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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
GLEN COLBOST Glen Colbost Glen Colbost Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald
Mr. Campbell, Ground Officer,
Dunvegan
028 Is applied to an extent of ground on the south side of Glen Òis.
Signification obscure
DÙN ARKAIG Dùn Arkaig Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McDonald
Mr. Campbell, Ground Officer, Dunvegan
028 This is applied to the remains of an Ancient fort or tower, a portion of the wall of which is still standing & is circular, & would seem to have been very strong in its day although built without lime or mortar. It is situate in that portion of Glen Òis called Glen Colbost. "Dùn" signifies fort, but the remainder of the name is obscure so far as English meaning goes.
GLEN ULLINISH Glen Ullinish
Gleann Uil-innis
Mr.Nicolson
Mr. McDonald Mr. Campbell, Ground Officer, Dunvegan
Johnston's Map
028 Is applied to a portion of Glen Òis situate on the opposite side of the river from Glen Colbost.

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