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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABHUINN BONNABRAS | Allt Boinne-brais Abhuinn Bonnabras |
Mr E. McDonald Mr I. McDonald A. A. Carmichael Esq |
035 | This name is applied to a small stream rising at Buail' Ard and flowing into Loch Nighe. Signification "Burn of the rapid fall". |
| LOCH NA CISTE | Loch na Ciste | Mr E. McDonald Mr I. McDonald A. A. Carmichael Esq |
035 | Signifies "Loch of the chest or cruive" and is applied to a small loch situate near the public road 25 chains north east from Stromban. |
| LOCH NAN GEIREANN | Loch nan Geireann | Mr E. McDonald Mr I. McDonald A. A. Carmichael Esq |
035 | This is said to be an ancient name, and it is applied to a large loch on the opposite side of the road from Loch na Ciste. |
| STROMBAN | Stromban | Mr E. McDonald Mr I. McDonald |
035 | Is applied to a small district of cultivated land and several cotters houses, the whole of which are one storey and thatched and in middling repair. |
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[Page] 144Parish of N. [North] Uist -- County of 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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