Archive for the ‘archive photos’ Category
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
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Rev Norman Morrison, with his wife, sister (behind him) and children. Rev Morrison was minister at Baile na Cille from 1931 to 1950.
He wasn't the first of that name in Uig; the third known minister in Uig was also Norman Morrison, 1742 to 1777, who was a grandson of John ...
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Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
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These new-to-us pictures come from the albums of the late Roberta Maclennan, whose brother Duncan was the doctor in Uig during WW2 - though the pictures date from 1926, and were taken in Glen Valtos, before the quarrying started there. Many thanks to John J Maclennan for providing them, and ...
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Sunday, January 17th, 2010
These studio portraits are all from the early years of the 20th century - except the first, which is a tintype (I think) and seems to be earlier. They are unidentified, but came from the collection of Joan Maciver, Cliff. If you know who they might be, please comment.
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Monday, January 11th, 2010
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Thanks to the comments below from Dolly and Murdina, we now know that this is a joint expedition by Lochcroistean and Mangersta School to see the Bernera Bridge on 25 June 1952, before it was officially opened in 1953. Of course, it can be seen across Loch Roag from Carishader ...
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Thursday, December 24th, 2009
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A very unseasonable picture: a party from Reef, out at Strome for peats in fine weather. Angus Mackay (an Gagan), James Morrison (Seumas Mhurchaidh Seumais), Christina Mackay, Peggy Macritchie (Peggy an Irish) and Murdo Macdonald (Morgan).
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Monday, December 7th, 2009
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John Nicholson 3 Crowlista, Peter Angus Maclean 8 Timsgarry; and a Macdonald from 5 Crowlista. Can anyone identify the ladies, or where this is taken?
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Monday, November 16th, 2009
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Shonnie Goravig, John Maclean, 3 Ungeshader, who we talked about here.
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Sunday, November 15th, 2009
These photos all came from the collection of Joan Maciver, 35 Cliff. If you recognise any faces, please let us know!
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Friday, November 13th, 2009
Some pictures from Murdanie Macdonald of Island Cruising, who has for many years run week-long trips from Uig to St Kilda, the Flannan Isles and other islands off our coast, aboard MV Cuma. Thanks Murdanie.
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Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
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Lochcroistean School, c1928. Teachers Annie Macaulay 35 Cliff and Donald Macarthur, Carloway.
Back Row:1. Angus Hugh Smith, 2 Carishader
2. Angus John Macdonald, 6 Carishader
3. Donald Macritchie, 4 Enaclete
4. Donald John Mackay, 6 Geshader
5. Malcolm John Smith, 2 Ungeshader
6. Donald Smith, 2 Ungeshader
7. Donald Gillies, 9 Carishader
8. John M Macdonald, 6 Enaclete
9. ...
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Sunday, October 25th, 2009
The house at 35 Cliff is currently being renovated - here are three pictures from the collection of the late Joan Maciver of the house at the time of previous improvements. In the middle photo the new kitchen is being added.
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
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Dòmhnall Donn (Donald Maciver, b 1862) and his wife Hannah Maclean (b 1874) in Kneep. Dòmhnall was a noted bard and on his deathbed passed his gift to his great-niece Peigi Eiric Maciver (now Smith).
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Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
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Chrissie Matheson 39 Cliff and Jessie Macdonald 24 Valtos.
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Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
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Back 1. Donald John Smith
2. Murdanie Macdonald
3. John Buchanan
4. Ray Goodge
5. DM Buchanan
Front 6. Mary Peggy Mackay
7. Seonag Matheson
8. Chrissie Smith
9. Chirsty Bell Mackay
10. Annie Mackay
11. Marlene Morrison Schoolhouse
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Monday, July 20th, 2009
More photos from Cliff, from Joan's collection. We're often defeated by children but if you recognise any of these, let us know please. You may find it easier to view them on the Gallery page.
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