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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
ABHUINN A' GHLINNE Abhuinn a' Ghlinne
Abhuinn a' Ghlinne
Mr Kenneth Morrison
Mr Kenneth McDonald
A.A. Carmichael Esq
017 ; 022 This name applies to a stream having its source about one fourth mile north east of "Bolaval Scarasta" it runs in a southern direction and it Signifies "Burn of the Glen"
TRAIGH AN TAOIBH THUATH Tràigh an Taoibh Thuath
Tràigh an Taoibh Thuath
Tràigh an Taoibh Thuath
(northside sands)
Mr Kenneth Morrison
A.A. Carmichael Esqr
Admiralty Chart
017 Applied to a large piece of Sand situated about one mile South-west of the Parish church of Harris. It signifies "North side beach"
NISISHEE Nisishee
Nisesith
Nisashee or Innis-sith
Nishishee
Nishishee
Nisishee
Mr Kenneth Morrison
A.A. Carmichael Esqr
Admiralty Chart
Johnston's Map & Old Estate Map
Black's Map
Angus Shaw, Strond
017 This name signifies the "peaceful Fold" and applies to a shepherds dwelling situated about one mile south of the Parish Church. the building is one story high, thatched and in good repair.
Right Hon [Honourable] Earl Dunmore proprietor

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County of Inverness -- Parish of Harris

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