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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
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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