In this episode I talk with John MacDonald.
John grew up in Tobermory at Springbank.
A haulier for the last 40 years and more, as you’ll hear John has a passion for the West Coast of Scotland, and Mull in particular. His interests stretch far and wide, and he knows so much about the people and history of our islands.
Our conversation ranges from his grandparents, parents and siblings, to details of his working life, the Tobermory of his youth, his family and travels both local and more exotic.
John, also known as Spank - from Springbank, came over to join me here at home and we recorded our conversation in my office.
Episode Links:
Lambhill Ironworks
https://www.theglasgowstory.com/image/?inum=TGSE00405
Dorlin - Loch Buidhe & Loch Tiagasg
http://heritageardnamurchan.co.uk/clachans-clans/
Sherrif Robertson’s Mull Diaries
http://jamesirvinerobertson.co.uk/html/archive.html
Duncan MacNeil of Colonsay
https://www.revolvy.com/page/Duncan-McNeill%2C-1st-Baron-Colonsay
REME
https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/corps-of-royal-electrical-and-mechanical-engineers-reme/
Scammell
http://www.scammellregister.co.uk/index.php/history
Tobermory Distillery
tobermorydistillery.com/
Commer Lorry
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commer
Loch Sunnart
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loch_Sunart
Phi Phi Islands
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phi_Phi_Islands
Rob Barlow & the Elizabeth G
https://www.hebridescruises.co.uk/
Island on the Edge of the World
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004V31LJG/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_rp4uCbAQS43TQ
The Life and Death of St Kilda
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005IH0M7G/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_jq4uCbW27FDNE
Eoin a cheann bhig
https://www.electricscotland.com/books/story/story91.htm
Port Rainich
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Isle+of+Mull/@56.5217329,-6.2082165,393m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x488bc310f55d3693:0x1ccc6844774d042f!8m2!3d56.4391984!4d-6.000887
