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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUN CAAN | Dun Caan Dun Caan Dun Caan |
Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suishnish, Raasay A. McPherson Portree Johnston's New Map |
030 | This name is applied to the highest hill in the Island of Raasay near its summit are two pretty large Lochs viz. "Loch na Meilleich" to the N.W. [North West] and "Loch na Mua" to the South. It is crowned with a rock resembling a fort. It is accessible from Raasay House by three bridle paths its signification is the "Head fort" the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House N.B. |
| HOLOMAN BURN | Holoman Burn | Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suishnish, Raasay A. McPherson Portree Johnston's New Map |
030 | This name is applied to a small stream which flows through that small district and falls into the N.E. [North East] corner of Holoman Bay. The meaning of the name is obscure the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House N.B. |
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[Page] 117County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree -- Island of Raasay
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