Audio recording of an interview with Robert MacMillan, Mallaig, on 18 May 2009. Subjects covered: Family background in railway industry and childhood living in Mallaig at Victoria Place (Railway Buildings), family life, playing on the railway, walking to Morar on Sundays, obtaining coal, attitudes to the minister and policeman, playing football, working as boots in a hotel, then as clerk for MacBrayne's. MacBrayne's steamer services, working for Mallaig & North West Fishermen's Association and Mallaig Harbour Authority, role of fishing industry and the Harbour Authority. Length: 83 mins Fully transcribed Interviewer: Paul Thompson

Year made: 2009

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