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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
DRUIM UNIVAL Druim Unival
Druim Umebhal
Mr Alexander Matheson Balranald
A. A. Carmichael Esq
034 This name is applied to a flatish ridge running in a north-west direction from the hill of the same name [Unival]. Signification "Unival ridge".
BOGACH NAN SGADAN Bogach na Sgadan Mr Alexander Matheson Balranald
A. A. Carmichael Esq
034 This name is applied to an extensive flat moor situate between the hills called Unival and Marrival. The name signifies "The Herring bog".
ALLT NAN SEARRACH Allt nan Searrach Mr Alexander Matheson Balranald
A. A. Carmichael Esq
034 Signifies "Stream of the foals" and is applied to a small stream rising on the above bog [Bogach na Sgadan] and flowing in a south-east direction till it enters Loch nan Eun.

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