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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEACAN AN TOBAIR | Leac an Tobair Leck an Tobar Leck an Tobar |
Gaelic Orthography A. McKillop Sannox A. McMillan Whitefarlane |
238 | The upper part of the slope into Glen Iorsa, extending from Carn Mor to Garbh Choire Dubh - Sig. [Signification] Declivity of the well |
| CAISTEAL ABHAIL | Cashtle Avale Cashtle Avale Caistael Abhail Caisteal Abhail |
Malcolm Mackay Keeper A McKillop Sannox Map in Bryce's Geology Gaelic Orthography |
238 | A high mountain with a number of peaks on its top having the appearance of being built. The name is said to signify Ptarmigan's Castle. Abhal or Cearc-Abhal (spelt from sound) being applied in this district to that bird. |
| CEUM NA CAILLICH | Keum na Callyich Ceum na Cailleach Ceum na Caillich |
Malcolm Mackay Keeper A McKillop Sannox Map in Bryce's Geology Gaelic Orthography |
238 | A remarkable fissure formed by a decayed whinstone dike As viewed from the North it is probably the most romantic looking figure in Arran. The west side of the hollow is a steep precipice, while on the east the rock rises to an almost needle pointed peak. Sign: [Signification] The Carlin's (old wife's) step. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 68Island of Arran -- Ph [Parish] of Kilbride
[Notes under both Lean an Tobair and Caisteal Abhail:]
(Ph [Parish] of Kilmory)
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, Brenda Pollock
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