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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).

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County Dumbarton

Cruach, (G) [Gaelic], A pile; a heap; a high hill
Bhuilg, A wallet
Cruach a' Bhuilg. Adopted, See sheets of Lewis Island

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