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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CÀRN CHAILEIN | Carn Chailean Carn Chailean Carn Chailean Carn Challein "Càrn Chailein" |
Mr A McCalman Drissaig Mr McLean Schoolmaster Kilninver John Livingstone Kilninver New Stat [Statistical] Account Colin's Cairn |
123 | A large pile of stones on the west side of the road leading from Scamadale to Loch Avich, about 15 chains north of Loch Sreinge. Cailein Mòr, while returning from an expedition against some neighbouring clan, was slain here without any warning being given him, by some of the McDougalls of Lorne, who lay concealed here waiting his approach. This cairn was erected to mark the spot where he fell. "Cairn Chaillein, or Colin's cairn, is erected on a conspicuous spot on the old line of road between Kilninver and Loch Awe, where, it is said (and other historical events substantiate the fact) that McCaillein Mor, then Knight of Loch Awe, was treacherously slain while returning victorious at the head of his men from a skirmish against some of the Neighbouring clans New Stat [Statistical] Account |
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