Following the decline of Norse power, Tiree became part of the emerging Scottish kingdom but retained a strong local identity. The MacDonald Lords of the Isles During the medieval period, the western Scottish isles, including Tiree, fell under the influence of the powerful Clan Donald (MacDona

The early medieval period brought significant changes to the cultural and political landscape of Tiree and the Hebrides as a whole. Gaelic Settlement and Christianization By the early centuries CE, Gaelic-speaking peoples from Ireland began to settle the western Scottish isles, including Tiree

The history of Tiree begins long before written records. Archaeological evidence indicates that humans have occupied the island since at least the Neolithic period, around 4000–2500 BCE. Neolithic and Bronze Age During the Neolithic era, communities on Tiree engaged in farming, fishing,

Nestled in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, Tiree is a relatively small island with an outsized history. Known as the "Island of the Winds" due to its unique weather patterns and geography, Tiree has witnessed a rich tapestry of human activity, culture, and transformation over thousands of