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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL WADE'S MILITARY ROAD | General Wade's Military Road | Mr McDonnell, Road Contractor, White Bridge Mr Mafson, Farmer, Kindrummond Mr J. Fraser, Foyers Mr A. McDonald, Fortaugustus Mr J. Campbell, Dalchapple. |
011 ; 012 ; 019 ; 030 | This road was made under the direction of General Wade during the military occupation of the country, for the easier transport of troops and provisions from one garrison to another. There are three roads branching from Fortaugustus, one leading to Fort George, by White Bridge, Foyers, Dores and Inverness and another in a southerly direction to Fort William; also one to the west coast opposite Skye by Loch Clunie at the head of Glen Moriston,these roads are now kept in repair by the county with the exception of the one from Fort Augustus to the West Coast. |
| LOCH NESS | Loch Ness | Rev. John McDonald, Fortaugustus Rev. J McColl, Fortaugustus Mr McLeod, Post Office Fortaugustus |
030 | This is the largest fresh water loch in Scotland being about 27 miles long and averaging nearly a mile in width, and extending from Fortaugustus to Loch end. It is said to be nearly 200 fathoms deep in some parts, and very deep throughout and has never been known to have been frozen. For its whole length this loch is used in connection with the Caledonian Canal, and it is navigable for vessels drawing a deep draught of water. |
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