We’ve been looking at Tiree history. In July 1917 during the horrors of WW1, A Tiree Canadian airman took solice in thinking back on his beloved Tiree.
Whilst stationed down south in England, 24th July, 1917 he wrote into the Oban Times.
Sir,—Here are a few lines which occurred to me while on holiday in Tiree, the birthplace of my mother. I am Canadian and stationed at an English aerodrome meantime. I love Argyll, and I hope you will be lenient with me in my attempt at verse.—I am, etc.,
C. Maclean Gardner.
T for the “Thoughts” that I bear for that isle
I for its “Interests” that I pray for the while,
R for its “Rocks” where I played as a boy,
E for the “Energy” it imparts to enjoy.
E again speaks of the “Enveloping” sea,
Oh! blessed, sweet spot, dearest isle of Tiree.
