
2010.18.5
Letters regarding the registration of Lodge Farm, Kirkapol with the Scottish Land Court, 1955
Six letters and documents regarding the registration of Lodge Farm, Kirkapol with the Scottish Land Court and subsequent transfer of tenancy from John MacKinnon to his daughter Elsie MacKinnon in 1955. Documents are from Argyll Estates, Hosack & Sutherland, Solicitors, Oban, and the Scottish Land Court.
2010.14.1
Green, orange and navy tartan rug made from Tiree wool (Brora) once belonging to Elsie MacKinnon, Lodge Farm, Kirkapol.
2009.85.2
Mouth organ
Wood and metal mouth organ belonging to Elsie MacKinnon, Kirkapol. Model: JNTERMEZZO, made by Jos. Fischer, registered in Germany.
2009.85.1
Brown metal buckle (brass?) showing shield/crest
Brown metal buckle belonging to Elsie MacKinnon, Kirkapol. Ornate. Shows a shield or crest bearing three roses and a star, and the words “distribute chirfullie”.
2009.55.6
Photograph of ancient round-headed stone grave marker
Colour photograph of ancient round-headed stone grave marker that might be etched with a cross, and with a hole through the top. In the main cemetery at Kirkapol. Photo taken in June 2009 for An Iodhlann by Mick Aston of BBC TV`s “Time Team”. See also N114, N115 & 2009.55.1
