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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLEN DOUGLAS | Glen Douglas Glen Douglas Glen Douglas Glen Douglass Gleann Dubhghlas |
Montague Martin Esqr. Factor Johnston's Co. [County] Map Donald McLellan, Tullich Fullarton's Gazetteer Rev. [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor] McFarlan |
008 | An extensive valley running through nearly the whole breadth of the County, which is here nearly 5 miles broad. It is entered from Loch Long side by a steep acclivity which continues for ½ a mile and up which a parish road runs in a zigzag direction. It then becomes nearly level the ground being flat and generally cultivated for a breadth of a quarter of a mile, though from long neglect a great portion of the land is regaining its original heathy appearance. Nearly midway through the glen it is joined by "Cona Ghleann" running Southwards and a little further on "An Tsreang" running Northwards after which it proceeds in nearly the same state as already described till approaching its eastern termination it becomes narrower and the ground more rugged. It terminates on the east at "Inveruglas" on the side of "Loch Lomond". The hills on each side rise to a great height and [continued on page 30] |
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