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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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LOCH AN AASTROM | Loch an Ostrom [Loch an Aastrom] |
Mr E. McDonald Mr J. McDonald A. A. Carmichael Esq |
035 | This name is applied to a large loch of brackish water, the sea flows into it at highwater but nothing to effect the height of the loch to any extent. It is situated in the fork of the roads leading from Loch Maddy northerly and westerly. Signification "Loch of the ford streams". |
ELIEAN GLAS MOR | Eilean Glas Mor | Mr E. McDonald Mr J. McDonald A. A. Carmichael Esq |
035 | Is applied to a small island in Loch an Aastrom. The name signifies "Big grey island". |
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[Page] 131Parish of N. [North] Uist -- Co. [County] Inverness
Transcriber's notes
Given that "Mr E. McDonald" and "Mr J. McDonald" have been written in identical longhand writing, and "Mr J. McDonald" appears in the top entry on most other pages in this part of the Volume, it is reasonable to assume that the ensuing "ditto" on this page should be interpreted as meaning both of themTranscribers who have contributed to this page.
Colin Macca
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