Tales of Appin
A booklet compiled of short stories in 1972, written by members of the Appin Junior Red Cross. Click here – Tales Of Appin
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Alasdair Downie
Alasdair Downie of Appin “One of Scotland’s best dance band leaders. A fine musician and a gentleman.” Born in 1928, Alasdair’s love for Scottish music…
Port Appin Hall 1948
Port Appin Hall, 1948. Originally in use at Glenetive and transported down to Port Appin, by the late Johnny MacColl, Achosrigan, on his coal lorry.…
The Red Book of Appin
Poem about the Red Book of Appin IT’S a far, far cry to Appin, But worth your while to go If ye would learn the…
SHUNA – The Tragic Island 1873
“One of the most harrowing family tragedies ever recorded in the Highlands” Shuna in 1873 was farmed by Archibald Cameron and his wife Margaret. They…
A. Donald MacKenzie, Blarchasgaig
Notes from Alexander Donald MacKenzie written in 1912 A. Donald MacKenzie born at Blarchasgaig, Strath of Appin, Argyleshire, on the 24th of November 1836. About…
Fatal Boat Accident At Appin- 13th December 1879
Scotsman Archives An accident resulting in the loss of three lives took place between Appin and Lismore on Wednesday evening. It was pay-day at the…
Susan McAllister – Hung for murder
Susan Newell (nee MacAllister), hung for murder in 1923 There were many Travellers campsites at one time in Appin, frequented by many families throughout different…
Appin Railway Tragedy
Scotsman archives – 9th September 1926 (UPDATED 01/09) John Harris, aged 40, gardener and Michael Grant (24), both in the employment of Charles Stuart of…
Hidden Treasure in Appin
Short compilation of hidden treasures in Appin Treasure Tree On a Knoll above Shian, known as Tir-a-chlaonaidh, there still remains the ruins of the old…