ALEXANDER CARMICHAELDATES AND PEOPLE

This file records all dated material written by or relating to Alexander Carmichael, both in the Carmichael Watson collection and beyond. It includes transcriptions (marked T) and letters (marked L). A ‘T’ before the date means that a transcription was made on this particular date. A ‘(T)’ after a manuscript folio number signifies a transcription of original material, whether extant or not, apparently recorded on the date in question. Although almost all of the Skye material Carmichael sent to John Francis Campbell (JFC) is composed of transcripts, it is not clear how much of the corresponding material in the Carmichael Watson collection in Edinburgh University Library is in fact original.

It should be stressed – as will be seen throughout the index – that all through his collecting career Carmichael was to say the least somewhat lackadaisical about recording dates accurately, with days, months, years, and on one occasion an entire century being misplaced. It should also be noted that Carmichael habitually uses ‘Faoilleach’ for the month of February rather than January.

The index gives the reader an overview not only of what AC was doing, with whom, and where, on specific days, but also, if used in conjunction with the subject indices, should suggest how his interests changed during his collecting career. The CWnumber – for example, CW150 - represents an item in the Carmichael Watson collection. For citation purposes it should be prefixed GB 237 Coll-97 eg GB 237 Coll-97/CW150.

Colours have been used to identify Carmichael’s field notebooks. It should be stressed that, especially with regard to his early years collecting in Uist, an item – especially a ‘neat’ item – written in a field notebook does not necessarily represent the original recording, and could well be written up from an earlier rendering.

My thanks to the librarians and archivists in Canna House, Glasgow University Library, Edinburgh University Library, the National Library of Scotland, the National Records of Scotland, the National Museums of Scotland, and Strathclyde University Archives who have been so obliging, accommodating, and patient with our requests. Our thanks also to Alasdair Carmichael for his generosity in allowing me access to family papers; as well as to Ray Burnett for his kind assistance.

coloured field notebooks:CW90; CW104; CW105 ; CW106; CW107; CW108; CW111; CW113; CW114; CW115; CW116; CW119; CW150

Abbreviations:AC: Alexander CarmichaelCG: Carmina GadelicaEC: Ella CarmichaelGUL: Glasgow University Library

H-B: correspondence from AC in Harvie-Brown Collection, National Museums of ScotlandJFC: John Francis CampbellL: LetterMFC: Mary Frances CarmichaelNRS: National Records of Scotland (previously National Archives of Scotland)NLS: National Library of ScotlandT: TranscriptionTGSI: Transactions of the Gaelic Society of Inverness

1832

1 Dec 1832AC born in Taylochan, Island of Lismore

8 Dec 1832OPR Births 525/0020 0050: AC baptised

1841

6 Jun 1841Census 1841 525/00 004/00 005: AC with Hugh, tenant, and Betty Carmichael, parents, and brother Donald (b c. 1820) in Kilean, Lismore

1851

30 Mar 1851Census 1851 525/00 002/00 023: AC as ploughman with Hugh, farmer of 25 acres, and Betty Carmichael, parents, and Alexander MacColl (b. c. 1845), scholar, visitor, in Killandrist, Lismore

1858

29 Dec 1858National Archives, Kew, CUST 47/721, 3: AC, 2nd class assistant at Ayr, ordered to be 2nd class assistant at Perth

1859

3 Jan 1859National Archives, Kew, CUST 47/721, 5: AC now to continue in Ayr collection

5 Nov 1859National Archives, Kew, CUST 47/725, 54: AC, 2nd class assistant at Ayr, ordered to transfer to Dublin 2nd division as 1st class assistant

1860

7 May 1860

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National Archives, Kew, CUST 47/727, 22–3: AC, 1st class assistant, Dublin collection, ordered to transfer as 1st class assistant to Bridgend, 3rd division, Argyle collection

1860 [as ‘1866’]CW244 fos.596–600: Margaret Douglas, Oa, Islay

? May 1860CW475 fos.5–8; NLS Adv. MSS 50.1.4 fos.58a–9; 50.1.12 fos.128, ?132–8 (T): Peter Anderson, Pàdraig Buidhe, Port Charlotte, Islay

?May 1860NLS Adv. MS 50.1.11 fos.370–1 (T): John MacDonald, cooper, Port Charlotte, Islay

?Jul 1860CW462 fo.12 (T): Peter Anderson, Pàdraig Buidhe, Port Charlotte, Islay

L 19 Jul 1860NLS Adv. MS 50.1.4 fos.60–1: John MacLean, Cultorsay, Islay, to JFC: AC has obtained ‘Caol Reidhinn’, and is willing to collect more tales &c.

L 5 Aug 1860NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fos.130–1: John MacLean, Cultorsay, Islay, to JFC: he has waited on AC and given him a postal order.

L 9 Aug 1860NLS Adv. MS 50.1.14 fo.490a: Hector Maclean, Ballygrant, Islay, to JFC, writing about AC, in Islay

10 Aug 1860NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fo.130: John Maclean, Coultorsay, Islay, to JFC: AC leaves Islay for Lismore

?Aug–Sep 1860CW474 fos.8–13; NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fo.202: Dougall MacCombie, Port Appin

?Aug–Sep 1860NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fos.126, 129 (T): Kate and Duncan Lawrie, Port na h-Apann, Appin

?Sep 1860CG i, 163: AC conversing with ‘a middle-aged man’ in Iona

Sep 1860CG i, 254: AC sees quern used for first time, ‘in the house of a cottar’, Fearann-an-leth, Skye

11 Oct 1860

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National Archives, Kew, CUST 47/728, CW105–6: AC, dropped 1st assistant Argyle collection, residing in Oban District, be 1st class assistant to Portree Division, Skye District

30 Oct 1860NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fos.169 (T); CW512 n.f.: Kenneth Morrison, Trithean, Skye

31 Oct 1860CW382 fos.50–5: John MacAskill, Fearann-an-leth, Skye

14 Nov 1860NLS Adv. MS 50.1.11 fos.361–5 (T): Roderick Cameron, Carbost, Skye

17 Nov 1860CW354 fo.14v: AC writing sermon?

L 17 Dec 1860NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fos.204–7: AC, Carbost, Skye, to JFC

L 19 Dec 1860NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fos.122–5: AC, Carbost, Skye, to JFC: has been in Glasgow, then travelled through Kingairloch, Appin, Benderloch and part of Lorn – ref. to Sep?

1860CG v, 216–25: Donald MacQueen, Fearann-an-leth, Skye

1861

? 1861CW103 fo.2v (T): Alexander MacDonald, Portree, Skye

1 Jan 1861CW512 n.f.: Kenneth Morrison, Trithean, Skye

L 10 Jan 1861NLS Adv. MS 50.2.1 fo.406: AC, Carbost, Skye, sending letter to John MacLean, Islay

16 Jan 1861NLS Adv. MS 50.1.11 fos.361–5 (T): Donald Cameron, Carbost, Skye

L 17 Jan 1861NLS Adv. MS 50.2.1 fos.303–4: AC, Carbost, Skye, to JFC

30 Jan 1861NLS Adv. MS 50.1.11 fos.365–6v (T): Duncan MacDiarmid, Fearann-an-leth, Skye, and Kenneth MacAskill, Fearann-an-leth, Skye

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31 Jan 1861CW424 fos.10–16: Angus Beaton, Bearnasdail, Skye

6 Feb 1861NLS Adv. MS 50.1.11 fos.333–9v (T): Roderick Cameron, fisherman, Carbost, and Duncan MacDiarmid, giullan, Fearann-an-leth, Skye

6 Feb 1861CW424 fos.1–9: William Mackenzie, fisherman, Carbost, Skye

7 Feb1861NLS Adv. MS 50.1.11 fo.332 (T); CW475 fos.1–4: Duncan MacDiarmid, giullan, Fearann-an-leth, Skye

8 Feb 1861CW474 fos.1–8: Duncan MacDiarmid, Fearann-an-leth, Skye

8 Feb 1861CW470: John MacKenzie from Coll, written at Carbost, Skye

Feb 1861NLS Adv. MS 50.2.1 fo.333a: revival takes place in Skye: ‘Ever since then I cannot get a tale’

9 Feb 1861NLS Adv. MS 50.1.11 fo.332 (T): Cairistìona MacQueen, Fearann-an-leth, Skye

18 Feb 1861CW112 fos.14–19v (T): Cairistìona MacQueen, Fearann-an-leth, Skye

18 Feb 1861CW112 fos.20–28v (T): Donald MacQueen, Fearann-an-leth, Skye

21 Feb 1861CW112 fos.29–38 (T); CW422; CW460 fos.23–36: ?Donald MacQueen, Fearann-an-leth, Skye

28 Feb 1861CW483: Magnus Nicolson, Carbost, Skye

2 Mar 1861CW478 fo.3v: Roderick Cameron, Carbost, Skye – MS sent to AC

7 Apr 1861Census 1861 109/00 007/00 001: AC in Talisker with Ewen Cameron, sheepfarmer from Kilmonivaig, and household

L 9 Apr 1861NLS Adv. MS 50.1.11 fos.318–24, 327–32, 370–1: AC, Carbost, Skye – transcriptions

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L 9 Apr 1861NLS Adv. MS 50.2.1 fos.332–4: AC, Carbost, Skye, to JFC: revival has taken place in Skye

24 Apr 1861NLS Adv. MS 50.1.11 fos.318–32 (T): AC transcribes A’ Ghobhar ghlas for JFC

? Jun 1861CW460 fos.1–22, 37–50: Donald MacQueen, Fearann-an-leth, Skye

13 Jul 1861CW469 fos.1–6: Finlay MacRae, Fionnlagh Tàillear, Cùil, an Àird, Loch Alsh

Jul 1861NLS Adv. MS 50.1.11 fo.427: AC a fortnight in Kintail, ‘a very good place for old lore’

Jul 1861NLS Adv. MS 50.2.1 fo.366: AC met Alexander Matheson, An Dòirnidh, Kintail?

? Jul 1861CW469 fos.12–26: Farquhar MacKenzie, Clachan, Loch Alsh

? Jul 1861CW103 fos.1–2 (T); NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fo.202: Alexander Matheson, Aili Bàn, Ardelve, Loch Alsh

10 Jul ?1861 – written 1862CW340 fos.25–9; CW469 fos.27–46: [ ] Macrae, An Dòirnidh, Kintail

9 Aug 1861NLS Adv. MS 50.1.11 fos.430–47 (T): Donald MacQueen, Fearann-an-leth, Skye

13 Aug 1861CW519 (n.f.): fragment written down of narrative with run

29 Aug 1861CW224 fos.9–13v; CW427; CW475 fos.9–16; NLS Adv. MS 50.1.11 fos.430–47 (T): Donald MacQueen, Fearann-an-leth, Skye

?Sep 1861NLS Adv. MS 50.2.1 fo.360: AC in Harris (where he met ‘Rev. Mr MacDonald’, Steòrnabhagh, Sutherlandshire, and in Lismore ‘for a short time’)

? Oct 1861CW224 fos.13v–14: Donald MacQueen, Fearann-an-leth, Skye

L 18 Oct 1861NLS Adv. MS 50.2.1 fo.360: AC, Carbost, Skye, to JFC

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22 Oct 1861National Archives, Kew, CUST 47/732, 94: AC, dropped 1st class assistant in Skye district, ordered to transfer to Glasgow 1st Division

28 Oct 1861CW224 fo.18v: Kenneth Morrison, Trithean, Skye

30 Oct 1861CW224 fo.22: Hector MacDonald, Talaisgeir, Skye

30 Oct 1861NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fo.169 (T): Kenneth Morrison, Trithean, Skye

5 Nov 1861CW423 fos.10–16 (T): Angus Beaton, Bearnasdail, Skye

5 Nov 1861CW224 fos.22v–25; CW423 (T); CW466: Alexander MacDonald, Òs, Skye

13 Nov 1861CW224 fo.13v: Kenneth Morrison, [Trithean], Skye

L 19 Nov 1861NLS Adv. MS 50.1.11 fos.424–9: AC, Carbost, Skye, to JFC

L 28 Nov 1861NLS Adv. MS 50.1.6 fos.607–45: AC, Skye, to JFC: Ossianic essay

2 Dec 1861CW224: transcriptions sent to JFC

L 3 Dec 1861NLS Adv. MS 50.2.1 fos.364–7: AC, Carbost, Skye, to JFC

7 Dec 1861CW224 fos.28v–30; NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fos.188–99 (T): Kenneth Morrison, [Trithean], Skye

(L) 9 Dec 1861John Francis Campbell (ed.), Popular tales of the West Highlands, iv, 226: reference by JFC to letter by AC telling of how he walked ‘through rain and storm to visit an old dame, Catrina nic Mhathain’

11 Dec 1861NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fo.213 (T): Hector MacDonald, [Talaisgeir, Skye]

11 Dec 1861NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fo.213 (T): Kenneth Morrison, Trithean, Skye

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12 Dec 1861CW224 fo.1; CW103 fo.6; NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fos.208–9, 211–12 (T): Kenneth Morrison, Trithean, Skye

13 Dec 1861NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fos.176–81: AC writing account of Hector MacDonald, Talaisgeir, Skye

L 17 Dec 1861NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fos.204–7: AC, ?Carbost, Skye, to JFC

18 Dec 1861CW224 fo.2; NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fos.170–5 (T): Donald Cameron, Coill’ Odhar, Skye

18 Dec 1861CW340 fos.9–12; NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fos.218–23 (T): Kenneth Morrison, Trithean, Skye

L 19 Dec 1861NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fos.214–17: AC, ?Carbost, Skye, to JFC

30 Dec 1861NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fos.255–6 (T); CG v, 301–3: Catrìona Matheson, Fisgeabhaig, Skye

30 Dec 1861CW340 fos.43–4: Kenneth Morrison, Trithean, Skye

31 Dec 1861CW340 fos.6–7: Kenneth Morrison, Trithean, Skye

1862

? 1862CW103 fos.4v–5v (T): Hector MacDonald, Talisker, Skye

1 Jan 1862NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fos.251–2 (T): Kenneth Morrison, Trithean, Skye

4 Jan 1862CW340 fo.24: Donald Cameron, Coill’ Odhar, Skye

4 Jan 1862NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fos.182–3: AC completing account of Hector MacDonald, Talaisgeir, Skye

8 Jan 1862NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fos.262–4 (T), 502 fos. 298–301 (T): Donald MacQueen, Fearann-an-leth, Skye

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8 Jan 1862CW244 fos.257–66 (T); NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fos.265–6: Margaret MacQueen, Fearann-an-leth, Skye

8 Jan 1862CW103 fos.3–4 (T): Kenneth Morrison, Trithean, Skye

17 Jan 1862NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fos.251–2 (T): Kenneth Morrison, Trithean, Skye

17 Jan 1862CW224 fos.30–31v: transcriptions sent to JFC

18 Jan 1862CW340 fos.43–4: Kenneth Morrison, Trithean, Skye

L 18 Jan 1862NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fo.253: AC, Carbost, Skye, to JFC

20 Jan 1862NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fos.251–2 (T): Kenneth Morrison, Trithean, Skye

21 Jan 1862NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fo.250: Hector MacDonald, Talaisgeir, Skye: declaration

27 Jan 1862CW244 fos.454–5: Archibald MacDiarmid, Carbost, Skye

27 Jan 1862CW459: Anna Nicolson, Carbost, Skye

30 Jan 1862CW428: Donald MacQueen, Fearann-an-leth, Skye

30 Jan 1862NLS Adv. MS 50.1.12 fos.255–6: Catrìona Matheson, Fisgearaig, Skye

7 Feb 1862CW475 fos.1–4: Duncan MacDiarmid, Fearann-an-leth, Skye

12 Feb 1862CW446 fos.6–7: Malcolm MacLellan, Angus MacLean, Calum MacLean, boys, Carbost, Skye

18 Feb 1862National Archives, Kew, CUST 47/733, 91: AC, 1st class assistant Glasgow 1st Division Glasgow Collection, ordered to transfer as Officer of Wadebridge 2nd Ride, Cornwall Collection

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26 Feb 1862CW502 fos.90–1; CW112 fos.81v–84 (T): Kenneth Morrison, Carbost, Skye

T 10 Mar 1862CW244 fos.384–5: AC, Carbost, writing song for Campbell’s Treatise?

L 28 Mar 1862NLS Adv. MS 50.7.6 fos.24–5: AC, Carbost, Skye

31 Mar 1862NLS Adv. MS 50.7.6 fo.25: AC leaves Skye for Lismore, where he will stay a week before going south

1863

23 Nov 1863CW118: Paper delivered to Literary and Scientific Institution, Wadebridge, Cornwall, chairman Arthur Norway Esqr.

L 10 Dec 1863CW451: AC to John Murdoch c. Golspie Fisher Weddings

1864

22 Sep 1864CW475 fos.15v–16v: AC making notes on moral of Sgeul na Luraich

24 Oct 1864National Archives, Kew, CUST 47/739, 123: AC, Officer of Wadebridge 2nd Ride, Truro Collection, to succeed Charles Lyon, Preventive Officer Long Island Preventive Station, at his own request

24 Oct 1864NRS GD403/90/1: AC officially transferred to Uist

14 Dec 1864CW113 fos.5–9: Ewen Carmichael, Druim na Mòine, Appin

27 Dec 1864CW494 fo.344v: AC arrives in Loch nam Madadh, North Uist

1865

1865CG v, 226–33: Ann MacLellan, Ìochdar, South Uist

10 Jan 1865CW113 fos.9–12; CW503 fo.569; CG v, 86, 100–5; Highlander, vii, no. 148, p. 3, col. 2: John MacLeod, Ìochdar, South Uist; Duncan MacLellan, Ìochdar, South Uist [also 339 fo.65v?]

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13 Jan 1865CW113 fos.12–14: Angus MacInnes, Smearcleit, South Uist

Jan 1865CG i, 254: AC sees quern at work for second time, ‘in the house of a crofter’, Breubhaig, Barra

18 Jan 1865CW113 fos.14v–?44v: Alexander MacNeil, Ceann Tangabhal, Barra

24 Feb 1865CW113 fos.44v–50: Janet Currie, Staoinebrig, South Uist

?Mar 1865CW113 fos.50v–53: Alexander Urquhart, Huisinis, Harris

23 Mar 1865CW113 fo.53v; CW499 fos.736–8 (T): Roderick MacDonald, Heisgeir

15 Apr 1865CW113 fo.54: William Sinclair, Vatersay

22 May 1865CW113 fos.55–7; CW244 fo.80; CW396 fo.1 (T): St Kilda

22 May 1865CG iv, CW106–15; vi, 30: Oighrig MacCrimmon, St Kilda

25 May 1865CW113 fos.57–8: Kenneth Murchison, Lochcarron; CW502 fos.306–9: recorded in house of Alexander Mackenzie, Uisgebhagh, Benbecula

5 Jul 1865CW105 fos.1–10: Malcolm MacRae, Harris

21 Jul 1865CW103 fo.10v (T): Hector MacIsaac, Ìochdar, South Uist

2 Oct 1865CW105 fos.10v–14: John MacDonald, Loch Euphort, North Uist

5 Oct 1865CW105 fos.14v–23; CW503 fo.583; CG v, 86: Catrìona MacQueen, Clachan a’ Ghluip, North Uist

6 Oct 1865CW105 fos.20v–28: Hector MacIsaac, Ceann Langabhat, Ìochdar, South Uist

16 Oct 1865

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CW107 fos.1–17: essay by AC, written at Loch nam Madadh, North Uist?

23 Oct 1865CW423: AC transcribing Skye tale, Loch nam Madadh, North Uist

[Jun–Nov] 1865CW113 fos.58v–?62: James MacDonald

28 Nov 1865CW113 fos.62v–63: Mrs MacDonald, Circeabost, North Uist

5 Dec 1865CW113 fos.63v–73: Donald Johnston, Eriskay

18 Dec 1865CW114 fo.3: AC leaving Loch nam Madadh, North Uist, and visiting Sleat

1866

1866CW160 fos.103–14: Marion MacDonald, Gramasdal, Benbecula

1 Jan 1866CW114 fo.4v: at Calanais, Lewis

13 Feb 1866CW104 fos.1–12: Alexander MacNeil, Ceann Tangabhal, Barra

15 Feb 1866CW104 fos.12v–21: Alexander MacDonald, Borgh, Barra

16 Feb 1866CW104 fos.21v–31v: Alexander MacDonald, Borgh, Barra

21 Feb 1866CW104 fos.32–9 (T); CW432: Donald MacPhee, Ìochdar, South Uist

1 Mar 1866CW423, CW424: AC reviewing Skye tales, Loch nam Madadh, North Uist

T 1 Mar 1866: transcription of 5 Nov 1861CW423 fos.10–16: Angus Beaton, Bearnasdail, Skye

T 1 Mar 1866: transcription of ? Jul 1860CW462 fo.12: Peter Anderson, Pàdraig Buidhe, Port Charlotte, Islay

T 1 Mar 1866: transcription of 8 Feb 1861CW470: John MacKenzie, from Coll

13 Mar 1866 [?probably Feb]

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CW104 fo.12: Lachlan MacDonald, Grimeasaigh, North Uist

14 Mar 1866CW104 fos.35–6, 88–91: John MacKenzie, Poolewe, probably recorded in Benbecula

24 Mar 1866CW113 fos.73–9: John MacInnes, Eriskay

Mar 1866CW501 fo.56 (T): Margaret MacDonald, Eriskay

3 Apr 1866CW104 fos.39–42: Mary MacInnes, Taighearraidh, North Uist

T 9 Apr 1866CW112 fos.42–5: AC copying MS at Loch nam Madadh, North Uist

10 Apr 1866CW112 fo.139v: AC makes note on late ?Alexander/Angus MacDonald, reciter of Laoidh na h-Ighne

17 Apr 1866CW519 (n.f.): AC present at meeting to renew certificate for Nunton Public House, Benbecula

17 Apr 1866CW104 fos.42v–61; T CW482; T CW154 fos.16–27 (‘17–18 Apr’): Patrick Morrison, Baile a’ Mhanaich, Benbecula

24 Apr 1866CW104 fos.86–3: Hector MacIsaac, Ìochdar, South Uist

9 May 1866CW104 fo.61: Catrìona MacQueen, Clachan a’ Ghluip, North Uist

22 May 1866CW131C fos.32–33: Roderick MacNeil, Miughalaigh

6 Jul 1866CW112 fos.107v–108 (T): Donald MacDonald, tàillear, Cladach Chirceabost, North Uist

Sep 1866CW131C fos.14–22: AC, Lochmaddy, compiling list of birds

T 23 Oct 1866: transcription of 5 Nov 1861CW423: Alexander MacDonald, Òs, Skye

17 Nov 1866

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CW362 fo.189: AC at Loch na Beirghe, near Eilean Fhlodaigh, Benbecula

L 19 Nov 1866CW362 fos.189–90: AC, Loch nam Madadh, North Uist, to Capt. Thomas

30 Nov 1866NRS SC30/2/4: AC, Loch nam Madadh, North Uist, witness at trial of Duncan Boyd

10 Dec 1866CW103 fos.7–9, 11–12v; CW340 fo.123 (T): Donald MacPhee, smith, Breubhaig, Barra

1867

1867CW113 fo.79: a man at Hoghearraidh, North Uist

L 28 Jan 1867CW362 fos.220–1: AC, Loch nam Madadh, North Uist, to Capt. Thomas

18 Feb 1867CW362 fos.148–55: AC, Loch nam Madadh, North Uist: ‘Antiquarian notes – North Uist’, for Capt. Thomas

T 1 Mar 1867: transcription of 5 Nov 1861CW423 fo.9: Alexander MacDonald, Òs, Skye

L 5 Mar 1867CW472 fos.13–15: AC, Loch nam Madadh, North Uist, to Capt. Thomas

13 Mar 1867CW375 fos.35–40 (T): Donald MacPhee, Breubhaig, Barra

14 Mar 1867CW114 fos.6–25; CW103 fo.10: Donald MacPhee, Breubhaig, Barra

15 Mar 1867CW114 fos.25–9; CW103 fos.14–17: Donald MacPhee, Breubhaig, Barra

16 Mar 1867CW114 fos.29v–42v; T CW154 fos.2v–15: John MacNeil, Buaile nam Bodach, Barra

16 Mar 1867CW114 fo.42v: AC shooting with Dr MacGillivray and Dr W.E. MacLellan, then dining at Eòlaigearraidh, Barra, in the evening

21 Mar 1867CW114 fos.43–51v; CW103 fo.13: Donald Macintyre, Àird Choinnich, Benbecula

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22 Mar 1867CW114 fos.52–55v: Donald Macintyre, Àird Choinnich, Benbecula

L 28 Mar 1867CW472 fos.1–12: AC, Loch nam Madadh, North Uist, to Capt. Thomas: ‘has spent time in Barra’

? Apr 1867CW114 fo.36: AC transcribing remainder of Deirdire, Loch nam Madadh, North Uist

10 May 1867CW114 fo.56–57v: Malcolm MacLeod, Loch nam Madadh, North Uist

L 13 May 1867CW362 fos.207–9: AC, Loch nam Madadh, North Uist, to Capt. Thomas

?summer 1867CW112 fo.108: AC in house in Heisgeir tasting seal

8 Aug 1867CW114 fo.65: Roderick MacNeil, Miughalaigh

summer 1865 [mistake for Aug 1867?]CG ii, 278: AC recorded song in Miughalaigh

Aug 1868 [mistake for Aug 1867?]CG ii, 229: AC recorded song in Miughalaigh

12 Aug 1867CW362 fos.242, 253: AC, sketches of dùn on Bearnaraigh (Barra)

13 Aug 1867CW362 fos.241, 246: AC, sketches of Dùn Mhic Rìgh Sòrach, Barra

14 Aug 1867CW362 fo.266: AC at Dùn a’ Chaolais, Bhatarsaigh, Barra

10 Oct 1867CW118 fos.35v, 44: AC making notes on speech given in Wadebridge, Cornwall

11 Oct 1867CW118 fo.55v: AC making endnote on speech given in Wadebridge, Cornwall

T 11 Oct 1867: transcription of 15 & 21 Mar 1867CW114 fos.25, 44: AC transcribing for Rev. Archibald Clerk

16 Oct 1867

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CW87 fos.16–19 (T); CG v, 214–15: Ann MacLellan, wife of Hector MacIsaac, Ceann Langabhat, Ìochdar, South Uist

16 Oct 1867CW362 fos.257v–258: AC making notes on birds

17 Oct 1867CW362 fo.257: Uamh Sgalabhat, Glen Uisinnis, ?South Uist

21 Oct 1867CW362 fo.142: AC, sketch of stone with cup cuttings, Hàcleit, Benbecula

L 7 Nov 1867CW362 fos.193–4: AC, Loch nam Madadh, North Uist, to Capt. Thomas

L 16 Dec 1867CW362 fos.195–7: AC, Loch nam Madadh, North Uist, to Capt. Thomas

1868

13 Jan 1868Statutory Marriages 685/01 0023; CG iv, xlii: AC, Lochmaddy, North Uist, marries Mary Frances U. Macbean, Burntisland, Fife, daughter of Kenneth MacBean, civil engineer, and Elizabeth or Eliza MacBean née Fraser, in private house (3 Wardie Avenue) in Edinburgh, by the Rev. Dr Thomas MacLauchlan, minister of St Columba’s Gaelic church; witnesses John Jeffrey [?manager, Deean Park Nursery] and Isabella Scott Lauder [?3 Wardie Avenue].

29 Apr 1868CW519 (n.f.): Marion MacPherson, Gleann, Barra

26 May 1868CW340 fo.123: Angus MacLeod, Baile Mhàrtainn, North Uist

29 May 1868CW340 fo.123: [ ], met at Liadail, South Uist

Aug 1868Soc. Ant. Scot. MS 292: AC at Teampall Mhìcheil, Na Ceallan, Griomasaigh, Uibhist a Tuath

Aug 1868 [mistake for Aug 1867?]CG ii, 229: AC recorded song in Miughalaigh

T 10 Aug 1868CW112 fos.48v–70: AC transcribing at ?Loch nam Madadh, North Uist

29 Aug 1868CW150 fo.2v: Angus MacAulay, Cnoc na h-Aoighe, Lewis

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Sep 1868CW130C fo.14: AC, Loch nam Madadh, North Uist, beginning list of bird names

19 Sep 1868CW130C fo.18: AC, neater list of bird names

22 ?Sep 1868CW124 fo.32v: Catrìona MacQueen, Clachan a’ Ghluip, North Uist (mention)

27 Sep 1868CW340 fo.123: Oighrig NicIain/Johnston, cottar, Loch Euphort, North Uist

7 Oct 1868CW87 fo.2 (T): John Cameron, Borgh, Barra

8 Oct 1868CW244 fos.315–19; 608–9, 668–9; CW339 fos.135–6: Marion MacNeil, Ceann Tangabhal, Barra

8 Oct 1868CG v, 208–9: John Cameron, Borgh, Barra

22 Oct 1868CW493; CG v, 86: Mary MacLellan, Taighearraidh, North Uist

‘Autumn 1868’CW226 fo.10v: Mrs MacLellan: but South Uist – gives AC a fan

23 Oct 1868CW362 fo.253: AC, Loch nam Madadh, North Uist, drawing Dùn Bhearnaraigh, Barra Head

28 Oct 1868Statutory Births 525/01 0013: Birth of Alexander MacKenzie Eown (Alec) Carmichael, 8 am, Killandrist, Lismore; registered 20 November 1868

1 Dec 1868CW244 fos.713–17: Janet MacGregor, Baile Garbh, Lismore

15 Dec 1868Statutory Births 113/00 0131: AC registering birth of Alexander Mackenzie Eown Carmichael at Caolas Phabail, North Uist

1869

T 4–6 Jan 1869: transcriptions of 1860–2CW103 fos.1–17: AC transcribing for Rev. Archibald Clerk

T 6 Jan 1869CW114 fos.25, 43: AC transcribing for Rev. Archibald Clerk

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26 Feb 1869CW494 fo.58: Roderick MacDonald, Clachan a’ Ghluip, North Uist

26 Feb 1869CW494 fo.59: Mary Gillies (Hirteach), Clachan a’ Ghluip, North Uist

26 Feb 1869CW87 fos.4–7 (T): Mrs Capt MacLeod and others, Loch nam Madadh, North Uist

27 Feb 1869CW244 fos.196–201: Captain Malcolm MacLeod, Loch nam Madadh, North Uist

Mar 1869CW383 fo.7: Donald MacDonald, Eilean Bhorghaidh, North Uist

5 Mar 1869CW107 fos.17–22: notes on chapels &c. in Barra and Vatersay

8 Mar 1869CW107 fos.22v–23v; CG v, 2–5: Moire MacNeil, Ceann Tangabhal, Barra

10 Mar 1869CW107 fos.23v–26v: Peggy Robertson, Hogha Mór, South Uist

T 10 Mar 1869: transcription of 10 Mar 1869CW107 fos.23v–24v: Peggy Robertson, Hogha Mór, South Uist

12 Mar 1869CW107 fos.26v–28v: Mary Gillies, Baile nan Cailleach, Benbecula

23 Mar 1869CW107 fo.29: ‘Tinkers Chisholm’, Baile Sear, North Uist

23 Mar 1869CW107 fos.29v–31; CG v, 87: Fionnghal MacLeod, Baile Sear, North Uist

24 Mar 1869CW107 fos.31v–?34v: Margaret MacLeod, Taighearraidh, North Uist

26 Mar 1869CW107 fos.35–?36v: Margaret MacLean, Ruimesgearraidh, North Uist

6 Apr 1869CW107 fos.36v–39v : Duncan MacDonald, Snaoiseabhal, South Uist

7 Apr 1869CW107 fos.40–56v: Donald & Duncan MacDonald, Snaoiseabhal, South Uist

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7 Apr 1869CW107 fos.57–9: Peggy Robertson née MacLellan, Hogha Mór, South Uist

7 Apr 1869CW107 fos.59v–?61: Alexander MacDonald, Driomór, South Uist

8 Apr 1869CW107 fos.61–3; CG v, 144–9: Janet Currie, Àird na Mòine, Ìochdar, South Uist

8 Apr 1869CW107 fos.63v–65 : Mary MacMillan, Lianacuidh, Ìochdar, South Uist

10 Apr 1869CW107 fos.65v–66v; CW124 fo.30v: Roderick MacDonald, Clach a’ Ghluip, North Uist

24 Apr 1869CW7 fos.7–11 (T): Patrick Smith, Leth Mheadhanach, Baghasdail mu Dheas, South Uist

24 Apr 1869CW491 fos.1–4; CG v, 178–81: Donald Johnston, Eriskay

T 4 May 1869: transcription of 16 Feb 1866CW104 fos.24–27: Alexander MacDonald, Borgh, Barra

T 5 May 1869: transcription of 8 Mar 1869CW107 fos.22v–23v: Moire MacNeil, Ceann Tangabhal, Barra

T 5 May 1869: transcription of 8 Apr 1869CW107 fo.60: ?Alexander MacDonald, ?Hogha Mór, South Uist

T 5 May 1869: transcription of 10 Apr 1869CW107 fos.65v–66v : Roderick MacDonald, Clach a’ Ghluip, North Uist

T 6 May 1869: transcription of 10 Mar 1869CW107 fo.25–25v: Peggy Robertson, Hogha Mór, South Uist

T 6 May 1869: transcription of 12 Mar 1869CW107 fos.26v – 28v: Mary Gillies, Baile nan Cailleach, Benbecula

T 6 May 1869: transcription of 8 Apr 1869CW107 fos.63v–65: Mary MacMillan, Lianacuidh, Ìochdar, South Uist

T 7 May 1869: transcription of 7 Apr 1869CW107 fos.53–5: Donald MacDonald, Snaoiseabhal, South Uist

8 May 1869CW7 fos.35v, 39 (T); CW124 fo.33: Ishbel Chisholm, bana-cheard gun àite fuirich, gun àite dachaigh, Loch nam Madadh, North Uist

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21 May 1869CW150 fos.3–5: Donald MacPhee, Breubhaig, Barra

21 May 1869CW150 fos.7–11: Marion MacNeil, Gleann, Barra

22 May 1869CW150 fos.11v–12v, 15: Roderick MacNeil, Miughalaigh

22 May 1869CW150 fos.13–14; CG v, 60–79: Mary MacDonald and Mary wife of Angus Campbell, Miughalaigh

22 May 1869CW150 fo.14v, 15v–18v: Mary MacDonald, Miughalaigh

23 May 1869CW150 fo.19: AC on boat trip from Miughalaigh, 12 noon–4pm

23 May 1869CW150 fo.20: Roderick MacNeil, Miughalaigh

23 May 1869CW150 fo.21v–22: song recorded in Miughalaigh

26 May 1869CW150 fo.22v–23: Donald Mackintosh, Baghasdail fo Thuath, South Uist

26 May 1869CW385 fo.2: Mrs Donald Mackintosh, Gearraidh na Mòine, Baghasdail fo Thuath, South Uist

26 May 1869CW150 fos.23v–25: ‘Fionghal nighean Aonghais ’ic Caluim’, South Uist

27 May 1869CW150 fos.25–29v: Mrs [Penelope] MacLellan, Ormacleit, South Uist

27 May 1869CW150 fos.31–4; CG ii, 272: Mary MacMillan, Lianacuidh, Ìochdar, South Uist

28 May 1869CW150 fos.35–6: Duncan MacLellan, Càrnan, Ìochdar, South Uist

28 May 1869CW150 fos.36v–37v; CW385 fo.2: Anna MacPhee, Càrnan, Ìochdar, South Uist

28 May 1869CW150 fos.38v–41: Margaret Morrison, Sliabh Ghriminis, Benbecula

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28 May 1869CW150 fo.41v: Mrs MacDonald, Boraraigh, North Uist (recorded in Benbecula)

29 May 1869CW150 fos.42–5v; CW385 fo.2; CG v, 60–79: Mary Ferguson, Càirinis, North Uist

?29 May 1869CW150 fo.47: John MacLellan, Hàcleit, Benbecula

L 1 Jun 1869NRS GD1/126/8/1/33: AC, Loch nam Madadh, North Uist, to Skene

T 6 Jun 1869: transcription of 21 May 1869CW150 fo.9: Marion MacNeil, Gleann, Barra

10 Jun 1869NRS GD1/126/8/1/90: ?J Shaw, Loch nam Madadh, North Uist: reference for AC

T 14 Jun 1869: transcription of 27 May 1869CW150 fo.27: Mrs [Penelope] MacLellan, Ormacleit, South Uist

T 15 Jun 1869: 29 May 1869CW150 fos.42–45v: Mary Ferguson, Càirinis, North Uist

T 15 Jun 1869: transcription of 26 May 1869CW150 fos.23v–25: ‘Fionghal nighean Aonghais ’ic Caluim’, South Uist

T 16 Jun 1869: transcription of 22 May 1869CW150 fo.14v, 15v–18v: Mary MacDonald, Miughalaigh

T 16 Jun 1869: transcription of 22 May 1869CW150 fos.13–14: Mary MacDonald and Mary ?, Miughalaigh

T 16 Jun 1869: transcription of 27 May 1869CW150 fo.29v: Mrs MacLellan, Ormacleit, South Uist

T 16 Jun 1869: transcription of 27 May 1869CW150 fo.32: Mary MacMillan, Lianacuidh, Ìochdar, South Uist

T 16 Jun 1869: transcription of 21 May 1869CW150 fos.9v–11: Marion MacNeil, Gleann, Barra

T 16 Jun 1869: transcription of 22 May 1869CW150 fos.11v–12v, 15: Roderick MacNeil, Miughalaigh

T 16 Jun 1869CW150 fo.36v–37v: Anna MacPhee, Càrnan, Ìochdar, South Uist

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T 16 Jun 1869: transcription of 21 May 1869CW150 fo.5: Donald MacPhee, Breubhaig, Barra

T 16 Jun 1869: transcription of 23 May 1869CW150 fo.21v–22: song recorded in Miughalaigh

T 17 Jun 1869: transcription of 26 May 1869CW150 fos.22v–23: Donald Mackintosh, Baghasdail fo Thuath, South Uist

T 17 Jun 1869: transcription of 28 May 1869CW150 fo.36: Duncan MacLellan, Càrnan, Ìochdar, South Uist

T 17 Jun 1869: transcription of 27 May 1869CW150 fo.33: Mary MacMillan, Lianacuidh, Ìochdar, South Uist

T 17 Jun 1869: transcription of 8 Aug 1867CW114 fo.65: Roderick MacNeil, Miughalaigh

T 17 Jun 1869: transcription of 21 May 1869CW150 fo.5: ?Donald MacPhee, Breubhaig, Barra

T 18 Jun 1869: transcription of 28 May 1869CW150 fo.41v: Mrs MacDonald, Boraraigh, North Uist (clearly in Benbecula)

T 18 Jun 1869: transcription of 28 May 1869CW150 fos.39v–41: Margaret Morrison, Sliabh Ghriminis, Benbecula

6 Jul 1869CW160 fos.92–3, 118–20: Marion MacNeil, Ceann Tangabhal, Barra

6 Jul 1869CW218 fos.26–8: Mary MacNeil [bean Alasdair mhic Ruairidh Bhàin], Ceann Tangabhal, Barra

6 Jul 1869CW218 fos.42–5 (T): Catherine Cameron, Gleann, Barra

6 Jul 1869CW504 fos.186–7 (T): Marion MacPherson [as Marion MacNeil], Gleann, Barra

6 Jul 1869CW385 fo.2: Fionnghal MacPhee, Borgh, Barra

6 Jul 1869CW385 fo.2; CW503 fo.745: Flora Cameron, Borgh, Barra

21 Jul 1869CW112 fos.127v–128v (T): Annie MacDonald, Circeabost, North Uist

T 16 Nov 1869: transcription of 21 Mar 1867

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CW114 fo.48: Donald Macintyre, Àird Choinnich, Benbecula

1870

1870CG ii, 270: Fearchar Beaton, Coradail, South Uist

10 Feb 1870CW150 fos.47v–51v; CW 503 fo.587; CG v, 88: Margaret MacDonald, Gearraidh Iain, Malacleit, North Uist

L 8 Mar 1870CW362 fos.200–3: AC, Loch nam Madadh, North Uist, to Capt. Thomas

12 Apr 1870CW150 fos.51v–54v: Mrs [Penelope] MacLellan, Ormacleit, South Uist

20 May 1870CW150 fo.55: AC at farm of Ath Mhór, North Uist

24 May 1870CW150 fo.55: ‘Dunvegan Castle, off Ceallan. Teampall Mhìcheil fine view from it.’

2 Jun 1870CG iv, 316–19: John Pearson, Ceann Tangabhal, Barra [but see below]

13 Jun 1870CW503 fo.780: Mary MacDonald, baineach, Loch Euphort, North Uist

21 Jun 1870CW491 fos.48–9: Catrìona Pearson, Ceann Tangabhal, Barra

24 Jun 1870CW385 fo.2: Margaret MacInnes, Baghasdail fo Dheas, South Uist

4 Jul 1870CW383 fo.2: Margaret MacDonald, Gearraidh Iain, Malacleit, North Uist

4 Jul 1870CW150 fos.56–7: Anna MacRury, Malacleit, North Uist

7 Jul [writes Aug] 1870CW116 fos.1v: AC leaving An Tairbeart, Harris, for Tarasaigh

7 Jul 1870CW116 fo.2–3v: Kate MacKinnon, née Urquhart, Tarasaigh

?8 Jul 1870CW116 fo.6v: Marion MacQueen, Tarasaigh

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9 Jul 1870CW116 fo.8–12v: AC in Tarasaigh, Donald MacKinnon his guide

9 Jul 1870 [writes 1871]NLS Adv. MS 50.2.8 fo.31v: Rodericka MacDonald, Tarasaigh

10 Jul 1870CW116 fos.13v–16: AC in Tarasaigh

11 Jul 1870CW116 fo.16v: AC leaves Tarasaigh

11 Jul 1870CW116 fos.17v–18v: Kenneth Morrison, Nisissi, Scarasta, Harris

11 Jul 1870CW116 fos.19: Christy MacLeod, An t-Òb, Harris

12 Jul 1870CW116 fo.20: Kenneth Morrison, Nisissi, Scarasta, Harris

12 Jul 1870CW116 fo.22: AC at Teampall an Taobh-Deas, Harris

12 Jul 1870CW116 fos.23–6: Mary MacRae, Caolas Stiatair, Taobh Tuath, Harris

13 Jul 1870CW116 fo.26v: AC leaving Caolas Stiatair, calling at Eusaidh

4 Aug [writes Jul] 1870 CW116 fos.27v–28: Roderick MacKenzie, Sruthan, North Uist

4 Aug 1870CW116 fos.28v–?32v: Margaret MacDonald, nighean Aonghais Duinn, Gearraidh Iain, Malacleit, North Uist

5 Aug 1870CW116 fos.32v–33: AC meets woman with snàile while travelling along the road

9 Aug 1870Statutory Births 525/01 0021: Birth of Elizabeth Catherine (Ella) Carmichael, at 5pm, Killandrist, Lismore; informant Mary Carmichael, ‘brother’. Registered 25 August 1870

L 18 Aug 1870CW457: AC sending contributions to Museum of SAS, from Loch nam Madadh, North Uist

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20 Aug 1870NRS GD403/38/1: draft article by AC c. Sìol Goraidh and Sìol Mhurchaidh

29 Sep 1870CW116 fo.34v: AC at Torlum, given stone by Archibald MacRury, Baile a’ Mhanaich, Benbecula

2 Sep 1870CW106 inside cover: AC travelling from Oban to Lismore

30 Sep 1870CW7 fos.11–13v (T): Peggy MacNeil, Bruthairnis, Barra

6 Oct [writes Sep] 1870CW116 fos.35–6: Margaret MacDonald, Malacleit, North Uist

7 Oct [writes Sep] 1870CW116 fos.36v–37v: Mary MacDonald, Loch Euphort, North Uist

19 Oct 1870CW116 fos.37v–38v, 39–42: Janet Currie, Staoineabrig, South Uist

19 Oct 1870CW116 fos.38v–39: Archibald Morrison, Staoineabrig, South Uist

20 Oct 1870CW116 fos.41–2: Marion MacQueen, Ìochdar, South Uist

20 Oct 1870CW116 fos.42v–47v: Duncan MacLellan, Càrnan, Ìochdar, South Uist

28 Oct 1870CW116 fos.47v–49v: Lachlan and Mrs MacDonald, Gramasdal, Benbecula

? Oct 187090 fos.7v–?9: Peggy Robertson, Hogha Mór, South Uist

6 Nov 1870CW7 fo.13v: John MacNeil, Eirsearaidh, Barra (T)

T 10 Nov 1870CW116 fos.36v–37v: Mary MacDonald, Loch Euphort, North Uist

T 10 Nov 1870: transcription of 19 Oct 1870CW116 fos.40–1: Janet Currie, Staoineabrig, South Uist

T 11 Nov 1870: transcription of 12 Jul 1870CW116 fo.24v–25v: Mary MacRae, Caolas Stiatair, Taobh Tuath, Harris

12 Nov 1870

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CW7 fo.0v: AC at Cill Anndraist, Lismore, beginning ‘Notebook 4’

T 12 Nov 1870: transcription of 13 Jan 1865CW7 fos.3v–4v (T): Angus MacInnes, Smearcleit, South Uist [bk II]

T 12 Nov 1870: transcription of 10 Jan 1865CW7 fos.5–6v (T): Duncan MacLellan, Càrnan, Ìochdar, South Uist [bk I]

21 Nov 1870CW116 fos.50v–51: Ranald MacDonald from Tarasaigh, at Truimeasgearraidh, North Uist

30 Nov 1870CW481: Neil Campbell, Eriskay

1 Dec 1870CW458: Roderick MacDonald, Eriskay

1 Dec 1870CW479: Alexander MacNeil, Ceann Tangabhal, Barra

1 Dec 1870‘Cumha an t-Sealgair’, The Highlander (Aug 1881), 52–4: Neill MacNeil, Earsairigh, Barra

2 Dec 1870CW7 fos.16v–17 (T); CW124 fo.30v; CW244 fo.149v (T); CW499 fos.161–4 (T): John Pearson, Ceann Tangabhal, Barra

? Dec 1870CW7 fo.17v (T); CW124 fo.30 (T): John Pearson, Ceann Tangabhal, Barra

2 Dec 1870CW7, fos.14–16v (T); CW244 fo.422 (T); CG v, 22–7: Marion MacNeil, Ceann Tangabhal, Barra

1871

18 Jan 1871CW116 fos.51v–?56v: John Mackinnon, Càirinis, North Uist

20 Jan 1871CW116 fos.56v–63: Hector MacLeod, Lìonacleit, Benbecula

L 30 Jan 1871CW468 fo.1: AC sending off ‘Heroes of Ossian’ to ?JFC/?John Murdoch

13 Feb 1871CW519 (n.f.): James Mackinnon, Baile a’ Mhanaich, Benbecula

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17 Mar 1871CW494 fos.334–6; CG iv, 172–5: Mary Matheson, Malacleit, North Uist [amharasach]

L 18 Mar 1871H-B, 1: AC, Loch nam Madadh, North Uist, to Harvie-Brown [going to Barra on Monday]

20 Mar 1871CW119 fo.1: AC in Loch nam Madadh, North Uist

L 20 Mar 1871H-B, 1: AC, Barra, to Harvie-Brown in postscript

21 Mar 1871CW119 fo.5: Alexander MacNeil, Ceann Tangabhal, Barra

22 Mar 1871CW119 fos.6 - 19: Alexander MacNeil, Ceann Tangabhal, Barra

23 Mar 1871CW119 fos.19 – 22: John Pearson, Ceann Tangabhal, Barra

23 Mar 1871CW119 fos.22–3: Catrìona Pearson, Ceann Tangabhal, Barra

25 Mar 1871CW119 fos.24–42v: Patrick Smith, Baghasdail or An Leth Meadhanach, South Uist

?25 Mar 1871CW119 fos.43: Donald Mackinnon, Grianaig, Dalabrog, South Uist

28 Mar 1871CW119 fos.45–6: Duncan MacDonald, Snaoiseabhal, South Uist

? Apr 1871CW119 fo.47v: AC excavating the souterrain at Druim na h-Uamha, Bhalacuith, North Uist

2 Apr 1871Census 1871 113/00 013/00 004: AC with wife Mary Frances, daughter Elizabeth C., visitor Catherine Carmichael from Lismore, servant Catherine MacAulay and nurse Mary MacInnes, both from North Uist, in Truimeasgearraidh Manse

29 Apr 1871CW119 fo.48: Mrs MacNeil, Newton, her sister Miss Fanny MacDonald, Scolpaig, and her brother Mr MacDonald, Newton, North Uist

11 May 1871

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382 fo.248: Drawing of ‘Clach Shonnairi’, South Uist, by AC

L 15 May 1871NRS GD403/90/1: AC writing that he’s preparing to leave Truimeasgearraidh for Creag Goraidh, Benbecula, but applies for site of house at Loch nam Madadh, North Uist

17 May [written Mar?] 1871CW119 fos.49–52; CW188(xxviii) (T): Archibald MacPherson, Truimeasgearraidh, North Uist

? May 1871CW119 fo.53: AC at Teampall Mòr, Pabaigh, Harris

Jul 1871CW519 (n.f.); ; NLS Adv. MS 50.2.4 fo.283 (T): ‘a man travelling along the road in Benbecula’

12 Aug 1871CW90 fo.12v: Daniel Mackinnon, Grithean, Barra

L 24 Aug 1871CW362 fos.191–2: AC, Ìochdar, South Uist, to Capt. Thomas

19 Sep 1871NLS Adv. MS 50.4.6 fo.143: AC with JFC at Poll Chàrra Inn, South Uist

20–23 Sep 1871NLS Adv. MSS 50.2.11, 98–100; 50.4.6 fos.143–50: AC with JFC on Miughalaigh

? Sep 1871CW119 fos.55–6: Roderick MacDonald, Miughalaigh

Sep [writes Oct] 1871CG ii, 352–3: Roderick MacDonald [written MacNeill], Miughlaigh

23 Sep 1871NLS Adv. MS 50.4.6 fo.150: AC returns to his wife

26 Sep 1871NLS Adv. MS 50.2.4 fos.65, 156: AC with JFC at Poll Chàrra Inn, South Uist

29 Sep 1871NLS Adv. MS 50.2.4 fo.176: AC with JFC at Càrnan Inn, North Uist

29 Sep 1871 [mistranscribed in CW105 as 1872]T CW105 fo.28; CW482 fo.31; CG v, 392–3: Hector MacLeod, Ìochdar, South Uist

T 30 Sep 1871: transcription of 12 Jul 1870

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CW116 fo.24: Mary MacRae, Caolas Stiatair, Taobh Tuath, Harris

Oct 1871 [mistake for 11 April 1872?]CG ii, 324: Hector MacLeod, Ìochdar, South Uist

3 Oct 1871CW356: AC as amanuensis for JFC, Loch nam Madadh, North Uist

4 Oct 1871NLS Adv. MS 50.2.4 fo.77v: AC gives story (426) to JFC at ?Loch nam Madadh, North Uist

7 Oct 1871GUL Gen. MS 1090/18(8): AC compiling Fenian notes for JFC

Oct 1871CG i, 209: AC seeing JFC off at Loch nam Madadh, North Uist; two women from Clachan a’ Ghluip, who could dance ‘cailleach an dùdain’, just miss him

19 Oct 1871CW116 fos.63v–64: Father Alexander Campbell, Bòrnais, South Uist

20 Oct 1871CW119 fos.56v–61: Donald MacLellan, South Hacleit, Benbecula

L 23 Oct 1871NLS Adv. MS 50.2.4 fos.278–9: AC, Ìochdar, South Uist, to JFC

13 Dec 1871NLS Adv. MS 50.2.4 fo.283 (T): James MacRury, Baile a’ Mhanaich, Benbecula

13 Dec 1871CW519 (n.f.); NLS Adv. MS 50.2.4 fo.283 (T): Peter Morrison, Baile a’ Mhanaich, Benbecula

14 Dec 1871CW461; NLS Adv. MS 50.2.4 fo.283 (T): Roderick MacCormick, Dùn Gainmheacha, Benbecula

L 19 Dec 1871NLS Adv. MS 50.2.8 fo.29: AC, Ìochdar, South Uist, to JFC; wife has at last gone to Edinburgh

L 30 Dec 1871CW362 fos.156–7: AC, Ìochdar, South Uist, to Capt. Thomas

1872

1872

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CW494 fos.371–3; CG iii, 235; iv, 304–5: Mary MacMillan, Lianacuidh, Ìochdar, South Uist

3 Jan 1872CW90 fo.9v; CW224 fo.30 (T): Wife of Lachlan MacDonald, innkeeper, Gramsdail, Benbecula

L 3 Jan 1872NLS Adv. MS 50.2.4 fos.283ff: JFC returning AC ‘Àirigh na h-Aon Oidhche’

23 Mar 1871CW7 fos.19v–21 (T): Catrìona MacPherson, Ceann Tangabhal, Barra

25 Mar 1872CW90 fo.13: Eilean Steiseigh, Benbecula

25 Mar 1872CW90 fo.14: Donald MacInnes, Buail’ Uachdrach, Ìochdar, South Uist

25 Mar 1872CW90 fo.17: AC at Uamh Àirigh ’n t-Sluic, Loch Sheileabhaig, Caolas Liubharsaigh, South Uist, with Archibald MacDonald the boatman

27 Mar 1872CW90 fo.15: Loch Ruabhal, Loch Druidibeag, South Uist

27 Mar 1872CW90 fo.15v: mention of Widow Macrae Wilson, Cnoc na Mòna, Benbecula

27 Mar 1872CW90 fo.15a: AC at Dùn Raghnaill, Caisteal Bheagram, South Uist

27 Mar 1872CW90 fos.16–17: Barbara MacPhee, Dreumasdail, South Uist

31 Mar 1872Statutory Births 118/02 0018: Birth of Eoghan Kenneth Carmichael, at 7.30 am, Iochdar, South Uist; AC present; registered 9 April 1872 at Tobha Mòr, South Uist

? Apr 1872CW154 fo.30v: ? Campbell, bean-ghlùin, Loch Sgioport, South Uist

4 Apr 1872CW119 fos.61v–?68v; CW7 fos.17v–18 (T): Hector MacIsaac, Ceann Langabhat, Ìochdar, South Uist

5 Apr 1872CW90 fo.17v–?21: Hector MacIsaac, Ìochdar, South Uist

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9 Apr 1872AC registering birth of Eoghan Kenneth at Tobha Mór, South Uist

10 Apr 1872CW119 fos.69–70v: [old woman], Hàcleit a Deas, Benbecula

11 Apr 1872CW119 fos.70v–72; CW7 fos.18–19 (T): Hector MacLeod, Ìochdar, South Uist

? Apr 1872CW90 fos.21–28v: AC in Harris and North Uist

T 26 [written as 27] Apr 1872: transcription of ? Apr 1872CW90 fo.30: AC in Harris and North Uist

26 Apr 1872CW90 fos.30–3; T CW154 fos.27v–29v: Duncan MacLellan (Donnchadh Bàn, clachair), Càrnan, Ìochdar, South Uist

27 Apr 1872CW119 fo.72: John MacLellan, Hàcleit, Benbecula

27 Apr 1872CW362 fos.9–22: Ìochdar, South Uist: ‘Promiscuous antiquities in the Long Island’

16 May 1872CW154 fo.30: Neil MacEachan, Hogha Beag, South Uist

12 Jun 1872NRS GD403/90/1: AC offered site of house near Taigh na Creige, Benbecula, but refuses

L 9 Jul 1872CW482 fo.32: AC sending Tòireachd na Tàine to JFC

L 10 Jul 1872CW339 fos.31–58: AC sendinng JFC ‘blend’ of Laoidh Dhiarmaid

L 12 Aug 1872CW465: AC sending off neat copy of Hypogeum article

15 Aug 1872 [mistranscribed as 1873]CW105 fos.28v–46: Hector MacLeod, Ceann Langabhat, Ìochdar, South Uist

T 20 Aug 1872CW462 fo.12v: AC, South Uist, ?sending to Murdoch for TGSI

21 Sep 1872CW106 fos.22–26v: Donald MacInnes, Baile Gharbhaith, Ìochdar, South Uist

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24 Sep 1872CW90 fo.37v; CW503 fo.806; CG v, 344–5: Catrìona Pearson, Ceann Tangabhal, Barra

24 Sep 1872CW90 fo.37v–46: John Pearson and Catrìona Pearson, Ceann Tangabhal, Barra

24 Sep 1872CW90 fo.46: Mary Campbell, wife of Donald MacLean, Ceann Tangabhal, Barra

25 Sep 1872CW90 fos.46–7; CG v, 323–5: Mary MacDonald, wife of Alexander MacNeil, mac Ruairidh Bhàin, Ceann Tangabhal, Barra

25 Sep 1872CW90 fos.47–48v: Catrìona Pearson wife of Ali MacFarlane, Ceann Tangabhal, Barra

25 Sep 1872CW90 fos.49–51: Marion MacNeil, Ceann Tangabhal, Barra

26 Sep 1872CW90 fos.51v–?55v; CG v, 216–25: James Campbell, Ceann Tangabhal, Barra

26 Sep 1872CW90 fo.56: AC at St Clair’s Castle, Barra

28 Oct 1872CW106 fos.27–33; CW502 fos.230–5: Archibald Currie, Àird na Mònadh, Ìochdar, South Uist

29 Oct 1872CW106 fos.33–37v: Angus Currie, Ìochdar, South Uist

30 Oct 1872CW106 fos.37v–39v: Angus Currie, Ìochdar, South Uist

L 4 Nov 1872NLS Adv. MS 50.2.17 fo.25: AC, Ìochdar, South Uist, to JFC: shortly to leave for Creag Goraidh

16 Dec 1872CG i, 60–3: Janet Campbell, Loch Sgiport, South Uist

25 Dec 1872CW106 fos.42–3: Catherine Mackintosh, Staoileagearraidh, South Uist

1873

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14 Mar 1873CG iv, 356–9: John and Catherine Pearson, Ceann Tangabhal, Barra

24 Apr 1873CW494 fos.400–2; CW502 fo.18; CG iv, 188–9: Anna O’ Henley, Baghasdail fo Thuath, South Uist

25 Apr 1873CW244 fo.433 (T): Ann MacFarlane née MacDonald, Cnoc Seillein, Ìochdar, South Uist

13 Sep 1873CW105 fo.60: Alexander MacKinnon, Scalpaigh

?1873CW105 fos.46v, 56v: Kenneth MacAskill, Caolas Scalpaigh, Harris

?Oct 1873CW105 fos.60–57v: Lewis anecdotes

?Oct 1873CG i, 183: AC talking to ‘an old man in Lewis’ about dà theine mhóir Bheaill

L 6 Oct 1873CW519 n.f.: AC, Creag Goraidh, Benbecula, to W. S. Poole

L 7 Oct 1873CW519 n.f.: AC, Creag Goraidh, Benbecula, beginning letter, probably to newspaper

17 Oct 1873CW512 n.f.: Norman Graham, Am Bac, Lewis

17 Oct 1873CW114 fos.89–90: AC’s notes (on tipped-in paper) from Tolstadh fo Thuath to Nis, Lewis

27 Oct 1873CW115 fos.1–6: Angus and Anna Gunn, Dail fo Thuath, Ness, Lewis

27 Oct 1873CW115 fo.6v: Rev. Donald Mackay, Cros, Lewis

27 Oct 1873CW115 fo.7: Norman MacDonald, Cros, Lewis

4 Nov 1873CW111 fo.2: Kenneth MacKenzie, mason, Daileabrog, South Uist

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20 Nov 1873CW111 fo.3v: Hosta, North Uist

20 Nov 1873CW111 fo.3v–5v: Archibald MacDonald, Baile an Loch, North Uist

?Dec 1873CW111 fos.6–8v: AC in South Harris

1874

L 14 Jan 1874CW362 fos.163–4: AC, Creag Goraidh, Benbecula, to Capt. Thomas

17 Jan 1874CW111 fos.9–11; CW124 fo.26; CW244 fo.479v (T): Duncan MacLellan, Càrnan, Ìochdar, South Uist

3 Feb 1874CW111 fos.11–13: Ronald MacDonald, Gearraigh na Mòna, South Uist

4 Mar 1874CW111 fo.15: AC measuring Cross in Barra

10 Mar 1874CW111 fo.15: AC measuring two lobsters caught by Donald Shaw, Eilean Anabaich, ?Harris

19 Mar 1874CW111 fo.15v: AC hearing about submerged building near Bòrnais, South Uist

28 Mar 1874NLS Cam.2.f.4(22): AC, Creag Goraidh, Benbecula, sends copy of the Hypogeum paper to JFC

L 3 Apr 1874CW342 fos.1–12: AC, Creag Goraidh, Benbecula, to Capt. Thomas: letter and piece

?April 1874CW111 fos.16–17: AC apparently in Harris, and in Bearnaraigh, Harris

5 May 1874CW111 fo.19–20: Duncan MacLellan, Càrnan, Ìochdar, South Uist

L 27 May 1874CW362 fos.165–7: AC, Creag Goraidh, Benbecula, to Capt. Thomas: ‘just leaving for Harris’

19 Sep 1874

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CW493 fos.104–6: John Beaton, Loch a’ Chàrnain, Ìochdar, South Uist

19 Oct 1874CW499 fo.381: John Beaton, Àird nan Laogh, South Uist [but see above]

21 Oct 1874CW244 fos.202–4: Donald John Mackenzie, keeper, Abhainn Suidhe, Harris

1 Dec 1874CW433 fo.20: AC composing petition concerning placing of Uist post office

16 Dec 1874CW380 fo.90v: Hector MacIsaac and Anna MacLellan (written ‘Mary’), Ìochdar, South Uist (marginal note)

16 Dec 1874Statutory Births 118/01 0046: Birth of Iain Macdonald Carmichael, at 3.30pm, Creag Goraidh, Benbecula; AC present

25 Dec 1874CW385 fo.19: AC composing article on Tàladh Dhomhnaill Ghuirm for The Gael, Creag Goraidh, Benbecula

30 Dec 1874AC registering birth of John Macdonald Carmichael, [?Creag Goraidh], Beinn na Fadhla

1875

5 Jan 1875382 fo.236: AC at Poll a’ Charra, South Uist, translating ‘The Need of Jesus’

29 Jan 1875CW106 fos.4v–3v; CG v, 226–33: Anna Campbell, née MacInnes, Staoiligearraidh, South Uist

29 Jan 1875CW106 fos.44v–?74: John MacInnes, Staoileagearraidh, South Uist

7 Apr 1875CW111 fo.20: Fionnghal MacLeod, Baile Sear, North Uist

7 Apr 1875CW111 fo.20: Raghnaid Stewart, Baile Sear, North Uist

10 Apr 1875CW111 fos.20–2: Fionnaghal MacLeod, Càrnan, Ìochdar, South Uist

20 May 1875

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CW87 fos.10v–12v (T); CW124 fos.27v, 29, 30v (T); CW131A fos.413–16 (T): Catherine Mackintosh, Staoidhligearraidh, South Uist

21 Jul 1875CG i, xvi: AC, Professor Blackie, William Jolly ascend Ruaibhal in Benbecula

11 Aug 1875CW87 fo.13 (T): Capt Alexander Matheson, An Dòirnidh, Kintail, written at Creag Goraidh, Benbecula

T 30 Sep 1875: transcription of 24 Mar 1869CW107 fos.31v–32v: Margaret MacLeod, Taighearraidh, North Uist

T 30 Sep 1875: transcription of 7 Apr 1869CW107 fo.43: Donald MacDonald, Snaoiseabhal, South Uist

T 4 Oct 1875: transcription of 21 Sep 1872CW106 fo.22: Donald MacInnes, Baile Gharbhaith, Ìochdar, South Uist

T 4 Oct 1875: transcription of 28 Oct 1872CW106 fo.31: Archibald Currie, Àird na Mònadh, Ìochdar, South Uist

T 5 Oct 1875: transcription of 21 Sep 1872CW106 fos.25–6: Donald MacInnes, Baile Gharbhaith, Ìochdar, South Uist

T 5 Oct 1875: transcription of 28 Oct 1872CW106 fos.27–9: Archibald Currie, Àird na Mònadh, Ìochdar, South Uist

T 5 Oct 1875: transcription of 29 Oct 1872CW106 fo.33: Angus Currie, Ìochdar, South Uist

T 5 Oct 1875: transcription of 30 Oct 1872CW106 fos.39v–40: Angus Currie, Ìochdar, South Uist

T 5 Oct 1875: transcription of ??CW106 fo.40: Duncan MacCuilcein, ?

T 5 Oct 1875: transcription of ?Sep 1873CW90 fo.60: ?, Barra

T 7 Oct 1875: transcription of 29 Jan 1875CW106 fos.52–53v: John MacInnes, Staoileagearraidh, South Uist

T 7 Oct 1875: transcription of 24 Mar 1869CW107 fo.34: ?Margaret MacLeod, Taighearraidh, North Uist

T 8 Oct 1875: transcription of 20 Nov 1873CW111 fo.5: Archibald MacDonald, Baile an Loch, North Uist, and Paul Ruadh MacLean, ?North Uist

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T 8 Oct 1875: transcription of ?Dec 1873CW111 fo.8: Harris

T 10 Oct 1875: transcription of ?3 Jan 1872CW90 fo.11: ??, Gramasdal, Benbecula

13 Oct 1875CW87 fo.14v (T): Catherine Mackintosh, Staoileagearraidh, South Uist

14 Oct 1875CW7 fo.28 (T): [ ] Mackintosh, wife of Donald Mackintosh, tailor, Baghasdail a Deas, South Uist

22 Oct 1875CW7 fo.37 (T): Marion MacPhee, Bhaile Gharbhaith, Ìochdar, South Uist

T ?1875: transcription of 7 Apr 1869CW107 fo.55v: Donald & Duncan MacDonald, Snaoiseabhal, South Uist

1876

4 Apr 1876CW7 fo.27 (T); CW87 fos.36–40v (T): Mary Macrae, Caolas Stiatair, Harris

L 4 May 1876H-B, 2: AC, Creag Goraidh, Benbecula, to Harvie-Brown

6 Jun 1876CW124 fo.28v: Roderick MacCormick, Dun Ghaineacha, Benbecula (mention)

16 Jun 1876CW150 fo.57v–59v: Christina MacInnes, nighean Dùghaill, Creag Goraidh, Benbecula

16 Jun 1876CW119 fos.72v–75: Christina MacInnes, nighean Dùghaill, Creag Goraidh, Benbecula

29 Jul 1876CW512 n.f.: AC article on coral

14 Sep 1876NRS GD1/126/9: drawing of Kilbarr Cross, Barra – by AC or Mrs C?

L 6 Oct 1876CW362 fos.226–30: AC, Creag Goraidh, Benbecula, to Capt. Thomas

L 30 Oct 1876CW362 fos.143–4: AC, Creag Goraidh, Benbecula, to Capt. Thomas

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L 27 Nov 1876CW362 fos.222–4: AC, Creag Goraidh, Benbecula, to Capt. Thomas

1877

L 22 Jan 1877NRS GD1/126/8/2/33: Mrs C, Creag Goraidh, Benbecula, to Skene

L 23 Jan 1877NRS GD403/90/1: AC raises offer for Bhàlaigh, North Uist, to £300

28 ?Feb 1877CW108 fos.1–2v: Marion Cunningham, née MacLeod, Eilean Scalpaigh

?Feb 1877CG ii, 368: AC on ‘summit of a hill in Harris’ of ‘beach-like shingly appearance’

L 12 Mar 1877CW362 fos.171–2: letter to Capt. Thomas; Creag Goraidh, Benbecula: ‘in Harris lately’

19 Mar 1877CW108 fos.2v–?5; 7 fo.36 (T) [mistranscribed as 1871]: Mary Stewart, Màiri Bhreac, Malacleit, North Uist

26 Mar 1877 [writes 1876]CW108 fos.5–?7: Mary Stewart, Na Ceallan, ?Grimiosaigh, North Uist [problem here, same name as above?]

30 Mar 1877CW108 fos.9v–12, 24v: John MacInnes, Staoileagearraidh, South Uist

6 Apr 1877CW108 fos.13–?15v: Donald Macintyre, Hogha Beag, South Uist

?7 Apr 1877CW108 fos.15v–17: Neill MacPherson, Lìonacleit, Benbecula

8 Apr 1877CW108 fos.17–?19v: ?Neill MacPherson, Lìonacleit, Benbecula

21 May 1877CW108 fo.19v: A’ Bheirbhe Bheag & A’ Bheirbhe Mhór, ?North Uist

31 May 1877CW108 fo.20: Siolaigh Mhór, Caolas na Hearadh

1878

L 2 Apr 1878

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NRS GD403/90/1: AC withdraws offer for Rònaigh and Ceallan as I.R. disapproves

7 May 1878NRS, Record of Invt., vol. 533, p. 208: AC makes will, Creag Goraidh, Benbecula

17 Jun 1878CW396 fo.1: St Kilda

16 Sep 1878Book 6/180, Asgairnis, South Uist: AC has written to James Drever, Asgairnis, South Uist: he’s giving up Creag Goraidh and moving to Oban

5 Oct 1878CW344 fo.18: AC begins work at Oban

L 4 Nov 1878NRS GD1/126/8/2/60, /132: Mrs C, Duncreagan, Oban, to Skene

L 19 Dec 1878NRS GD1/126/8/2/62, /64b: AC, Duncreagan, Oban, to Skene

1879

L 1 Jan 1879CW362 fos.210–11: AC, Oban, to Capt. Thomas

L 22 Jan 1879CW362 fos.177–80: AC, Oban, to Capt. Thomas

L 3 Feb 1879NRS GD1/126/8/2/64, /128: AC, Duncreagan, Oban, to Skene

L 26 Feb 1879NRS GD1/126/8/2/65: AC, Duncreagan, Oban, to Skene

L 9 Jul 1879NRS GD1/126/8/2/73: AC, Duncreagan, Oban, to Skene

L 19 Jul 1879CW362 fos.183–4: AC, Oban, to Capt. Thomas

L 19 Jul 1879NRS GD1/126/8/2/76: AC, Duncreagan, Oban, to Skene

L 23 Jul 1879NRS GD1/126/8/2/77: AC, Strathavon Terrace, Oban, to Skene

L 26 Jul 1879NRS GD1/126/8/2/78: AC, Strathavon Terrace, Oban, to Skene

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L 12 Aug 1879NRS GD1/126/8/2/83: AC, Newton, North Uist, to Skene

L 4 Sep 1879NRS GD1/126/8/2/86: AC, Strathavon Terrace, Oban, to Skene

L 22 Nov 1879NRS GD1/126/8/2/88: AC, Strathavon Terrace, Oban, to Skene

L 1 Dec 1879NRS GD1/126/8/2/89: AC, Strathavon Terrace, Oban, to Skene

L 4 Dec 1879NRS GD1/126/8/2/90: Mrs C, 6 Strathavon Terrace, Oban, to Skene

L 13 Dec 1879NRS GD1/126/8/2/91, /134: AC, Strathavon Terrace, Oban, to Skene

L 23 Dec 1879NRS GD1/126/8/2/93: AC, Strathavon Terrace, Oban, to Skene

1880

26 May 1880CW379 fos.3–5: ‘Mochthrath Domhnach’ – ‘Please return this to AC, Strathavon, Oban’

L 31 May 1880Highlander, viii, no. 370 (11 Jun 1880): AC, Strathavon, to Highlander: ‘Mochra Domhnach’

L 13 Apr 1880NRS GD1/126/8/2/95: AC, Strathavon Terrace, Oban, to Skene

L 22 Apr 1880NRS GD1/126/8/2/96: AC, Strathavon Terrace, Oban, to Skene

L 13 May 1880H-B, 3: AC, Strathavon, Oban, to Harvie-Brown

L 29 May 1880CW362 fos.187–8: AC, Oban, to Capt. Thomas

30 Jun 1880CW344 fo.18: AC leaves work at Oban

L 27 Jul 1880NRS GD1/126/8/2/97: AC, Scolpaig, North Uist, to Skene

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L 29 Jul 1880CW362 fos.173–4: AC, Scolpaig, North Uist, to Capt. Thomas

16 Aug 1880CW109 fo.83: AC, Newton, North Uist, ‘trawling for mullet’

L 11 Sep 1880NRS GD1/126/8/2/95: AC, Scolpaig, North Uist, to Skene

25 Nov 1880CW7 fo.36: Margaret MacDonald, Hoghaigearraidh, North Uist

23 Dec 1880CW130C fo.14: AC sends list of bird names to Mr Ferguson

L 25 Dec 1880CW362 fos.175–6: AC, ‘Outer Hebrides’, to Capt. Thomas

1881

3 Apr 1881Census 1881 113/00 011/00 002: AC with wife Mary Frances, children Alexander M., Elizabeth C., Eon K., and John M. at Scolpaig Farm House

12 Jul 1881‘Cumha an t-Sealgair’, The Highlander (Aug 1881), 52–4: AC, ‘Outer Hebrides’, writes article

11 Nov 1881CW499 fos.338–44: AC at Scolpaig, North Uist, writing about two reddish-brown birds he has just seen

16 Nov 1881CW499 fos.642–4: Teampall an Scarp, Harris

18 Nov 1881CW512: John MacLeod, Tolmachan, North Harris

L 3 Dec 1881CW230 fos.176–88: AC writing (unpublished) article on ‘Highland Psychology’

1882

1882CG iii, 141: Ann Livingstone, née MacCallum, now Taynuilt; from Gleann Conghlais, Loch Etive

L 27 Mar 1882H-B, 4: AC, Scolpaig, North Uist, to Harvie-Brown

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Sep 1882 (on a Friday)CW131C fo.34v.: AC driving a phaeton from Scolpaig to Loch nam Madadh, with Mary, Mr Yeoman, and Eoghann (raven dance)

21 Dec 1882NRS GD403/90/1: AC leaves Uist

1883

5 Mar 1883CW122 fo.14: AC takes charge at Kings Stables, Edinburgh

16 Jul 1883CG v, 174–7: John Fraser, from Lochaber, street porter, Edinburgh

14 Aug 1883CW120 fo.1v: Rev MacGrigor, Bachuil, Lismore

15 Aug 1883CW120 fos.2–?5v: Donald MacGrigor, Baile Garbh, Lismore

18 Aug 1883CW120 fos.9–?11v: AC at Invernahyle, Appin

29 Aug 1883CW120 fos.19–24v: Donald MacColl (‘Domhnall Brocair’), [Glencreran]

29 Aug 1883CW120 fos.25–?31: Mary Carmichael, Druim a’ Bhuic, Glencreran

27 Sep 1883CW120 fos.?37–48: Donald MacColl (‘Domhnall Brocair’), [Glencreran]: ‘Mary & Self & Alic’

28 Sep 1883CW120 fo.49: AC visited Glenure House

28 [writes 27] Sep 1883CW120 fos.49–51: Donald MacColl (‘Domhnall Brocair’), [Glencreran]

28 [writes 27] Sep 1883CW120 fos.51v–3: John Livingstone (‘Muillear Mòr’), Port na Croise, Appin

24 Oct 1883Napier Commission Evidence vol. iv, 3325; NRS GD403/90/1: AC, 30 Royal Circus (?Gardens), Edinburgh, giving evidence to Napier Commission

16 Nov 1883CW87 inside cover: AC living at 30 Royal Gardens, Edinburgh

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T 10 Dec 1883: transcription of 7 Jul 1870CW116 fos.2, 3v: Kate MacKinnon, née Urquhart, Tarasaigh

T 10 Dec 1883: transcription of 11 Jul 1870CW116 fos.17v–18v: Kenneth Morrison, Nisissi, Scarasta, Harris

T 10 Dec 1883: transcription of 11 Jul 1870CW116 fos.19: Christy MacLeod, An t-Òb, Harris

T 10 Dec 1883: transcription of 12 Jul 1870CW116 fo.23: Mary MacRae, Caolas Stiatair, Taobh Tuath, Harris

T 11 Dec 1883: transcription of 4 Aug 1870CW116 fos.29v–30: Margaret MacDonald, Gearraidh Iain, Malacleit, North Uist

T 12 Dec 1883: transcription of 6 Oct 1870CW116 fos.35–6: Margaret MacDonald, Malacleit, North Uist

T 12 Dec 1883: transcription of 19 Oct 1870CW116 fos.39–40: Janet Currie, Staoineabrig, South Uist

T 12 Dec 1883: transcription of 20 Oct 1870CW116 fos.41–2: Marion MacQueen, Ìochdar, South Uist

T 12 Dec 1883: transcription of 21 Nov 1870CW116 fos.50v–51: Ranald MacDonald from Tarasaigh, at Truimisgearraidh, North Uist

T 17 Dec 1883: transcription of 23 Mar 1871CW119 fos.22–3: Catrìona Pearson, Ceann Tangabhal, Barra

T 17 Dec 1883: transcription of 25 Mar 1871CW119 fo.44: Patrick Smith, Baghasdail or An Leth Meadhanach, South Uist

1884

29 Feb 1884CW120 fos.59, 60: Alexander MacMillan, Policeman, Edinburgh [from Benbecula]

4 Mar 1884CW487 fos.129ff: first proofs, Outer Hebrides, Geographical and Social

Aug 1884CW120 fos.61v–3: AC sending out copies of ‘Grazing and Agrestic Customs’

6 Sep 1884CW120 fo.64v: AC leaving Edinburgh for Taynuilt, 12.25

Sep 1884

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CW120 fo.82v–3: Donald MacPhail, Grocer, Oban

18 Sep 1884CW120 fo.67v; CW244 fo.267 (T): Ann Livingston née MacPherson, Bay, Bunawe

21 Sep 1884CW120 fo.69v: AC sees Great Northern Diver while going from Bay Cottage, Bunawe, to Glen Lonan

23 Sep 1884CW120 fo.72: AC sees kingfisher at Cladh na Macraidh, Glen Lonan

Sep 1884, lateCW120 fo.75: Catherine MacNiven, née MacColl, ?Appin

1 Oct 1884CW120 fo.75v: Strontoiller, Glen Lonan

2 Oct 1884CW120 fo.75v: AC returns to 31 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh, from Taynuilt, 9.45pm, ‘Sorry coming from the hills.’

T 20 Oct 1884CW122 fo.13: ?letter from Angus MacQuarrie, schoolmaster, Taigh a’ Ghearraidh, North Uist

5 Dec 1884CW120 fo.78v: Angus MacPhail from Breascleit, Lewis, at Dr Morrison’s, Grassmarket, Edinburgh

1885

6 Feb 1885CW120 fo.80: Sorcha MacPherson, ‘our excellent servant’, 31 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh

7 Feb 1885CW120 fo.86: ?AC writing notes c. St Ronan and Iona?

23 Jun 1885CW120 fo.81v: AC composing English poetry, 31 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh

1 Aug 1885CW87 fo.20: Murdoch MacLeod, written at Kings Stables, Edinburgh

10 Sep 1885CW87 fos.20v–21: Donald MacDonald, Griminis, Benbecula

14 Sep 1885

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CW87 fo.21: Kenneth MacLean, Loch nam Madadh, North Uist

14 Sep 1885CW87 fos.22–3: Ann Morrison, Rucaidh, Truimeasgearraidh, North Uist

17 Sep 1885CW87 fo.23: travellers working in a cart shed at Baile Mhàrtainn, North Uist

10 Sep 1885CW87 fo.29v: Donald MacDonald, Griminis, Benbecula

? Sep 1885CW87 fos.24v–26: Mary MacNeil, née MacDonald, late of Eòlaigearraidh, now of Bruairnis, Barra

28 Sep 1885CW87 fos.26–27, 29: Neill MacNeil, Niall mac Iain Bhàin, Bruairnis, Barra

28 Sep 1885CW87 fo.28: Christina MacDonald, née MacNeil, Earsaraidh, Barra

L 1 Dec 1885H-B, 5: AC, 31 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh, to Harvie-Brown

15 Dec 1885CW120 fo.85: AC in Advocates’ Library, Edinburgh

21 Dec 1885CW87 fos.29v–?35v; CW124 fo.30v: Donald MacCormick, Cille Pheadair, South Uist

1886

L 18 Jan 1886H-B, 6: AC, 31 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh, to Harvie-Brown

L 8 Feb 1886H-B, 8: AC, 31 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh, to Harvie-Brown

17 Apr 1886CW120 fos.91v–92: Murdo MacLeod [from Skye]

7 Aug 1886CW7 fos.29–30; CW122 fos.1–?3; CW124 fo.30; CW484 fo.16: Duncan Cameron, Lochaline, Morvern

15 Aug 1886CW122 fo.7: Marion MacDougall, Na h-Abhan, Treisnish, Mull

17 Aug 1886

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CW122 fo.10: AC on Inchkenneth, Mull

17 Aug 1886CW122 fos.10v–11: AC in Coillemore House, [Mull]

19 Aug 1886CW122 fo.11: AC leaves Ceannloch Inn, [Loch Sgrìodain, Mull], at 10am

23 Aug 1886CW122 fo.12: AC at Cill an t-Suidhe, Achadhun, [Lismore]

1887

L 29 Mar 1887H-B, 9: AC, 31 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh, to Harvie-Brown

31 May 1887CW89 fo.1v: AC leaves Edinburgh for Islay, for JFC’s memorial

9 Jun 1887CW89 fo.22: AC in Giogha

10 Jun 1887WC89 fo.22: AC leaves Killean, Kintyre at 8am; visits Cladh Chill Anndrais, Tarbet, Kintyre

24 Jun 1887CW89 fo.24v: John MacAulay, was in Gairloch, now Edinburgh

19 Aug 1887CW131B fo.344v: Duncan Macintyre, ?Edinburgh

20 Aug 1887CW120 fos.96v–97: Dr Donald Morrison, [Grassmarket, Edinburgh], ?2 Glen Street, Edinburgh

20 Aug 1887CW120 fo.97: Neil MacLeod, am bàrd, ?2 Glen Street, Edinburgh

Sep 1887CW504 fos.50, 77: John MacDougall, Taigh an Uillt, Lorn

Sep 1887CW131A fo.126: Donald Maclean, Àirigh Leothaid, Coll

23 Sep 1887CW499 fo.412: AC in Gott, Tiree

23 Sep 1887CG ii, 313: AC in Hianais in Tiree

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16 Nov 1887CW493 fos.10–12; CG iv, 12: Angus Morrison, Suaineabost, Lewis

1888

10 Mar 1888CW381 fo.22v: AC, 31 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh, receives MS written at his request by Dugald MacInnes, ‘Dughall an Tuairneir’, once a contractor at Taigh an Uillt, now in poorhouse in Oban

1889

27 Feb 1889CW124 fo.32v: John MacDonald, shepherd, ?Guaillean-Lorcach, Feàrnaid, Lochaber (mention)

21 Mar 1889CW519, n.f.: AC writing notes on Dearduil, 29 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh

24 Aug 1889CW455: AC sends 12 tales to Rev. D. Macinnes, Oban

Sep 1889CW131A fo.394: from John Stewart, Bachaill, Lismore

L 25 Sep 1889CW510 n.f.: AC, ‘fresh home from the west’, 29 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh, to Macbain

1890

12 Sep 1890CW1 fo.1: Duncan MacLellan, Càrnan, Ìochdar, South Uist

12 Sep 1890CW1 fo.2: Janet Currie, Ìochdar, South Uist

16 Sep 1890CW1 fos.2v–3: Catherine Mackintosh, Staoiligearraidh, South Uist

16 Sep 1890CW1 fos.3v–6v: John MacInnes (Iain mac Phàdraig), Staoiligearraidh, South Uist

18 Sep 1890CW1 fos.6v–7v: Mary Currie, Meall, Baghasdail a Deas, South Uist

23 ?Sep 1890

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CW124 fo.32v: Margaret MacDonald, Hoghaigearraidh, North Uist

28 Sep 1890CW1 fo.9: AC went with John MacCallum to see Inverlochy Castle, walked to Banavie, then taken around Glen Nevis in evening

1 Oct 1890CW244 fo.6: Archibald MacInnes, an t-Sràid Àrd, Inverroy, Lochaber

1 Oct 1890CW1 fos.9v–10: Ishbel Mackintosh née Kennedy, Inverroy, Lochaber

2 Oct 1890CW1 fo.10v: Ann MacDonald, Both-Hiunntainn Mhór, Lochaber

2 Oct 1890CW1 fos.10v–11: Mary MacDonald, Both-Hiunntainn Mhór, Lochaber

1891

19 Mar 1891CW108 fo.25: Màiri nighean Iain Bhàin: Mary MacPherson, Màiri Mhór nan Òran

5 Apr 1891Census 1891 685/01 013/01 016: AC with wife Mary Frances, children Alexander F, student; Ella Catherine, scholar; Eon Kenneth, clerk; and Iain Macdonald, scholar, all G & E, at 29 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh

12 Dec 1891CW244 fo.839v: letter from G. Woulfe Brennan, from Estate Offices, Argyll Square, Oban, acknowledging receipt of £15

1892

18 Jun 1892CW122 fo.14: AC leaves work at Kings Stables, Edinburgh

L 23 Jun 1892CW527 n.f.: from George Henderson to AC at Taynuilt

?5 Jul 1892CW126 fo.186: Angus MacNiven, Cill, Taynuilt

6 Jul 1892CW126 fo.187v: Duncan MacNiven, Cnoc na h-Àird, Taynuilt

5 Oct 1892CW126 fo.199: ??, Bachuill, Lismore

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22 Dec 1892Glasgow Herald, 23 Dec 1892: AC among those delivering address at Uist and Barra Society, Waterloo Rooms, Glasgow

1893

25 Jan 1893Glasgow Herald, 26 Jan 1893: AC attending Clan MacDonald Society Gathering, Waterloo Rooms, Glasgow

L 12 Apr 1893Canna House: AC, 29 Raeburn Place, to Father Allan

21 Apr [1893]CW122 fo.21: note: AC ‘must take charge’ [of distillery? – address 4 Downfield Place, Edinburgh]

6 May 1893CW126 fo.222: Eoghan leaves Edinburgh for Africa, leaving Waverley Station at 10.30pm for London; MFC is accompanying him to Southampton

L 15 May 1893Canna House: AC, 29 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh, to Father Allan

L 24 May 1893Canna House: AC to Father Allan

L 25 Sep 1893Canna House: AC, 7 St Bernard Row, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: AC in Glasgow 23–24 Sep

17 Oct 1893CW126 fo.205: appointed to Dean Distillery, 18th Station, Edinburgh

23 Oct 1893CW126 fo.205: takes charge of Dean Distillery, 18th Station, Edinburgh

1894

L 5 Feb 1894Canna House: AC, 7 St Bernard Row, to Father Allan Macdonald

10 Aug 1894CW122 fo.21: AC, with Rev. Duncan Campbell and his wife, at Cill Éibhinn, Craraig, Cumlodden, Loch Fyne, ‘and took three rubbings in the dark’

L 16 Aug 1894Canna House: AC, 7 St Bernard Row, Edinburgh, to Father Allan [L 5 Feb 1894 suggests AC attending Patrick Geddes’ summer school in this month; MFC in Galway]

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Dec 1894CG v, 394–5: John Ewen MacRury, crofter, Tolarum, Benbecula

1895

1895CG i, 182–3: AC talking to ‘a woman in Arran’ c. tein’-éiginn

L 9 Jan 1895Canna House: AC, 7 St Bernard Row, Edinburgh, to Father Allan

L 24 May 1895Canna House: AC, 7 St Bernard Row, Edinburgh, to Father Allan

27 Aug 1895CW126 fo.531: Archibald William (traveller, of Stirling), Kilphedar, Arran

28 Aug 1895CW219 fo.44; CG ii, 354–5: Donald MacAllister, Druima-a-dhinnir, Arran

28 Aug 1895 [sic]CW126 fo.540: Alexander Drummond, basketmaker, Crieff

L 2 Oct 1895Canna House: AC, 7 St Bernard Row, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: just returned home; EC returning home tomorrow from Belgium

L 7 Nov 1895Canna House: AC, 7 St Bernard Row, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: AC, MFC, and EC going to dine at Mr George Cowan’s

1896

2 Jul 1896CW126 fo.523: John Townslie, traveller, his wife, and two daughters, Inverroy, Lochaber

L 2 Jul 1896Canna House: AC, Coire Choillidh, Lochaber, to Father Allan: EC and Iain at 7 St Bernard Row, Edinburgh; MFC has had dangerous illness in London; has spent 8 days with George Henderson at Oxford

L 19 Aug 1896Canna House: AC, 7 St Bernard Row, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: Ada Freer and George Henderson visiting them the previous evening; EC away at St Abb’s for a week, returning the day before for a few days before leaving again for a few weeks

L 27 Aug 1896

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Canna House: AC, 7 St Bernard Row, Edinburgh, to Father Allan

1897

L 10 Jul 1897Canna House: AC, 7 St Bernard Row, Edinburgh, to Father Allan

L 19 Jul 1897NLS MS 2639 fos.113–14: AC, Taynuilt, to Blaikie: ‘wants to retire’ to publish material

Dec 1897AC retires from Inland Revenue

1898

L 1 Mar 1898Canna House: AC, 7 St Bernard Row, Edinburgh, to Father Allan

L 15 Mar 1898Canna House: AC, 7 St Bernard Row, Edinburgh, to Father Allan

L 16 Mar 1898Canna House: AC, 7 St Bernard Row, Edinburgh, to Father Allan

L 24 Mar 1898Canna House: AC, 7 St Bernard Row, Edinburgh, to Father Allan

L 25 Apr 1898Canna House: EC, 7 St Bernard Row, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: George Henderson entertained by AC there on 23 Apr

L 13 Jun 1898Canna House: AC, 7 St Bernard Row, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: EC and Miss Hay have visited Father Allan

L 22 Jul 1898CW125 fo.132: AC, 7 St Bernard Row, Edinburgh, sending essay by unnamed writer to Blaikie

L 6 Aug 1898Canna House: AC, 7 St Bernard Row, Edinburgh, to Father Allan

24 Aug 1898CW500 fo.675v: AC has been speaking ‘a few days ago’ to Prof. & Civil Service Supply Assoc. Ltd., having bought faulty packet of paper

L 27 Oct 1898Canna House: AC, 7 St Bernard Row, Edinburgh, to Father Allan

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L 12 Dec 1898Canna House: AC, 7 St Bernard Row, Edinburgh, to Father Allan

L 28 Dec 1898Canna House: AC, 7 St Bernard Row, Edinburgh, to Father Allan

1899

L 16 Mar 1899Canna House: EC, 7 St Bernard’s Row, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: AC and MFC in Oban, both suffering from influenza

L 6 Apr 1899Canna House: AC, 7 St Bernard Row, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: AC and MFC reached Oban the night before Father MacColl died; EC and Miss Hay away to Lindisfarne for a fortnight

L 4 May 1899NLS MS CW10531 fos.72–3: AC, 7 St Bernard Row, Edinburgh, to Patrick Geddes

L 22 May 1899Canna House: AC, 7 St Bernard Row, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: AC to get possession of house at Taynuilt in July; plans to let 7 St Bernard Row

L 28 Jun 1899Canna House: AC, 7 St Bernard Row, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: leaving Edinburgh for good

L 28 Sep 1899Canna House: AC, Taynuilt, to Father Allan: AC and MFC returning to Edinburgh for visit the following day

L 25 Nov 1899Canna House: EC, Taynuilt, to Father Allan

1900

L 21 Sep 1900Canna House: AC, Taynuilt, to Father Allan

L 24 Sep 1900Canna House: AC, Taynuilt, to Father Allan

10 Oct 1900CW245 fo.228: Carmina Gadelica published for general sale

L 15 Dec 1900CW527 n.f.: G. Woulfe Brenan, architect, surveyor, factor, to AC, Airdsbay Cottage, Taynuilt, ordering him to leave Whitsun 1901

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1901

L 2 Jan 1901Canna House: EC, 32 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: AC and MFC returned from Taynuilt to there ten days previously (24 Dec 1900?); MFC suffering from neuralgia

L 22 Mar 1901Canna House: AC, 32 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, to Father Allan

31 Mar 1901Census 1901 685/05 156/05 005: AC with Mary Frances; children Alexander F., mineowner in Spain; Elizabeth C., artist; ‘Edgar’, civil engineer; and Christina Dinwoodie, General Servant Domestic from Ardchattan parish, all G & E, at 32 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh

L 13 Apr 1901CW527, n.f.: AC, 32 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, to Dr Ludwig Charles Stern – not sent

L 24 Apr 1901Canna House: AC, Taynuilt, to Father Allan: are to leave Taynuilt in 3 or 4 weeks, as MFC has had bronchitis all winter; planning trip to Barra to get rid of it; EC with them, but none of the other children

Jun 1901CG iv, 338–43: Isabella MacDonald née Stewart, wife of Alexander MacDonald, traveller, Bàgh a’ Chaisteil, Barra

L 2 Jul 1901Canna House: AC, 32 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: visited Miughlaigh and storm-delayed 4 days and nights; in Oban on 26 Jun, on way home

23 ?Jul/?Aug 1901CW499 fos.575–80 (T): Ann MacDonald, Achadoire, Glean Spean, Lochaber – cf. CG iii, 256: ‘died in Leith Poorhouse’

L 13 Aug 1901Canna House: AC, 32 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: going to Dublin by Belfast

19–23 Aug 1901John Kelly (ed.), Collected letters of W.B. Yeats iii, 110: AC at Celtic Congress, Dublin, with Ella Carmichael

28–9 Aug 1901John Kelly (ed.), Collected letters of W.B. Yeats iii, 110: AC at Connacht Féis, Galway, with Ella Carmichael

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L 10 Sep 1901Canna House: EC, 32 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: AC still in Ireland, expected possibly 11 Sep

L 7 Oct 1901Canna House: AC, 32 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: will give paper to Glasgow University Celtic Society in Nov

L 24 Dec 1901Canna House: EC, 32 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: seasonal good wishes from AC, MFC, and EC

1902

L 9 Jan 1902CW380 fo.108v: AC, 32 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, drafting letter to [R.C. Maclagan]

L 30 Jan 1902CW500 fo.944v: AC, Edinburgh, drafting letter to unknown recpient

L 14 Feb 1902Jaffrennou archive, Quimper, Brittany: EC, 32 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh: with AC ‘in Glasgow a few days ago at a meeting of the University Celtic Society where he is Hon. Pres.’

L 25 Mar 1902Canna House: EC, 32 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: enclosed in letter from AC no longer extant: EC will be in Ireland 15–26 May

Jul 1902CG v, 10–15: [ ] Cameron, Leideag, Barra

18 Jul 1902CG v, 124–7: Catherine MacNeil, cottar, Breubhaig, Barra

L 25 Mar 1902Canna House: AC, 32 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, to Father Allan

L 29 Mar 1902Canna House: AC, 32 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, to Father Allan

11 Apr 1902AC in Greenock, reading paper on Burns’ ancestry to joint meeting of Burns Club and the Gaelic Society of Greenock: see L 25 Mar 1902

L 6 May 1902Canna House: AC, 32 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: EC leaving for Dublin on 10 May

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L 5 Jun 1902Canna House: AC, 32 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: will travel to Hebrides in week or two; EC, who returned from Dublin a week ago, to come out to Barra and record from John MacNeil, Ceann Tangabhal, Barra; Iain at home

13 Aug 1902CW503 fo.303: Roderick MacDonald, crofter, Heisgeir, Uist

L 18 Aug 1902Canna House: EC, 32 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: will leave for Barra on night train on 19 Aug, with Eoghan following

19 Aug 1902CW499 fo.349: AC at Port na Caipe, Scolpaig, North Uist (ruid ghuilbneach)

L 2 Sep 1902Canna House: EC, Bàgh a’ Chaisteil, Barra, to Father Allan

L 9 Sep 1902Canna House: AC, 32 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: has been in Canna, Eigg, Skye, Morar, Arisaig, and Lochaber; home on 5 Sep; saw Blaikie 8 Sep

L 11 Sep 1902Canna House: AC, 32 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, to Father Allan

L 23–24 Sep 1902Canna House: AC, 32 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: about to go to Dundee for the Mòd on 25 Sep

1903

1903CG iv, 356–9: AC in Kintail

L 6 Jan 1902 [recte 1903]Canna House: AC, 32 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: has been copying his MSS over the winter

L 23 Mar 1903Canna House: EC, 32 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: greetings from AC, MFC, and Eoghan

18 Aug 1903CG v, 240–1: Flora MacRae, Camas Luinge, Kintail

22 Aug 1903CW178 fo.1; CG v, 60–79: Mary Macrae, Dùnan, Leithir Fheàrna, Kintail

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1904

L 29 Feb 1904Canna House: EC, 32 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: greetings from AC, MFC, and Eoghan

L 28 Apr 1904Canna House: AC, 32 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: AC busy transcribing ‘my old things’

L 6 May 1904Strathclyde University Archives, T-GED 9-538: AC, Edinburgh, to Patrick Geddes

27 Jul 1904CW178 fo.10; T 361 fos.64–5: Margaret Stewart, Both-easbaig, Rannoch, wife of Andrew Campbell (luchd-siubhail)

L 23 Oct 1904Canna House: EC, 32 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: AC and MFC in Perthshire and St Andrews during summer, having planned to go to the islands; greetings from AC and MFC

1905

Jan 1905CG v, 60–79: Janet MacLeod, School-house, Eigg – with Kenneth MacLeod

L 27 Apr 1905Canna House: EC, 32 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: greetings from all

L 16 May 1905Canna House: EC, 32 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: greetings from all

L 6 Jul 1905Canna House: AC, 28 Viewforth, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: we have moved

L 20 Jul 1905Canna House: MFC, 28 Viewforth, Edinburgh, to Father Allan

L [Aug 1905]Canna House: AC to Father Allan [after 11 Aug: see 125(p)]

L 7 Aug 1905Canna House: EC, 28 Viewforth, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: AC and MFC send their regards and thanks

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L 26 Aug 1905Canna House: AC, 28 Viewforth, Edinburgh, to Father Allan: EC over-exhausted, in Skye

31 Aug 1905CW244 fos.685–6: Michael Buchanan, Borgh, Barra, 10 Oct, replying to AC’s letter (Edinburgh?) of 31 Aug

13 Nov 1905CW495 fos.341–3 (T): Angus Ross, 90, precentor in Rosal FC, Ailleais/Glaodhaich Alltais, Ross-shire

14 Nov 1905 [written as 1908]CW495 fos.344–5 (T); CG iv, 283: Nurse A.B. in the house of Thomas Ross, Ionnar-Charsla, Rosal/Rosehall, Sutherland

16 Nov 1905CW502 fo.378: Thomas Ross, [Inbhir Carsla/Inver Casslie, Sutherland]

19 Nov 1905CG iv, 200–1: Thomas Ross, Inbhir Carsla/Inver Casslie, Sutherland

22 Nov 1905CW504 fos.42v–43v: Angus MacKenzie, Suidheal, Strath Carron

22 Nov 1905CW495 fo.187 (T): [ ] MacKenzie née [ ], Strath Carron Sear

23 Nov 1905CW495 fos.354–7: [ ] Ross née Forest, wife of John Ross, wood forester, Spinningdale, Ross-shire, and John Ross himself

23 Nov 1905CW495 fo.358v (T): Isabel Calder, crofter, Tulach, Bonar, Creich, Sutherland

24 Nov 1905CW495 fo.358: Mary Grame wife of Kenneth Gordon, crofter

27 Nov 1905CW495 fos.346–7 (T); CG iv, 282: John Cameron, shoemaker, Alness

1906

1906CW383 fo.101: ‘from the Oigil [Oikel] River, Ross-shire’

22 Aug 1906CW244 fo.331: Rachel MacNeil, Buaile nam Bodach, Barra

26 Aug 1906

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EUL, Marjory Kennedy-Fraser papers, Gen. 284: Gilleasbaig MacInnes, Eriskay

27 Aug 1906CW244 fo.146: John Smith, Leth-mheadhanach, South Uist

31 Aug 1906CW381 fo.6: Isabel MacLennan (née MacPhee), Cill a’ ?Bhanain, Geirinis, South Uist

4 Sep 1906CW244 fo.139: Dugald MacAulay, Hàcleit, Benbecula

? Sep 1906CW368 fo.278: John MacInnes, Bunessan, Mull

L 6 Nov 1906CW499 fos.462–5: AC writing letter from his home at 15 Barnton Terrace, Edinburgh

1907

Autumn 1907Colin Bain, farmer, Dailnacloiche, Ardross

5 Oct 1907CW502 fo.390: Margaret MacLennan, housekeeper, Easter Ardross

1908

23 Jul 1908CW495 fo.402 (T): [ ] Maclean, Taigh-a-Phris, Kilmorag, Beauly

Aug 1908CW502 fo.4v–5: Donald MacDonald, head gamekeeper, Lochinver

5 Aug 1908CW495 fo.188 (T): Murdo Finlayson, roadman, Tùr Farabhrain, Urray

12 Aug 1908CW502 fo.28v; CW495 fo.164 (T): Donald MacLeod, blacksmith, Ullapool

18 Aug 1908CW188 fos.159–62; CW502 fo.893; CG iv, 292–3: Roderick MacLeod, Cùl na Creige, Còigeach

1909

23 Apr 1909CW383 fos.199–205: Angus Fletcher, Callander

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6 Jul 1909CW117 fo.1v: AC leaves Edinburgh, 1.30pm

17 Jul 1909CW117 fo.3: Margaret Mackenzie, cottar, Urrard, Ross-shire

6 Aug 1909CW117 fos.9v–10; CG iv, 283: Mary Gordon, Crasg Éagais, Beauly

12 Aug 1909CW117 fos.10v–11v: Ceit ?Camera, [Ross-shire]

17 Aug 1909CW117 fo.13: Alexander Cameron, Druim an Dorsair, Cill Mòrag, Beauly

20 Aug 1909CW117 fo.14; CW495 fo.152v (T): William Maclean, Ach nan Gart

?20 Aug 1909CW495 fo.182 (T): Peggie Maclean née Ross, crofter, Achadh nan Gart

21 Aug 1909CW117 fos.14v–16; CW495 fo.384v (T): Issie Munro née Ross, Airdchroic, Cinne Chàrdainn, Ross-shire

21 Aug 1909CW117 fos.16–17: William Maclean, Ach nan Gart

30 Aug 1909CW117 fos.17v–18: John MacLeod, [Ross-shire]

4 Sep 1909CW117 fos.19v–20; CW502 fos.64–5: Ann Morrison, Bad Feàrn, Aultbea, Loch Broom

6 Sep 1909CW117 fo.20; CW495 fo.146v (T): William Dingwall, crofter, Srath, Gairloch

8 Sep 1909CW117 fo.21: John Mackenzie, Aultbea

8 Sep 1909CW117 fos.21v–22: Isabel Chisholm née MacRury, Melvaig

9 Sep 1909CW117 fos.22v–23; CW495 fo.144v (T): Alexander MacKenzie, Allt Griosbis? [Allt Griosan in (T)], Melvaig

?9 Sep 1909CW117 fo.23: Roderick Matheson, Ath nan Ceann, Ceann Loch, ?Melvaig

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11 Sep 1909CW117 fo.24: Roderick MacPherson, crofter, Nàstaidh, Gairloch

13 Sep 1909CW117 fos.28–9; CW495 fo.167v (T); CG iv, 302–3: Alexander Cameron, Bàrd Thurnaig, Gairloch

13 Sep 1909CW495 fo.368v (T): Roderick Matheson, Achadh nan Ceann, Kinlochewe

17 Sep 1909CW117 fo.33; CW495 fo.133 (T): William MacKenzie, mason, Sràid Loch Tairtheart [?Torridon]

17 Sep 1909CW117 fo.34; CW502 fo.404; CW503 fo.743v.: John Beaton, cripple, Badan Ghruineart/Bad Mhugaidh

17 Sep 1909CW117 fo.34v–35; CW495 fo.158v (T): John Fraser, crofter, Balgaidh, Shieldaig

18 Sep 1909CW117 fos.35–6; CW495 fo.156v (T): [ ] MacKenzie, Tosdaig, Applecross

20 Sep 1909CW503 fo.327: AC at Applecross

20 Sep 1909CW502 fo.63; CG iv, 296–7: Mary Murchison, Diùirinis, Loch Alsh

22 Sep 1909CW117 fos.36v–37; CW495 fo.135 (T): Mary MacLennan, crofter, Diùirinis, Loch Alsh

22 Sep 1909117 fo.37: Elizabeth Maclennan, crofter, Diùirinis, Loch Alsh

22 Sep 1909CW117 fo.37v: Mary Macrae, crofter, Diùirinis, Loch Alsh

23 Sep 1909CW117 fo.38; CW499 fo.477: AC at Diùirinis, Loch Alsh

1911

L 31 Mar 1911Alasdair Carmichael coll., letter 1: AC, 15 Barnton Terrace, Edinburgh, to Eoghan

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2 Apr 1911Census 1911 685/01 045/00 003: AC and Mary with grandchildren Alastair (13), born in Oban; Kenneth (11), born in Spain; and Mary (10), also born in Spain, at 15 Barnton Terrace, Edinburgh – all Gaelic speakers; also servant Annie Walker (17), from Turiff, Aberdeenshire, probably sister of Elizabeth Walker (19), from same place, housemaid of William J. Watson and Ella at 17 Merchiston Avenue

L 31 Jul 1911Alasdair Carmichael coll., letter 2: AC, 15 Barnton Terrace, Edinburgh, to Eoghan

L 1 Dec 1911Alasdair Carmichael coll., letter 3: AC, 15 Barnton Terrace, Edinburgh, to Eoghan

1912

L 3 Mar 1912Scottish Catholic Archives, FA200/33/3: AC, 15 Barnton Terrace, Edinburgh, to [?Cyril Dieckhoff]

L 23 May 1912Alasdair Carmichael coll., letter 4: AC, 15 Barnton Terrace, Edinburgh, to Eoghan [just returned from Oban]

6 Jun 1912Statutory Deaths 685/01 0308: death of AC at 4.30am at 15 Barnton Terrace, Edinburgh, of Syncope: Acute Gastritis. Signed by W. J. Watson, son-in-law, of 17 Merchiston Avenue, Edinburgh

1926

28 Jun 1926Statutory Deaths 685/02 0231: Death of Eoghan Kenneth Carmichael, civil engineer, married to Marion Ellen Gubbins, at 8.30am, 41 Drummond Place, Edinburgh; usual residence 15 Boswall Terrace, Edinburgh; Carcinoma of stomach for approximately 6 months; witness Ella, sister, 8 Spence Street, EdinburghScotsman, 24 Dec 1928, 8: Capt. Eoghan Carmichael died, having never recovered from wounds received in Great War

1928

SepScotsman, 24 Dec 1928, 8: death of Iain Macdonald Carmichael in Spain

30 Nov 1928Statutory Deaths 685/07 0728: Death of Elizabeth Catherine Watson, 17 Merchiston Avenue, Edinburgh, at 4am, of Tuberculosis (Osseous and

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Abdominal) for 18 months; witness Hugh Watson, stepson, 15 Goldenacre Terrace, EdinburghScotsman, 1 Dec 1928, 10; Scotsman, 4 Dec 1928, 8; Scotsman, 24 Dec 1928, 8: death of Elizabeth Catherine (Ella) Carmichael Watson at 17 Merchiston Avenue, Edinburgh

22 Dec 1928Statutory Deaths 685/07 0776; Scotsman, 24 Dec 1928, 8: Death of Mary Frances Carmichael, 17 Merchiston Avenue, Edinburgh, of chronic bronchitis for ? years and Carcinoma Recti, 3 years; witness W. J. Watson, son-in-law

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