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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREAG AN LEINIBH | Creag-an-Leinibh Creag-an-Leinibh Creag-an-Leinibh Creag-an-Leinibh |
Rev. [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor] McFarlan Rev. [Reverend] D. Campbell Peter Turner Colin MacKay |
010 | A prominent precipice of bold and irregular rocks sometimes forming extensive fissures. It is situated at the end of "Coire Cann" and derives its name from a tradition of a child having been carried away and taken to this place by an eagle. |
| COIRE A' CHNUIC | Coire-an-Chnoich Coire-an-Chnoich |
Rev. [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor] McFarlan Peter Turner |
010 | A considerable and prominent depression in the North West end of "Ben Ruisg." This name signifies The Corrie of the Knoll. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 77Co [County] Dumbarton
[Below entry for Creag an Leinibh:]
"Creag, (G) [Gaelic]. A rock; a crag
Leinibh, from Leanabh, A child
an, the - "The Child's Crag."
[Below entry for Coire a' Chnoich:]
"Coire, (G) [Gaelic]. A circular hollow surrounded with hills,
a mountain dell.
Chnoic, from Cnoc, A knoll; a hillock, a hill.
a', the - Cnoc, The letter n of this word sounds like r in Gaelic.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, CorrieBuidhe- Moderator
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