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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
STRATH OF ORCHY Strath of Orchy
Strath of Orchy
Strath of Orchy
Strath of Orchy
Strath of Orchy
Strath of Orchy
Strath of Orchy
Peter Robertson Forester
Allan McIntyre Clachgobhair
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McLean Dalmally
Peter Dewar Ground Officer
Mr McLaren Larigs
New Stat [Statistical] Account
Old Stat [Statistical] Account.
101 This well known name applies to the low lying ground along the course of the River Orchy extending from Kilchurn Castle on the West to near Inverlochy on the East. at the point where the River Lochy joins the River Orchy, a distance of about 4 Miles.

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"The River (Orchy) winds its course
through the Strath forming several
beautiful islands as it advances amongst
others that on which stand the Church
& Manse, & which forms the better part
of the Minister's glebe"
New Stat [Statistical] Account

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