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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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CAOL SCOTNISH | Caol Scotnish Caol Scotnish Caol Scotnish |
Dugald Baxter, Arinafad Beg John McLean Tayvallich Doctor McLeod Tayvallich |
159 | An Arm of Loch Sween extending nearly 2 miles and signifies "Sound of Scotnish" the latter name being that of a farm situated near the foot. |
EILEAN NA CIRCE | Eilean na Circe Eilean na Circe Eilean na Circe |
Dugald Baxter Doctor McLeod John McLean |
159 | A small island in the sound of Scotnish ie Caol Scotnish & signifies The Hen's Island There is a tradition in the neighbourhood that the "Laird of Ob" a few centuries ago with some of his retainers made use of this island as a place of refuge from some of the Rival clans. The remains of a building which resembles that of a Fort are distinctly visible the outer wall is strongly built with inknown stones, the inner part shews marked evidence of having been inhabited. |
FORT [Eilean na Circe] | Fort Fort Fort |
Dugald Baxter Doctor McLeod John McLean |
159 | There is a tradition in the neighbourhood that the "Laird of Ob" a few centuries ago with some of his retainers made use of this island [Eilean na Circe] as a place of refuge from some of the Rival clans. The remains of a building which resembles that of a Fort are distinctly visible the outer wall is strongly built with inknown stones, the inner part shews marked evidence of having been inhabited. |
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[Fort (Eilean na Birce)] not written on Plan
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Note the entry for "Fort [Eilean na Circe]" is part of the entry for "Eilean na Circe".Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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