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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLACH NA H-AIRE | Clach na h-Aire Clach na h-Aire Clachnaharry (originally Clachnahaire) Clach-na-Hare |
Fraser Mackintosh Esq. Mr Alexander McBain Scorguie C. Fraser Mackintosh Esq. Mr Dallas, Town Clerk |
004 | A large irregular block of stone standing on the high ground over the village of Clachnaharry and from which an extensive view is obtainable. It is about 10 feet high and 16 feet each other way. The name, which means "Stone of the Watch" as in olden times it was customery to have a man stationed on it to watch the Ross-shire coast, and sound an alarm on the approach of unfriendly clans from the north. |
| CLACHNAHARRY | Clachnaharry Clachnaharry Clachnaharry Clachnaharry Clachnaharry and Clachnaherry Clachnaharie and Clachnacharie |
Mr James Anderson Mr Dallas, Town Clerk. C. Fraser Mackintosh Esq. Old Statistical Account of Scotland New Statistical Account of Scotland Revd L. Shaw's History of Provinces of Moray 1775. |
004 | A village lying about a mile and a half north-west of Inverness, by the road and forming part of the Muirtown estate. The houses are generally of a very poor description and the precincts kept in a very untidy manner. It contains a Gaelic school, (the gaelic language being chiefly spoken here, though so near Inverness) Inn, Post office. The Caledonian Canal enters the sea close beside it, and the name of the village is derived - being anglicised - from a large stone, which stands on the high ground above, called "Clach na h-Aire" respecting which see particular description. Property of Miss Duff of Muirtown House. |
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