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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLACHDUBH HILL | Clochdhu Hill Clochdhu Hill Clochdhu Hill Clochdhu Clashdhuie |
Mr Donald McNicol Gamekeeper Mr William Clark Gamekeeper Mr James Beattie Nethertown Estate Plan Mr John Begg. Badenyon |
050 | A conspicuous eminence, known by this name, but sometimes called Clashdhuie. but, as the name applies to the Summit, which is dotted over with rocks. boulders, and cropping stones, &c the name "Clochdhuie," would Seem to be the correct one. |
| ALLT SÙGHAIN HILL | Altsowen Hill Altsowen Hill Altsowen Hill Alsowen |
Mr Donald McNicol Mr William Clark Mr John Begg Estate Plan |
050 | A Conspicuous eminence So Called from the adjacent Burn of this name. |
| ALLT SÙGHAIN | Altsowen Burn Altsowen Burn Altsowen Burn |
Mr Donald McNicol Mr William Clark Mr John Begg. |
050 | A Small Stream known by this name. flowing in a westerly direction from its source till it joins the Clashwalloch Burn |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 25Parish of Glenbucket
[Note beside "Clachdubh Hill"]
should be written in Correct Gaelic
Clach, Cloiche Cloich, A stone; A certain; A certain weight. Clach stone,
Dubh. Duibhe. adj. [adjective] Black, dark; sad, mournful.
[Note beside "Allt Sùghain Hill"]
Allt A mountain stream
Sowen. The paste employed by weavers for stiffening their yarn in working
The name Allt-sowen is altogether Gaelic There is no part of it Broad Scotch.
[Note beside "Allt Sùghain"]
Sowens Porridge. Pottage made of cold sowens, by mixing meal with them while on the fire (Jamieson)
Sowen A mispelling of Sughan or Subhan
subhan Juice sap, Thin sowens
sughan Thin sowen. - It may be the plural of Sugh a berry i.e. Allt Sughain The stream of the berries
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
CorrieBuidhe- Moderator, June Lobban
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