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BARRA |
Barra
Barray |
Val [Valuation] Roll 1868.9
Johnston's Map
Black's Map
Fullertons Parliamentary Gazetteer Vol. [Volume] 7 p. [page] 113
Oliver & Boyd's Almanack 1869 p. [page] 142
Admiralty Chart
Islets of Britaine by Walter Cooper Dendy p. [page] 91
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The Parish of Barra is formed of that cluster of islands at the South West end of the Hebrides. It is bounded the North by a channel of 6 miles separating it from South Uist Parish. The islands of Rum and Canna are the nearest land to it on the East,
distant about 26 miles. The islands of Coll and Tyree, are the nearest land to it on the South, distant about 30 miles and on the West it is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean. The parish Consists of the mainland of Barra, properly so Called. The main island is 8 miles in length and from 2 to 4 in breadth. The other islands in connection with this parish are Berneray, Mingulay, Pabbay, Lingay, Sandray, Vatersay, Muldoanich, Flodday, Hellisay, Funday, Fiary and several other small islands and islets which will be duly seen on reference to the several plans. The Ph. Parish of Barra is in the Presbytery of Uist, Synod of Glenelg and is the property of John Gordon Esq. Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire OVER |
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BARRA |
Barra
Barra
Barra
Barra
Barra
Barra
Barra
Barra
Barray |
Val [Valuation] Roll 1868.9
Johnston's Map
Black's Map
Ainslie's Map. 1789
Fullertons Gazetteer
Oliver & Boyd's Almanack
Admiralty Chart
Islets of Britaine by Walter Cooper Dendy
New Statistical Account |
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A large island of the Hebrides Group, which is situated a few miles S.W. [South West] off the mainland of South Uist. The name Barra applies only to this island which is co-estensive with the mainland, all the other small islands are simply part of the Ph. [Parish] of Barra. It is now the Property of Mrs Gordon relict of the late John Gordon Esq. Cluny Castle Aberdeen. |
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DÙN SCURRIVAL |
Dùn Scurrival
An Dùn Dùnscurrival |
Mr. McGilvery Eligarry House Barra
Mr. R, McLennan
Admiralty Chart
A. A. Carmichael Esq.
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applies to the remains of an old fort situated on a small hill ¾ of a mile north of Eoligarry House. Parts of the wall is about 3 feet high. Signifies on the property of J. Gordon Esquire, Cluny. Aberdeenshire
"Numerous watch-towers are over the whole of these islands of Barra, as also Duns upon every lake in the place, supposed to have been built by the Scandinavians when they were in possession of these islands" Vide New Stat. [Statistical] Acc. [Account] p [page] 206 JTH |
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UAMH AN DÙIN |
Uamh an Dùine
Uamh an Dùine |
Doctor McGilvery Eoligarry House Barra
Mr R. McLennan
Mr Carmichael |
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Applies to a cave situated about one mile North West of Eoligarry House and close upon Eilean Dalloig. It is about one Chain long and signifies the Cave of the Fort on the property of John Gordon Esquire, Cluny. Aberdeenshire |
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EILEAN DALLAIG |
Eilean Dallaig |
Doctor McGilvery Eoligarry House Barra
Mr R. McLellan Barra
A.A. Carmichael, Esq. Craigorry. Benbecula. |
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applies to a small island situated about one mile north west of Eoligarry House. It is nearly all rocks and lies very close on the main line of Barra Signifies Dog Fish Island. The property of J Gordon Esqr Cluny Aberdeenshire |
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BÀGH NAN CLACH |
Bàgh nan Clach
Stoney Bay |
Doctor McGilvery, Eoligarry House Barra
Mr R. McLellan Barra
A.A. Carmichael
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applies to a Bay situated about one mile north west of Eoligarry House. It is rocky & of very small size Signifies "Bay of the Stones" on the property of J. Gordon Esqr. Cluny Aberdeenshire |
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TRÀIGH CILLE-BHARRA |
Tràigh Cille-bharra |
Doctor McGilvery Eligarry House Barra
Mr. R. McLellan
A. A. Carmichael. Esq. |
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applies to a portion of foreshore situated between Oronsay and the mainland of Barra. It is nearly all land and Property of J. Gordon Esqr Cluny Aberdeenshire.
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TRÀIGH UAIS |
Tràigh Uais
Tràigh Uais |
Doctor McGilvery Eligarry House Barra
Mr. R. McLellan
A. A. Carmichael. Esq. |
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applies to a sandy Beach of considerable Extent situated about ¾ of a mile west of Eoligarry House on the north side of the Island of Barra property of J. Gordon Esqr Cluny Aberdeenshire |
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ALLASDALE |
Allasdale |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Macdonald
Mr. R. McLennan
Val. [Valuation] Roll. 1868.9 |
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This name applies to a farm house with suitable out offices attached the former one storey in height the whole one thatched and in fair repair property of John Gordon Esq. |
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County of Inverness -- Parish of Barra
Scalvaslan - For authorities and description, see 6 in [inch] Name Book. Block 7. Hebrides. |
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TRÀIGH SCURRIVAL |
Traigh Scurrival
Scurrival Strand
Trigh Scurival
Traiscurruval
Traiscurrival |
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Admiralty Chart
Johnstons Map
Mr. R.McLellan
Blacks Map |
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applies to a sandy beach situated about ½ mile north East of Eoligary House on the property of J. Gordon Esqr Cluny Aberdeen |
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ABHUINN CUIER |
Abhuinn Cuier |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Macdonald Assistant Ph. [Parish] Minister Barra
Mr Collin McKinnon Crofter Barra |
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This name applies to a stream having its source a short distance west of Loch an Duin it runs westward for a distance of about two miles and enters the sea about ¾ mile North of Allasdale Signification obscure |
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LÒN MÒR |
Lòn Mòr |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Macdonald Assistant Ph. [Parish] Minister Barra
Mr Collin McKinnon Crofter Barra |
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Applied to a small marsh situated a short distance west of the Parish manse. Signifies, "Large Marsh" |
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ABHUINN MHUILINN DOMHNUILL |
Abhuinn Mhuileann Domhnuil |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Macdonald Assistant Ph. [Parish] Minister Barra
Mr Collin McKinnon Crofter Barra
A.A. Carmichael. Esq. |
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This name applies to a Stream having its source about a mile south East of the farm of Allasdale it runs in a northwesterly direction and enters the sandy Beach near the confluence of Amhainn Quibher with the Sea. Signification River of Donalds Mill |
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DÙN CUIER |
Dùn Cuier
Dunchuier
Dunchuil |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Macdonald Assistant Minister Barra
Mr. Colin McKinnon Crofter, Barra
Admiralty Chart |
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The name applies to the remains of an old Fort situated a short distance South of the Parish manse a mound having an elevation of about seven feet above the General surface is all that now remain. Signification obscure |
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GLEBE [Barra] |
Glebe |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Macdonald Assistant Minister Barra
Mr. Colin McKinnon Crofter, Barra
Admiralty Chart |
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Applied to the land handed over by the Heritor for the support of the Parish minister Rev. [Reverend] Mr Beaton proprietor pro tem. |
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MANSE [Barra] |
Manse |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Macdonald Assistant Minister Barra
Mr. Colin McKinnon Crofter, Barra
Admiralty Chart |
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This name applies to the residence of the Parish minister of Barra the dwelling house is two stories high and Slated with suitable out office which are slated also, the whole are in fair repair Rev. [Reverend] Mr Beatson Proprietor |
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GREAN |
Grean
Green
Green |
Mr. McLennan Bay hirioch
Johnston's Map
Black's Map |
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GARALUACHRACH |
Garaluachrach
Griluachbrack |
General usage
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A small district about ½ mile South of the Ph. [Parish] Manse, and the Same distance east of Allasdale. |
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MOL MHÒR |
Mol Mhòr
Moll more |
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Macdonald, Allasdale
Chart.
Johnstons Map. |
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Applies to a shingly beach a little west of Allasdale. |
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MOL BEAG |
Mol Beag |
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Macdonald, Allasdale
Chart.
Johnstons Map. |
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Applies to a small shingly beach 10 chains South of Mol Mhor. |
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Cuier - For authorities and description see 6 in [inch] Name Book - on 62, 6 inch on margin |
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SGEIR LIATH |
Sgeir Liath Skerlia |
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Macdonald Allasdale
Johnston's Map. |
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ÀRD ALLASDALE |
Àrd Allasdale
Ardallasdale |
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Macdonald
Admiralty Chart
Johnston's Map. |
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A promontory situated about ½ mile W [West] of Allasdale, and 1 mile S.W. [South West] of the Manse. |
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SALTINISH |
Saltinish |
Johnston's Map
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A promontory on the N.E. [North East] coast of Barra about ¾ mile from Eoligary House |
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BEALACH AN DÀ-BHEINN |
Bealach au Dà-bheinn
Bealachagavi |
Mr. McLennan
Johnstons Map |
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A hollow between Ben Eoligary and Ben Eoligarry Beg |
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EILEAN VISLISH |
Eilean Vialish
Eilean Uheales
Eileanviallish
Vialish Island |
Doctor. McGilvery Eligory House Barra
A A Carmichael Esqr.
Johnstons Map
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Applies to a small Island Situated about ¾ of a mile East of Poligarry House. It is all flat Rocks and Signifies J. Gordon Esqr Proprietor |
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Traigh Scurrival [crossed out] Cancelled see p. [page] |
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BOAT HARBOUR |
Harbour
Boat Harbour |
Dr. McGilvery Poligarry House Barra
Mr. R. McLellan |
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This is a private Boat Harbour made and used by Dr. McGilvery also kept in repair by him. It is situated about ½ a mile East of Poligarry House on the property of J. Gordon Esqr |
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GRAVE YARD [Cille-Bharra] |
Cille-Bhàrra
Kilbarr
Kilbar
Killbar |
Doctor McGilvery Eoligarry House, Barra
Mr. R. Mlellan
A.A. Carmichael Esqr
Fullerton's Gazetteer & Black's Map
Johnston's Map.
New Stat: [Statistical] account |
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Applies to an old Grave Yard Situated on the North End of the Island of Barra and quite close upon Eoligarry house. There is also the Ruins of a chapel It signifies St. Barr's Church
"There are several ruins of religous houses in Barra, some of which appear to be of ancient structure, The principal ones are at Killbar, Each of these has an alter of rough stones in one end, and the pedestal of a cross stands at a short distance from the buildings. These Churches were dedicated ot St. Barr. -" Vide New Stat Acct. [Statistical Account] p. [page] 206 JTH |
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SOUND OF FUDAY |
An Caolas Fuideach |
Doctor McGilvery Eoligarry House Barra
Mr Carmichael
Mr. R. McLellan |
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Applies to a Sound or narrow Channel situated between Fuday and the main land of Barra There is a few low water marker Rocks and Land Banks. |
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EOLIGARRY HOUSE |
Eoligarry House
Eoligearraidh
Eoilgary House
Eoilgary House |
Doctor. McGilvery Eoligarry House Barra
Mr. R. MLellan
A A Carmichael Esqr.
Johnstons Map
Admiralty Chart |
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This name applies to a large Farm House situated about [3 --] miles North East of Castle Bay inn It has a vegetable garden attached to it also suitable out office. The Whole Building's is slated and in fair Repair It Signifies - The property of J. Gordon Esqr Cluny, Aberdeenshire |
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BEN EOLIGARRY |
Ben Eoligarry
Beinvore |
Doctor McGilvery Eoligarry House
Mr. R. McLellan
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Applies to a small Hill Situated about ¼ mile South West of Eoligary House It is all green pasture and The property of J. Gordon Esqr. Cluny Aberdeenshire |
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TRÀIGH MHÒR |
Tràigh Mòr
Tràigh Mhòr |
Doctor McGilvery Eoligarry House
Mr. R. McLellan Bayhirivach, Barra
A.A. Carmichael. Esq. |
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This name applies to Large extent of sand situated 2 mile East of Castle Bay from and ½ mile south west of Eoligarry House it is all sand and Signifies Property of J. Gordon Cluny Aberdeensh[ire] |
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OROSAY |
Orosay
Oronsay
Orosay |
Doctor. McGilvery Eoligarry House
Mr. R. McLellan
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applies to a small Island situated about ½ mile south of Eoligarry House. It is nearly round and rather low and all rough pasture Signifies The property of J. Gordon Esq Cluny Aberdeen |
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KIALL |
Kiall |
Johnston's Map
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A Small district formerly cultivated, Situated on the Coast - near Traigh Cille-bharra. |
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KNOCK KIALL |
Knock Kiall
Knock hiall |
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Johnston's Map |
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A Small Knoll a few hundred yards South of Kiall. |
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BEN EOLIGARRY BEG |
Ben Eoligarry Beg
Bein Beg |
Mr. McLennan
Johnston's Map |
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A Small hill about ¼ mile South east of Ben Eoligarry |
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ALLT GUNNARY |
Allt Gunnary |
Mr. Colin McKinnon
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Macdonald Borve
Dinald McMillan |
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A Small Stream being the Continuation of Abhuinn Mhor, until it is joined by Slapaig Burn about ½ Mile East of Balnacraig and the same distance S. [South] from Dun Bharpa |
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BURIAL GROUND (Disused) |
Burial Ground |
Dr. McGilivery Eoligarry House
Mr. R. McLennan |
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Applies to a very small and ancient Burial Ground about ¾ mile South of Eoligarry Ho. [House] a west from Orasay island. The walls of it are about 1 foot high. This place of interment is now disused. |
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SOUND OF OROSAY |
Sound of Orosay |
Dr. McGilivery Eoligarry House
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Applies to a narrow Channel between Orosay island and the Mainland of Barra. It is all land and at low water quite dry - and is not navigable for Vessels at High Water. |
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GARA CRUAIDH |
Gara Cruaidh |
Mr. Colin McKinnon Borve |
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SLOC MHIC LEITHIN |
Sloc Mhic Leithin |
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ST BRENDAN'S CHAPEL (Ruins of) |
St. Brendan's Chapel (Ruins of) |
Mr Colin McKinnon Borve
Mr Donald MMillan Shepherd Kiutauguall Barra
Butler's Life's of the Saints |
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This name is applied to the rui of an ancient chapel on the West Coast of Barra it is about one half mile to the West of the Village of Borve and in the centre of the Grave Yard
No historical information can be added, nothing having been written on the churches in Barra except Cille Bharra" |
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PORT NA CILLE |
Port na Killa
Port na Cille |
Admiralty Chart
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This name is applied to a small creek situate on the west coast of Barra and on the S W South West of Borve Point. This is not a good landing place for vessels of any description. |
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TRÀIGH CHAISE |
Traigh Chaise |
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This name is applied to a small bay on the West coast of Barra it is situate a short distance to the west of the village of Borve. |
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STOUNG MORE |
Stoung More |
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Applies to a reef of rocks immediately South of Traigh Chais and ¼ mile west of Borve |
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Port na Cille - Stump
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STOUNG BEG |
An Stoung
Stoung Beg |
Mr Colin McKinnon Borve
Mr Donald M Millan Shepherd Kintauguau
A. A. Carmichael. Esq. |
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This name is applied to a rock bay on the East coast of Barra, it is situated a short distance to the S W of the willage of Borve and about one half mile to the n [North] of Tangusdale |
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ST BARR'S R.C. CHAPEL |
St Barr's R.C. Chapel |
The Revd [Reverend] Mr McDonald
Mr Colin McKinnon Crofter Borve
Catholic Directory for Scotland 1877. 9. [page] 105. |
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This name is applied to a Catholic Chapel in the S W [South West] of the Island of Barra it is situate in the N [North] of the Village of Borve to the N. [North] West of the hamlet Balnacraig it was built the year 1858 and has 500 sittings The property of the Bishop of the Diocese |
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GARIEMORE |
Garabh Mòr
Garbh-mòr
Gariemore
Garadh Mòr |
The Revd [Reverend] Mr McDonald
Mr. C. McKinnon
A A Carmichael Esqr
Johnstons Map
Blacks Map |
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This name is applied to a small district situate to the N E [North East] and to W [West] of Balnacraig. |
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SCHOOL [Borve] |
School |
Mr Colin McKinnon Borve
Mr Donald McMilland Kintauguall Barra
A. A. Carmichael. Esq. |
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This name is applied to a school for boys & Girls on the west coast of Barra It is situate in the n [north] of the Village of Corve and to the West of Balnacraig it is entirely under the controll of the school Board it was built in 1856 the daily average is 36 the advanced branches are taught - It is the old Ph. [Parish] School. |
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BEINN MHÀRTIUN |
Beinn Mhàrtiun
Beinn astin |
A. A. Carmichael Esq.
Johnstons Map |
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This name is applied to a large hill situate on the West coast of Barra it lies to the north of Balnacraig and to the South of Allasdale |
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Allt Nighean Theàr laich - Cancelled by order John. T. Hoban Ca. [Civilian Assistant] 17. May. 77.
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BORVE POINT |
Rudha Borve
Rudha Borve
Ard bhurive
Aird Bhurigh |
Mr Colin McKinnon Borve
Mr Donald M Millan Shepherd Kintangual
Admiralty Chart
Johnstons Map
A A Carmichael Esqr. |
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This name is applied to a large headland on the West coast of Barra it is situated about one half mile to the West of the Village of Borve and about three miles to the N.W. [North West] of Castlebay |
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GRAVE YARD [St Brendan's Chapel] |
Cladh Brendain
Grave Yard
Cladh Barcanain |
Mr Colin McKinnon Borve
Mr Donald M Millan Shepherd Kintangual
Admiralty Chart
Johnstons Map
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This name is applied to a small Grave Yard on the W [West] Coast of Barra Port na Cille it is about one half mile to the West of the Village of Borve and in the Centre of it is the ruins of an old Chapelm dedicated to St. Brendan. |
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DUN NA CILLE |
Dùn na Cille |
Mr Colin McKinnon Borve
Mr Donald M Millan Shepherd Kintangual
Admiralty Chart
Johnstons Map
A A Carmichael Esqr. |
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This name is applied to a circular, site of some ancient fort on the S. [South] West of Borve Point the wall to the S.E. [South East] is about 4 feet high No historical information can be obtained about this Ruin. |
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BALNACRAIG |
Balna Craig
Balnacraig |
Mr Colin McKinnon Borve
Mr Donald McMillan Shepherd Kentangual Barra
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This name is applied to a small district on the West Coast of Barra and to the N [North] of the Village of Borve it is laid out in small crofts they are on the whole pretty fair as to the class of arable the dwelling are all thatched & in bad repair |
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Site of TIGH TALAMHANTA |
Tigh Talamhanta |
A. A. Carmichael Esq. |
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This name is applied to what is pointed out as the site of an Earthern house the habitation of some ancient people who inhabited this Island before any history was written thereof. It is supposed to have been one the the houses in use in the times of the Picts. |
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ABHUINN MHÒR |
Abhuinn Mhor |
A. A. Carmichael Esq. |
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This name is applied to a large stream flowing in an Westerly direction between the Village of Borve and the hamlet of Bal Balnacraig it gradually curves at the west end of the Village of Borve and to its mouth flows in a northerly direction till it falls into the sea at the south end of Tràigh Hamara. |
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BORVE |
Borve
Borve
Borve
Borve
Borve |
Mr Colin McKinnon Borve
Mr Donald McMillan Shepherd Kentangaval Barra
Chart (admiralty)
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This name is applied to a small village on the West Coast of Barra it is situated about three miles to the N W [North West] of Castle Bay by the public road and about 4 miles to the S W [South West] of North Bay it is also applied to a cultivated district surrounding this village the crofts here are better than in any other portion of the Island which are leased by such class of farmers the dwellings are all thatched some of them are in fair repair. |
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DÙN BORVE |
Dùn Borve Site of |
Black & Johnstone's Maps |
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This name is applied to the site of an ancient fort it is situated on a bold hillock to the N W [North West] of the Village of Borve all the stones was carted away for building purposes the only thing which retain to point it out as an antiquity is a few bones. |
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DÙN AN T-SLÉIBH |
Dun an t-Slébh Site of |
A A Carmichael Esqr
Johnstons Map |
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This name is applied to what is pointed out as the site of ancient fort it is situate in the west of the Village of Borve there remains nothing to show it as an antiquity the stones being carted away for building purposes. |
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PORT CAOL |
Port-cùil
Boat Cool
Port Caol |
Mr Coin McKinnon Borve
Mr Donald McMillan Kintanguall
Admiralty Chart |
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This name is applied to a narrow creek on the n [north] coast of Borve Point. It is not of much use as a harbour |
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BEARNASDALE |
Bearnasdale
Burnasdale |
Johnstons Map |
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This name is applied to a small creek on the n [north] coast of Barra and about ½ mile N.W. [North West] pf Borve, here there is a good sandy beach and is a good landing place for small crafts. Sig. [Signification] Dale or hollow of Gaps or Creeks |
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BRUACH BEARNASDALE |
Bruach Bearnasdale |
Johnstons Map |
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This name is applied to a small flattened heap of boulders shingle shells and sand there is a vague belied with the natives that this was a burng ground there is no signs of human remains It probably was something in connection with the supposed ancient encampment |
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TRÀIGH THUATH |
Tràigh a' Deas
Tràigh a' Deas
Tràigh a' Deas
Tràigh Thuath |
Mr Colin McKinnon Borve
Mr Donald M Millan Kintangual Barra
A. A. Carmichael. Esq, |
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This name is applied to a large sandy beach situate on the N W [North West] Coast of Barra it lies about one half miles to the N.W. [North West] of the Village of Borve. |
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TRÀIGH HAMARA |
Hamara Strand
Tràigh Hamara |
A A Carmichael Esqr |
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This name is applied to the continuation of Traigh Deas to the north of the School, and immediately W [West] of Slochd a Ghurich. |
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SLOC A' CHURAICH |
Sloc a'Churaich |
A. A. Carmichael. Esq |
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This name is applied to a deep gorge on the West Coast of Barra it is situate on the public road which leads from Borve to N [North] Bay about three quarters of a mile from the former place. |
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SLIGEANACH |
Steaganach
Sliganach
Sligeanach |
Mr. D. Macrae
Mr. D. McMillan
Mr Carmichael Esqr. |
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This name applies to a flat portion of ground situated a short distance N. [North] West of the Clachan known as "Borve" |
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STANDING STONES [Sligeanach] |
Standing Stones |
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towards its southern extremity is a small sandy hollow with two standing stones about 5 feet in height |
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and immediately near the above are human remains have been found here at various times, and there is a tradition in the district that the stones referred to mark the graves of some ancient warriors. dates not known. |
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GEO FROIS |
Geo Frois |
Mr. Colin McKinnon Borve |
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Applies to a Creek on the west side of Borve Point |
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LIANA MÒR |
Lòn Mòr
Liana Mòr |
Mr Colin McKinnon Borve
Mr Donald M Millan Kintanguall Barra |
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This name is applied to a green flat on the N E [North East] of Beinn na Mòine and to the S.E. [South East] of the village of Borve |
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ALLT RUADH |
Allt Ruadh |
Mr Colin McKinnon Borve
Mr Donald M Millan Kintanguall Barra |
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This name is applied to a stream flowing out of Loch Iisge it flows in a northerly direction for about one half mile when it joins another flowing in a N [North] Westerly direction |
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SRÒN A' CHUMPAIN |
Sròn a' Chumpain
Strach umpain |
General usage
Johnston's Map |
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a piece of projecting high ground ½ mile East of Halaman Bay. |
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AN SÌTHEAN |
An Sìthean |
General usage
Colin McKinnon Borve |
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Two hillocks, one on the North, the other on the South side of the hollow Called Culnamuck. |
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SRUTHAN RUADH |
Sruthan Ruadh |
General usage
Colin McKinnon |
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Small stream flowing through the district of Kinloch into Loch Mòr |
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ALLT NAN GAMHNA |
Allt nan Gamhna |
General usage
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a small stream flowing into Loch Mòr |
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ALLT NAM BREAC |
Allt nam Breac |
Mr McMillan Nask
General usage |
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a small stream flowing into Loch Mòr at its Western side. |
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HALAMAN BAY |
Halaman Bay.
Bàgh na Halaman |
Mr Colin McKinnon Borve
Mr Donald McMillan Shepherd Kintangual
Admiralty Chart
A.A. Carmichael Esqr |
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This name is applied to a large Bay on the west coast of Barra it is situate to the N.W. [North West] of Tang Kinloch and about one mile to the S W [South West] of the village of Borve it is not much used as a place of refuge by vessals |
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HALAMAN SKERRY |
Halaman SKerry
SKernahalaman
Sgeir na Halaman
SKer na halaman |
John T. Hoban
Admiralty Chart
A A Carmichael Esqr
Johnstons map |
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This name is applied to a large high water rock situate on the S [South] part of Halaman Bay it is attached to the mainland during low water |
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Traigh HalAman cancelled By order John T. Hoban 7 May 1877 Ca [Civilian Assistant] |
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SLOC MÀS-BHACHD |
Slocd Masueach
Sloc Màs-bhac
Sloc Màs-bhacht |
Mr Colin McKinnon Borve
Mr Donald McMillan Shepherd Kentangaval Barra
A. A. Carmichael Esq |
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This name is applied to a narrow rough creek on the west coast of Barra it is situated on the the N W [North West] of Ceanna na Leac and about three miles to the N W [North West] of Castle bay |
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BRUTHACH NAM MARBH |
Bruach na Marbh
Bruthach nam Marbh |
Mr Colin McKinnon Borve
Mr Donald McMillan Shepherd Kentangaval
A. A. Carmichael Esq |
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This name is applied to a green slope situate about ¾ of a mile to the south W [West] of the village of Borve before the road was made on the W [West] Coast of the Island parties carrying their dead used to rest here hence the name. |
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CEANNA NAN LEAC |
Ceann na Leac
Ceanna nan Leac |
Mr Colin McKinnon Borve
Mr Donald McMillan Shepherd Kentangaval
A. A. Carmichael Esq |
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This name is applied to a bare & barren headland on the N [North] West Coast of the Island of Barra it is situate on the N [North] of Traigh Hamara and about one half mile to the S W [South West] of the Village of Borve |
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SRUTH CÙIL NA MUIC |
Sruth Cùil na Muic |
Mr Colin McKinnon Borve
Mr Donald McMillan Shepherd Kentangaval Barra
A A Carmichael Esqr |
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This name is applied to a small stream rising to the N E [North East] of Tangusdale and flows in a N [North] Westerly direction till it sinks in the [---] at the west of Halanan Bay |
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CULNAMUCK |
Culnamuck |
A A Carmichael Esqr |
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This name applies to a small cultivated hollow on the west coast of Barra it is situated about one mile to the south of the village of Borve and about two miles to the N W [North West] of Castle Bay Sig [Signification] Pigs nook |
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BEINN NA MOINE |
Beinn na Mòine |
A A Carmichael Esqr |
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This name is applied to a hill situate on the south East of the Village of Borve and about two miles to the West of Castle bay Sig [Signification] "Peat Hill" |
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BACHD |
Bachd |
A. A. Carmichael Esq.
Johnston's Map |
064 |
Applies to a high ridge about ¼ mile N [North] East of Halaman Bay and ½ mile N. [North] of Tangusdale |
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LOCH UISGE |
Loch Uisge
Loch Uish |
Mr Colin McKinnon Borve
Mr Donald McMillan Shepherd Kentangaval Barra
A. A. Carmichael Esq.
Johnstons Map |
064 |
This name is applied to a small Loch situate about one and half mile to the S E [South East] of the Village of Borve and about one and a half mile to the West of Castle bay. |
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BAINN NA LEAC |
Beinn na Leac |
A. A. Carmichael Esq. |
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This name is applied to a low hill situated to the N [North] West end of Beinn Ben Tangaval and about one half mile to the West of Tangadale |
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LOCH MÒR |
Loch Mòr
Loch More |
A. A. Carmichael Esq.
Admiralty Chart |
064 |
This name is applied to a large fresh water loch in the south west end of the Island of Barra it has the largest loch in the Island it is situate about two miles to the west of Castle bay and about one and a half mile to the South of Barra |
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THE CROIG |
The Croig |
Donald McMillan Shepherd Nask
Donald McPherson Kentanguall |
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A hill about ½ Mile East of Loch Mòr |
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TANGUSDALE |
Tangusdale
Tangasdale |
Mr Colin McKinnon Borve
Mr Donald McMillan Shepherd Kentanguval Barra
Admiralty Chart
Johnston's Map
Val [Valuation] Roll 1868.9. |
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This name is applied to a district on the West Coast of Barra it is situated about two miles to the West of Castle Bay and about one and a half mile to the South of Borve The Crifters dwellings are all thatched and in Bad repair |
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LOCH NA DOIRLINN |
Loch na Doirlinn |
A. A. Carmichael. Esq. |
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This name is applied to a small loch situat a short distance to the North of the west end of Loch mor it discharges itself by a small stream near Anhuinn Ban |
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ABHUINN BHÀN |
Abhuinn Bhàn |
A. A. Carmichael. Esq. |
064 |
This name is applied to a double stream which flows out of the N W [North West] end of Loch Mor and flows in a Northerly direction till it falls into the sea in the N E [North East] corner of Halaman Bay |
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DUN MHIC LEOID (Ruins of) |
Dùn Mhic Leòid (Ruins of)
St Clairs Castle |
Mr Colin McKinnon Borve
Mr Donald McMillan Shepherd Kentangaval Barra
Admiralty Chart |
064 |
This name is applied to the ruin of some strong hold it is situated in the S.E. [South East] corner of Loch Mòr the wall stand about 10 feet high and about 15 feet in width it must have been of considerable size at some remote period as there are a number of stones lying to its north west this Castle is the [---] of a number of exploits narrated to the novel St Clair of the Isles |
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KINLOCH |
Kinloch |
Mr Colin McKinnon Borve
Mr Donald McMillan Shepherd Kentangaval Barra
Admiralty Chart |
064 |
This name is applied to a small arable district situate to the S. [South] East of Loch Mòr and about two miles to the West of Castle bay. There are only a few houses the whole are thatched and in bad repair to its N.W. [North West] there is a good spring |
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AM MARBH |
Am Marbh |
Mr Colin McKinnon Borve
Mr Donald McMillan Shepherd Kentangaval Barra
Admiralty Chart |
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This name is applied to a small patch of arable land on the N.W. [North West] of Loch Mor |
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HUMAN REMAINS FOUND ABOUT HERE [Am Marbh] |
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Mr Donald McMillan Shepherd Kentangaval Barra
Admiralty Chart |
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this place is pointed out as the scene of some bloody battle Skeletons and bones has been dug up on various occasions |
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Dùn Mhic Leòid (Ruins of) The antiquity of this Dun being very doubtful, it has been written on plan in Stump
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KENTANGAVAL |
Kentangual
Ceanntangal
Kentangual
Kentangual |
A. McDonald Teacher & Postmaster Castle Bay Barra
A A Carmichael Esqr
Mr James Mcdonald
Admiralty Chart
Val [Valuation] Roll 1868.9.
D McMillan Nask & General usage
J McPherson Kentangaval
Mr. D. Macrae, Postmaster |
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Applies to a number of Small Houses. Situated about ¾ of a mile North of Castle Bay inn. There is a Smithy and a few respectable gardens Signifies The Property of J. Gordon Esqr |
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CADHA MOR |
Cadh Mòr
Cadha Mòr |
Mr. D, McMillan Kintangval, Barra
A. A. Carmichael. Esq. |
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This name applies to a pass situated out ½ mile N. [North] of Castle Bay Sig: [Signification] "The large Pass." |
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CRUBISDALE |
Crubisdale |
Mr. McPherson Kentangaval |
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A hollow and some ruins and traces of former Cultivation ½ Mile West of Kentangaval. |
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BAGH BEAG |
Bàgh Beag |
Alan McDonald Teacher & Postmaster Castle Bay Barra
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Applies to a Bay Situated about one Mile west of Castle Bay Inn. It affords good Shelter and has good anchorage Signifies Little Bay. Property of J. Gordon Esqr |
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BEALACH A' MHAIN |
Bealach a' Mhaim |
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ABHUINN NA CREADHA |
Abhuinn na Creadha |
Mr McPherson Kentangaval |
064 |
A Small stream 20 chains N [North] of Nask and flowing East into Bàgh Beag |
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[---] Cancelled By order of John T. Hoban 18 Jany [January] 1878 Ca. [Civilian Assistant] |
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AIRIDH ARD |
Airidh Àrd |
Mr McPherson Kentangaval |
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A small district formerly Cultivated 20 chains N.W [North West] of Kentangaval meaning "High Shealing" |
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CNOC NAN UAN |
Cnoc nan Ian |
Mr. McPherson |
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A small hillock 20 chains West of Kentangaval. |
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ABHUINN LUIRAG PHAITIR |
Abhuinn Luirag Phaitir |
Mr. McPherson |
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A Small Stream flowing Southwards into Bagh Beag. |
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SLOC AN UISGE |
Sloc an Uisage |
Mr McPherson |
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A Small creek on the North Side of Castle Bay and about ½ Mile S.E. [South East] from Kentangaval |
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BEN LERIBRECK |
Ben Leribreck
Ben Ledibig
Ben Heribrick |
Mr McPherson
D McMillan, Nask
Johnston's Map |
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A Small hill about ½ Mile North from Castle Bay and the Same distance East from Kentangaval. |
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LAGDRUISEACH |
Lagdruiseach |
Mr McPherson Kentangaval |
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Applies to a small district of houses &c on the North side of Castle Bay. |
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PORT NAM MARBH |
Port nam Marbh |
Mr Allan McDonald Teacher & Postmaster Castle Bay Barra
Mr James McDonald Innkeeper, Castlenay |
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Applies to a small pier or Landing place Situated about ¼ of a mile North of Castle Bay Inn It is rocky and full of Large Boulders It Signifies on the property of J. Gordon Esqr. Cluny Aberdeenshire |
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HOROGH |
Rudha na Horogh
Na h-Orodh Horogh |
Allan Mcdonald
Mr James McDonald
Mr Carmichael Esqr.
Mr McPherson Kentangaval |
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Applies to a point Situated on the north west side of Barra about one Mile north of Castle Bay Inn. Signifies property of J. Gordon Esqr |
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GASAVAL |
Gasaval
Gashival [---] |
Mr. McPherson Kentangaval
Johnston's Map |
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A small hill ½ Mile North West of Kentangaval |
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KISSIMUL CASTLE |
Chisamill Castle
Ciosmul
Keissimul
Kiessumul Castle
Kismull Castle. |
Allan McDonald Post master Castle Bay
Mr James Mcdonald Innkeeper, Castle bay Barra
A.A. Carmichael Esqr
Blacks Map,
Mr McMillan Nask & General Usage
Johnsons Map
New Stat. [Statistical] account p. [page] 207. |
064 |
This name applies to the Remains of an old Castle situated on the north East Corner of Castle Bay. It is Built on a Rock and in a good state of preservation It signifies on the property of J. Gordon Esqr. |
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NASK |
An Nasch
An Nasg
Nask |
A, McDonald
Mr James Mcdonald InnKeeper Castle Bay Barra
Mr Carmichael Esqr
Johnstons Map |
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Aplies to a House Situated about one mile West of Castle Bay in these is some Cultivations attached to it Signifies The Property of J. Gordon Esqr |
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"The most entire Castle is on the island of Barra, and was the ancient residence
of the Macneils, It is a sort of fort, standing on an islet on Kisimul Bay,
walls about 60 feet high enclose an irregular area, within which are
a strong Keep, and other buildings and a Well in the centre, which is now filled in 1878.
There is a dock of the exact dimentions of a galley, and good anchorage
on all sides of the rock" Andersons Guide to the Highlands p. [page] 272
"Martin" says that the
Natives informed him,
that this Castle was
500 years old (in 1703) when
he visited the island.
Vide. New Stat. [Statistical] account
p. [page] 207.
"By a charter dated at
Finlaggan in 1427, and confirmed
by James IV in 1495; after the forfeiture of
Johns last Lord of the Isle and Earl Ross,
& Alexander Lord of the Isles gives to Gilliownan
Son of Roderick, the Son of Murdoch McNeil
the lands of Barray and Boisdale in South Uist
Vide Andersons Guide to the Highlands. p. [page] 272
The Dock mentioned
by Anderson, it is not
now really a dock,
but a space dry at low water,
with stones along the side, It
was never really a Dock but
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BEINN NAN CARNAN |
Beinn nan Càrnan
Beinna carnan |
Mr R. McLellan
Mr D McRae
A.A. Carmichael. Esq.
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This name is given to a considerable sized hill, covered with heather, situated about a mile to the North east of Castle Bay, and to the East of the road which connects that place with North Bay Proprietor J. Gordon Esqr Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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ALLT ALASDAIR |
Allt Alasdair |
Mr McLellan
Mr D McRae |
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This name is given to a small stream which rises near the road from Castlebay to North Bay, and about one mile from the former place, It runs in an Easterly direction until it enters the sea about one mile East of Beinn na Carnan Sig. [Signification] Alexander's Stream |
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ALLT CRUACHAIN |
Cruchain |
Mr R. McLellan
Mr D McRae |
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This name is given to a small hill stream about half a mile in length which rises in the hills to the West of Allt Allister, and it joins that stream at about half its length. |
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ABHUINN A' GHLINNE |
Abhuinn a' Ghlinne |
Mr. McPherson. Kinlangaval
General usage |
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A stream which falls into Castle Bay after a Course of Considerable length, rising on the west side of Heaval |
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THE GLEN |
The Glen
Glen
An Gleann |
Mr. McPherson Kentangaval
Johnston's Map
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ARDNAMONA |
Ardnamona |
Johnstons Map
D McMillan, Nask |
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A point on the east Coast of Castle Bay where a number of huts have been erected for the herring fishing which is presecuted here from the latter part of May till July every year. |
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CASTLE BAY |
Castle Bay
Castle Bay
Kiessimull Bay |
Mr R McLellan, Bayhirivah
Mr. D. McRae. Postmaster, Barra
Mr McDonald, Schoolmaster Castlebay
Admiralty Chart
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This name is given to a large bay in the South end of the island of Barra; it afforded in its NE [North East part, good and safe anchorage for vessels, and is the chief resort of fish curers when prosecuting the herring fishing in spring |
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CASTLEBAY |
Castlebay |
Mr. R. McLellan
Mr. D. McRae
Mr. McDonald |
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This name applies to a small cultivated district & hamlet at South East end of the island of Barra. It is divided among several crofters. It is the property of J Gordon Esqr, of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire There is a school, Post Office & and Inn situated within its boundary. |
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ALLT A' GHLINNE |
Allt a' Ghlinne |
Mr R McLellan
Mr D McRae
A.A. Carmichael Esq |
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This name applies to a hill stream about two miles in length which rises about a mile north of Castlebay, when it falls eastward for about half it length when it abruptly turns to the South and enters the sea at the north east corner of Castle Bay. |
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SCHOOL AND POST OFFICE [Castlebay] |
Post office, and School |
Mr McDonald, Schoolmaster
Mr McLellan
Mr McRae |
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This is a post office and school under the one roof, and Kept by the same person, at Castlebay. The mails arrive from the post office at Loch na Ob by travelling postman, twice a week, and is due at 4. oclock P.M. at which time mails are despatched. It is subject to the P.O. at polachar South Uist, The school was established by the Ladies' Society at Edinburgh, by which Society it is chiefly supported, but the school is little patronized by the inhabitants, and the average is only about 20. It is the property of J. Gordon Esqr The house is thatched, one storey high, and in fair repair Boys & Girls are educated in the above school |
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Dùn |
Mr McDonald
Mr McLellan
Mr D McRae |
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This is the remains of what is said to have been a Danish fort, part only of the wall remains which is only about a foot high. It is situated at the N E [North East] end of Castle Bay on a small Knowe |
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GLENLOTS |
Glen Lots
Glenlots |
Mr Mcdonald
Mr McLellan
Mr McRae
Val [Valuation] Roll 1868.9. |
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This name is given to a a small cultivated district situated on the West side of Allt a Gleann, and on the north side of Castle bay It is the property of J Gordon Esqr Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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BEUL A' BHEALAICH |
Beul a' Bhealaich
Bial a' Bhealaich |
Mr James Mcdonald Innkeeper Castle bay Barra
Mr McRae Postmaster Barra
A.A. Carmichael Esqr |
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This name applies to the highest and narrowest part of An Beal Cur Bealach it forms a narrow pass about Equal distance from the East & west Coast of the Island of Barra |
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ALLT HEIKER |
Allt Heiker
Allt Haichair |
Mr Carmichael & general usage
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This name applies to a large stream rising in a narrow pass called Beul a' Bhealaich and flows in an Easterly direction through a hollow or pass called An Bealach till it falls into the sea on the East Coast of Barra at the N [North] of Earsary |
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ERSARY |
Earasary
Ersary
Ersary |
Val [Valuation] Roll 1868.9
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This name is applied to a district on the East Coast of Barra there are several Crofts from the nature of the ground They are laid out very irregular the greater part of the surface is bare Rock and inferior pasture The dwellings are all thatched and in bad repair |
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BEN GUNNARY |
Ben Gunnary
Beinn a' Ghunnairidh |
Mr James McDonald Inn Keeper Castlebay Barra
Mr MacRae Postmaster Barra
A A Carmichael Esqr |
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This name is applied to a hill Situated about one and a hal mile to the East of the village of Borve and about 3 miles to the north of Castle bay |
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AM BEALACH |
Am Bealach |
Mr James McDonald Inn Keeper Castlebay Barra
Mr MacRae Postmaster Barra
A A Carmichael Esqr |
065 |
This name applies to a large hollow running in a East & westerly direction between Borve and Ersary there is a stream & rugged foot path in this hollow the latter feature connects Borve and Earsary |
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ALLT A' CHARBHANAICH |
Allt Garbhanach
Allt a' Charbhanaich |
Mr James McDonald Inn Keeper Castlebay Barra
Mr MacRae Postmaster Barra
A A Carmichael Esqr |
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This name is applied to a small stream rising near the East summit of Heaval and flows in a N [North] Easterly direction till it joins Allt Heiker about ¾ of a mile from its mouth |
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RULIESS |
Ruliess
Ruliess
Ruliess |
Admiralty Chart
Johnstons Map
Generalusage |
065 |
This name is applied to a large district situated about two & a half miles to the South of N.[North] Bay and about 4 miles to the N E [North East] of Castle bay the greater part is under cultivation the remainder being a mixture of heath and roug pasture |
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MEALL NAM BUTH |
Meall nam Buth
Masons Point |
Mr Carmichael & general usg [usage]
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This name is applied to a small arable headland situated to the S [South] of Bun an t-Sruith and to the N.E. [North East] of Ersary. |
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BUN AN T-SRUITH |
Bun an t-Sruith |
Mr Carmichael & general usg [usage]
Admiralty Chart |
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This name is applied to a deep & narrow inlet on the East Coast of Barra it is situated to the S [South] of Ruliess |
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Dùn cancelled
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SKALLARY |
Scallary
Skallary
Skallary |
Mr James McDonald InnKeeper Castle bay Island of Barra
Val. [Valuation] Roll 1868.9.
Mr McRae Postmaster Barra |
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This name is applied to rather an inland district on the S E [South East] of Barra it is situated about three miles to the N [North] of Castle bay and about 4 miles to the S.W. [South West] of North bay the crofts here on the whole are better that Either Brevig or Errsary it is supposed to have derived its name from the rock nature of the surface of the ground which surrounds it the dwellings are all thatched and in bad repair |
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SLOC NAN EACH |
Sloc nan Each |
Mr James McDonald InnKeeper Castle bay Island of Barra
Val. [Valuation] Roll 1868.9.
Mr McRae Postmaster Barra
A. A. Carmichael |
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This name is applied to a small Creek on the East Coast of Barra it is situate about three miles to the N.E. [North East] of Castle bay |
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OROSAY |
Oronsay
Oronsay
Orosay |
Admiralty Chart
Johnston's Map
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This name is applied to an Island on the East Coast of Barra it is Situate about three miles to the N E [North East] of Castle bay it has good pasture but rocky it is accessible during spring tides by a sandy beach the property of J Gordon Esqr of Cluny |
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EILEAN NAN GAMHNA |
Eilean nan Gambna |
Mr Carmichael.
General usage. |
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Applies to an island on the East Coast of Barra near the North end of Ersary. |
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EILEAN A' MHAIL |
Eilean a' Mhàil |
Mr Carmichael.
General usage. |
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Applies to an island a few hundred yards east of the above |
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LEENISH |
Leenish
Luibnish |
Mr James McDonald InnKeeper Castle bay Barra
Mr McRae Postmaster Barra
General usage
Johnstons Map & Chart. |
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This name is applied to a large head land on the East coast of Barra it is situated about three miles to the N [North] of Castle bay & about 4 miles to the South of North bay |
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ARD RUDHA MOR |
Ard Rudha Mòr
Ruemore |
Mr James McDonald InnKeeper Castle bay Barra
Mr McRae Postmaster Barra
General usage
Johnstons Map & Chart.
Admiralty Chart |
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This name is applied to a large track of land lying to the South of Bagh Beivig Bay and to the north E [East] of Castle bay. |
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RUDHA MOR |
Rudha Mòr |
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This name is applied to a small headland on the S E [South East] of Ard Rudha Mòr it is indented by a number of narrow and deep creeks |
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BREIVIG |
Breivig
Breivig
Brevig
Breabhuig &c |
Mr James McDonald Inn Keeper Castle bay Barra
Mr McRae Postmaster Barra
Admiralty Chart
Val [Valuation] Roll 1868.9
A A Carmichael Esqr |
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This name is applied to a small district on the east coast of Barra it is situated about two miles to the north of Castle bay and about four miles to the South East of North bay there is several crofts in this district the whole of these are unproductive being chiefly bare rock and an inferior pasture the dwellings are all thatched and in bad repair The property of John Gordon Esqr of Cluny Aberdeenshire |
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BREIVIG BAY |
Breivig Bay |
Mr James McDonald Inn Keeper Castle bay Barra
Mr McRae Postmaster Barra
Val [Valuation] Roll 1868.9
A A Carmichael Esqr
Admiralty Chart |
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This name is applied to a large bay on the East Coast of Barra it is situated about two miles to the North of Castle bay and about three and a half to the south of North bay it is not used as a place of refuge by vessels of any size as its mouth is studded with a number of low water rocks |
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SEA OF THE HEBRIDES |
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List of Proprietors
in
Barra Parish
Proprietor -- Address -- Agent -- Address
John Gordon, Esq -- Cluny Castle Aberdeen -- Rananld Macdonald Esq -- Cluny Castle Aberdeen.
Local Agent
James Drever Esq. Askernish by Lochmaddy
Since the above was written this gentleman died, and the property not having been entailed, he willed the whole of his west coast property to his wife, Mrs. Gordon, Cluny Castle, Aberdeen. JTH 10.5.78
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NAME BOOK
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(NAME BOOK.)
INDEX.
Barra 25" Block 7
Name of Objects -- Page
Abhuinn Bhan -- 39
Abhuinn Cuier -- 7
Abhuinn Luirag Phaitir -- 43
Abhuinn Mhor -- 27
Abhuinn Mhuilinn Domhnuill -- 7
Abhuinn a’ Ghlinne -- 47
Abhuinn na Creadha -- 42
Airidh Àrd -- 43
Allt Cruachain -- 47
Allt Gunnary -- 19
Allt Heiker -- 51
Allt Ruadh -- 32
Allt a' Charbhanaich -- 52
Allt a’ Ghlinne -- 49
Allt nan Gamhna -- 33
Allt nam Breac -- 34
Am Bealach -- 52
Am Marbh -- 40
An Sithean -- 33
Àrd Allasdale -- 10
Ardnamona -- 48
Àrd Rudha Mòr -- 57
Atlantic Ocean -- 59
Bàgh Beag -- 42
Bàgh Nan Clach -- 4
Balnacraig -- 27
Barra -- 1 & 2
Bachd -- 37
Bealach an Dà-bheinn -- 12
Beaclach a' Mhaim -- 42
Ben Eoligarry -- 17
Ben Eoligarry Beg -- 19
Ben Gunnary -- 52
Ben Leribreck -- 43
Ben Orosay -- 48
Bearnasdale -- 29
Beinn Mhàrtuin -- 25
Beinn na Mòine -- 37
Beinn na Leac -- 38
Bein nan Càrnan -- 47
Beul a' Bhealaich -- 51
Boat Harbour -- 14
Borve Point -- 26
Borve -- 28
Burial Grund -- 20
Bun an t-Sruith -- 53
Breivig -- 58
Breivig Bay -- 58
Bruach Bearnasdale -- 29
Bruthach nan Marbh -- 36
Cadda Mòr -- 41
Castle Bay -- 49
Castlebay -- 49
Ceanna nan Leac -- 36
Cille-bharra -- 36
Cnoc nan Laogh -- 33
Cnoc nan Uan -- 43
Crubisdale -- 41 H.Q. 26.7.01
Cuier -- 9
Culnamuch -- 37
Dùn -- 50
Dùn Borve -- 28
Dùn Cuier -- 8
Dùn Mhic Leoid -- 40
Dùn Scurrival -- 3
Dùn an t-Sléibh -- 28
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(NAME BOOK.)
INDEX.
Name of Objects -- Page
Eilean Dallaig -- 4
Eilean Vialish -- 13
Eilean a' Mhail -- 55
Eilean nan Gamhna -- 55
Eoligarry House -- 17
Ersay -- 51
Garaluachrach -- 9
Gariemore -- 24
Gasaval -- 45
Gara Cruaidh -- 21
Gro Frois -- 31
Grave Yard -- 26
Glebe -- 8
Grean -- 9
Glac na Buidhe -- 54
Glenlots -- 50
Halaman Bay -- 35
Halaman Skerry -- 35
Horogh -- 45
Kiall -- 19
Kissimul Castle -- 46
Kentangaval -- 41
Kinloch -- 40
Knock Kiall -- 19
Lagdruiseach -- 44
Leenish -- 57
Liana Mòr -- 32
List of Proprietors -- 60
Loch Mòr -- 38
Loch na Doirlinn -- 39
Loch Uisge -- 38
Lòn Mòr -- 7
Manse -- 8
Meall nam Bùth -- 53
Mol Beag -- 9
Mol Mhòr -- 9
Nask -- 46
Orosay -- 18
Orosay -- 54
Port Caol -- 29
Port na Cille -- 23
Port nam Marbh -- 45
Rudha Mòr -- 57
Ruliess -- 53
Saltinish -- 12
Scalvaslan -- 5
School -- 25
School & Post Office -- 50
Sea of the Hebrides -- 59
Sgeir Liath -- 10
Skallary -- 54
Sligeanach -- 31
Slog an Uisge -- 43
Sloc a’ Churaich -- 30
Sloc nan Each -- 54
Sloc mas-bhacha -- 36
Sloc Mhic Leithin -- 21
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INDEX.
Name of Objects -- Page
Sruth Cuil na Muic -- 37
Sruthan Ruadh -- 33
Sròn a’ Chumpain -- 33
St. Brendan’s Chapel -- 23
St, Barrs R.C.[Roman Catholic] Chapel -- 24
Standing Stones - 31
Stoung Beg -- 24
Stoung Beg -- 23
Tangusdale -- 39
The Croig -- 38
The Glen -- 48
Tràigh Chaise -- 23
Tràigh Cille-bharra -- 5
Tràigh Hamara -- 30
Tràigh Mhòr -- 18
Tràigh Scurrival -- 6
Tigh Talamhanta -- 27
Traigh Thuath -- 30
Traigh Mais -- 5
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