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ISLAND OF SKYE |
Island of Skye |
Blacks County Map
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Statistical Account
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This is the largest of the Hebridean islands excepting Lewis. It belongs politically to Inverness-shire, & lies opposite the continental parts of that county & Ross-shire. It is washed on the north & N.E. [North East] by the south end of the Minch, on the east by the Sounds of Rona, Raasay & Scalpa, separating it from the cognominal islands - by intervening or adjacent openings of the sea from 6 to 14 miles broad, Separating it from Applecross & Lochcarron, and by Loch Alsh, from ¾ of a mile to 2½ miles broad, separating it from the district of Loch Alsh: On the South East by Kyle Rhea & Glenelg-bay from gun-shot to 1½ miles broad, Separating it from Glenelg - & by the Sound of Sleat from 2¾ to 6½ miles broad, Separating it from Knoydart & Morrar; on the South & S.W. [South West] by the Sea of the Hebrides, studded at the distances respectively of ¾ of a mile, and of 5½, 6¾, and 9½ miles with the islands of Soa, Eig, Rum, and Canna; and on the west by the little Minch, Separating it from Benbecula, North Uist, & Harris, It is about 46 miles in length & 3½ miles in breadth. The island is celebrated for its interesting & exquisite scenery, & is ecclesiastically divided into
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into 7 quaod eivilia parishes - Bracadale, Duirinish, Kilmuir, Portree, Sleat, Snizort & Strath. These parishes together with that of the Small Isles constitute the presbytery of Skye, in the synod of Glenelg. |
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ISLAND OF RAASAY |
Island of Raasay
Island of Raasay
Island of Raasay |
Admiralty Chart
Philip's County Atlas
Blacks County Map |
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A considerable island of the Hebrides belonging to Inverness-shire and lying between the island of Skye and the Ross-shire district of Applecross. It forms a long butt of land streaching due North & South & separated by The sound of Raasay from the Skye district of Trotternish. Its distance from Skye varies between a mile & nearly five miles, this island is 14 miles in length & about 2 in breadth, it is in the presbytery of Skye and Synod of Glenelg. |
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County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Portree |
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INNER SOUND |
Inner Sound |
Admiralty Chart
Blacks County Map |
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An arm of the Sea which divides the islands of Rona, Raasay & Scalpa from Ross-shire on the South West Side |
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LOCH CAROY |
Loch Caroy |
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County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Portree
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CRÒ NAN CAORACH |
Crò nan Caorach |
Mr J. McDonald Ground Officer Edenbain
Mr Norman Ferguson Teacher |
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This name applies to a small hollow, where there had been a house and people living which signifies, "Sheepcots," Situated 1 mile south East of Monadh Choisleadir on the property of J. Robinson Esqr. |
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BEN SCA |
Ben Sca |
Mr J. McDonald Ground Officer Edenbain
Mr Norman Ferguson Teacher
Johnston's Map. |
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This name applies to a Small hill which signifies "The Shelter Hills" Situated about 2½ Miles South of Edenbain on the property of J. Robinson Esqr. |
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BEN AKETIL |
Ben Aketil |
Mr J. McDonald Ground Officer Edenbain
Mr Norman Ferguson Teacher
Johnston's Map. |
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This name applies to a prominent green hill, "meaning obscure," Situated 1 mile South west of "Ben Sca" on property of J. Robinson Esqr. Greshornish house. |
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County of Inverness -- Parish of Duirinish
Ben Aketil -- Duirinish & Bracadale Phs. [Parishes] |
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BEINN A' CHLÈIRICH |
Beinn a' Chlèirich |
Mr. J. McDonald Ground officer
Mr Norman Ferguson Teacher |
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This name applies to a small prominent hill, which signifies, "Clerks Hill. Situated about 1 mile South East of "Ben Aketil" on the property of Macleod of Macleod Dunvegan Castle |
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ALLT RUAIRIDH |
Allt Ruairidh |
Mr. J. McDonald Ground officer
Mr Norman Ferguson Teacher |
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This name applies to a Stream which rises south of "Ben Sca" and flows south in the property of Macleod of Macleod Dunvegan Castle. Signification "Rodericks Burn" |
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County of Inverness -- Parish of Bracadale |
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ALLT CORRACH |
Allt Corrach |
Mr. J. McDonald Ground Officer Edinbane |
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This name applies to a Stream which rises at the foot of "Ben Sca" into Abhuinn Choishleadar and flows north, which signifies, "Sleep Burn," on the property of J. Robinson |
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GLAC NA BROTHAIG AIRDE |
Glac na Brothaig Airde |
Mr. J. McDonald Ground Officer Edinbane |
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This name applies to a small hill which signifies, "High work of the hollow" Situated 2½ Miles south-East of Allt Corrach in the property of J. Robinson Greshornish house |
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County of Inverness -- Parish of Duirinish
Greshornish Point -- Copied into Name Book No. 1 |
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GLAC NA BROTHAIG ISLE |
Glac na Brothaig Ìsle |
Mr J. McDonald ground officer |
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This name applies to a Small hill which signifies "low work of the hollow" Situated about ½ Mile Borth of "Glac na Brothaig Airde" on the perty of J. Robinson Esqr. |
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MULLACH BEN SCA |
An Sga'
Mullach Ben Sca. |
Mr J. McDonald ground officer |
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This name applies to a hill which signifies. "Ridge of the Sheltered hill" Situated 1¾ miles West of "Glac na Brothaig Isle" on the property of J. Robinson Esqr. |
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ALLT CRO NAN CAORACH |
Allt Crò nan Caorach |
Mr J. McDonald ground officer |
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This name applies to a Stream signifies, "Burn of the Sheep Oats," it rises at the foot of "Mullach Ben Sca" and flows northward on the property of J. Robinson. Esqr. Greshornish house. |
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County of Inverness -- Parish of Duirinish
Allt Crò nan Caorach [faint note on page] This Name to be taken and put into N.B [Name Book] & Sheet 12 |
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BEINN A' CHEARCAILL |
Beinn a'Chearcaill |
Mr McDonald Edinbain
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This name signifies 'Ring Hill' and is applied to a hill situated about 1 1/4 miles to the South West of Beinn Uigisheadar |
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CRUACHAN GLEN IC' ASKILL |
Cruachan Gleann ic' Askill |
Mr McDonald Edinbain
Mr Norman Ferguson, Teacher |
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This name means Round hill of Gleann McAskill and is applied to a hill situated about 1 1/2 miles to the west of "Loch nan Rabhag" Ph [Parish] of Bracadale |
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ALLT DEARG |
Allt Dearg |
Mr McDonald Edinbain
Mr Norman Ferguson, Teacher |
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This name signifies "Red Stream" and is applied to a stream having its source at Loch Rabhag. It flows in a North easterly direction till it enters "Loch Hounan" Ph [Parish] of Bracadale & Snizort Ph [Parish] |
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County of Inverness -- Parish of Duirinish -- Isle of Skye |
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BEINN UILLEIM |
Beinn Uilleim |
Mr McDonald Edinbain
Mr Norman Ferguson Teacher |
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The name means "William's Hill and is applied to a prominent round hill situated about 60 chains to the south of Beinn Uigisheadar
Ph [Parish] of Duirinish |
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BEN ROISHADER |
Ben Roishader |
Mr. McDonald Edinbain |
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This name is applied to a hill Situated about one mile to the east of Uigisheadar meaning obscure
Ph [Parish] of Snizort |
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County of Inverness -- Parish of Snizort -- Parish of Duirinish -- Isle of Skye
Aladh Moal Copied into 1/2500 Name Book JM -- This name signifies "Bald Swelling" and is applied to a Small round hill situated about one mile to the west of Edinbain. |
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MEALL BUIDHE |
Meall Buidhe |
Mr J. McDonald ground officer Edinbain
Mr Norman Ferguson Teacher |
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This name applies to a small hill which signifies "Yellow Hill". Situated about 1/4 of a mile south east of 'Beinn Uigshadar' on the property of A. MacDonald Lynedale House by Portree. |
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UIGSHADER |
Uigshader |
Mr J. McDonald ground officer Edinbain
Mr Norman Ferguson Teacher |
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This name applies to ruins and a piece of pasture land wher it had formerly been inhabited "meaning obscure, on the property of A Macdonald Esqr" |
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BEN UIGSHADER |
Ben Uigshader |
Mr J. McDonald ground officer Edinbain
Mr Norman Ferguson Teacher |
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The name applies to a larg prominent hill "meaning obscure". Situated about 1/2 a mile north west of Uigshader on the property of A MacDonald Esqr. Lynedale House. |
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SLOCHD UIGSHADER |
Slochd Uigshader |
Mr J McDonald Grounds Officer Edinbain
Mr Norman Ferguson, Teacher |
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This name applies to a hollow " meaning obscure" Situated 1/2 mile north of "Beinn Uigshader" on the property of A. Macdonald Esqr. Lynedale House by Portree. |
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ALLT DEARG |
Allt Dearg |
Mr J McDonald Grounds Officer Edinbain
Mr Norman Ferguson, Teacher |
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This name applies to a small river, which takes its name from bracket-on trace and flows north entering the Treaslane River thence into the sea at Loch Treasland, this name signifies "Red River" on the property of A. Macdonald Esqr.
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Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Duirinish
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ROSGILL RIVER |
Rosgill River |
Mr McDonald, Keeper |
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Is applied to a large mountain stream having its source from "Allt Ruaridh" and another stream of a similar size, and flowing in a southerly direction till it enters Poll Roag. |
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CAROY RIVER |
Caroy River |
Mr McDonald, Keeper |
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A large stream flowing through the valley called "Glen Heisdal" and entering the sea at the head of Loch Caroy. The name signifies "The red cliff River" |
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Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Duirinish
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ALLT NAN CAT |
Allt nan Cat |
Mr. McDonald, Keeper |
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This name is applied to a small stream rising near "Cnoc a' Chrochaire" and flowing in a S.W. [South West] direction till it enters Loch Caroy near St. John Church. It form part of the boundary between the parishes of Bracadale & Duirinish. The name signifies "Burn of the Cat".
Phs [Parishes] of Duirinish & Bracadale |
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LOCH CNOC A CHROCHAIRE |
Loch Cnoc a' Chrochaire |
Mr. McDonald, Keeper |
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Is a small loch situate between "Beinn Bheag" & "Cnoc a' Chrochaire". The name signifies "The hangman's Knoll Loch". |
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ALLT AIRIDH DHONACHAIDH |
Allt Airidh Dhonachaidh |
Mr McDonald, Keeper |
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Signifies "Duncan's Shealing burn" and is applied to a small stream rising out of the above described loch and flowing S.W. [South West] into Loch Caroy. |
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Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Bracadale |
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BEN CROKAIG |
Ben Crokaig |
A McLeod Greep
Mr McDonald, Keeper |
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Is applied to an ordinary sized hill situate fully 1/2 mile N.W. [North West] from " Strone Geers" & on the property of Mr Robinson of Greshornish. |
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HEISARY BURN |
Heisary Burn |
A McLeod Greep
Mr McDonald, Keeper |
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Is applied to a small stream crossing the public road about 2 1/2 miles S [South] from Stein & flowing southerly into Abhuinn Ghlinn Uachdaraich |
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GLEANN UACHDARACH |
Gleann Uachdarach |
A McLeod Greep
Mr McDonald, Keeper |
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Is applied to an ordinary sized glen covered with heathy pasture & running in a southern direction from the Bridge at Upperglen. The name signifies "Upper Glen" Mr Robinson of Greshornish is proprietor. |
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ABHUINN GHLINN UACHDARAICH |
Abhuinn Ghlinn Uachdaraich |
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This name is applied to a good sized mountain stream flowing through the valley called Gleann Uachdarach. The name signifies "Upper Glen River". |
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MONADH CHOISLEADIR |
Monadh Choisleadir |
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An ordinary sized hill covered with heathy pasture and situate on the east side of Gleann Uachdarach and on the property of Mr Robinson of Greshornish. Signification "mountain of the steep side." |
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ALLT DONACHAIDH |
Allt Donachaidh |
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A small stream rising on Monadh Choisleadir and flowing westerly into Abhuinn Ghlinn Uachdaraich Signification "Duncan's Burn". |
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RAGEARY BURN |
Rageary Burn |
Mr McDonald, Keeper
Mr Angus McNeill |
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A small stream rising on Beinn Aketil and flowing into Abhain a'Chadha Ruadh near Cnocantoul Meaning obscure |
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AKETIL BURN |
Aketil Burn |
Mr. McDonald, Keeper
Mr. Angus McNeill |
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A good sized stream rising on Aketil & flowing into Abhainn a' Chadha Ruaidh at Glen Heysdal. Signification obscure |
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CNOC A' CHROCHAIRE |
Cnoc a' Chrochaire |
Mr. McDonald, keeper
Mr. Angus McNeill |
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Signifies "knoll of the hangman" and is applied to a small hill situate near the Parish boundary one mile east from Glen Heysdal. McLeod of McLeod is proprietor. |
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GLEN HEYSDAL |
Glen Heysdal |
Mr. McDonald, Keeper Colbost, Struan by Portree
Mr A. McNeill |
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This name is applied to a portion of a glen or valley which extends in a northerly direction from the head of Loch Caroy for a distance of 1 1/4 miles. It is covered with good pasture & is the property of McLeod of McLeod. Signification obscure |
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GLEANN EOGHAINN |
Gleann Eoghainn |
Mr. McDonald, Keeper Colbost, Struan by Portree
Mr A. McNeill |
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Is applied to the north end of the above valley which is also the property of McLeod of McLeod. The name signifies "Ewen's glen". |
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CNOCANTOUL |
Cnocantoul |
Mr. McDonald, Keeper Colbost, Struan by Portree
Mr A. McNeill |
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This name is applied to a shepherd's bothy situate in that portion of the above mentioned valley called "Gleann Eoghainn". It is one storey thatched & at present unoccupied. Signification "Knoll of the barn", |
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Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Duirinish |
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SRON AN AIGHE |
Sròn an Aighe |
Mr. I. Macdonald Ground officer, Edinbain
Mr. Norman Ferguson |
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This applies to a ridge signifying "The Heifer's Nose" and is about 1 mile N.W. [North West] from Loch Navag - the property of Macleod of Macleod, Dunvegan Castle by Portree |
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ALLT AN LOIN DUIBH |
Allt an Lòin Duibh |
Mr. I. Macdonald Ground officer, Edinbain
Mr. Norman Ferguson |
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The name applies to a stream signifying "The Black Bog" Burn it rises 1/2 mile W. [West] from Sròn an Aighe and flows in a N.E. [North East] direction to its confluence with Allt Dearg. Duirinish and Snizort Phs [Parishes] |
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LOCH RAVAG |
Loch Ravag |
Mr. I. Macdonald Ground officer, Edinbain
Mr. Norman Ferguson
Johnston's Map |
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Applies to a freshwater loch, situated 110 chains N.E. [North East] from Glen ic Askill and is the property of Macleod of Macleod. Bracadale Ph [Parish] |
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CRUACHAN BEINN A' CHEARCAILL |
Cruachan Beinn a' Chearcaill |
Mr. J. Macdonald
Mr. Norman Ferguson |
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This name applies to a hill signifying "The Ring Hill Top" and is situated N.W. [North West] 130 Chains from Glen ic Askill property of J. Robertson Esq. Greshornish Ho. [House] Duirinish and Bracadale Phs [Parishes] |
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ALLT BEINN A' CHEARCAILL |
Allt Beinn a' Chearcaill |
Mr. J. Macdonald
Mr. Norman Ferguson |
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Applies to a stream signifying "The Ring Hill Burn" and rises 15 Chains E. [East] from Cruachan Beinn a' Chearcaill and flowing in a N.E. [North East] direction to its junction with Allt an Lòin Duibh |
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MEALL TOBAR IAIN |
Meall Tobar Iain |
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Siignifies "Lump of John's Well" and is applied to the shoulder of a hill adjacent to Allt Donachaidh is proprietor. |
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ALLT A' CHOIRE |
Allt a'Choire |
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Is applied to a small stream rising on the mountain called "Ben Aketil" and flowing northerly till it joins with Allt Donachaidh after which it is known as "Abhainn Glinn Uachdaraich". Signification "The Corry Burn". |
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STRONE GEERS |
Strone Geers |
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Is applied to a small hill situate one mile south east from Ben Crokaig & on the property of Mr. Robinson of Greshornish |
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Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Duirinish |
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MACSWEYN T S BURN |
MacSweyn's Burn |
Mr McDonald
Mr. A McNeil
Mr. Angus McLeod |
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Is applied to a small stream rising on a flat at the south side of Strone Geers and flowing in a south-east direction into Abhainn a' Cladha Ruaidh forming part of the source of the stream. Signification "McSwan's burn". |
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ALLT RUAIRIDH |
Allt Ruairidh |
Mr McDonald
Mr. A McNeill
Mr. Angus McLeod |
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Signifies "Rory's Burn" and is applied to a small stream rising near the pass called Clach Rathad and flowing in a S.E. [South East] direction for the distance of a mile when it joins another stream of similar size and becomes Rosgill River. |
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ALLT AN LEACAICH BHAIN |
Allt an Leacaich Bhàin |
Mr McDonald
Mr. A McNeill
Mr. Angus McLeod |
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Signifies "The white bog burn" and is applied to a small stream rising in a small marsh in Clach Rathad and flowing Northerly into Abhainn Ghlinn Uachdaraich |
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Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Duirinish |
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TREASLANE RIVER |
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For Authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No 1 Snizort Ph [Parish] |
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ABHUINN CHOISHLEADAR |
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For Authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No 1 Duirinish Ph [Parish] |
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ALLT AN LOIN RUAIDH |
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For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No 1 |
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CLATH RATHAD |
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County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Duirinish
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BORVE |
Borve |
Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd. [Reverend] A Martin
Angus Macpherson |
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A district lying on the north esat of the county road from Portree to Kensaleyre it is composed of rough pasture, ruins and a cottage or two storey thatched & in bad repair Property of Lord Macdonald |
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LON SGOILTE |
Lòn Sgoilte |
Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd. [Reverend] A Martin
Angus Macpherson |
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A small stream running south west from Beinn ach'a Bhaird and entering Lòn an Luig Bhuidhe 8 chains above where it takes the name of Carbost Burn. It signifies Split Burn. |
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LON AN LUIG BHUIDHE |
Lòn an Luig Bhuidhe |
Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd. [Reverend] A Martin
Angus Macpherson |
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A small stream running west from Creag a Glinne and taking the name of Carbost Burn a little above the County road. Its meaning is Burn of the Yellow hollow |
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County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Snizort SKye |
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LON NA GID DUIBHE |
Lòn an Gid Duibhe |
Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd. [Reverend] A Martin
Angus Macpherson |
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A small stream running South West from Creag aslinnie and taKing the name of Carbost Burn at its junction with Lòn a Gid Bhuidhe It means the Burn of the black Hot bed. |
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LON DUBH |
Lòn Dubh |
Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd. [Reverend] A Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
A small stream running north west parallel with the County road and entering Lon na h-Iulain 25 chains south of the school. Its meaning is Black Burn |
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CREAG A' GHLINNE |
Creag a' Ghlinne |
Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd. [Reverend] A Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
A long topped heathy pasture hill situated on the eastern of Borve. Property of Lord Macdonald. Its meaning is Craig of pool or pond |
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BEN GRASCO |
Ben Grasco |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
A low heathy paasture hill situated close to the southwest of Glengrasco. Property of Lord Macdonald Meaning obscure Snizort Ph [Parish] |
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Achadh |
Achadh |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
A small district of arable & one storey cottages thatched and in bad repair. Property of Lord Macdonald. Meaning a field or plain Snizort Ph [Parish] |
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WOODEND |
Woodend |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
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Applied to a shepherd's house situated 1/2 a mile to the east of Achadh. The house is one storey thatched & in bad repair an enclosure of arable surrounds the hous Property Lord Macdonald Portree Ph [Parish] |
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LON AN ACHAIDH |
Lòn an Achaidh |
Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd. [Reverend] A Martin
Angus Macpherson |
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A large stream runing north through the districts of Glen Grasco & achadh and changing its name to Lon an Eirean at Dubh Lòn junction Its meaning is stream of the field |
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COULNACRAGGAN |
Coulnacraggan |
Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd. [Reverend] A Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
A small district of arable pasture & cottages one storey thatched & in bad repair Property of Lord Macdonald |
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GLENGRASCO |
Glengrasco |
Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd. [Reverend] A Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
A small district of arable pasture & one storey cottages thatched & in bad repair Property Lord Macdonald |
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DUN BORVE |
Dun Borve |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
A ruin of a fort situated in the south eastern end of the district of Borve it is of Scandinavian origin and been used as a place of defence Lord Macdonald Proprietor Its meaning is Borve Fort |
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CLACHAN ERISCO |
Clachan Erisco |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
Applies to three standing stones situated in the district of Borve Supposed to have been placed there by the followers of Fingall but nothing authentic is Known concerning them. Its meaning is obscure |
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LOCH A' GHLINNE BHIG |
Loch a' Ghlinne Bhig |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
A small loch situated west of the public road from Skeabost to Bracadale. Its meaning is Loch of the little Glen. |
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GLEANN BEAG |
Gleann Beag |
Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd. [Reverend] A Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
Ruins & rough pasture situated close on the west side of River Snizort. Property of L Macdonald of SKeabost Its meaning is Little Glen |
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BEINN A'GHLINNE BHIG |
Beinn a' Ghlinne Bhig |
Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd. [Reverend] A Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
A low heathy pasture hill situated 3/4 of a mile to the north-west of Loch a' Ghlinne Bhig. Property of Lauchlin MacDonald Esqr. of Skeabost. Its meaning is Hill of the small glen. |
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LON A' GHLINNE BHIG |
Lòn a' Ghlinne Bhig |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
A small stream running South out of Loch a Ghlinn Bhig and taKing the name of River Tora one and a half miles below the loch. Its meaning is Burn of the little Glen |
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BORVE CORRY |
Borve Corry |
Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd. [Reverend] A Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
A heathy pasture hollow situated between Creag a' Glinne & Pein Borve Property of Lord Macdonald |
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SCHOOL [Borve] |
School (Boys and Girls) |
Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd. [Reverend] A Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
Applied to one storey building slated & in good repair. The elementary branches of education are taught to an average attendence of 40 Boys & Girls This school was endowed by A McDermid a native of Borve from which endowment the masters salary is paid & repair of school maintained The children living in Borve are exempt from fees. Those in the adjoining districts are charged a nominal fee. Property of the Trustees |
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PEIN BORVE |
Pein Borve |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
A small heathy pasture hill situated close to the east of Borve Corry. Property of Lord Macdonald Its meaning is from the old division of land |
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BEALACH AN TEARNAIDH |
Bealach an Tearnaidh |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
A heathy pasture hollow situated between Beinn Mheadhonach and Creag Linne Property of Lord Macdonald. Its meaning is Brae Pass Snizort & Portree Phs [Parishes] |
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BEINN MHEADHONACH |
Beinn Mheadhonach |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
A round high topped hill situated ½ a mile to the north of Corr Beinn Property of Lord Macdonald Its meaning is Middle Hill Portree Ph [Parish] |
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PEIN A' CHLEIBH |
Pein a' chléibh |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
A low heathy pasture hill situated a mile to the south of A' Chorrabh Beinn Property of Lord Macdonald Its meaning is Land of the creel
rising a little to the east of "Woodend" |
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DUBH LON |
Dubh Lòn |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
A stream running north west and entering Lòn Eireanneach at its junction with Lòn an Achaidh. Its meaning is Black Burn Snizort Ph [Parish] Portree Ph [Parish] |
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DRUMMUIE |
Drummuie |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
A small district of arable pasture and one storey cottages in bad repair Property of Lord Macdonald |
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ESKIDAL BURN |
Eskidal River |
Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd. [Reverend] A Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
A large stream running south from Bealach an Tearnaidh and taking the name of River Leasgeary at "Lon Meadhonach" Its meaning is obscure |
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LON A' CHAPUILL |
Lòn a' chapuill |
Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd. [Reverend] A Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
A small stream running south west from a' Chorra bheinn and entering Eskidal Burn about ½ a mile North of where it changes its name to River Leasgeary. Its meaning is Mares Burn. |
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LON MEADHONACH |
Lòn Meadhonach |
Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd. [Reverend] A Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
A small stream running south west from Pein a chleibh and entering River Leasgeary at Achachork Its meaning is Middle Burn |
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LON NA BUAILE RIABHAICH |
Lòn na Buaile Riabhaich |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
A small stream running west from the eastern end of Drummie and entering Dubh Lon ½ a mile above its junction with Lon an Eireannaich. Its meaning is Burn of the Roaned Fold |
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RIVER LEASGEARY |
River Leasgeary |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
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A large stream running southeast from where it changed its name to Eskidal Burn at "Achachork" and entering Portree Loch near the village of Portree. |
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ACHTALEAN |
Achtalean |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
A small district of arable & one storey cottages thatched and in bad repair. Property of Lord Macdonald. Signifies "Broad Acre". |
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ACHACORK |
Ach-a'choire
Achachork |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
A small district of arable and a one storey cottage thatched and in middling repair. Property of Lord Macdonald. Signifies " Corn producing land". |
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MALIGAN |
Maligan |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
A small district of ruins and a cottage or two thatched and in bad repair. property of Lord Macdonald. |
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LON ACHAIDH A' CHOIRCE |
Lòn Achadh a'choirce |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
A small stream running south west from Pein a chleith and entering River Leasgeary at Maligan. Its meaning is Burn of the corn field. |
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DUN DUGAN |
Dùn Dugan |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
Applied to a Knoll situated ½ mile to the north east of achtalean. Supposed to have been a place of defence during the time the scandinavians lived in the Island Its meaning is obscure |
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A' CHORRA-BHEINN |
A' Chorra-bheinn |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
023 |
A low topped heathy pasture hill situated ¾ of a mile to the north of Pein a' Chleibh. Property of Lord Macdonald of the Isles Meaning obscure. |
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LÒN AN TAIRBH |
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For authorities and description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No 3 |
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LÒN BEALACH TEARNAIDH |
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To authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No.1 |
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RIVER SNIZORT |
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To authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 3 |
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LOCH HOUNAN |
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To authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No.3 |
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RIVER TORA |
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To authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 3 |
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CARBOST BURN |
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To authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 3 |
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LÒN SLOCHD NA CRICHE |
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To authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 3 |
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LÒN NA BUAILE RUAIDH |
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To authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 3 |
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LÒN NA H-ULAIN |
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To authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 3 |
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BEINN ACH' NAM BARD |
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For authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No.1 |
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LÒN BHO-LAINN |
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For authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No.1 |
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SNIZORT |
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For authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No.1 |
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DUIRINISH |
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RUDHA NA H-AIRDE GLAISE |
Rudha na h-Airde Glaise |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
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Applied to a bend in the west coast line of the sound of Raasay about midway between Portree & Rigg Property of Lord Macdonald Meaning High green Point |
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Nicolson's Rock -- Cancelled By order John T. Hobban Ca. [Civilian assistant] |
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DÙN GERASHADER |
Dùn Gerashader |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
024 |
Is applied to the remains of a fort lying on the east side of River Chracaig and about one mile from Portree about 3 feet high of the wall is still standing. Lord Macdonald proprietor Meaning Garrashadder Fort |
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CREAG AN FHITHICH |
Creag an Fhithich |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
024 |
Applies to a small craig lying on the S.W. [South West] side of Lon Creag a' Fhithich and about 1½ miles from Portree Signifies Raven's Craig. Lord MacDonald's proprietor |
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LÒN A' GHLINNE |
Lòn a' Ghlinne |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
024 |
Is applied to a small stream rises about ½ mile west of Sithean Bealach Chumhaig and flowing in a westerly direction falls into the River Chracaig near Lòn Creag an Fhithich. Signifies Glen Burn |
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MARTAIG BURN |
Martaig Burn |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
024 |
Applies to a small mountain stream rises about ½ mile west of Bealach Cumhaug and flowing in a S.W. [South Westerly] direction falls into Lòn a' Gharaidh near Dun Garrashadder |
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LÒN CREAG AN FHITHICH |
Lòn Creag an Fhithich |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
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This name is applied to a small stream that rises on the moors 1½ miles South-westerly of Loch Fada and flowing in a S.E. [South Easterly] direction falls into Abhuinn Chragach near the junction of Lòn a' Ghlinn. Signifies Burn of the Ravens Craig |
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MANISH MORE |
Manish More
Manish More
Manish More |
Mr James McKenzie Balcharn, Island of Raasay.
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suishnish, Raasay
Black's Map |
024 |
This name is given to several ruins, and a small portion of land once under cultivation, which is situated on the west coast of Raasay island about six miles from Raasay House, the name Manish is said to be Scandinavian, and has therefore been anglicised. It is the property of W. Armitage Esq? |
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MANISHMORE BURN |
Manishmore Burn |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith.
W. McKenzie |
024 |
This is a small hill stream about two miles in length, which rises in several branches on the western side of "Beinn a'Chapuill", and runs in a North Westerly direction, entering the sea at Manish Mor. As the name is Scandinavian, it has been anglicised. |
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CARN MOR |
Càrn Mòr
Càrn Mòr
Càrn Mòr |
Mr. James McKenzie
Rev [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie |
024 |
This name applies to a hill covered with heather, in the middle of the island, about eight miles north of Raasay House. It is on the estate of W. Armitage Esq., Raasay House. The name is gaelic and signifies "large cairn". |
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BEINN A' CHAPUILL |
Beinn a' Chapuill
Beinn a' Chapuill
Beinn a' Chapuill |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suishnish, Raasay |
024 |
This name applies to a very bold feature or hill on the eastern side of Raasay Island situated about two miles south of Brochail castle and about 8 north of Raasay House, The name signified "Mare's hill". It is the property of W. Armitage Esqr |
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GARBH ALLT |
Garbh Allt
Garbh Allt
Garbh Allt |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie Farmer |
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This name is applied to a hill stream about a mile in length, having a very rough bed, which is situated about two miles South of "Brochail Castle". It rises on the east side of "Beinn a'Chapuill" and runs Eastwards until it enters the sea, It is a gaelic name which signifies "Rough Stream". |
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DOIRE DOMHAIN |
Doire Domhain
Doire Domhain
Doire Domhain |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie |
024 |
This name is given to a long narrow piece of grass land, which was once cultivated, and which is situated about a mile to the West of "Beinn a'Chapuill", and within half a mile of the West coast of the island, It is on the estate of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House It means "Deep Grove ". |
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MANISH ISLAND |
Manish Island
Manish Island
Manish Island |
Mr James McKenzie Balcharn Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith Free Church Manse, Raasay, By Portree
W. McKenzie Farmer, Suisnish, Raasay |
024 |
This name is appplied to a Small barren Island Situated in the North East Coast of the Island of Raasay it is approachable at Low Water the property of meaning obscure W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House By Portree, Skye |
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MANISH POINT |
Manish Point
Manish Point |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend]Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suisnish, Raasay |
024 |
This name is applied to an Irregular headland on the north east coast of the Island of Raasay. Its English meaning is obscure . On the property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House N.B. [North Britain] |
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MANISH BEG |
Manish Beag |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suisnish, Raasay |
024 |
This name is applied to the ruins of a small hamlet situated
A small stream of the same name and to the south west of Ruadh Mhanish. The property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House N.B [North Britain]
Meaning obscure |
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MANISHBEG BURN |
Manishbeg Burn |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suisnish, Raasay |
024 |
Applies to a small stream running in a northerly direction and entering the sea immediately to the north of Eilean Mhanish
the property of W. Armitage Esqr
Meaning obscure |
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LÒN NAM BREAC |
Lòn nam Breac |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
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The name is applied to a portion of a mountain stream having its source at the base of Fiurnean and flowing in a South-westerly direction for about 1¼ miles changes its name to River Chracaig.
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RIVER CHRACAIG |
River Chracaig |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
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Is applied to a portion of a mountain stream, from which the name Lòn nam Breac ceases and flowing generally in a Southerly direction falls into the Sea at Portree |
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LÒN AIRIDH NA SGRITHILICH |
Lòn airidh na Sgrithilich |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
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A small stream having its source on the moors about 3/4 of a mile S.W. [South West] of Loch Fada and flowing an easterly course falls into Abhuinn Chragach at Lòn nam Breac Meaning obscure. |
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SÌTHEAN A' BHEALAICH CHUMHAING |
Sithean Bhealaich Chumhaing |
Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson
Rev [Reverend] A.W. Donald, Kiltarlity, Beauly N.B.1895 |
024 |
Is applied to a hill lying about two miles north of Portree, has great cliffs on its eastern side, and is covered with heathy and rough pasture. Signifies Hill of the narrow Pass.
Lord MacDonald proprietor |
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BEALACH CUMHANG |
Bealach Cumhang |
Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson
Rev [Reverend] A.W. Donald, Kiltarlity, Beauly N.B.1895 |
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This name is applied to a small pass lying about 1¼ miles north of Portree and South of Sithean Bhealaich chumhaig Signifies Narrow Pass
Lord MacDonald proprietor |
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LÒN AN T-SÌTHEAN |
Lòn an t'sìthein |
Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson
Rev [Reverend] A.W. Donald, Kiltarlity, Beauly N.B.1895 |
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Applies to a small stream, rises on the west side of Sithean Bhealach Chumhaig and flowing nearly due west, falls into the River Chragach
Meaning Burn of the fairy-hillock |
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LOCH FADA |
Loch Fada |
Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson |
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The name appplies to a sheet of water about ¾ of a mile in length and about ⅛ of a mile in average width. lies about 3½ miles north-ward of Portree and signifies Long Loch. Proprietor Lord MacDonald of Armadale Castle |
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LÒN COIRE NA H-AIRIDH |
Lòn Coire na h'Airidh |
Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson |
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Is applied to a small stream rising to the west of Loch Fada and flowing generally in an easterly direction falls into the above Loch on its western side. Signifies Burn of the sheiling's corrie |
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CRAIG ULATOTA |
Craig Ulatota |
Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
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Applies to a rocky crag, lying about 1¼ S.E. [South East] of Loch Fada and near the source of Lòn Druiasach, Lord MacDonald proprietor
Meaning obscure |
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FIURNEAN |
Fuirnain
Fiurnean |
Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch, Revd [Reverend] A. Martin, Angus Macpherson |
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Is applied to a hill lying about 1¼ miles east of Loch Fada. Is generally covered with rough pasture and has a small cliff at its north end.
Lord MacDonald proprietor.
Meaning obscure |
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PRINCE CHARLES'S CAVE |
Prince Charles's Cave |
Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch, Revd [Reverend] A. Martin, Angus Macpherson |
024 |
The name is applied to a cave on the Sea-Shore lying about 4 miles from Portree, it is Situated above high water mark and some stalactites which were suspended from the roof are now mostly broken and carried off by Tourists.
Prince Charles Edward was hid here for a short time during his sojourn in SKye. |
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LÒN DRUISEACH |
Lòn Druiseach |
Revd. [Reverend] John Darrroch, Revd [Reverend] A. Martin, Angus Macpherson |
024 |
A small stream has its source near Creag Ulatola and flowing west falls into the River Chracaigh.
Meaning Burn of the brambles |
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ALLT AN DOIRE DOMHAIN |
Allt an Doire Dhomhain
Allt an Doire Dhomhain
Allt an Doire Dhomhain |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie Farmer Suisnish, Raasay |
024 |
This name is applied to a small stream which rises in a hollow at the west side of Beinn a'Chapuill, and runs in a westerly direction for about a mile and a half when it enters the sea, on the West side of Raasay Island. The name is a gaelic one and signifies "Stream of the Steep Grove".
It is on the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House |
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SCREAPADAL BURN |
Screapadal Burn |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie Farmer Suisnish, Raasay |
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A small stream having its source in Cairn Mòr
it runs Eastward for a short distance and enters the sea.
Meaning obscure |
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LÒN A'GHEARRAIDH |
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ALLT AN EASAIN DHUIBH |
Allt an Easain Dhuibh
Allt an Easain Dhuibh
Allt an Easain Dhuibh |
Mr. James Mckenzie, Balachara
Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie |
025 |
This name is applied to a small stream which flows out of "An Feur-loch" in a S.W. [South West] Direction and falls into "Loch Arnish" at its North East Corner, on the property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House N.B. [north Nritain]
Signifies "stream of the little black waterfall". |
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ARNISH BURN |
Arnish Burn |
Mr. James Mckenzie, Balachara Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie
A McLeod Greep |
025 |
This name is applied to a small stream which flows out of "Loch nan Duthan" it flows into "Loch Arnish" a short distance to the South of "Allt Easan Duibh" on the property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House |
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MEALL DEARG |
Meall Dearg |
Mr. James Mckenzie, Balachara
Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie |
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This name is applied to a rocky ridge situated to the N.E. [North East] of Torrin its signification is the Red Hill, the property of W. Armitage Esqr |
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LOCH MALLAICHTE |
Loch Mallaichte
Loch Mallaichte
Loch Mallaichte |
Mr. James McKenzie
Balchara
Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. Mckenzie |
025 |
This name is applied to a small loch situated near the summit of Meall Dearg. Its signification is the Cursed Loch the property of W. Armitage Esqr N.B. [North Britain] Signification - "Cursed Loch" |
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AM FEUR-LOCH |
Am Feur-loch |
Mr. James McKenzie Balchara Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. Mckenzie |
025 |
This name is applied to a small Loch situated a short distance to the South East of Loch Mallaichte out of it flows Allt Easain Duibh.
The property of W. Armitage Esqr "Raasay House" N.B. [North Britain]
Signification - "The Grass Loch" |
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LOCH NAN DUBHAN |
Loch nan Duthan |
Mr. James McKenzie Balchara Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. Mckenzie |
025 |
This name is applied to a small [loch] situated a short distance to the South of "An Feur Loch" out of it flows "Allt Arnish" its Signification is the "Loch of the hook" the property of W. Armitage Esqr |
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ARNISH |
Arnish |
Mr. James McKenzie Balachara
Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie, Farmer
Suishish, Raasay |
025 |
This name is applied to a Small Loch situated to the East of "Loch nan Dubhan". Its signification is the "Loch of the one height" the property of W. Armitage Esqr
Raasay House N.B. [North Britain] |
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Parish of Portree -- Island of Raasay
Loch na h-Aon-oidhche Cancelled By order John T. Hoban Ca [Civilian Assistant]
Clac na Creadha Cancelled By order [JTH]
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AM FEADAN |
Am Feadan
Am Feadan
Am Feadan |
M James McKenzie
Balacharn
Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie, Farmer,
Suisnich, Raasay |
025 |
This name is applied to a short and narrow pass situated to the East of the hamlet of "Arnish". It is one of the few places on the East coast of Raasay where access is obtained to the shore.
The property of W. Armitage Esq,
Raasay House N.B. [North Britain]
Signifies "the Crevice" |
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MEALL DEARG ARNISH |
Meall Dearg Arnish |
M James McKenzie Balachara Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suisnich, Raasay |
025 |
This name is applied to a hill Situated to the north of the hamlet of Arniash. Its signification is the "Red Hill of Arnish" the property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House N.B. [North Britain] |
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RUDHA CRION |
Rudha Crion |
M James McKenzie Balachara Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suisnich, Raasay |
025 |
This name is applied to a bare point situated in the S.E. [South East] corner of Loch Arnish. Its signifies the "stunted or little pouch" the property of W. Armitage Esq Raasay House N.B. [North Britain] |
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LOCH BEAG |
Loch Beag |
Mr James McKenzie
Balacharn
Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie |
025 |
This name is applied to a Small Loch Situated Immediately to the N.E [North East] corner of Loch an Uachdair. Its signification is rhe "little Loch" the property of W . Armitage Esqr Raasay House N.B. [North Britain] |
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LOCH ARNISH |
Loch Arnish |
Mr James McKenzie
Balacharn
Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie |
025 |
This name is applied to an arm of the Sea on the N.W. [North West] corner of the Island of Raasay. It lies to the E. [East] of "Rudha Manish" and to the S. [South] of Ard an Torrain it is the principal inlet in the Island the meaning is obscure, the property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House N.B. [North Britain] |
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SÌTHEAN MÒR |
Sìthean Mòr
Sìthean Mòr
Sìthean Mòr |
Mr James McKenzie
Balacharn
Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie |
025 |
This name is applied to a small hill Situated to the south of the hamlet of Arnish its Signification "sharp pointed hill" the property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House N.B. [North Britain] |
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CREAG BHÀN |
Creag Bhàn |
Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie |
025 |
This name is applied to a prominent hillock situated to the S.E. [South East] corner of Loch Arnish its signification is the white or pale rock. The property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House N.B. [North Britain] |
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LOCH AN UACHDAIR |
Loch an Uachdair |
Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie |
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This name is applied to a pretty Loch Situated a short distance to the north of Brochel Castle It has two woody Islands Its signification is the Upper Loch the property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House N.B. [North Britain] |
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BROCHEL |
Brochel
Brochel
Brochel
Brochel |
Mr James McKenzie Balcharn Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suishnish, Raasay
Chart & Black & Johnstons Maps |
025 |
This name is Anglicised. It applies to a Shepherd's House and a number of Ruins. Situated on the East side of the Island and about 10 miles north of Raasay House. Property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House By Portree |
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NORTH SCREAPADAL |
North Screapadal
North Screapadal
North Screapadal |
Mr James McKenzie Balcharn Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie |
025 |
The meaning of this name is obscure It applies to a number of Ruins Situated about 1 mile west of Brochel Castle the Property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House By Portree |
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SOUTH SCREAPADAL |
South Screapadal |
Mr James McKenzie Balcharn Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie |
025 |
Meaning Obscure. It applies to a number of Ruins Situated on the East Side of the Island and 1¼ miles west of Brochel Castle
Property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House
By Portree |
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CREAG NA BRUAICH |
Creag na Bruaich
Creag na Bruaich
Creag na Bruaich |
Mr. James McKenzie Balcharn Raasay
Rev [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie
Farmer Suishnish Raasay |
025 |
Signifies "Belly Rock" It applies to a large bulging Rock Situated on north side of Island and about 8 miles from Raasay House.
Property of Armitage Esqr Raasay House By Portree |
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BROCHIL CASLE (In Ruins) |
Brochel Castle
Brochel Castle
Brochel Castle |
Mr. James McKenzie Balcharn Raasay
Rev [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W McKenzie |
025 |
This name applies to the ruins of an old Castle the Residence of the McLeods of Raasay, situated on a rock near the sea and distant about 10 miles northwards of the present mansion This rock is not one map of Stone but a concretion of pebbles and clay so firm that it does not appear to moulder. The Erection is in the form of a parallelogram with wings on the East & West, the walls entire with the exception of a Small breach here & there.
W. Armitage Esqr Raasay Ho [House] Propr [Proprietor] |
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GLAS EILEAN |
Glas Eilean
Glas Eilean
Glas Eilean |
Mr. James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay
Rev [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie |
025 |
This name is applied to a Small Island situated a Short distance to the N.W. [North West] of "Ard an Torrain" at High water it becomes detached into two Small Islands both of which are covered with a rough description of Pasture The name signifies graty or green Island the property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House N.B. [North Britain] |
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FRAOCH EILEAN |
Fraoch Eilean |
Mr. James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay
Rev [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie |
025 |
The name applies to a small Island situated immediately to the North of Ard an Torrin the Coast is very steep the name signifies the Island of Heath. the property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House N.B. [North Britain] |
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ÀRD AN TORRAIN |
Àrd an Torrain
Àrd an Torrain
Àrd an Torrain |
Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie |
025 |
This name is applied to a Small point of land situated to the N.W. [North West] of "Loch Arnish" and a short distance to the North of the small hamlet of Torrin Its signification is the headland of the knoll the property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House N.B. [North Britain] |
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TORRAN |
Torran |
Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie |
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This name is applied to a small hamlet Situated to the N.E. [North East] Corner of "Loch Arnish" the dwellings are all one story high thatched, and not in good repair The property of W. Armitage Raasay House N.B. [North Britain] Name Anglicised |
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CLADH AN TORRAIN [Burial Ground] |
Cladh an Torrain |
Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie |
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This name is applied to the burial ground of the above hamlet its signification is the burying place of the Knoll W. Armitage |
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BALMEANACH |
Balmeanach
Balmeanach
Balmeanach |
Mr. McNeill, Schoolmaster
Skinidin, Dunvegan, Skye
Mr. McDonald, Keeper, Colbost, by Struan, Portree, Skye
McLeod of McLeods Estate Plan |
028 |
This name is applied to a good sized farm house two stories in height slated & in good repair, the property of McLeod of McLeod. It is situated 1¼ miles east from the head of Loch Caroy. The house is at present occupied by a shepherd. |
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ALLT A' MHULAIG |
Allt a'Mhulaig |
Mr. D. McDonald, Keeper, Colbost
A. McLeod Greep |
028 |
Is applied to a small stream rising on the moor about ½ mile south from Balmenach house, and flowing in a southerly direction till it enters the sea at the confluence of Amhainn Oise. The name signifies "Mill Burn". |
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ALLT BHAILE MHEADHONAICH |
Allt Bhaile Mheadhonaich |
Mr. W. Nicolson, Schoolmaster, Carbost, Broadford, Skye
Mr D. McDonald, Colbost |
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This is a small stream rising on the hill adjacent and north from Balmenach and flowing southerly into Abhuinn Baile-meadhonaich.
Signification "Middle town burn". |
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ABHUINN BHAILE-MHEADHONAICH |
Abhuinn Baile-Mheadhonaich Abhuinn Baile-Mheadhonaich |
Mr. D. Nicolson
Mr. D. McDonald |
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This name is applied to a good sized mountain stream rising on the west side of the hill called An Cleireich and flowing in a westerly direction till it enters the sea at the head of Loch Caroy.
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AN GROBAN |
An Groban |
Mr. D. Nicolson Mr. D. McDonald |
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This name is applied to a small valley through which the above stream flows & in which the farm house of Balmenach is situate. It is the propt. [property] of McLeod of McLeod.
Signification "Mugwort or Weed". |
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MULLACH GLEN ULLINISH |
Mullach Glen
Ullinish |
Mr. D. Nicolson Mr. D. McDonald |
028 |
This name signifies "Top of the pasture Glen" and is applied to a flatish hill between Balmenach & Gleann Oìs. McLeod of McLeod is proprietor. |
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CNOC A' FHRADHAIRC |
Cnoc a' Fhradhairc
Cnoc a' Fhradhairc |
Mr Nicolson
Mr McDonald |
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Is applied to a small hill on the south side of Gleann Òis a short distance S.E. [South East] from the huts called Osdal. McLeod of McLeod is proprietor. The name signifies "Knoll of the View" |
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OSDAL |
Osdal |
Mr Nicolson
Mr McDonald |
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Is applied to a clump of small one storey thatched houses situate on the north bank of Amhainn Òis. On the property of Mcleod of McLeod. |
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BEINN BHEAG |
Beinn Bheag |
Mr Nicolson
Mr McDonald |
028 |
Is applied to a fair sized hill situate ½ a mile north from Balmenach on the property of McLeod of McLeod. Signification "Litttle Hill". |
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BROISGILLMORE BURN |
Broisgillmore Burn
Broisgillmore Burn |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McDonald |
028 |
Is applied to a small stream flowing through the hollow called Broisgil Mòr in a southerly direction till it joins the stream called "Croglan Burn". Signification "Big Broisgil burn". |
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CROGLAN BURN |
Croglan Burn |
Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald |
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Is applied to a small stream flowing into Òise River a short distance west from the shepherds house called Glenostile. |
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CROGLAN |
Croglan |
Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald |
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Is applied to an extent of moorland situate ½ mile S.W. [South West] from Glenosdal. |
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GLEN COLBOST |
Glen Colbost Glen Colbost |
Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald
Mr. Campbell, Ground Officer,
Dunvegan |
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Is applied to an extent of ground on the south side of Glen Òis.
Signification obscure |
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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. |
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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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OSE RIVER |
Ose River |
Mr. D Nicolson
Mr. D. McDonald |
022; 028 |
Is a large stream flowing out of Loch Con-ain at the head of Gleann Mhic-Caiscil and flowing in a south westerly direction till it enters the sea at Loch Caroy near Colbost Signification |
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GLEN OSE |
Glen Ose |
Mr. D Nicolson
Mr. D. McDonald |
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Is applied to a valley of considerable length & size which forms the course of Òise River It is covered with good pasture for sheep and is the property of McLeod of McLeod. Signification |
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MEASHADER BURN |
Meashader Burn
Meashader Burn |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McDonald |
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Is applied to an ordinary sized stream flowing into the south side of Òise River at Glen Colbost |
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AM BIDEAN |
Am Bidean |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McDonald |
028 |
A small hill situate adjacent and south of the shepherds house called Glenosdal & on the property of McLeod of McLeod. The name signifies "Little Hill". |
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BROISGILL MORE |
Broisgill More |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McDonald |
028 |
Is applied to a hollow 1/2 mile southeast from Glenosdal, on the property of McLeod of McLeod. No English meaning could be got for the name. |
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GLEN IC' ASKILL |
Glen ic Askill |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McDonald |
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This name is applied to the north eastern extremity of Gleann Òis. There is a shepherds house situate in this part of the Glen. McLeod of McLeod is propr. [proprietor] |
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GLENOSDAL |
Glenosdal |
Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald |
028 |
This name is applied to a shepherds house situate about the centre of Gleann Òis; it is one storey in height, thatched & in fair repair. McLeod of McLeod is propr. [proprietor] |
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BEN SCUDAIG |
Ben Scudaig |
Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald
Johnston's Map |
028 |
The name is applied to an ordinary sized hill situated ½ mile east from Glenosdal on the property of McLeod of McLeod. |
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CREAGAN MORA |
Creagan Mora |
Mr Nicolson
Mr McDonald |
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Is an ordinary sized hill situate on the north side of Glen ic-Askill & ½ mile N.W. [North West] from the small loch called Loch Con-ain. The name signifies "The big rocks". McLeod of McLeod is proprietor. |
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SLOC A' MHADAIDH |
Sloc a' Mhadaidh |
Mr Nicolson
Mr McDonald |
028 |
Signifies "The foxes hollow" and is applied to a hollow on the west side of the hill called "Beinn na Cloiche", the property of McLeod of McLeod. |
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BEINN NA CLOICHE |
Beinn na Cloiche |
Mr Nicolson
Mr McDonald |
028 |
Is applied to a prominent hill situate between Bracadale and Glen ic-Askill and 1½ miles south from the last named place. The name signifies "Hill of the stones". McLeod of McLeod is proprietor. |
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AN CLÈIREACH |
An Clèireach
An Clèireach |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McDonald |
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This name is applied to a prominent hill situate ¾ of a mile N.E. [North East] from Balmenach on the property of McLeod of McLeod. The name signifies "Clerk". |
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RAGEARY BURN |
Rageary Burn |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McDonald |
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Is applied to a small stream entering the south side of Amhainn Òise one mile N.E. [North East] from the remains of the ancient fort called Dùn Eaich-Ceag. |
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BEINN A' CHAIT |
Beinn a' Chait |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McDonald |
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Is a good sized hill but of no great height situate on the south side of Askill on the property of McLeod of McLeod. The name signifies "The cats hill". |
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ROS A' MHEALLAIN |
Ros a'Mheallain
Ros a'Mheallain |
Mr.Nicolson
Mr. McDonald |
028 |
The name is applied to a small but prominent hill situate 1¼ miles N.E. [North East] from the farm house of Totardear on the property of McLeod of McLeod |
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BEN TREALAN |
Ben Trealan |
Mr.Nicolson
Mr. McDonald |
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Is applied to a prominent hill situate a short distance north from the farm house called Ebost & on the property of McLeod of McLeod. |
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MULLACH GÀRAIDH DUIBHE |
Mullach Gàraidh Dhuibhe |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McDonald |
028 |
Signifies "Top of the black mound or dyke" and is applied to an ordinary sized hill one mile N.E. [North East] from Beinn Triallain, & on the property of Norman McLeod of McLeod Esqr. Dunvegan Castle Isle of Skye |
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CREAG BHREAC |
Creag Bhreac
Creag Bhreac |
Mr. Nicolson, Schoolmaster,
Carbost, Broadford, Skye
Mr McDonald, Keeper, Colbost, Struan, Portree, Skye. |
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Is a small but prominent hill situate a short distance to the east from Beinn na Cloiche. The name signifies "Spotted rock". McLeod of McLeod is proprietor. |
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TORQUIL'S BURN |
Torquil's Burn |
Mr. Nicolson, Schoolmaster, Carbost, Broadford, Skye
Mr McDonald, Keeper, Colbost, Struan, Portree, Skye. |
028 |
"Torquil's burn" & is applied to a small stream rising on the east side of Creag Bhreac and flowing in a southerly direction till it enters Allt Mòr. |
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ALLT BEINN NA CLOICHE |
Allt Beinn na Cloiche |
Mr. Nicolson, Schoolmaster, Carbost, Broadford, Skye
Mr McDonald, Keeper, Colbost, Struan, Portree, Skye. |
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Is a small mountain stream rising between Beinn na Cloiche and Creag Bhreac and flowing in a southerly direction till it enters "Allt Bhudhaigire". Signification "Burn of the stony hill". |
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BROISGILL BEG |
Broisgill Beg
Broisgill Beg |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McDonald |
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Is applied to a small hollow adjacent to the path leading between Bracadale and Gleann Òis and between the hills called Mullach Gàraidh Duibhe and Beinn nan Broclaich. McLeod of McLeod is proprietor.
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BEINN NAN BROCLAICH |
Beinn nan Broclaich |
Mr.Nicolson
Mr. McDonald |
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The name is applied to a prominent hill situate between Bracadale & the shepherds house in Gleann Òis called Glenostile and on the property of McLeod of McLeod, The name signifies "Badger's den hill". |
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SKEALASAIG BURN |
Skealasaig Burn |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McDonald |
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Is applied to an ordinary sized stream rising on Beinn nan Broclaich and flowing in a southerly direction till it enters Loch Beag near Struan Inn. |
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CNOC NAM BRAONAN |
Cnoc nam Braonan
Cnoc nam Braonan |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McDonald |
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The name is applied to a small hill situate adjacent to the county road about 1¾ miles N.W. [North West] from Struan Inn. It is on the property of McLeod of McLeod. The name signifies "The earth nuts' knoll". |
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CROSS IURAN |
Cross Iuran |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McDonald |
028 |
Is applied to a small hill situate a short distance to the east of Cnoc nam Braouan, it is the property of McLeod of McLeod. The English meaning for the name is very doubtful. |
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ALLT DUGHAILL |
Allt Dughaill |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McDonald |
028 |
Is a small stream rising at the north side of Crois Iuràin and flowing southerly till it enters the sea. Signification "Dougal's burn" |
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CREAG DHUBH |
Creag Dhubh
Creag Dhubh |
Mr Nicolson
Mr McDonald |
028 |
A small Knoll situate adjacent to the farm house called Totardore, on the propt. [property] of McLeod of McLeod. The name signifies "Black Rock". |
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AMAR RIVER |
Abhuinn
Amar River |
Mr Nicolson
Mr McDonald |
028 |
Is applied to the stream from the confluence of Allt Mòr with Glen Bracadale Burn till it enters the head of Loch Beag. |
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ALLT MÒR |
Allt Mòr |
Mr Nicolson
Mr McDonald |
028 |
Signifies "Big Burn" & is applied to a stream rising in Leacan Nighean Chiosalaillaich flowing southerly till it joins with Glen Bracadale Burn in forming Amar River. |
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AMAR |
Amar |
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ALLT DUBHAILTEACH |
Allt Dubhailteach
Allt Dubhailteach |
Mr. Nicolson, Schoolmaster, Carbost, by Broadford, Skye.
Mr. McDonald, Keeper, Colbost, Struan, by Portree, Skye |
028 |
" Allt Dubhailteach" signifies "Sorrowful burn" and is applied to a small stream rising near the south face of Beinn na Cloiche and flowing in a southerly direction till it joins with Voaker Burn, when the name is changed & known as "Abhuinn na h-Eglaise" |
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AN LÒNAG |
An Lònag |
Mr. Nicolson, Schoolmaster, Carbost, by Broadford, Skye.
Mr. McDonald, Keeper, Colbost, Struan, by Portree, Skye |
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Is applied to an extensive piece of moorland situate ¾ of a mile north from the farm house of Totardear and on the property of McLeod of McLeod. The name signifies "Soft meadow". |
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VOAKER BURN |
Voaker Burn |
Mr. Nicolson, Schoolmaster,
Carbost, by Broadford, Skye.
Mr. McDonald, Keeper, Colbost, Struan, by Portree, Skye |
028 |
A small stream flowing in a southerly direction from the hill called Ros a'Mheallain |
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COIREAG MHÒR |
Coireag Mhòr
Coireag Mhòr |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McDonald |
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A small hollow situate 1½ miles N.E. [North East] from Totardore and on the property of McLeod of McLeod. The name signifies "Big Hollow". |
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AN T-SRÒN |
An t-Sròn |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McDonald |
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This name is applied to a small hill situate in the fork of the two streams called Allt Mor & Glen Bracadale Burn. McLeod of McLeod is proprietor. The name signifies the "Nose". |
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TEANGAMORE |
Teangamore |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McDonald |
028 |
Is applied to a shepherds house situate near the confluence of the above mentioned streams, it is one storey thatched & in fair repair. |
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GLEN BRACADALE |
Glen Bracadale
Glen Bracadale |
Mr Nicolson
Mr McDonald |
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This name is applied to a narrow Glen running in a north & east direction from the head of Loch Beag. It is the property of McLeod of McLeod and is entirely under sheep pasture. |
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FEARAN NAN CAILLEACH |
Fearan nan Cailleach |
Mr Nicolson
Mr McDonald |
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Signifies "The odl womens land" and is applied to an extensive piece of moorland situate on the south side of Glen Bracadale. McLeod of McLeod is the proprietor. |
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Lagan an t-Searraich Cancelled By order John T. Hoban C.a. [Civilian assistant] |
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BIODAN NAN CAILLEACH |
Biodan na Caillich
Biodan na Cailleach |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McDonald |
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This name is applied to a small hill on the south side of Glen Bracadale & adjacent to the shepherds house called "Teanga more". The name signifies "The Old womans Top". |
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ALLT NA CNODAICH |
Allt na Cnòdaich |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McDonald |
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This name signifies "Collecting burn" and is applied to a small stream rising on "Beinn Thuaithealain" and flowing northerly till it enters Amar River. |
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CREAG MHÒR |
Creag Mhòr |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McDonald |
028 |
A prominent rocky face at the head & south of Loch Beag. The name signifies "Big Rock". It is on the property of McLeod of McLeod. |
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LOCH BEAG |
Loch Beag
Loch Beag |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McDonald |
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This name is applied to an arm of the sea running inland and north from Loch Harport. The name sigs. [signifies] "Little Loch". |
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GLEN BRACADALE BURN |
Bracadale Burn |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McDonald |
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A small stream flowing through the valley called Glen Bracadale until it joins Allt Mor. The name signifies "Burn of Glen Bracadale". |
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TOTARDOR |
Totardor
Totardor |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McDonald
Mr. Campbell, Ground Officer, Dunvegan |
028 |
Is a farm house of ordinary size situate about ¼ of a mile N.E. [North East] from the Established Church at Bracadale; it is one storey in height is slated & has been recently built. McLeod of McLeod is proprietor. |
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TARNER ISLAND |
Tarner Island |
Mr McDonald
Chart & Black's Map |
028 |
This name is applied to an island ½ mile in length and ¼ mile in breadth the property of McLeod of McLeod and belonging to the parish of Bracadale. It is covered with good rough pasture and is situate one mile west from Ebost. |
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COLBOST POINT |
Colbost Point |
Mr McDonald
Chart & Black's Map |
028 |
This name is applied to a point or head-land situate about one mile south from the farm house called Colbost and on the property of McLeod of McLeod. Signification "Colbost Point". |
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GEARYMORE |
Gearymore |
Mr McDonald
Chart & Black's Map |
028 |
This name is applied to a clump of small thatched one storey houses situate adjacent to the county road near Colbost & on the property of McLeod of McLeod. |
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SGEIR A' CHUAIN |
Sgeir a'Chuain |
Mr McDonald, Keeper, Colbost, Struan by Portree |
028 |
This name is applied to a rock in the sea of considerable size at Low Water but very little of it is to be seen at High Water. It is situate ¾ of a mile to the west of Ose. Signifies "The Ocean Rock". |
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SGEIR BHEAG |
Sgeir Bheag |
Mr McDonald, Keeper, Colbost, Struan by Portree |
028 |
Is applied to a low water rock situate a short distance North from Tarner Island. The name signifies "Little rock". |
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SGEIR MHÒR |
Sgeir Mhòr |
Mr McDonald, Keeper, Colbost, Struan by Portree |
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Is a rock similar to the above Sgeir Beag and situate north east and adjacent of the same. The name signifies "Big rock". |
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DÙN GARSIN |
Dùn Garsin |
Mr N. McLeod
Mr McKenzie
Mr A McNeill |
028 |
A small Knoll situated adjacent & east of the hill "Cnoc Gharsinn" the summit of which is the site of one of those ancient towers or forts called "Dùns". The stones of the building were taken to make walls &c. on the parliamentary road when it was being made. Meaning obscure |
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FORT (Site of) [Dùn Garsin] |
Fort [site of] |
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A small Knoll situated adjacent & east of the hill "Cnoc Gharsinn" the summit of which is the site of one of those ancient towers or forts called "Dùns". The stones of the building were taken to make walls &c. on the parliamentary road when it was being made. Meaning obscure |
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Fort (site of) [note] Copied from 1/2500 Name Book |
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CREAG BHÀN |
Creag Bhàn |
Mr Martin. Glenmore.
Mr McLeod. Snizort.
Mr Beaton. Portree. |
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A small eminence on the parish boundary between Snizort and Portree phs [parishes]. Meaning "White Craig". |
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HORNISCO BURN |
Hornisco Burn |
Mr. Martin. Glenmore. Mr McLeod. Snizort. Mr. Beaton. Portree. |
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A small stream being part of the parish boundary between the parishes of Snizort & Portree. Meaning obscure. |
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LÒN DUBH |
Lòn Dubh
Lòn Dubh |
Mr D. Nicolson
Mr D. McDonald |
023; 029 |
Is applied to a good sized stream rising a short distance north east from Loch Connan and flowing south some distance and then in a easterly direction and following part of the Bdy [Boundary] between the Phs [Parishes] of Snizort & Bracadale.
Signification "Black Stream". |
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AM MAOL |
Am Maol |
Mr D. Nicolson Mr D. McDonald |
029 |
Is a good sized hill situate about 1¼ miles south east from Loch Connan & adjacent to the road leading between Bracadale & Skeabost. It is covered with good rough & heathy pasture & is the property of McLeod of McLeod - Signification "The Lump". |
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LEACAN NIGHEAN AN T-SIOSALAICH |
Leacan Nighean an t-Siosalaich |
Mr D. Nicolson Mr D. McDonald |
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Is applied to a slope or face of hill situate about one mile south west from Am Maoil & adjacent to the above mentioned road. Sigfn. [Signification] "Chisolms Daughters Slope". McLeod of McLeod is proprietor |
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Lòn Dubh [note] Bracadale Ph [Parish] Snizort Ph [Parish]
Leacan Nighinn Chiosallaich - Cancelled By order John T. Hoban Ca. [Civilian Assistant] |
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LOCH CONNAN |
Loch Connan
Loch Connan |
Mr D. Nicolson, Schoolmaster Carbost by Broadford.
Mr D. McDonald, Gamekeeper, Colbost, Struan by Portree.
Black and Johnston's Maps |
028; 029 |
This name is applied to a small fresh water loch situate at the estern estremity of Glen ic-AsKill. |
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BEINN A' MHADAIDH |
Beinn a' Mhadaidh |
Mr D. Nicolson, Schoolmaster Carbost by Broadford.
Mr D. McDonald, Gamekeeper, Colbost, Struan by Portree.
Black and Johnston's Maps |
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Is applied to a good sized hill situate south and adjacent to Loch Connan & on the property of McLeod of McLeod Esqr. The name sigs [signifies] "Hill of the dog". |
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GLEBE |
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ABHUINN NA H-EGLAISE |
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For authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 3 |
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SHAGEARY |
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County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Bracadale
Lighelinn - Cancelled By order John T. Hoban 17 Oct [October] 1877
Bastle [crossed out]
Beinn Thuaithealain - Cancelled By order John T. Hoban Ca [Civillian assistant]
Balmore [crossed out] |
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COLBOST |
Colbost
Colbost |
Mr McDonald Keeper, & resident
Struan by Portree
Mr Nicolson, Carbost |
028 |
This name is applied to a small cottage occupied by a game keeper of McLeod of McLeod's. It is in good repair & situate a short distance S.E. [South East] from Ose & on the west side of the county road. |
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CNOC A' SGÀ |
Cnoc a Sgà |
Mr McDonald |
028 |
This name is applied to a small hill situate a short distance south from the above described cottages. The name signifies "Knoll of the munument". McLeod of McLeod is proprietor. |
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Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness |
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ACH'AN LOCHA |
Ach an Locha
Ach an Locha |
Mr D. Nicolson
Mr A. McDonald |
029 |
This name signifies "Loch Field" and is applied to an extensive piece of flat moorland in which "Loch Duagrich" is situate. It is the property of McLeod of McLeod. |
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ALLT GARBH |
Allt Garbh |
Mr D. Nicolson Mr A. McDonald |
029 |
A small stream flowing into the north end of the above mentioned loch. The name signifies "Rough Burn". |
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ABHUINN AN ACHA-LEATHAIN |
Abhuinn an Acha-leathain |
Mr D. Nicolson Mr A. McDonald |
029 |
This name is applied to a large stream flowing northerly out of "Loch Duagrich". The name signifies "Broadfield river". |
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BRAON' A' MHEALLAIN |
Braon'a' Mheallain |
Mr D. Nicolson
Mr D. McDonald |
029 |
This name is applied to a prominent hill situate adjacent & north of "Loch Duagrich" the property of Norman McLeod of McLeod Esqr. Dunvegan Castle by Portree. Its Signification "Protuberances of the Little Hill". |
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CREAGAN BREACA |
Creagan Breaca |
Mr D. Nicolson
Mr A. McDonald |
029 |
This name is applied to an ordinary sized hill a short distance north-west from "Loch Duagrich". It is covered with rocky heathy pasture & is the property of McLeod of McLeod. The name signifies "The spotted rocks". |
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ALLT BEITHE |
Allt Beithe |
Mr D. Nicolson
Mr D. McDonald |
029 |
A small stream flowing into Loch Duagrich at the south end. The name signifies " Birch Burn". |
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TUNGADAL |
Tungadal |
Mr Nicolson
Mr McDonald |
029 |
This name is applied to a shipherds house situate on the east side of Loch Duagrich. It is one storey thatched & in good repair. McLeod of McLeod is proprietor. |
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DUN [Tungadal] |
Dùn |
Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald |
029 |
Is applied to the remains of an ancient tower or fort situate a short distance N.E. [North East] from the above mentioned house. The name signifies "Fort". |
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LUIDAIG BURN |
Luidaig Burn |
Mr D. Nicolson
Mr D. McDonald |
029 |
Is applied to a small stream flowing into Loch Duagrich on the east side & adjacent to a shipherds house which is of one storey & slated. |
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BEINN SHEILG |
Beinn Sheilg |
Mr D. Nicolson
Mr D. McDonald |
029 |
This name signifies "Hunting hill" & is applied to a prominent hill situate about ¾ of a mile south west from the head of the above mentioned loch. |
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DUAGRICH BURN |
Duagrich Burn |
Mr D. Nicolson
Mr D. McDonald
A. McLeod Greep |
029 |
Is applied to a small stream having its source on Beinn Mheadhonach and flowing in a northerly direction till it enter the above named loch. |
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GLEN TUNGADAL |
Glen Tungadal
Glen Tungadal |
Mr D. Nicolson, Schoolmaster, Carbost by Broadford, Skye
Mr D. McDonald, Keeper, Colbost by Portree. Skye. |
029; 034 |
This name is applied to a glen running in a south east direction from "Loch Duagrich" for a considerable distance. It is covered with heathy pasture & is the property of McLeod of McLeod. |
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BEN DUAGRICH |
Ben Duagrich |
Mr D. Nicolson, Schoolmaster, Carbost by Broadford, Skye
Mr D. McDonald, Keeper, Colbost by Portree. Skye.
A McLeod Greep |
029 |
This name signifies "Black Upper hill" & is applied to a prominent hill situate immediately above the south side of the loch bearing the same name. McLeod of McLeod is propr. [proprietor] |
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LOCH DUAGRICH |
Loch Duagrich |
Mr D. Nicolson, Schoolmaster, Carbost by Broadford, Skye
Mr D. McDonald, Keeper, Colbost by Portree. Skye.
A McLeod Greep |
029 |
Is applied to a loch about ¾ of a mile in length & ¼ wide situate about 3 miles in an easterly direction from Bracadale. |
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ACHALEATHAN |
Achaleathan
Achaleathan |
Mr D. Nicolson
Mr D. McDonald |
029 |
This name signifies "Broad field" & is applied to an extensive piece of flatish moorland forming the course of the stream called Abhuinn un Acha-leathain. |
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VIDIGILL BURN |
Vidigill Burn |
Mr D. Nicolson
Mr D. McDonald |
029 |
A small stream flowing from a small loch of the same name in a north east direction till it enters the large strream flowing through Gleann Teangadail. |
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LOCH VIDIGILL |
Loch Vidigill |
Mr D. Nicolson Mr D. McDonald |
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A small loch situate on the mountain about 1¾ miles south east from "Loch Duagrich". |
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GLENMORE RIVER |
Glenmore River |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
029 |
A large stream running nort west from eastern end of the district of Mugaraidhaud joining River Snizort ¾ of a mile below the district of Glemnore. |
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BEALACH MÒR |
Bealach Mòr |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
029 |
A large heathy pasture hollow situated between Strock Beinn and An Sgreig property of Lord MacDonald. Its meaning is Big Pass. |
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STRÒC-BHEINN |
Stròc-bheinn |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson
A McLeod, Greep |
029 |
A large heathy pasture hill situated close to the south east of Bealach mor. property of Lord Macdonald. Its meaning is Obscure. |
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LÒN NA STEILL |
Lòn na Steill |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
029 |
A small stream running west out of Bealach mòr and entering Glenmore River near the district of Glenmore. Its meaning is The Spout Burn. |
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LÒN RUAIRIDH |
Lòn Ruairidh |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
029 |
A small stream running south west from Stroc bheinn and entering Glenmore River near Mugary. Its meaning is Rorry's Burn. |
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LÒN NA CRÌCHE |
Lòn na Criche |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
029; 034 |
A stream running north east from the Parish Boundary and entering Glenmore River near Mugaraidh. It signifies March Burn |
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SKRIAIG BURN |
Skriaig Burn |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus MacPherson |
029 |
A small stream running South West from Sgriaig and entering Glenmore River north of Glenmore |
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LOCH NAN LEARG |
Loch nan Learg |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus MacPherson |
029 |
A small loch situated on the boundary between Snizort & Portree ¾ of a mile to the north west of Beinn Greine. Property of Lord Macdonald. Its meaning is Loch of the Rain geese. |
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BEINN NA GRÉINE |
Beinn na Gréine |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus MacPherson |
029 |
A small topped heathy pasture hill situated ¾ of a mile to the north east of [blank] Property of Lord Macdonald. Its meaning is Hill of Sin. |
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SKRIAIG |
Skriaig |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
029 |
A small round topped heathy pasture hill situated on the east of Glemnore about a mile property of Lord Macdonald |
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GLENMORE |
Glenmore |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
029 |
A small district situated north of Mugeary and consisting of patches of arable cottages of one storey and in middling repair. Property of Lord Macdonald |
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MUGEARY |
Mugeary |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
029 |
A small district situated south of Glenmore and composed of one storey cottages in middling repair with patches of arable & rough pasture property of Lord Macdonald Obscure |
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LÒN NA H-AIRIDHE |
Lòn na h-Airidhe |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
029; 030 |
A small stream running west from the moors and entering the River Barragill ¼ mile North of Barragill. Its meaning is Sheiling Burn. |
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LÒN CREAG A' CHAIT |
Lòn Creag a' Chait |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
029; 030 |
A small stream running west from Craeag a' chait and entering Barragill River near where Lòn na Teangaidh enters on the other side. Its meaning is Burn of the Cats Craig. |
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County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Portree SKye
Lòn Beinn Lee Cancelled By order John T. Hoban Ca [Civilian Assistant] |
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VARRAGILL BURN |
Barragill Burn |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
029 |
A medium sized stream running east out of Coir' a' Ghlinne and entering Easna Coille at Barragill. Its meaning is obscure. |
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VARRAGILL |
Varragill |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
029 |
Applied to some ruins and pasture situated at the junction of the Easna Coille with Barragill River property of Lord Macdonald |
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DUBH BHRÀIGH |
Dubh Bhràigh |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
029 |
A low round heathy pasture hill situated a little to the south west of Coir' a' Ghlinne property of Lord Macdonald. Its meaning is Black Brae. |
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GASKIN BURN |
Gaskin Burn |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
029 |
A small stream running east from Stroc bhrinn and entering Barragill River ¾ of a mile south of Tota Thavig. Its meaning is obscure. |
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LÒN NA TEANGAIDH |
Lòn na Teangaidh |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
029 |
A stream running esat from Stroc Bhrinn and entering Barragill River ¼ of a mile south of Lòn Gaskin. Its meaning is Tongue Burn. |
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COIR' A' GHLINNE |
Coir' a' Ghlinne |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
029 |
A large heathy pasture hollow situated ½ mile to the south east of Stroc Bhrinn the property of Lord Macdonald. Its meaning is Glen Corrie |
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BEN GASKIN |
Beinn Gasgain
Ben Gaskin |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
029 |
A low heathy pasture hill situated ½ a mile to the south west of Tota Thaoig House the property of Lord Macdonald Its meaning is obscure. |
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ALLT TOTA THAOIG |
Allt Tota Thaoig |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
029 |
A large stream running esat out of Bealach mor and entering Barragil River near Totahoig House. Its meaning is obscure |
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TOTA-THAOIG |
Tota-thaoig |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
029 |
A small district lying on the main road from Portree to Sligachan it is composed of arable rough pasture and there is a good two storey house in the south end of the district slated and in good repair property of Lord Macdonald Named after its first occupant |
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EAS NA COILLE |
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For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 4 |
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GLEN BARRAGILL |
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For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 4 |
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BARRAGILL RIVER |
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For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 4 |
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BEN NAN LOCHAN |
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For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 4 Bracadale Ph [Parish] |
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TUNGADAL RIVER |
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For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 4 Bracadale Ph [Parish] |
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BEINN MHEADHONACH |
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For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 4 Bracadale Ph [Parish] |
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LEATHAD CHOINNICH |
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For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 4 Bracadale Ph [Parish] |
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DRUIM NA CRÌCHE |
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For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 4 Bracadale Ph [Parish] |
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LÒN A' GHLEANNAINE |
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For authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book- Block No. 3 |
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LÒN BÀN |
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For authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book- Block No. 3 |
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SCORR BURN |
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030 |
For authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book- Block No. 3 |
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INVERARISH BURN |
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030 |
For authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book- Block No. 4 |
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RUDHA AN INBHIRE |
Rudha an Inbhire
Rudha an Inbhire
Rudha an Inbhire |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie |
030 |
This name signifies "Point or headland of the confluence of waters" and is applied to a small point of land, situated about one mile to the north of Balachuirn Property of W. Armitage Esqr. |
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LOCH CROIDEAN Portree |
Loch Croidean
Loch Croidean
Loch Croidean |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie |
030 |
This name signifies "Loch of the leech" and is applied to a small loch, situated about ¾ of a mile to the North of Balachuirn. Propt [Property] of W. Armitage Esqr. |
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LOCH AN RATHAID |
Loch an Rathaid
Loch an Rathaid
Loch an Rathaid |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie |
030 |
This name signifies "Road Loch" and is applied to a small Loch situated a little to the E. [East] of "Loch Criodhean" and about one half mile to the North of Balachuirn. W. Armitage Esqr. Proprietor |
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GLAM |
Glam
Glam
Glam |
Mr. James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie |
024; 030 |
This name signifies "The Mouthful" and is applied to a small clump of trees & grazing situated a little to the North of Allt a Ghlàim. Propt. [Property] of W. Armitage Esqr. Prince Charles Edward landed in a small boat from Portree at this place in A.D. 1745. |
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INVER |
Inver
Inver
Inver |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie
Black's Map & general usage |
030 |
This name is applied to a few ruins situated at the confluence of Allt na Bràidh. Signifies "Confluence of Water" Property of W. Armitage Esqr. |
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EILEAN AN INBHIRE |
Eilean an Inbhire
Eilean an Inbhire
Eilean an Inbhire |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie |
030 |
This name signifies "Island of the confluence" and is applied to a small island situated a little to the West of "An t-Inbhir" Property of W. Armitage Esqr. |
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BAILECHUIRN |
Balachuirn
Balachuirn
Balachuirn |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie Farmer |
030 |
This name signifies "Town of the Cairns" & is applied to several small farms or crofts, situated about three miles to the North of Raasay House are all one storey high thatched and in bad repair. Propt [Property] of W. Armitage Esqr. |
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BAILECHURIN [1895] |
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Rev. [Reverend] D. McDonald, Kiltarlity, Beauly N.B. [North Britain] 1895 |
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BAILEMEANACH |
Balmeanach
Balmeanach
Balmeanach |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie Farmer |
030 |
This name is applied to a shepherds dwelling situated about one half mile to the N.E. [North East] of Balacharn the house is one storey high thatched and in bad repair. Propt. [Property] of W. Armitage Esqr. |
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BAILEMEANACH [1895] |
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Rev. [Reverend] D. McDonald, Kiltarlity, Beauly N.B. [North Britain] 1895 |
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LOCH EADAR DÀ BHAILE |
Loch Eadar dà Bhaile
Loch Eadar dà Bhaile
Loch Eadar dà Bhaile |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie, Farmer Suisnish, Raasay. |
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BÀGH AN INBHIREE |
Bàgh an Inbhire
Bàgh an Inbhire
Bàgh an Inbhire |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie |
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This name signifies "Bay of the confluence of waters" and is applied to a small bay situated a little to the N. [North] of Rudha an Inbhire. |
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CÀRN DEARG |
Càrn Dearg
Càrn Dearg
Càrn Dearg |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie |
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this name signifies "Red Rock" and is applied to a small rock hill situated about four miles to the North of Raasay House. On the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House. |
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MUCLACH |
Muclach |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A Martin
A. Macpherson |
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Is applied to a house and small district lying about ½ mile N.W. [North West] of the district of Camusdionbheig. The house is one storey high thatched and in a bad state of repair. Lord MacDonald proprietor. Meaning A Herd of swine. |
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TIANAVAIG BAY |
Tianavaig Bay |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A Martin
A. Macpherson |
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Applies to a small bay lying about 4 miles S.E. [South East] of Portree and on the eastern Shore of the Isle of SKye. The stream called Allt Dionbhiag falls into it. |
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LOCH CONARDAN |
Loch Conardan |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A Martin
A. Macpherson |
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Is applied to a long narrow Loch lying about a mile South of the district of "Camastianavaig". Signification obscure Lord MacDonald Proprietor |
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TIANAVAIG BURN |
Tianavaig Burn |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A Martin
A. Macpherson |
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Applies to a stream issuing from Loch Corendan and flowing north to it enters the district of Camastainavaig then turns east and flows into "Tianavaig Bay". |
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CAMASTIANAVAIG |
Camastianavaig |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A Martin
A. Macpherson |
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This name is given to a district lying along the bay of the same name. The houses on it are all one storey high, thatched and in an inferior state of repair. Proprietor Lord MacDonald of Armadale Castle Isle of Skye |
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ALLT NA MOINE |
Allt na Moine
Allt na Moine
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Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay
Rev [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie, Farmer Suishnish, Raasay. |
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This name applies to a Small Stream which flows to Bagh Holoman. Its signification is the "Moss Burn" the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House N.B. [North Britain] |
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ALLT THOMAIS |
Allt Thomais |
Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay
Rev [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie, Farmer Suishnish, Raasay. |
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This name is applied to a stream which rises in a small loch a little to the east of "Carn nan Eun" and flows in a N.W. [North West] direction till it falls into the sea a short distance to the N. [North] of "Allt na Mòine". Its signification is "Thomas's Burn" on the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House N.B. [North Britain] |
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HOLOMAN ISLAND |
Holoman Island
Holoman Island
Holoman Island |
Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie, Farmer Suisnish, Raasay. |
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This name is applied to a small island situated in the North of "Bagh Holoman" and about one and a half miles to the North of Raasay House, the meaning of the name is obscure the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House N.B. [North Britain] |
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HOLOMAN BAY |
Holoman Bay |
Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie, Farmer Suisnish, Raasay. |
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This name is applied to an arm of the sea on the West coast of the Island of Raasay about 1 mile to the North of Raasay in its south end are many low water Rocks. Meaning obscure |
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SGEIR CHNAPACH |
Sgeir Chnapach |
Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie, Farmer Suisnish, Raasay. |
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This name is applied to a prominent High Water Rock situated in the South West end of the Holoman Bay. Its signification is the "Lumpy Rock". The property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House |
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BEALACH RUADH |
Bealach Ruadh
Bealach Ruadh
Bealach Ruadh |
Mr James McKenzie
Balacharn Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie, Farmer Suishnish, Raasay |
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This name is applied to a short and narrow pass situated to the S.W. [South West] of "Dun Cann" and to the N.E. [North East] of "Carn Sgrabach" through it there is a bridle path. Its signification is the Red pass on the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House N.B. [North Britain] |
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LOCH NA CLARLAICH |
Loch na Clarlaich |
Mr James McKenzie
Balacharn Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie, Farmer Suishnish, Raasay |
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This name is applied to a small loch Situated a short distance from the N [North] West end of "Loch na Mua". Its signification is the "shallow loch" on the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House N.B. [North Britain] |
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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
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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. |
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HOLOMAN BURN |
Holoman Burn |
Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suishnish, Raasay
A. McPherson Portree
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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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CÀRN NAN EUN |
Càrn nan Eun
Càrn nan Eun
Càrn nan Eun |
Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie Farmer, Suishnish, Raasay |
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This name is applied to a small hill situated about ¾ of a mile to the N.E. [North East] of Raasay House. Its signification is the "Birds rock" the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House |
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LOCH STORAB |
Loch Storab |
Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suishnish, Raasay |
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This name is applied to a small loch situated to the N.E. [North East] of "Cairn nan Eun" and to the West of "Loch na Clarach". Storabh is supposed to be a man's name said to be a son of King Lachlan of Denmark the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House |
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CÀRN SGRABACH |
Càrn Sgrabach
Càrn Sgrabach
Meall Sgreagach |
W. McKenzie, Farmer Suishnish, Raasay
Mr James McKenzie, Crofter, Balachuirn, Raasay.
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith |
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This name is applied to a small hill situated to the N. [North] of "Loch Claclaich" and to the S.W. [South West] of "Loch na Meillich". Its signification is the "rough or Rugged Hill" the property of W. Armitage Esqr. |
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STORAB BURN |
Storab Burn |
Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suishnish Raasay
A. McPherson Portree |
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This name is applied to a stream which flows out of the Loch from which it derives its name viz. "Loch Storabh" its average course is in a north westerly direction and falls into "Allt a' Bhràghad" The property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House N.B. [North Britain] Meaning doubtful |
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HOLOMAN |
Holoman |
Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suishnish Raasay
A. McPherson Portree |
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This name is applied to a few dwellings Situated on the N.E. [North East] Coast of "Bagh Holoman" and to the East of "Eilean Holoman" the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House. Meaning obscure |
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MEALL DAIMH |
Meall Daimh
Meall Daimh
Meall Daimh |
Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie Farmer Suisnish, Raasay. |
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This name signifies "Hill of the ox" and is applied to a small hill situated about two miles to the N.E. [North East] of Raasay House. property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House |
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LOCH MEALL DAIMH |
Loch Meall Daimh
Loch Meall Daimh
Loch Meall Daimh |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
Mr. McKenzie |
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This name signifies "Loch of the hill of the ox" and is applied to a small loch situated a little to the South of Meall Damh. Property of W. Armitage Esqr. |
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LOCH NA MÉIRLICH |
Loch na Mèilich
Loch na Mèilich
Loch na Mèilich |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie |
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This name signifies "Loch of the bleating" and is applied to a small loch situated a little to the S.W. [South West] of Loch Meall Damh. Property of W. Armitage Esqr. |
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ALLT NA GLAIC DUIRCHE |
Allt na Glaic Duirche
Allt na Glaic Duirche
Allt na Glaic Duirche |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie, Farmer Suisnish, Raasay |
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This name signifies "Burn of the Dark hollow" and is applied to a small stream, having its source on the North side of "Meall Damh" and runs in a Westerly direction and falls into Allt na Bhràidh. On the property of W. Armitage Esqr. |
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GLAC DHORCHA |
Glac Dhorcha
Glac Dhorcha
Glac Dhorcha |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie |
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This name is applied to a small hollow, situated to the E. [East] of the road leading from Raasay House, to the North end of Raasay, and about four miles from the former. Signifies "Dark Hollow". property of W. Armitage Esqr. |
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ALLT A' BHRÀGHAD |
Allt a'Bhràghad
Allt a'Bhràghad
Allt a'Bhràghad |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie Farmer Suisnish Raasay |
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This name signifies "Burn of the quern or windmill" and is applied to a large stream, having its chief source out of Loch na Mèillich, passing the ruins of Braigh and then which it runs in a Westerly direction, and enters the sea at Eilean an Inbhir. On the property of W. Armitage Esqr. |
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BRAE |
Brae
Brae
Brae |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie Farmer Suisnish Raasay
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This name is applied to the ruins of a shepherds dwelling and is situated a little to the West of Glac Dorcha and about four to the North of Raasay House. Property of W. Armitage Esqr. |
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COILLE AN LEOTHAID |
Coille an Leothaid
Coille an Leothaid
Coille an Leothaid |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie Farmer Suisnish Raasay |
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This name signifies "Wood of the slope or declivity" and is applied to a wood situated about four miles to the North of Raasay House, the trees are chiefly birch. Property of W. Armitage Esqr. |
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GLAM BURN |
Glam Burn
Glam Burn
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Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie |
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This name is applied to a small stream having its source about one and a half mile to the N [North] of Meall Damh, and runs in a westerly direction till it enters the sea. Property of W. Armitage Esqr. |
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MCQUEEN'S ROCK |
McQueen's RocK |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
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Is applied to a line of cliffs extending from Ben Tianavaig Southward to Tianavaig Bay, some parts of them are pretty high a precipitous and in other parts they fall away to a green Slope. |
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AN TOM |
An Tom |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
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A small hillock of conical shape situated on the coast near the Scarf Caves property of Lord Macdonald. Its meaning is High rock. |
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TOM CAVE |
Tom Cave |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
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A large cave situated near "Udairne" its entrance is about 10 feet high & 6 broad and extending inward for about 30 yards. it can be entered by boat only, but is dry a little from its mouth. Its meaning is High rockK Cave. |
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UDAIRN |
Udairn |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
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Applied to a headland situated on the southern side of the sound of Raasay about halfway between Portree & Camus Iniray the property of Lord Macdonald. Its meaning is obscure. |
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CREAG A' CHAIT |
Creag a' Chait |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
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A low heathy pasture hill situated about ¾ of a mile to the South west of Muclach the property of Lord Macdonald. Its meaning is Cats Creag. |
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GLEBE [Portree] |
Glebe |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
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MCQUEEN'S LOCH |
McQueen's Loch |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
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CLACH DHUBH |
Clach Dhubh |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
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Applies to a small high water rock lying about ¾ of a mile N.E. [North East] of Ben Tianavaig and quite close to the shore. it is surrounded by water all states of the tide. Signifies Black Stone. |
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CREAG NA H-IOLAIRE |
Creag na h-I olaire |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
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A small cliff lying near the sea and about ½ mile from Clach Dhubh. Signifies Eagles rock. Lord MacDonald proprietor |
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BEN TIANAVAIG |
Ben Tianavaig |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
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A very large hill 1352 feet high, and lying about 2 miles east of Portree. it is covered with heathy and rough pasture Lord MacDonald proprietor |
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SCARF CAVES |
Scarf Caves |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
Angus Macpherson |
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Applied to 4 caves situated on the coast near Ouderine and only approachable by boat, the water at their entrance being always deep. They are of various dimensions ranging from 8 to 15 feet high at their mouths and extending inwards from 30 to 60 yards. They are frequented by great numbers of seafoul & pigeons, but owing to the danger of landing by few Tourists |
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SOUND OF RAASAY |
Sound of Raasay |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin
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STORAB'S GRAVE |
Site of Storab's Grave |
Mr James McKenzie
Revd [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
Mr McKenzie, Farmer, Suishnish, Raasay |
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This name signifies "Grave of Big Storab son of the King of Denmark" and applies to what is pointed out as the grave of a Danish warrior, there is a tradition that he visited a house which stood close by this place when he and the occupants had a dispute and on his departure he was followed and stabed with a dirk, and buried where he fell. |
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TROTTERNISH |
Trotternish |
Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Portree
Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Snizort
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Applied to an extensive district extending from Rudha Hunish on the north to some miles south of Portree on the south. it is bounded on the west by the eastern shore of Loch Snizort & River Snizort and on the east by the western shore of Sound of Gairloch & Sound of Raasay. Captn. [Captain] Fraser of Kilmuir is the proprietor of the north end and Lord Macdonald of the south. The most important place in the district is Portree where markets are held and any matters of buisness transacted |
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CADHA CÀRNACH |
Cadha Càrnach
Cadha Càrnach
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Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay N.B. [North Britain]
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suishnish, Raasay. |
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This name is applied to a steep pass situated to the West of the North end of Loch a' chadha Carnaich and to the East of Dun Ceann Its signification is the pass of Cairns" the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House N.B. [North Britain] |
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DRUIM AN AONAICH |
Druim an Aonaich |
Mr James MacKenzie Balacharn
Revd. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
Mr McKenzie, Farmer, Suishnish. |
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Applies to a Rocky ridge extending from "Cadha Carnach" to "Creag Bharuaich". Meaning "The highest ridge of the hill" |
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LOCH A' CHADHA-CHÀRNAICH |
Loch a' Chadha-chàrnaich
Loch a' Chadha-chàrnaich
Loch a' Chadha-chàrnaich |
Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
Mr McKenzie, Farmer Suishnish, Raasay |
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This name is applied to a Loch Situated to the South East of "Dun Ceann" of Raasay and a short distance to the N.E. [North East] of Hallaig. Its signification is the "Loch of the Pass of Cairns" the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House |
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LOCH NA MNÀ |
Loch na Mnà |
Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
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This name is applied now to a shepherds house and some ruins, it was formerly applied to a small district to the north of "Beinn nan Lice". The name is Anglicised the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House N.B.[North Britain] |
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CREAG NAN CADHAIG |
Creag nan Cadhaig
Creag nan Cadhaig
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Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
Mr McKenzie, Farmer Suishnish, Raasay |
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This name is applied to a prominent rock situated to the S.E. [South East] of "Loch a' chadha Carnaich" and to the N. [North] of Hallaig. Its signification is the "jack-daws Rock" the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House N.B. [North Britain] |
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Rudha na Leac |
Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
Mr McKenzie, Farmer Suishnish, Raasay |
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This name is applied to the principal point on the S.E. [South East] corner of the Island of Raasay to its S.W. [South West] lies the cliffy hill of Beinn nan Leac. Its signification is the "point of flags" the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House N.B. [North Britain] |
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Gualann na Leac |
Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
Mr McKenzie, Farmer Suishnish, Raasay |
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This name is applied to the N.E. [North East] corner of "Beinn nan Leac" from this point the whole of the east Coast of Raasay is visible Its signification is the flaggy shoulder the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House |
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HALLAIG BURN |
Hallaig Burn |
Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
Mr McKenzie, Farmer Suishnish Raasay. |
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This name is applied to a stream which flows in Northerly direction from its source near the summit of Beinn na Leac, at its mouth there is a Waterfall about 27 feet. Meaning obscure |
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An Leac |
Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
Mr McKenzie, Farmer Suishnish Raasay. |
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This name is applied to a firm slope to the E [East] of Beinn na Leac, it had at one time a few dwellings but now there is nothing remaining to identify their site. Meaning "The Flags" |
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Beinn na' Leac |
Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
Mr McKenzie, Farmer Suishnish Raasay. |
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Applied to a hill situated in the S.E. [South East] of the Island of Raasay, it has to its N.E. [North East] side a belt of perpendicular cliffs and is connected with Dùn Caan by the principal water shed in the Island Meaning "Hill of Flags" |
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Allt Loch a' Chadha Chàrnaich |
Mr J. Mckenzie Balacharn Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
Mr McKenzie Farmer |
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List of Proprietors in the
Ph [Parish] of Snizort
Proprietors -- Agents
Alexander Macdonald. Esq. Lynedale, by Portree -- None
L. Macdonald Esq. Skeabost House, Portree -- None
Alexander Macdonald Esq. of Treasland Solicitor Portree -- None
Captain William Fraser of Kilmuir Newton Nairn N.B. [North Britain] -- Alexander Macdonald, Solicitor, Portree
Right Hon. [Honourable] Lord MacDonald Armadale Castle by Broadford. -- Donald Macdonald Esq. Tormore, by Broadford |
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List of proprietors in
Bracadale Ph [Parish]
Proprietors -- Agent
Macleod of Macleod, Dunvegan Castle by Portree -- Alexander Macdonald, Solicitor, Portree
Right Hon [Honourable] Lord Macdonald [crossed out]
[Signed] J C Macpherson CaptnE [Captain Engineers] December, 1877. |
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NAME BOOK
BLOCK 3.
6 INCH SCALE
Ph [Parish] PORTREE
Ph [Parish] DUIRINISH
Ph [Parish] BRACADALE
CONTAINING SHEETS 22,23,24,25,28,29,30,31.
ISLAND OF SKYE
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Block 3 6"
(NAME BOOK)
INDEX.
Name of Objects -- Page
Abhuinn Ghlinn Uachdaraich -- 16
Abhuinn Choisleadar -- 23
Abhuinn ' Bhaile Mheadhonaich -- 65
Abhuinn na h-Eglaise -- 90
Abhuinn an Acha-leathain -- 92
Achadh -- 28
Achtalran -- 36
Achachork -- 37
A' Chorra-bhrinn -- 38
Ach' an Locha -- 92
Achalrathan -- 97
Allt Corrach -- 7
Allt Crò nan Caorach -- 8
Allt nan Cat -- 14
Allt Airidh Dhonachaidh -- 14
Allt Donachaidh -- 16
Allt an Lòin Duibh -- 19
Allt Beinn a' Chearcaill -- 20
Allt a' Choire -- 21
Allt an Lòin Ruaidh -- 23
Allt an Easain Dhuibh -- 54
Allt a' Mhulaig -- 64
Allt Bhaile Mheadhonaich -- 64
Allt Beinn na Cloiche -- 75
Allt Dughaill -- 77
Allt Mòr -- 78
Allt Dubhailteach -- 79
Allt na Cnodaich -- 82
Allt Cnoc nan Gollan -- 89
Allt Garbh -- 92
Allt Brìthe -- 93
Allt Tola Thaoig -- 105
Allt na Moine -- 114
Allt na Glaic Duirche -- 121
Allt an Leacaich Bhàin -- 22
Allt a' Bhràghad -- 122
Allt an Doire Dhoinhain -- 52
Allt Thomais -- 114
Allt Dearg -- 9
Allt Dearg -- 12
Allt Ruairidh -- 22
Am Feadan -- 57
Am Feur-loch -- 55
Am Bidean -- 70
Amar River -- 78
Am Maol -- 88
An Groban -- 65
An Clèireach -- 73
An Lònag -- 79
An t-Sròn -- 80
An Tom -- 124
An Leac -- 134
Àrd an Torrain -- 63
Armish Burn -- 54
Armish -- 56
Aketil Burn -- 17
Allt Loch a' Chadha Chàrnaich -- 136
Beinn Bheag -- 66
Bailachuirn -- 110
Bailemeanach -- 110
Balmeanach -- 64
Balmore -- 86
Bàgh an Inbhire -- 111
Ben AKetil -- 5
Ben Crokaig -- 15 |
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Name of Objects -- Page
Ben Duagrich -- 96
ben Gaskin -- 105
Ben Grasco -- 28
Ben ic AsKill -- 23
Ben Roishader -- 10
Ben Sea -- 5
Ben Sendaig -- 71
Ben Trealan -- 74
Ben Tianavaig -- 127
Ben Uigshader -- 11
Bealach Cuinhang -- 49
Bealach Mor -- 98
Bealach Ruadh -- 116
Bealach an Tèarnaidh -- 33
Beinn Ach' nam Bard -- 40
Beinn Mheadhonach -- 33
Beinn Mheadhonach -- 106
Beinn Sheilg -- 95
Beinn Uilleinn -- 10
Beinn a' Chlèirich -- 6
Beinn a' Chearcaill -- 9
Beinn a' Chapuill -- 45
Beinn a' Chait -- 73
Beinn a' Ghlinn Bhig -- 31
Beinn na Cloiche -- 72
Beinn na Grèine -- 100
Beinn nan Lochan -- 106
Beinn na Leac -- 134
Beinn nan Broclaich -- 76
Biodan na Cailleach -- 82
Borve -- 26
Borve Corry -- 32
Brae -- 122
Brochil -- 60
Brochil Castle [in ruins] 61
Braon a' Mheallain -- 93
Broisgillmore Burn -- 67
Broisgill Beg -- 76
Broisgill More -- 70
Carbost Burn -- 39
Cadha Càrnach -- 130
Camastianavaig -- 113
Càrn Dearg -- 111
Càrn Mòr -- 44
Càrn Sgrabach -- 118
Càrn nan Eun -- 118
Clach Dubh -- 126
Clachan Erisco -- 30
Coir' a' Ghlinne -- 104
Clach Rathad -- 23
Cladh an Torrain -- 63
Cnocantoul -- 18
Cnoc a' chrochaire -- 17
Cnoc a' Fhradhairc -- 66
Cnoc a' Sgà -- 91
Cnoc nam Braonan -- 77
Coulnacraggan -- 29
Colbost Point -- 84
Colbost -- 91
Coille an Leothaid -- 123
Creag Bhàn -- 59
Creag Bhàn -- 87
Creag Bhreac -- 75
Creag Dubh -- 78
Creag Mhòr -- 82
Craig Ullatola -- 50
Creag a' Chait -- 125
Creag a' Ghlinne -- 27
Creag an Fhithich -- 41
Creag na Bruaich -- 61
Creag na h-Iolaire -- 126
Creag nan Cadhaig -- 133
Creagan Breaca -- 93
Creagan Mora -- 72
Crò nan Caorach -- 5
Cruachan Beinn a'Chearcaill -- 20
Cruachan Glen ic Askill -- 9
Coireag Mhòr -- 80 |
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Name of Objects -- Page
Croglan -- 67
Croglan Burn -- 67
Cross Iuran -- 77
Doire Domhain -- 45
Druim na Crìche -- 106
Drummuie -- 34
Druim an Aonaich -- 131
Dùn Borve -- 30
Dùn Caan -- 117
Dùn Dugan -- 38
Dùn Arkaig -- 68
Dùn Garsin -- 86
Dùn Gerashader -- 42
Dùn -- 94
Duirinish -- 40
Dubh Bhràigh -- 103
Dubh Lòn -- 34
Duagrich Burn -- 95
Eas na Coille -- 106
Eilean an Inbhire -- 109
EsKidal Burn -- 35
Fearan nan Cailleach -- 81
Fiurnean -- 51
Fort (Site of) -- 86
Fraoch Eilean -- 62
Garbh Allt -- 45
Gearymore -- 84
Glas Eilean -- 62
Glam -- 109
Glam Burn -- 123
Glac Dhorcha -- 121
Glebe -- 125
Glebe -- 90
Glengrasco -- 29
Glenosdal -- 71
Glenmore -- 101
Glenmore River -- 98
Glac na Brothaig Airde -- 7
Glac na Brothaig Ìsle -- 8
Glen Bracadale -- 81
Glen Bracadale -- 83
Glen Varragill -- 106
Glen Colbost -- 68
Glen Heysdal -- 18
Glen ic AsKill -- 71
Glen Ose -- 69
Glen Tungadal -- 96
Glen Ullinish -- 68
Gleann Beag -- 31
Gleann Eoghainn -- 18
Gleann Uachdarach -- 15
Gaskin Burn -- 104
Gualann na Leac -- 133
Hallaig -- 132
Hallaig Burn -- 134
Heisary Burn -- 15
Holoman -- 119
Holoman Bay -- 115
Holoman Burn -- 117
Holoman Island -- 115
Hornisco Burn -- 87
Inner Sound -- 4
Inver -- 109
Inverarish Burn -- 107
Island of Raasay -- 3
Island of SKye -- 1
Leathad Choinnich -- 106
Leacan Nighean an t-Siosalaich -- 88
Lindaig Burn -- 95
List of Proprietors (Snozort Ph [Parish]) -- 137
List of Proprietors (Bracadale) -- 138
Loch Arnish -- 58
Loch Beag -- 58
Loch Beag -- 83
Loch Caroy -- 4 |
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Name of Objects -- Page
Loch Connan -- 89
Loch Conardan -- 113
Loch Croidean -- 108
Loch Duagrich -- 96
loch Eadar dà Bhaile -- 111
Loch Fada -- 50
Loch Hounan -- 39
Loch Ravag -- 19
Loch Storab -- 108
Loch Tidigill -- 97
loch Cnoc a'Chrochaire -- 14
Loch Mallaichte -- 55
Loch a' Chadha-chàrnaich -- 132
Loch an Rathaid -- 108
Loch an Machdair -- 59
Loch a'Ghlinne Bhig -- 30
Loch na Clarlaich -- 116
Loch na Meilich -- 120
Loch na Mnà -- 132
Loch nan Dubhan -- 55
Loch nan Learg -- 100
Loch Meall Daimh -- 120
Lòn Achaidh a'Choires -- 37
Lòn Airidh na Sgrithilith -- 48
Lòn Bho-lainn -- 40
Lòn Bán -- 107
Lòn Bealach Tèarnaidh -- 39
Lòn Creag an Fhitheach -- 43
Lòn Coire na h-Airidh -- 50
Lòn Creag a' Chait -- 102
Lòn Dubh -- 27
Lòn Dubh -- 88
Lòn Druiseach -- 51
Lòn Mheadhonach -- 35
Lòn Ruairidh -- 99
Lòn Sgoilte -- 26
Lòn Slochd na Crìche -- 39
Lòn na Teangaidh -- 104
Lòn a' Chapuill -- 35
Lòn a' Ghlinne -- 43
Lòn a'Ghlinne Bhig -- 31
Lòn a'Ghearraidh -- 53
Lòn a' Ghleannain -- 107
Lòn an Achaidh -- 29
Lòn an Luig Bhuidhe -- 26
Lòn an Tairbh -- 39
Lòn ant-Sìthean -- 49
Lòn na h-Airdhe -- 102
Lòn na Buaile Ruaidhe -- 39
Lòn na Crìche -- 99
Lòn na Steill -- 99
Lòn na h-Ullain -- 39
Lòn na Gill Duibhe -- 27
Lòn nam Breac -- 48
Maligan -- 37
Martaig Burn -- 43
Manish More -- 44
Manishnore Burn44
Manish Island -- 46
Manish Point -- 47
Manish Beg -- 47
Manishbeg Burn -- 47
Meall Daimh -- 120
Meashadwe Burn -- 70
Meall Dearg Arnish -- 57
Meall Dearg -- 54
Meall Buidhe -- 11
Meall Tobar Iain -- 21
Monadh Choisladir -- 16
Mullach Ben Sca -- 8
Mullach Garabh Duibhe -- 74
Muclach -- 112
Mullach Glen Ullinish -- 65
Mugeary -- 101
Macsweyn's Burn -- 22
McQueen's Loch -- 126
McQueen's Rock -- 124 |
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Name of Objects -- Page
North Screapadal -- 60
Osdal -- 66
Ose River -- 69
Pein Borve -- 33
Pein a' Chribh -- 34
Prince Charles's Cave -- 51
Rageary Burn -- 17
Rageary Burn -- 73
River Leasgeary -- 36
River Tara -- 39
River Snizort -- 39
River Chracaig -- 48
Rosgill River -- 13
Ròs a' Mheallain -- 74
Rudha na h'Airde Glaise -- 41
Rudha nan Leac -- 133
Rudha an Inbhire -- 108
Rudha Crion -- 57
Scarf Caves --127
Scorr Burn -- 107
School [Boys and Girls] -- 32
Sgeir Bheag -- 85
Sgeir a' Chuain -- 85
Sgeir Chnapach -- 115
Sgeir Mhór -- 85
Sìthean a' Bhealaich Chumhaing -- 49
Sìthean Mòr --59
SKealasaig Burn -- 76
SKriaig Burn -- 100
Sloc a' Mhadaidh -- 72
Slochd Uigshader -- 12
Snizort -- 40
Sound of Raasay -- 128
South Screapadal -- 60
Screapadal Burn -- 52
Sròn an Aighe -- 19
Strone Geers -- 21
Skageary -- 90
Stròc-bhrinn -- 98
Storab Burn -- 119
Storab's Grave -- 128
Tarner Island -- 84
Teangamore -- 80
Tianavaig Bay -- 112
Tainavaig Burn - 113
Tom Cave -- 124
Torran -- 63
Tota - thavig -- 105
Totardor -- 83
Torquil's Burn -- 75
Treaslane River -- 23
Trotternish -- 129
Tungadal -- 94
Tungadal River -- 106 |
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Udairn -- 115
Uigshader -- 11
Varragill Burn --103
Varragill -- 103
Varragill River -- 106
Vidigill Burn -- 97
Voaker Burn -- 79
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