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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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Dùn | Dùn | John McKinnon Mr McDonald |
012 | Is applied to the remains of an ancient fort situate in the loch of the same name and near the hollow on Taransay called Shinnadale. It is 50 links in diameter & 12 links thick, and 6 feet high. The interior is square and the exterior circular and built of stone without lime or mortar. It can be approached from the South by a paved way which appears to be of the same date as the fort. |
LOCH NA LEARGA | Loch na Learga Loch na Learga |
John McKinnon A A Carmichael Esq |
012 | Is a small loch situate on the south side of Ben Raah. The name signifies "Red throated diver's loch" |
AM BRAIGH-LOCHAN | Am Bràigh-lochan | John McKinnon | 012 | Signifies "The brae loch" [and] is applied to a small loch situate in the pass between Ben Raah & Clett More |
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