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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREAG A' CHLACHAIN | Creag a' Chlachain Creag a' Chlachain Creag a' Chlachain |
Mr. D. Fraser, Milton of Tordarroch Mr. D. Fraser, Knockbui Mr. D. Whyte, Schoolmaster Culaird Dores |
020 | This is a large hill, very rocky, and having several craigs on its south and eastern slope, and which is situated a short distance to the west of Dunlichty church, and part of which lies in the parish of Dores. It is partly on the estate of The Mackintosh of Moy Hall. It means, Craig of the Churchyard. |
| CAIRN GOLLAN | Cairn Gollan Cairn Gollan |
Mr McDonald, Schoolmaster Mr. D. Fraser, Milton |
020 | This is a small hill, covered with heather, situated about a quarter of a mile to the west of Clach na Faire, and the top of which forms part of the boundary between this and Dores parish. It is an anglicised gaelic name. |
| CLACH NA FAIRE | Clach na Faire Clach na Faire Clach na Faire |
Mr. D. Fraser, Milton Mr. D. Fraser. Knockbui Mr D Whyte Schoolmaster |
020 | This name is given to a large round stone which lies on the top of Creag a' Chlachain, from which an extensive view is obtained. Formerly it was used as a place from which the approach of an enemy could be signalled; hence the name. It stands on the boundary betwixt this and the parish Dores. It means the Watching Stone. |
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