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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOCHNAGAR | Lochan a' Gharaidh Lochan a' Gharaidh Lochan a' Gharaidh Lochan a' Gharaidh Lochnagar Loch-na-gar |
Revd. [Reverend] D. Campbell Mr. J. Grant Mr. C. Duncan National History of Deeside New Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer |
099 | A small Loch situated on the East side of Lochnagar out of which a considerable stream flows & lies lengthwise East & West, and is much broader at the West end where the ground is uncommonly steep to the Top. of Lochnagar which is about 1300 feet higher than the Loch, and the distance only a few chains its water is very cold at all seasons and clear, It is one of the highest Lochs in Scotland being above 2500 feet above the level of the Sea. Name means Little Loch of the Dyke or Wall |
| LITTLE CORRY OF LOCHNAGAR | Little Corry of Lochnagar Little Corry of Lochnagar Little Corry of Lochnagar |
Rev. [Reverend] D Campbell Mr. J. Grant Mr. C. Duncan |
099 | A small corry at the East end of Lochan a' Garaidh, Through which Lochnagar burn runs, it [is] pretty steep on the N. [North] & S. [South] sides, and its surface is very rough. & covered with Large stones. |
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[Note relating to 'Lochnagar'] - This is the name by which this Loch is known in the locality and is so written in conformity
wth the surrounding objects.
The spelling Gharaidh is purely conjectural, probably the name is Old Gaelic or pictish. [Initialled] JMcD
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
CorrieBuidhe- Moderator, Nora Edwards, Kirk Beadle
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