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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EILEAN NAN COINEAN | Eilean nan Coinean Eilean nan Coinean Eilean nan Coinean "Eilean a' Choinein" "Eilean nan Coinean" |
Neil McCallum George Campbell Ardifuar William Martin Esqr. The Rabbit's Island Island of the Rabbits |
149 | A small island, the surface of which is rough pasture, the property of J. Malcolm Esqr. |
| DRUIM DHUGHAILL | Druim a Dhughail Druim a Dhughail Druim a Dhughail "Druim Dhughaill" |
Mr. Gillies George Campbell William Martin Dugald's Ridge |
149 | A long rocky ridge the West side being very precipitous, on the farm of Ardifuar the property of John Malcolm Esqr. of Poltalloch. Sig. [Signification] Druim a ridge Dhughail, Dugal, a man's name. |
| DUN AN FHEIDH | Dun a Feidh Dun a Feidh Dun a Feidh "Dun an Fheidh" |
Mr. Gillies George Campbell Neil McCallum The Deer's Hill |
149 | A small hill on the farm of Ardifuar the property of John Malcolm Esqr |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 31Sheet 149.9 -- Parish of Kilmartin -- Argyllshire
Eilean nan Coinean [note]
evidently not intended to be the singular number
Coinein or Coinean A rabbit
Is it not the plural?
Is it not from a number of rabbits and not from one rabbit? See the form
given by all the authorities quoted. The final n in nan is scarcely noticeable
in pronunciation
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator
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