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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE SLACK | Little Slack Little Slack Little Slack |
Mr John Riach, Lochans, Mr James Morrison, Bogbuie Mr John McGregor. Tullyduke |
069 | This name applies to a deep ravine or hollow. very precipitous and rocky on each side, and is well known by this name. |
| RUIGH AN LOIN | Reinloin Reinloin Hill Reinloin Hill |
Estate Plan 1823. Mr John Riach Mr John McGregor. |
069 | This name applies to a Small eminence on the brae face or S [South] side of the Mullachdhu Hill |
| ALLT AN DA BHO'' | Burn of Altnaboa Burn of Altnaboa Burn of Altnaboa Burn of Aultnaboo |
Mr Duncan McIntosh (Westermorven) Mr John Riach Mr John McGregor. Mr James Morrison |
069 | [Situation] South Margin of Sheet This name applies to a Small stream which rises in the brow of a hill and flows in a Southern direction and is well known by this name. |
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[Page] 222Parish of Strathdon
[Note beside 'Ruigh an Loin']
Ruigh an Loin
Ruigh an Loin
Ruigh or Ruidh
either spelling - I would prefer Ruidh for shealing or shelter
Rei-n loin appears to be a corruption of Ruidh an Lòin. The Elk's shealing or shelter
Ruigh - the outstretched part or base of a mountain, a shealing
Loine. A loch, or heft of wool.
Reing. Reang, A rank or series
[Note beside 'Allt an da Bhò] ?
Bhoin see page 206
(Inverness Division Orthography)
This is incorrect
The genitive singular in this case should be after du two. The Genitive plural as here never follows du two. It should be Allt an da Bhoin
Allt na' bo Cows' burn.
da never formed part of the name. Auch na' bo is very common. The m in gen pl art [genitive plural article] generally right. [Initialled] JMcD
Bo. An interjection to excite terror in Children
Bo. Bho. A Cow.
Allt. A mountain stream. (Gaelic)
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
CorrieBuidhe- Moderator, ElaineF
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