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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRATHERRICK | Stratherrick | Rev. [Reverend] Mr McIntyre, Boleskine Rev. [Reverend] J. McNaughton, Dores Mr Cameron, Postmaster, Gorthlick Mr J. Campbell, Dalchapple |
030 ; 041 ; 042 ; 054 ; 055 ; 068 ; 069 | This name does not apply to a Strath but to an extensive district deriving its name from the River Farigaig which runs through its northern limit. It consists of cultivated and moorland interspersed with some rocky hills. It extends to the south west as far as Knockie and Ardochy, and to the south east as far as Achnabat, and is bounded on the north west by Glen Albyn, and on the south east by the Monadhliath Mountains; it embraces parts of the several parishes of Dores, Dores (Detached) Boleskine and Abertarff (Detd. [Detached]) and Daviot and Dunlichity; and it is the property of the following gentlemen. Viz. Lord Lovat, Beaufort Castle; Fountain Walker, Muirtown; Captain Fraser of Balnain; and Colonel Fraser Tytler of Auldourie. |
| GLEN ALBYN | Glen Albyn | Rev. J. McLean, F. Ch. Manse Errogie Rev. Mr McIntyre Manse, Boleskine Mr D. Stewart, Schoolmaster Boleskin Mr A. McPherson, Glendoebeg Mr. H McDonald, Fort Augustus |
011 ; 012 ; 019 ; 030 | Glen Albyn or the great Glen of Caledonia extends from the Moray Firth at Inverness to Loch Linnhe on the west coast; the Caledonian Canal passes through it, and in it there are several lochs the principal of which is Loch Ness. The scenery of this glen is very picturesque. |
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County of Inverness, Parish of Daviot and Dunlichity & Dores (detached)Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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