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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
GLEANN A' BHEATHRACH Gleann na Bheathrach

Gleann na Bheathrach
Gleann na Bheathrach
M McDougall Esqr Gallanach
Dr. [Doctor] McGillivray Oban
Mr. J. McDougall Registrar
Mr J F Sims Oban
098 A small narrow glen situated at the head of the loch bearing the same name.
Sign. [Signification] Glen of the Reptile
The spelling is in accordance with the express wish of the authorities
LOCH GLEANN A' BHEATHRACH Loch na Gleann na Bheathrach

Loch na Gleann na Bheathrach
Loch na Gleann na Bheathrach
Loch na Gleann na Bheathrach
Loch na Gleann na Bheathrach
M. McDougall Esqr.
Dr. [Doctor] McGillivray
J McIntyre Lochvoil Cottage
Mr. C. McDougall Town Counciller
Bailie McLaurin Oban
Mr. J.F. Sims Oban
098 A narrow loch extending north-east & south-west a distance of nearly 30 Chains. The signification is intended for the "Loch of the Glen of the Reptile". The spelling in this instance though not reconcilable with correct orthography in the Gaelic language is nevertheless insisted upon by the authorities quoted.

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Gleann a' Bheathrach [note]
The change in this case is so small
that would make it correct that I think
it might be changed with propriety notwithstanding the authorities

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