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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR NAN CALMAN | Tùr nan Calman Tùr nan Calman Tùr nan Calman |
W McNaughton Charles McArtuhur John McEwing |
141 | A name applied to a prominent mass of distorted slate rock (near summit of Carnach Mor) immediately at back thereoff is situated a chasm of unknown depth. Signification, Tower of the pigeons "A cave in the side of a hill called Tur-nan-calman.'the fort of pigeons,'in the farm of Invernoadin is frequently visited. It is remarkable for the length of time a stone thrown in at the mouth of it continues to tumble down, with a remarkable noise, as if it were rolling over sheets of copper" Old Statistical Account. |
| BEALACH GAOTHACH | Bealach Gaothaiche | W McNaughton Charles McArtuhur John McEwing | 141 | Applied to a pass situated between Carnach Mor and Creag à Bhuie (152 trace 4) Signification, Windy pass |
| BEINN BHREAC | Beinn Bhreac | Duncan Lawson, Corrow John Campbell Corrow |
141 | A rocky feature on the side of Beinn Bhula. Sign. [Signification] Spotted hill. |
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TUR NAN CALMAN Better spelling Columan
BEALACH GAOTHACH If pass of Wind it should have the letter i But it is evident that Bealach Gaothach is the correct name
"Bealach Gaothach" Windy pass.
Bealach Gaothach Windy Pass
Bealach Gaoith Pass of Wind or Wind Pass
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Celia Skelton
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