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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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COIRE NA H-INGHINN | Coire na h-Inghinn Coire na h-Inghinn Coire na h-Inghinn |
Revd [Reverend] N Dewar Mr D Campbell Mr John Guthrie |
086 | This is a small hollow, which lies between a' Bhanarach and Càrn Coire na h-Inghinn and faces allt ùnaig but on the south side of that stream. It means the Damsel's corry |
CARN AN FHREICEADAIN | Càrn an Fhreiceadain Càrn an Fhreiceadain Càrn an Fhreiceadain |
Revd [Reverend] N Dewar Mr D Campbell Mr John Guthrie |
071 ; 072 ; 086 ; 087 | This name is applied to a high hill in this quarter and lies a short distance to the East of the top of allt na Geare-fhath, and a short distance to the north of Meall [Unaig]; and is of a conical shape on its northern end. it was used formerly, by the people of Kingussie owing to the extensive view to be had from its summit, as an out post, to watch the approach of an enemy, from which it gets its name. It means cairn of the Watch or Sentinel |
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Transcriber's notes
The note beginning "Better..." is what seems to be a pencilled entry referring to an alternative spelling of the name as it appears on the planTranscribers who have contributed to this page.
George Baker
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