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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MÀM CARRAIGH | Mam Charaidh Mam Charaidh Mam Charaidh "Màm Carraigh" |
Mr. Peter Robertson Mr. Campbell Red. [Reverend] Mr. McLean F.C.M. [Free Church Minister] (Ortho [Orthography]) Pillar Mount |
077 | Applicable to the slope between the top of Beinn Inverveigh & Doire Darach. Sig. [Signification] Pass of the stone Pillar. |
| DOIRE AN TOBAIR | Doire an Tobair (Site of battle) | Mr. Peter Robertson Mr. Campbell Red. [Reverend] Mr. McLean F.C.M. [Free Church Minister] (Ortho [Orthography]) |
077 | A Green eminence a little to the South of the outlet of Loch Tulla. Which tradition asserts to have been the scene of a severe conflict between the rival clans, McKenzies, McLarens, McGregors & a branch of the Camerons but who the aggressors were is unknown. Diminutive piles of stones close to Tom nan Càrn are to be seen & supposed to have been piled over the slain Sig. [Signification] - The well grove or thicket On the slope of a hill near Achallader a fatal conflict took place about two centuries ago betwixt two hostile clans. Various causes are assigned for this encounter. Several cairns, still visible on the heath mark the place where the slain were interred. Old Stat. Ac/. [Statistical Account] |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 37[Note below Doire an Tobair:]
Site of Conflict
between the Clans
McGregor, McKenzie,
McLaren, & Cameron
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, CorrieBuidhe- Moderator
Location information for this page.
Linked mapsheets.
