OS1/17/2/100
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEARG GHRUAMACH | Learg Ghraumach Learg Ghraumach Learg Ghraumach |
Revd [Reverend] J, Grant F.C. [Free Church] Mr John Gordon Game Keeper Glenmore Lodge Mr Grant Game Keeper Rebhoan, Glenmore |
089 | A mountain glen branching off Glenmore at the east side of Elrick Hill and extending southwards into Aberdeenshire and forming a pass between that county & Invernessshire. Its sides are very rugged and precipitous & its bottom very stoney. On the property of His Grace the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle, Fochabers. Name signifies "Grim Pass". |
| ALLT NA LEIRG GRUAMAICH | Allt na Leirg Gruamaich Allt na Leirg Gruamaich Allt na Leirg Gruamaich |
Revd J. Grant F.C. [Free Church] Mr J Gordon Mr Grant |
074 | A stream rising in & flowing through Learg Ghruamaiche till it falls into the larger stream of Allt na Beinne Moire at Aultdrue in Glenmore- Name signifies "Stream of the Grim Pass" |
| ALLT NA BA EAGAICH | Allt na Bà Eagaiche Allt na Bà Eagaiche Allt na Bà Eagaiche |
Revd [Reverend] J Grant Mr J Gordon Mr Grant |
074 | A stream rising in a hollow between Elrick Hill and Coire Odhar 7 flowing eastwards till it falls into Allt Learg Ghruamaiche below Elrick Hill. Name signifies "Stream of the Notched Cow" |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 100Counth of Inverness -- Parish of Duthil and Rothiemurchus
Highland work
The above two names were referred to the final examiner and corrected by him.
Transcriber's notes
The translation referring to'notched cow' is in fact literal. Eagaich means notched, hacked or marked. The name is not listed on the names associated with Sheet 89 but does appear on the map sheet.The reference to the final examiner is below the second 'Allt na Leirg Gruamaich' entry, and refers top the extensive corrections of name and spelling.
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BillR
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