OS1/18/7/67

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  2. Ordnance Survey Name Books
  3. Inverness-shire OS Name Books, 1876-1878
  4. Inverness-shire Outer Hebrides volume 07
  5. OS1/18/7/67
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CAIGEANN A'Caighean
Caigeann		 Mr E. McDonald
A. A. Carmichael Esq		 032 This name is applied to a narrow neck of land situate between the head of Loch Portain and Loch na Caiginn, it appears to have been the dwelling place of a small farmer of former years. No English meaning could be ascertained for the name.
ORASAY Orasay
Oiriseidh		 Mr E. McDonald
A. A. Carmichael Esq		 032 Is an island at low water only [addendum - high water?], and is situate at the head of Loch Aulasary. It is covered with heathy pasture and is the property of Sir J. P. Orde Baronet, Auchnaba House, Lochgilphead.
RUDHA AN DAIMH Rudha an Daimh Mr E. McDonald
A. A. Carmichael Esq		 032 Is applied to a point on the coast, on the west side and near the north extremity of Hoe Beg. The name signifies "Point of the ox".

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Parish of N. [North] Uist -- County of Inverness

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Inverness-shire County, North Uist Parish

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Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Argyllshire, Sheet Xxxii Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Argyllshire, Sheet Xxxii
Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Inverness-shire (hebrides), Sheet Xxxii Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Inverness-shire (hebrides), Sheet Xxxii
Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Inverness-shire (mainland), Sheet Xxxii Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Inverness-shire (mainland), Sheet Xxxii
Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Inverness-shire (isle Of Skye), Sheet Xxxii & Xxxiia Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Inverness-shire (isle Of Skye), Sheet Xxxii & Xxxiia