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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
DUBH LOCH Dubh-loch
Dubh-loch
Douloch
Mr. Robertson Factor
Rd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson
New Stat Acc/t. [Statistical Account]
133 A beautiful lake of fresh and Salt water alternately, picturesquely Situated at the mouth of "Glen Shira". The tide flows up the channel of the "Gearr Abhinn" into this loch & stops the current of the River for a considerable distance up the Glen.
Sig. [Signification] "Black loch"
DROCHAID ATHNANLANN Drochaid Ath nan lann
Drochaid Ath nan lann
Drochaid Ath nan lann
Mr. Robertson Factor
Rd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson
Mr. McVicar Auchnagoul
133 An excellent bridge over the "Gearr Abhinn" near the outlet of the "Dubh Loch"
Sig. [Signification] "Bridge of the Ford of the lances"

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Ph. [Parish] Inveraray

Dubh Loch [note]
"The principal lake in the parish is the Douloch
or Black lake, So named from its deep and
dark coloured waters," New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]

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