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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRUACH A' BHUILG | Cruach-a'-bhuilg Cruach-a'-bhuilg Cruach-a'-bhuilg Cruach-a'-bhuilg Cruach-a'-bhuilg Cruach-a'-bhuilg Cruach-a'-bhuilg |
Rev [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor] McFarlan Alexander Dewar, Schoolmaster John Ferguson, Benreoch Ho. [House] Alexander McDougal James McMerrich of Stuckgowan Rev [Reverend] Colin McKenzie Mr. Martin, Factor |
008 | A well known name applied to the highest point of "Ben Reoch." It forms an oval shaped knoll and on it are a few scattered rocks and a natural, shallow pool. The word Cruach signifies a stack or heap, and bhuilg a bag or bellows, and sometimes, as in this case, the top. (see Ben Reoch). |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 18County Dumbarton
Cruach, (G) [Gaelic], A pile; a heap; a high hill
Bhuilg, A wallet
Cruach a' Bhuilg. Adopted, See sheets of Lewis Island
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, CorrieBuidhe- Moderator
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