OS1/18/7/139
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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LOCH NA MAIGHDEIN | Loch na Maighdein Loch na Maighdinn |
Mr E. McDonald Mr J. McDonald A. A. Carmichael Esq |
035 | Is applied to an ordinary sized freshwater loch situate at the southern extremity of Lock Skealtar. Signification "The maid's loch". |
CNOC AN AMHAIRE | Cnoc an Amhaire | Mr E. McDonald Mr J. McDonald A. A. Carmichael Esq |
035 | This name signifies "Knoll of the lookout", and is applied to a small Knoll situate adjacent to the road about one mile west from Lochmaddy. |
LOCH A' CHADHA RUAIDH | Loch a' Chadha Ruaidh | Mr E. McDonald Mr J. McDonald A. A. Carmichael Esq |
035 | Signifies "Loch of the red track", and is applied to a small loch situate south-west and adjacent to the above described Knoll [Cnoc an Amhaire]. |
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[Page] 139Parish 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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