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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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AIRIDHEAN DUBHA | Airidhean Dubha | Mr John Morrison A. A. Carmichael Esq |
031 | This name is applied to an extensive tract of flatish moorland, on which there are a number of small lochs. It is the property of Sir J. P. Orde and is situate at the north side of Voiskinish. The name signifies "The black shealing". |
LOCH BRU | Loch a' Bru | Mr John Morrison A. A. Carmichael Esq |
031 | This name is applied to a portion of Loch an Duin. It is said to be an ancient name, and that a small island near the eastern extremity of this creek, is the site of an ancient dwelling, but I could see no trace of such. |
LOCH NA BUAILE | Loch na Buaile | Mr John Morrison A. A. Carmichael Esq |
031 | Is a small loch situate 20 chains north east from Clachan Leastrom. Signification "Fold loch". |
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