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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
DRUM HOLLISTAN Drum Hollistan William Innes, Esq, Reay
Mr Gunn, Schoolmaster
John McDonald Milltown
009 A long ridge of no great Eminence about a mile in length, it is covered with heather. And is the property of His Grace the Duke of Portland.
LONE TORRIGAL Lone Torrigal William Innes, Esq, Reay
Mr Gunn, Schoolmaster
John McDonald Milltown
009 A long flat portion of the moorland about a mile and a quarter in length, lying due north and south. (I have written this name as it is pronounced as I cant get the meaning of it)
ALLT TORRIGAL Allt Torrigal William Innes, Esq, Reay
Mr Gunn, Schoolmaster
John McDonald Milltown
009 A small stream which rises in Lon Torrigal and pursues a northerly course till near the turnpike road, after which it turns Eastward, falling into Sandside Burn at the Reay Village.

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Ph. [Parish] of Reay -- County of Caithness
Drum Hollistan [note] (Prospect Hill or ridge) is the meaning given in McKays History of the Clan McKay
[Signed] G.H.

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