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Scotsman archives – 9th September 1926 (UPDATED 01/09) John Harris, aged 40, gardener and Michael Grant (24), both in the…
Short compilation of hidden treasures in Appin Treasure Tree On a Knoll above Shian, known as Tir-a-chlaonaidh, there still remains…
Robert MacFie of Airds Robert MacFie was born in 1812 to a family of wealthy ‘sugar refiners’ in Greenock. In…
August 1907 Scotsman Archives- 26th August 1907 A sad accident occurred at Port Appin on Saturday by which two lives…
[accordions] [accordion title=”1881 Census Part 1 (Allan – MacColl)” load=”hide”](Allan – MacColl) The Appin 1881 Census Dwelling: Coilard Labourers Ho…
Strath of Appin School In 1872 the Education Act made it compulsory for all children aged between 5 and 13…
Researched by Ian MacPhee from the Oban Times Archives Appin Shinty Reports Oban Times Report 18th April 1914 BULLOUGH CUP…
A Short History of Annat Church The present ruins of Annat Church were built (or overhauled) in 1749, as per…
Miss McGlashan Janet Ann MacGlashan, was born in Dundee in 1847, the daughter of James and Janet. Her father was…
A History of the Appin Police, 1840 -1913 The first record of a Police Constable, that may have covered the…