69 – Alastair Maclean

This episode is a conversation with Alastair McIsaac Maclean of Tobermory.
Alastair lives at the back of Tobermory main street in a building which used to be a bakery, where he worked as a young boy.

Our chat we cover his early years in Tobermory and Bridge of Weir, memories of Aros House and the delights of the walled garden, life on the pier in Oban, being wrecked in the Sound of Islay, bands and comedians of the past who paid a visit to Tob, his national service, the construction of Craignure pier, his work on fishing boats and much, much more.

It was a great pleasure to chat to Alastair and hear his softly spoken words. He paints a picture of the community and the world around him with great care. I hope we can talk again soon about other topics.

Thank you for listening!

Episode Links:

Hogary

Quarriers Homes – Bridge of Weir

Aros House

Chalmers Wollen Mill Oban

MV Lochinvar

MV Claymore

MV Lochearn

Ian Holmes

Ian Powrie

Jimmy Logan

The Big Picnic

Mull Highland Games

Argylls

Seaforth Highlanders

Fort George

Münster

Oxford Barracks, Münster

British Army in Cyprus

Craignure Pier

Decca Navigation system

Ring net fishing

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