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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
FIONN PHORT Fionn a' Phuirt
Fionn a' Phuirt
Fionn a' Phuirt
"Fionn Phort"
Donald Leitch
M. McFarlane
Angus McMillan
Gael: Ortho. [Gaelic Orthography]
202 A small bay on the west shore of Loch Fine situated about half a mile north of Lagganroiag farm house.
Sign. [Signification] "The Chiefs Port"
EAS MÒR Eas Mòr Donald Leitch
M. McFarlane
Angus McMillan
202 Applicable to the lower portion of Allt Airidh nan Cuileann. Extending from Luib Dhubh south-westward for about 30 chains. It is steep and rugged and Signifies "Large Cataract".
SEANLAGAN (Ruins) Seanlagan (Ruins) Donald Leitch
M. McFarlane
Angus McMillan
202 A small ruin formerly a farm-steading. The property of Colin George Campbell Esqr. of Stonefield.
Derivation "Old Lagan"

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Ph [Parish] Saddell & Skipness -- Argyllshire

Fionn Phort [note]
Fionn a' Phuirt: Chief of the Port - This would not be good sense
Port Fhinn Chief's Port, or Fingall's Port
Fionn Phort - White Port

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