Black and white group photograph taken at the Lodge in the 1910s or 1920s.
The Lodge in the 1910s or 1920s. L-R: (back) Hugh MacIntyre, Gott; Mary Ann MacLean, Scarinish; John MacKinnon, Kirkapol; Annie MacIntyre, the Lodge; Jessie MacPhee, Scarinish; Malcolm MacIntyre, Gott; Duggie M MacDonald, Scarinish; James MacIntyre, Gott; Alice Lauder, London; Peggy MacKinnon, Heanish; (seated) Malcolm MacLean, Scarinish; Mrs Allan MacFadyen, Gott; John Campbell, the Lodge; Mrs Flora MacPhail, Kirkapol; Hector MacInnes, the Lodge; John macPhail, Vaul; nurse from London.
Photocopied report on the number of pupils in Tiree schools in 1862 and 1863 and the numbers taking each subject taught.
Report on the number of pupils in Tiree schools in 1862 and 1863 and the numbers of pupils in each school in 1863 taking reading, writing, arithmetic, English grammar, geography, Latin, Greek and geometry. (Bundle 1541)
Transcription of John Ramsay’s report on Tiree schools in 1863.
Courtesy of His Grace the Duke of Argyll
In 1863, John Ramsay, MP for Falkirk Burghs, reported on the state of Tiree schools to the Royal Commission on Education in Scotland chaired by the 8th Duke of Argyll. Ramsay assessed the condition of the buildings, the quality of the teaching, the progress of the scholars and their attendance at school.
At the time of the report, there were eight schools on Tiree, two supported by the Church of Scotland, four by the Free Church Ladies Society and one each by the General Assembly and the Society for Propagating Christian Knowledge. Only three made a good impression.
The recommendations of the Argyll Commission were put into effect by the Education Act of 1872. Primary education was made compulsory for children aged five to thirteen and the control of schools placed in the hands of popularly elected school boards.
Photocopied letter dated 13/1/1862 from Rev John Gregorson Campbell to the Duke of Argyll.
Letter dated 13/1/1862 from Rev John Gregorson Campbell to the Duke of Argyll about the lack of accomodation for the teacher at Kirkapol school and the large class size (80-90 pupils). (Bundle 1540)
Letter to Elsie MacKinnon dated 14/8/1969 from Glasgow Corporation Children`s Department.
Letter to Elsie MacKinnon of Lodge Farm dated 14/8/1969 from Glasgow Corporation Children`s Department asking her to admit (foster) three children aged 7 to 10.
