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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
LOCH DUBH MHIC GUAIDHRE Loch Dubh Mhic Guaidhre Donald McLennan Blacksmith Tigharry
A. A. Carmichael Esq
033 This name applies to a small loch situated part in the district of Hougharry and part in Balranald immediately to the west of public Road about 1/2 mile south of Tigharry post office. It is the property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet] and signifies "Godfrey's sons black loch".
SITHEAN TUATH Sithean Tuath Donald McLennan Blacksmith Tigharry
A. A. Carmichael Esq
033 This name applies to a small Knoll [two inserted words not legible] on Balranald Farm about 8 chains south of Loch Scarie and 30 chains west from Public Road and 25 chains north of Balranald House. It is the property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet] and signifies the "North Knoll". [addendum: "It is not an antiquity"]

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Transcriber's notes

In 'Description remarks' for 'Sithean Tuath', there are two inserted words near the beginning and after the word 'Knoll', but these words are illegible and may even be Gaelic.

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Colin Macca

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