We’ve been researching Tiree history. In 1911, Dr Alexander Buchanan passed away at Baugh. He was Tiree’s first doctor from 1860 until his death. Such was the respect and admiration placed upon him, a monument was erected by the people of Tiree to remember him by. His favourite remedy was water from An Fhaodhail, the stream running between the Reef and Baugh, prescribed in a small brown glass bottle. He lived at Baugh House near the current doctors’ surgery, which was then part of his farm.
Today, you can visit the monument and discover what the islanders thought of Dr Buchanan. The inscription reads ‘Medical officer and loved and valued friend of the islanders’. After his death in 1911, the farm passed to his daughter, who decided to sell up. From the Oban Times 10th May 1913, just before WW1, some 113 years ago.
ON WEDNESDAY FIRST, ABOUT 2 P.M.
SALE of Farm Stock, Farming Implements, Dairy Utensils, small quantity House Furniture, &c. belonging to Miss BUCHANAN, who is giving up the Farm, and comprising—
CATTLE.
16 Ayrshire and Cross S.H. Cows calved and to calve.
4 Cross Two-year-old Heifers.
4 Cross Shorthorn Quey Stirks.
1 Shorthorn Bull.
HORSES.
1 Clydesdale Mare (10 years old).
1 Highland Mare (5 years old).
1 Cob Mare (7 years old).
1 Yearling Clydesdale Colt.
Also usual Farming Implements, Dairy Utensils, and a small quantity Household Furniture, etc.
Usual Credit or Discount for Cash. THOS. CORSON & CO., Auctioneers. Auction Mart, Oban.
