Inverness-shire Mainland volume 32

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/17/32/1 DOCHGARROCH BURN Dochgarroch Burn Dochgarroch Burn Dochgarroch Burn Revd. [Reverend] Allan McPherson, Free Church Manse, Dores James Mollison Esqr, Factor Mr L Ferguson, Schoolmaster 011 This name is applied to a small stream, having its source on the western side of Creag Leach, and running in an easterly direction until it ends about 14 chains north of the "Lower Mains of Dochgarroch".
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OS1/17/32/3 BLACKFOLD Blackfold Blackfold Blackfold James Mollison Esqr Mr Lauchlin Ferguson Mr A McKenzie 011 This name is applied to a small cultivated district, situated about half a mile east of altourie, in which are included several crofters' houses, one story high, thatched, and in good repair E Bailie Esq proprietor
OS1/17/32/3 EASTER ALTOURIE Easter Altourie Easter Altourie Easter Altourie James Mollison Esqr, Factor, Dochgarroch Mr Lauchlan Ferguson, Schoolmaster, Dochgarroch Mr Alexander McKenzie, Tenant 011 A farm house one story high with suitable office attached, the whole are thatched, and in good repair, E. Bailie Esqr, Dochfour proprietor
OS1/17/32/3 WESTER ALTOURIE Wester Altourie Wester Altourie Wester Altourie James Mollison Esq Mr L Ferguson Mr A McKenzie 011 This name is applied to two small farm houses, each one storey high, with suitable offices attached, the whole are thatched and in fair repair E. Bailie Esqr proprietor
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OS1/17/32/4 ALLT OURIE Allt Ourie Allt Ourie Allt Ourie Revd [Reverend] Allan MacPherson, Free Church Manse, Dores Mr James McGillivray, Abriachan Mr A McKenzie, Altourie 011 A small stream, having its source in the parish of Kirkhill, and about one half mile to the west of Wester Altourie farm, and after running in an easterly direction for a distance of about one half mile, it enters Dochfour Burn at its confluence with Allt Lòn an Dàim meaning obscure
OS1/17/32/4 FUARAN DEARG Fuaran Dearg Fuaran Dearg Fuaran Dearg Revd [Reverend] A MacPherson Mr J McGillivray Mr A McKenzie 011 This name is applied to a well situated a short distance to the south-west of Wester Altourie farm adjacent to the point where Allt Ourie crosses the parish boundary dividing Inverness from Kirkhill It signifies the "Red Well"
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OS1/17/32/5 CNOC NA GAOITHE Cnoc na Gaoithe Cnoc na Gaoithe Cnoc na Gaoithe Reverend Allan McPherson Mr James McGillivray Mr Thomas McDonald, Abriachan 011 ; 018 ; 019 A hill about 1250 feet high situated about one half mile to the west of Dochfour Hill it partly covered with fir wood and partly with rocky heathy pasture and it signifies the Windy Hill E. Bailie Esq of Dochfour proprietor
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OS1/17/32/6 CAOCHAN RUADH Caochan Ruadh Caochan Ruadh Caochan Ruadh Caochan Ruadh Rev [Reverend] Allan McPherson, Lauchlan Ferguson, Mr. Alexander McKenzie, Altourie, Mr James McGillivray 011 A small stream having its source a short distance to the most Westerly farm in the district of Blackfola it runs in a southern direction and enters Dochfour Burn a short distance south of the above mentioned farm steading. It signifies the Red Streamlet. E Bailie, Esq, proprietor
OS1/17/32/6 CREAGAN MOR Creagan Mòr Creagan Mòr Creagan Mòr Creagan Mòr Reverend Allan McPherson, Free Church Minister, Dores, Lauchlan Ferguson, Schoolmaster, Dochgarroch, Mr Alexander McKenzie, Altourie by Lochend, Mr. James McGillivray, Schoolmaster, Abriachan 011 A rocky hill situated about one half mile to the south of Easter Altourie. It signifies the Large Creag & it is the property of E. Bailie Esqr of Dochfour
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OS1/17/32/7 DOCHFOUR BURN Dochfour Burn Dochfour Burn Dochfour Burn James Mallison Esq Factor, Lauchlin Ferguson Schoolmaster, John Fraser Post Office Lochend 011 A large burn having this name from western side of the Dochfour Estate to it joins the Caledonian Canal near its junction with Loch Dochfour and the river Ness. It runs in a southern direction.
OS1/17/32/7 DUNEAN SALMON FISHERY Dunean Salmon Fishery Dunean Salmon Fishery Dunean Salmon Fishery James Mollison Esq, Mr L Ferguson, Mr John Fraser 011 A salmon fishery at the junction of the river Ness with Loch Dochfour. It is partly on the Dunean, and partly on Dochfour property.
OS1/17/32/7 EAST LODGE [Dochfour House] East Lodge East Lodge East Lodge James Mollison Esq, Factor, Mr L Ferguson, Mr John Fraser 011 A small one story stated house on the east of Dochfour house. It is occupied by a gate keeper, and is the property of Even Bailie Esqr
OS1/17/32/7 OBELISK [Dochfour Burn] 011 About 18 ½ chains west of where this burn enters the Caledonian Canal an Obelisk was erected by Evan Bailie Esq of Dochfour House in memory of his father whose remains are interred a vault underneath it.
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OS1/17/32/9 BALLIEMORE Balliemore Balliemore Balliemore Balliemore Estate Plan J. Mollison Esq, Mr L. Ferguson, Revd [Reverend] A. MacPherson 011 This is a small district, partly cultivated, including several crofters' houses, one story thatched, and generally in only middling repair. It is situated about three-fourths of a mile to the west of Dochgarroch, and lies on the north side of Dochfour burn. It is on the property of E Bailie Esqr of Dochfour
OS1/17/32/9 BATTLEFIELD Battlefield Battlefield Battlefield J. Mollison Esq Revd [Reverend] A. MacPherson Mr L. Ferguson 011 This name applies to two or three ruinous dwelling houses one story high, thatched and in bad condition. A battle was fought here at one time between a few highlanders, hence the name, they are on the property of Evan Bailie Esqr
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OS1/17/32/10 DOCHGARROCH Dochgarroch Dochgarroch Dochgarroch J. Mollison Esq tenant & factor, Estate Plan, Mr Lauchlin Ferguson, schoolmaster Dochgarroch 011 This is a large elegantly built dwelling house, two stories high, with farm steading; the former is slated and in excellent condition; the latter thatched and in fair repair, there is no farm attached to this house as the Factor only occupies the dwelling house. It is on Evan Bailie's property
OS1/17/32/10 DOCHNALURG Dochnalurg Dochnalurg Dochnalurg J Mollison Esq Factor, L. Ferguson Schoolmaster, Revd [Reverend] A. MacPherson, Free Church Manse, Dores 011 This name is applied to a farm steading one story high slated and in good repair. E Bailie Esqr proprietor
OS1/17/32/10 GOATFIELD Goatfield Goatfield Goatfield J. Mollison Esq, L. Ferguson, Revd [Reverend] A MacPherson 011 This is a small dwelling house one story high, partly in ruin, and partly occupied by old servants on the estate. It is thatched and only in middling repair. Evan Bailie Esqr proprietor
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OS1/17/32/11 LADY'S CAIRN 019 There is also a small cairn of stones on this farm called Lady's Cairn it was raised in memory of Lady Grant who died in Glenurquhart and when a carrying to Inverness to be buried was left down there that refreshments might be served to the men forming the funeral procession I believe it was customary in them days to build a cairn when any corpse was either laid down or found. Ladyscairn is the property of Sir John Ramsden Bart. [Baronet] Invereshie Lodge, Invernessshire
OS1/17/32/11 LADYSCAIRN Ladyscairn Charles Fraser MacIntosh, Factor, Revd [Reverend] Allan McPherson, Mr McGilvry 019 A one story thatched house with thatched office house attached they are in bad repair there is also a small cairn of stones on this farm called Lady's Cairn
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OS1/17/32/13 TORRANBUIE Torranbuie Charles Fraser MacIntosh Esqr Factor Dunain House Revd [Reverend] Allan McPherson Minister Dores Mr McGilvery, Schoolmaster Abriachan 019 A one storey thatched house with thatched office houses attached the whole in bad Repair. They are the property of Sir John Ramsden Bart. [Baronet] Invereshie Lodge Invernesshire
OS1/17/32/13 TORRAN BUIDHE Torran Buidhe Revd [Reverend] Allan McPherson Mr McGilvery Thomas McDonald Abriachan 019 A small heath Covered Knoll a Short distance to the west of Torrabuie Farm it is on the property of Sir John Ramsden Meaning the Yellow Knoll
OS1/17/32/13 BALNAGRIASEHIN Balnagriasehin Robert Craig Esqr Factor Glenurquhart Revd [Reverend] Allan McPherson Mr McGilvery 019 Three or four one storey thatched houses with small thatched Office houses attached the whole in bad Repair they are situated near the Eastern Extremity of the district Known as Caiplich And is on the Property of the Earl of Seafield Castle Grant Invernesshire
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OS1/17/32/14 EVANSCAIRN Evanscairn Charles Fraser MacIntosh Factor Revd [Reverend] Allan McPherson Mr McGilvery 019 A small one storey thatched house situated in the Eastern End of the district of Caiplich it is the Property of Sir John Ramsden Bart. [Baronet] Invereshie Lodge. Invernesshire
OS1/17/32/14 ALLT BAILE NAN GRIASAICHEAN Allt Baile nan Griasaichean Revd [Reverend] Allan McPherson Mr McGilvery. Thomas McDonald 019 A small burn which forms the Parish Boundary as far as the old Road from Inverness to Glenurquhart it is also the property boundary for its whole length between the Earl of Seafield and Sir John Ramsden but changes its name at Ladyscairn and is called Allt Fraoch-choire to its source Meaning Burn of the Village of the shoemaker
OS1/17/32/14 ALLT FRAOCH-CHOIRE Allt Fraoch-choire Revd [Reverend] Allan McPherson Mr McGilvery Thomas McDonald 019 A small burn having its source in the Fraoch-choire and Running in a northern direction to Ladyscairn where it changes its name and become Allt Baile nan Griasaichean Meaning stream of the Heather Corry
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OS1/17/32/16 ALLT LON AN DAIM Allt Lòn an Dàim Revd. Allan McPherson Free Church Minister Dores Mr McGilivray Schoolmaster Abrichan Thomas McDonald Abrichan 011 ; 018 ; 019 A small stream having its source on the Easter side of Meall à Bhathaidh and running in a Northeastern direction to it joins Allt Ourie Meaning Burn of the Mill Dam Marsh. This stream is broken for about 4 chains when it returns it course until it joins Allt Ourie
OS1/17/32/16 DOIRE MHOR Doire Mhòr Revd. [Reverend] Allan McPherson Mr McGilvery Thomas McDonald 019 A large hill lying between the districts known as Loch-end and Caiplich it is covered with heath and surface rocks there is a very extensive view obtained from its summit of the surrounding country It is on the Property of Sir John Ramsay Meaning Large Grove
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OS1/17/32/17 ALLT GLAC OSSIAN Allt Glac Ossain Revd. [Reverend] Allan McPherson Free Church Minister, Dores Mr McGillivray School Master Abrichan Thomas McDonald Abrichan 019 A small burn having its source in a moss to the north of Doire Mhòr it runs in a southern direction as far as Fauran Dearg at which place its name is changed to Allt Iain Mhic Ailein Meaning the Burn of Ossains Hollow
OS1/17/32/17 FUARAN DEARG (Chalybeate) Fuaran Dearg [Chalybeate) Revd. [Reverend] Allan McPherson Mr McGillivray Thomas McDonald 019 A small Chalybeate well situated at the junction of Allt Glac Ossain and Allt Iain Mhic Ailein over
OS1/17/32/17 GLAC OSSIAN Glac Ossian Revd. [Reverend] Allan McPherson Mr McGillivray Thomas McDonald 019 A large Hollow lying to the north of Doire Mhòr and on both sides of the Allt Glac Ossain from its source to near Fuaran Dearg Meaning Ossains Hollow It is on the Property of Sir John Ramsden Bert [Baronet] Invereshie Lodge, Invernesshire
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OS1/17/32/18 CREAG NAN SITHEAN Creag nan Sithean Revd. [Reverend] Allan McPherson Mr McGillivray Thomas McDonald 019 A sloping brae covered with loose stones and fir trees it is situated to the north of the junction of Allt Glac Ossain and Allt Iain Mhic Ailein It is on the property of Sir John Ramsden Meaning Hill of the Fairies or Mount
OS1/17/32/18 GLAC NA GREIGHE Glac na Greighe Revd. [Reverend] Allan McPherson Mr McGillivray Thomas McDonald 019 A small hollow lying on the top of the Cliffs bounding the northern shore of Lochness and near Doire Mhòr it is on the property of Sir John Ramsden Meaning Hollow of the herd of Deer or Horses
OS1/17/32/18 [Page] 18 County of Inverness - Parish of Inverness & Bona [Continued from page 17] It is much prized for its Medicinal Qualities it is on the Property of Sir John Ramsden Meaning Red Well.
OS1/17/32/19 ABBAN WATER Abban Water Abban Water Abban Water C.F. Macintosh Esqr Rev [Reverend] Allen Macpherson Mr Lauchlan Ferguson 019 A small sheet of water situated adjacent to the northern extremity of Loch Ness It is the property of Sir John Ramsden Bart. [Baronet] Invereshie Lodge, Invernesshire
OS1/17/32/19 BALAVARRON Balavarron Balavarron Balavarron C.F. Macintosh Esqr Rev [Reverend] Allen Macpherson Mr Lauchlan Ferguson 019 Applied to three small croft houses with suitable offices attached, the buildings are one storey high, thatched, and in middling repair. Sir John Ramsden Bart. [Baronet] Propr. [Proprietor]
OS1/17/32/19 MIDDLETON Middleton Middleton Middleton C.F. Macintosh Esqr Factor, Dunain Rev [Reverend] Allen Macpherson Mr Lauchlan Ferguson 019 This name is applied to two farm houses with suitable offices attached the buildings are one story high thatched and in fair repair Sir John Ramsden Bart. [Baronet] proprietor
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OS1/17/32/20 ALLT IAIN MHIC AILEIN Allt Iain Mhic Ailein Allt Iain Mhic Ailein Allt Iain Mhic Ailein Mr. Thomas McDonald Rev. [Reverend] Allan Macpherson Mr. James McGillivray 019 This name is applied to a stream known as Allt Glac Ossian untill oposite the southern extremity of Glac Ossian the name Allt Iain Mhic Aailein, it enters Loch Dochfour a short distance South of the Free Church, its banks are steep a rugged, and it signifies John Son of Allan's Burn. Sir John Ramsden Bart. [Baronet] proprietor Invereshie Lodge Invernesshire
OS1/17/32/20 SUIDHE URADAIN Suidhe Uradain Suidhe Uradain Suidhe Uradain Mr Thomas MacDonald Abrichan Rev. [Reverend] Allan Macpherson Mr. James Mcgillivrey Schoolmaster Abrichan 019 This name is applied to a small knoll or rise situated a short distance to the West of Glackossian farm house, it is covered with heathy pasture and it signifies Uradian's seat. Sir john Ramsden Cart. [Baronet] Propr. [Proprietor]
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OS1/17/32/21 FREE CHURCH [Lochend] Free Church Free Church Free Church C.F. Macintosh Esqr Factor Dunain Revd. [Reverend] Allan Macpherson Free Church Minister, Dores Mr Lauchlan Ferguson Schoolmaster Dochgarroch 019 This name is applied to a church situated at the northern extremity of a district known as Lochend, the building is of Rectangular form, slated, and in good repair it was erected in 1846 and the number of sittings amount to Six hundred. It is the property of the Trustees of the Free Church of Scotland
OS1/17/32/21 POST OFFICE [Lochend] Post Office Post Office Post Office C.F. Macintosh Rev. [Reverend] Allan Macpherson Mr. Lauchlan Ferguson 019 A post office situated at the northern extremity of the district of Lochend, the building is one storey high thatched and in fair repair. The mail is despatched at Eight oclock A.M and the arrival is at five oclock P.M. It is a minro office Inverness being the Major. Sir John Ramsden. Bart. [Baronet] Propr [Proprietor] Inverneshie Lodge, Invernesshire
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OS1/17/32/22 GLACKOSSIAN Glackossian Glackossian Glackossian C. F. Macintosh Esqr Rev. [Reverend] Allen Macpherson Mr. Lauchlan Ferguson 019 This name applies to a small croft, the buildings are one story high, thatched, and in middling repair Sir John Ramsden Bart [Baronet] proprietor Invereshie Lodge Invernesshire
OS1/17/32/22 KIRKTON Kirkton Kirkton Kirkton C. F. Macintosh Esqr Rev. [Reverend] Allen Macpherson Mr. Lauchlan Ferguson 019 Applied to two small farms or crofts, the buildings are one story high thatched, and in fair repair. Sir John Ramsden, Bart [Baronet] Proprietor
OS1/17/32/22 MEETINGHOUSE Meetinghouse Meetinghouse Meetinghouse C. F, Macintosh Esqr Rev. [Reverend] Allen Macpherson Mr. Lauchlan Ferguson 019 A croft house one story high with suitable offices detached a short distance to the west the buildings are all one story thatched and in middling repair. Sir John Ramsden Bart. [Baronet] proprietor
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OS1/17/32/24 Site of CASTLE SPIRITAL Site of Castle Spirital Site of Castle Spirital Site of Castle Spirital C. F, Macintosh Esqr. Rev. [Reverend] Allan Macpherson Mr Lauchlan Ferguson Schoolmaster Dochfour 019 Applies to the site of an old castle situated upon a narrow stripe of land between Loch Dochfour and Abban Water, there is a tradition in the district that the Loch was pasable by a ford at this point and that the Castle was used as a stronghold for the purpose of exacting tribute upon all good or cattle which might have occassion to Cross. It is the property of the Caladonian Canal Company.
OS1/17/32/24 Site of the ROMAN STATION called Banatia Site of the Roman Station called Banatia Site of the Roman Station called Banatia Site of the Roman Station called Banatia Banatia Banatia C. F. Macintosh Esqr Mr Lauchlan Ferguson Rev. [Reverend] Allan Macpherson Free Church Manse, Dores New Statistical Account. Chalmers Caledonia of North Britain Vol. [Volume] 1. Page 63 019 This name applies to the side of Roman Camp situated a short distance South of Castle Spirital, it is said to have been in a good state of preservation previous to the deepening of the Canal when the ditch surrounding it was entirely filled up with ground where the camp stood cultivated. It is the property of the Canal Company
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OS1/17/32/24 Site of Castle Spirital - German Text Site of the Roman Station called Banatia - Upright Egyptian
OS1/17/32/25 CLADH URADAIN Cladh Uradain Cladh Uradain Cladh Uradain C. F. Macintosh Esqr Rev. [Reverend] Allan MacPherson Mr James McGillivray Schoolmaster Abrichan 019 This name applies to a burying ground said to have been attached to the old church of the parish of Bona, it is said to be at least 300 years old and is still used as a graveyard, the present Free Church stands upon its Western extremity. It signifies Uradain's buring ground Sir John Ramsden Bart [Baronet] propr [proprietor]
OS1/17/32/25 Site of CHURCH [Cladh Uradain] Site of Church Site of Church Site of Church C. F, Macintosh Esqr Rev. [Reverend] Allan Macpherson Mr. Lauchlan Ferguson 019 Applies to the site of an old church situated in the centre of the burying ground known as Cladh Uradain this is pointed out as the site of the Old church of the parish of Bona but no trace of it remains and nothing appears to be known about the date of erection or when disused, Sir John Ramsden Bart [Baronet] proprietor Invereshie Lodge Invernesshire
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OS1/17/32/26 A SILVER COIN of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth and a STONE COFFIN found here A. D. 1847 [Lochend] C. F. Mackintosh Esqr Rev [Reverend] Allan Macpherson Mr. Lauchlan Ferguson 019 Applied to the site of a stone Circle situated a short distance to the south of the Free Church. This Circle is said to have been in a good state of preservation previous to 1846 when the principal stones were used in erecting the Free Church, the ground was cultivated next year and in the interior of the Circle a Stone Coffin was found together with a Silver Coin dating from the reign of Queen Elizabeth Sir John Ramsden Bart. [Baronet] Proprietor Inverneshire Lodge, Invernesshire
OS1/17/32/26 LOCH DOCHFOUR Loch Dochfour Loch Dochfour Loch Dochfour C. F. Mackintosh Esqr Rev [Reverend] Allan Macpherson Mr. Lauchlan Ferguson 011 ; 019 This name applies to a narrow sheet of water situated between Dochgarroch and Loch Ness it is navigable, and connects Loch Ness with the Caledonian Canal and it is the property of the Canal Company
OS1/17/32/26 Site of STONE CIRCLE [Lochend] (Site of) Stone Circle (Site of) Stone Circle (Site of) Stone Circle C. F. Mackintosh Esqr Rev [Reverend] Allan Macpherson Mr. Lauchlan Ferguson 019 Applied to the site of a stone Circle situated a short distance to the south of the Free Church. This Circle is said to have been in a good state of preservation previous to 1846 when the principal stones were used in erecting the Free Church, the ground was cultivated next year and in the interior of the Circle a Stone Coffin was found together with a Silver Coin dating from the reign of Queen Elizabeth Sir John Ramsden Bart. [Baronet] Proprietor Inverneshire Lodge, Invernesshire
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OS1/17/32/26 (Site of) Stone Circle - written beneath this - Old English Loch Dochfour - written beneath this - Italic Capitals
OS1/17/32/27 CREAG A' CHAIT Creag a' Chait Creag a' Chait Creag a' Chait Rev. [Reverend] Allan MacPherson Mr. James McGillivray Mr Thomas MacDonald Abrichan 019 A small creag situated a short distance to the West of Dochfour Hill it is covered with Fir Wood and it signifies the Cat Creag. E. Bailie Esqr. of Dochfour proprietor.
OS1/17/32/27 DOCHFOUR HOUSE Dochfour House Dochfour House Dochfour House Dochfour House James Mollison, Esq Factor Dochgarroch Mr Lauchan Ferguson Schoolmaster Dochgarroch Rev [Reverend] Alan McPherson Free Church Minister, Dores New Statistical Account 019 This name is applied to a large and elegant and well built Mansion thre stories high with suitable offices detached a short distance to the North east the whole are slated and in excellent repair. E. Bailie Esq of Dochfour proprietor.
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OS1/17/32/28 DOCHFOUR HILL Dochfour Hill Dochfour Hill Dochfour Hill James Mollison, Esqr. Rev. [Reverend] Allan Macpherson Mr. Lauchlan Ferguson 011 ; 019 This name is applied to a hill situated about one half mile to the West of Dochfour Mansion It is about Eighteen hundred feet high and covered with Fir Wood E. Bailie, Esqr, of Dochfour propr. [proprietor]
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OS1/17/32/29 RINUDIN Rinudin Robert Craig Esq. Factor Glenurquhart Revd. [Reverend] A MacPherson Mr. MacGillivray 019 This name is given to a small Farm, the dwelling house & offices are thatched and in ordinary repair. It is the property of Earl Seafield Castle Grant Invernesshire
OS1/17/32/29 TOMACHOIN EAST Tomachoin East Robert Craig Esq Revd. [Reverend] A. MacPherson Mr. MacGilivray 019 This name is applied to a small Farm, the dwelling house and offices are one storey, thatched and in fair condition It is the property of Earl Seafield
OS1/17/32/29 TOMACHOIN WEST Tomnachoin West Robert Craig Esq Revd. [Reverend] A. MacPherson Mr MacGilivray 019 This is a small Farm, the dwelling house and offices are one storey highm thatched, and fair repair It is the property of Earl Seafield
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OS1/17/32/30 FRAOCH-CHOIRE Fraoch-choire Revd. [Reverend] Allan MacPherson Free Church Minister Dores Mr. McGilvray School Master Abrichan Thomas MacDonald Abrichan 019 This name is given to a heathy corry lying at the top of Allt Fraoch-choire It is the property of Earl Seafield and Sir John Ramsden. Meaning Heather Corry
OS1/17/32/30 MEALL NA H-EARBA Meall na h-Earba Revd. [Reverend] A. MacPherson Mr. MacGilviray Thomas MacDonald 019 This is a heath covered hill situated a little distance East of Fraoch-choire It is the property of Sir J. Ramsden Meaning Hill of the Ros.
OS1/17/32/30 MEALL RAON AODAINN Meall Raon Aodainn Revd. [Reverend] A. MacPherson Mr. MacGilvray Thomas MacDonald 019 This name is applied to a rocky heath covered Hill situated a short distance East of the Farm house of Rinudin It is the property of Earl Seafield Meaning, Hill of the plain of the face
OS1/17/32/30 CREAG NA H-EIGHEACHD Craeg na h-Eigheachd Revd. [Reverend] A. MacPherson Mr. MacGilviray Thomas MacDonald This is a rocky heath covered Hill lying a short distance South of Meall na h-Earba. It is the property of Earl Seafield and Sif John Ramsden Bart [Baronet] Invereshie Lodge Invernesshire Meaning Hill of the cry
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OS1/17/32/31 AN LEACANN An Leacann An Leacann An Leacann Thomas McDonald, Abrichan Mr McGillivray, Leault Abrichan Revd. [Reverend] A. MacPherson, F [Free] Church Manse Dores 019 This is a long narrow ridge of hill lying between Fraoch-choire, and Allt na Cuillich and on the Westside of Carn a Bhodaich It is a gaelic name, which signifies, "The steep shelvy ground" It is on the Earl of Seafields property
OS1/17/32/31 CAIPLICH Caiplich Robert Craig Esq. Factor Glenurquhart Revd. [Reverend] Allan MacPherson Free Church Minister Dores Mr. MacGilvray School Master Abrichan 019 This name is given to a large district, commencing at the small Farm of Torranbuie and running Westward on both sides of the Parish Boundary about seven or eight miles, it is interspersed with ptches of cultivation and moss, but the greater part of it is covered with heath. The stream called Allt Mòr runs through it
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OS1/17/32/32 ALLT MOR Allt Mòr Revd. [Reverend] Allan MacPherson Free Church Minister Dores Mr. MacGilvray Schoolmaster Abriachan Thomas MacDonald Abriachan 019 This is a pretty large stream having its source in the West end of Caiplich District, it forms the North western Boundary of the Parish of Inverness from its junction with Allt Tarsuinn to its junction with Allt Fraoch-choire Meaning The Large Burn
OS1/17/32/32 ALLT TOM A' CHOIN Allt Tom a' Choinan Revd. [Reverend] A. MacPherson Mr. MacGilvray Thomas MacDonald 018 ; 019 A small stream having its source a short Distancve South of the Farm house of Tomachoin West and falling into Allt Mòr Meaning, Burn of the Knoll of the Dog.
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OS1/17/32/33 GLAC DHUBH NAN DEARCAG Glac Dhubb nan Dearcag Glac Dhubb nan Dearcag Glac Dhubb nan Dearcag Mr McGillivray Thomas McDonald Revd. [Reverend] A. MacPherson 019 This is a large heathery hollow lying at the eastern side of Càrn a' Bhodaich, and at the head of Allt Ceann na Coille It is on Sir J Ramsden's property It means Black hollow of the little Berries
OS1/17/32/33 [Page] 33 County of Inverness -- Inverness & Bona Ph. [Parish]
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OS1/17/32/35 ALLT NA CAILLICH Allt na Caillich Rev. [Reverend] A. MacPherson, Dores Mr McGillivray, Abriachan Mr Thomas McDonald Abriachan 019 This is a large hill burn which rises in the hills to the north of the district of Abriachan, and near Càrn a Bhothaich It runs in a southerly direction for about one and a half miles and enters, at Abriachan, Killianan Burn It means The old womans burn
OS1/17/32/35 [Page] 35 County of Inverness -- Inverness & Bona Ph. [Parish]
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OS1/17/32/37 CARN A' BHODAICH Càrn a' Bhodaich Càrn a' Bhodaich Càrn a' Bhodaich Thomas McDonald, Abriachan Mr McGillivray Schoolmaster Abriachan Revd [Reverend] Allan MacPherson F. [Free] Church Manse Dores 019 This is a large high hill, covered with heather, situated about one mile north of Abriachan, and about one mile to the west of the side of Loch Ness. It is noted for affording an extensive view of the surrounding country It is chiefly on the property of Sir J Ramsdens, and means Hill of the old man,
OS1/17/32/37 CNOC EADAR DHA ALLT Cnoc Eadar dha Allt Cnoc Eadar dha Allt Cnoc Eadar dha Allt Thomas McDonald Mr McGillivray Revd [Reverend] A. MacPherson 019 A small but prominent hill, situated between two streams near the north end of Creag Dhearg, and covered with loose stone and heather. It is entirely on Sir J. Ramsden's property It means The hill between two streams
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OS1/17/32/38 ALLT CEANN NA COILLE Allt Ceann na Coille Allt Ceann na Coille Allt Ceann na Coille Thomas McDonald Mr McGillivray Revd [Reverend] A MacPherson 019 This is a long stream, which rises on the north east side of Càrn a' Bhodaich, and runs in an Eastern direction untill it enters Loch Ness at Lochend It means stream of the head or corner of the wood
OS1/17/32/38 CREAG RUIGH LEAGAIN Creag Ruigh Leagain Creag Ruigh Leagain Creag Ruigh Leagain Thomas McDonald Mr McGillivray Revd [Reverend] A MacPherson 019 This name is given to a small but bold creag, at the side, and on the north side of Ruithe Allt, and situated about half a mile above Lochend Inn meaning obscure It is on Sir J Ramsden's property
OS1/17/32/38 RUITH ALLT Ruith Allt Ruith Allt Ruith Allt Thomas McDonald Mr McGillivray Revd [Reverend] A MacPherson 019 A small hill stream rising to the north of Cnoc Eadar dha Allt and running Eastwards for about a mile until it joins Allt Ceann na Coille near Lochend It means Running Stream
OS1/17/32/38 [Page] 38 County of Inverness -- Inverness & Bona Ph. [Parish]
OS1/17/32/39 ALLT CUMHANG Allt Cumhang Allt Cumhang Allt Cumhang Thomas McDonald Mr McGillivray Revd [Reverend] A MacPherson 019 This is a small stream which rises at the bottom of the rocks of Creag Dhearg, and runs Eastwards and enters Loch Ness near the South end of Lochend It means the narrow Burn
OS1/17/32/39 CREAG DHEARG Creag Dhearg Creag Dhearg Creag Dhearg Thomas McDonald Mr McGillivray Revd. [Reverend] A MacPherson 019 This is a very bold Craig of red granite, having small loose stones lying between it and Loch Ness, and situated on the West side of Loch Ness, and between Allt Dearg and Allt Ceann na Coille. It means Red Rock, and is on Sir J Ramsden's property
OS1/17/32/39 [Page] 39 County of Inverness -- Inverness & Bona Ph. [Parish]
OS1/17/32/40 ALLT DEARG Allt Dearg Allt Dearg Allt Dearg Thomas McDonald Mr McGillivray Revd [Reverend] A MacPherson 019 This is a hill stream a little more than a ½ of a mile long, and rising at the base of Cnoc an Ruigh Dhuibh and falling eastward until it enters Loch Ness It forms the property boundary between the Earl of Seafield and Sir. J. Ramsden for the last half mile of its course it passes over the wildest place and most difficult of access in this parish It means Red Burn
OS1/17/32/40 CNOC AN RUIGH DHUIBH Cnoc an Ruigh Dhuibh Cnoc an Ruigh Dhuibh Cnoc an Ruigh Dhuibh Thomas McDonald Mr McGillivray Revd [Reverend] A MacPherson 019 This is a large hill covered with heather, nsituated between Creag Dhearg, and Carn a Bhoduich and near the source of All Dearg It means Hill of the Black Shealing
OS1/17/32/40 WOODEND Woodend Woodend Woodend C.F. Mackintosh Esqr, Factor Revd [Reverend] A. MacPherson Mr Lauchlan Ferguson, Teacher Dochgarroch School. 019 A small house one story high with barn and byre attached; one story high, thatched, and only in middling repair. Sir. J. Ramsden proprietor. Invereshie Lodge, Invernesshire
OS1/17/32/40 [Page] 40 County of Inverness -- Inverness & Bona Parish
OS1/17/32/41 LOCHEND Lochend Lochend Lochend C.F. Mackintosh Esqr Dunain House Mr McDonald, Lochend Inn Mr Fraser, P.O. [Post Office] Lochend 019 This is a small cultivated district lying at the north end of Loch Ness, and about seven miles from Inverness. It is about one mile in length, and about half a mile in breadth It is entirely on the property of Sir John Ramsden, Bart. [Baronet] Invereshie Lodge, Invernesshire
OS1/17/32/41 LOCHEND INN Lochend Inn Lochend Inn Lochend Inn C.F. Mackintosh Esqr Mr McDonald Mr Fraser, Post Office Lochend 019 This is a roadside country Inn, one storey high, with offices atteched, slated, and in thorough repair, It is situated in the middle of the district of Lochend and 6½ miles from Inverness. Sir John Ramsden proprietor
OS1/17/32/41 LURGMORE Lurgmore Lurgmore Lurgmore C F Mackintosh Esqr, Factor Mr McDonald Mr Fraser 019 This name is applied to two small croft houses, one storey high with outhouses attached, and the whole only in middling condition They are on the property of Sir John Ramsden.
OS1/17/32/41 [Page] 41 Inverness-shire -- Inverness & Bona Ph. [Parish]
OS1/17/32/42 BONA FERRY Bona Ferry Bona Ferry Bona Ferry C.F. Mackintosh Esqr Mr McDonald, Lochend Inn Mr McDonald, Light House 019 This name is given to a ferry situated at the north end of Lochness, and opposite the light house. It accommodates the people of Dores & Lochend, the dwelling house and boats being of the Dores side.
OS1/17/32/42 BONA LIGHT HOUSE Bona Light House Bona Light House Bona Light House C.F. Mackintosh Esqr Mr McDonald, Lochend Inn Mr McDonald, Light House 019 This is a small building two stories high, with a small octagonal tower at one corner in which a stationary light is is kept, to reflect up Loch Ness It is situated at the north end of Loch Ness, and is the property of the Caledonian Canal Company
OS1/17/32/42 [Page] 42 Inverness-shire -- Inverness & Bona Ph. [Parish]
OS1/17/32/43 BALMORE Balmore Balmore Balmore Mr Shepperd Mr McGillivray Revd. [Reverend] A. MacPherson 019 This name is given to a cluster of crofter's houses, in Abriachan, one story high, thatched, and in a fair state of repair The Earl of Seafield proprietor
OS1/17/32/43 REINDOUL Reindoul Reindoul Reindoul Mr Shepperd Mr McGillivray Revd. [Reverend] A MacPherson 019 This is a crofter's and a cottar's house, one storey high, with out houses attached thatched, and in fair condition. The Earl of Seafield proprietor
OS1/17/32/43 DALLAURUACH Dallauruach Dallauruach Dallauruach Mr Shepperd, Factor's Clerk Mr McGillivray, Schoolmaster Revd. [Reverend] Allan MacPherson 019 This name is applied to a small farm house one story high, with offices attached thatched, and in middling repair. The Earl of Seafield proprietor. Castle Grant Invernesshire
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OS1/17/32/45 ALLT RAON LETH-ALLT Allt Raon Leth-allt Allt Raon Leth-allt Allt Raon Leth-allt Revd. [Reverend] A. MacPherson Mr MacGillivray Mr Thomas McDonald 019 This is a considerable sized mountain stream which rises at the southern base of An Leagain, and running South ward for about a mile and a half it then enters Allt Loch Laide It means Burn of the plain of the Half Burn.
OS1/17/32/45 LEAULT Leault Leault Leault Mr Shepperd, Factor's Clerk Mr McGillivray, Tenant. Revd. [Reverend] A. MacPherson 019 This is a crofters house and offices, occupied by the School master, one story high; the dwelling house slated, the offices thatched, and both in good repair. The Earl of Seafield proprietor.
OS1/17/32/45 SCHOOL School School School Mr McGillivray, master Mr Shepperd, Factor's Clerk Revd. [Reverend] A MacPherson 019 This is a small school house thatched and in fair condition, It is a parish school, in which are taught the usual rudimentary branches of education, The average attendance is computed at 45. It is on the Earl of Seafield's property Castle Grant, Invernesshire
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OS1/17/32/45 School - Roman Print
OS1/17/32/46 ALLT LOCH LAIDE Allt Loch Laide Allt Loch Laide Allt Loch Laide Thomas McDonald Revd. [Reverend] A MacPherson Mr McGillivray 019 This is a small stream which issues out of Loch Laide, and runs Eastwards for about ¾ of a mile when it unites with Allt na Caillich after which it is known as Allt Killianan Its meaning obscure.
OS1/17/32/46 ALLT NAN CLACHAN BREACA Allt nan Clachan Breaca Allt nan Clachan Breaca Allt nan Clachan Breaca Thomas McDonald Revd. [Reverend] A MacPherson Mr McGillivray 019 This is a small stream, which rises at the north east side of Carn a Leitire and runs in an Eastern direction for about a mile until it enters Allt Loch Laide. It means Burn of the spotted stone.
OS1/17/32/46 LOCH LAIDE Loch Laide Loch Laide Loch Laide Thomas McDonald Revd. [Reverend] MacPherson Mr McGillivray 019 This is a loch almost circular in shape, and about a quarter of a mile in diameter, which is situated at the western side of Abrichan district and a short distance to the north of Carn na Leitire It is a corrupt gaelic name, no meaning could be obtained.
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OS1/17/32/46 Loch Laide - Italic Capitals
OS1/17/32/47 LOCHLAIT Lochlait Robert Craig Esqr Factor Glenurquhart Revd, [Reverend] Allan McPherson Free Church Minister Dores Mr McGillivray Schoolmaster AbriachanTwo small 019 Two small one storey thatched houses in middling repair they are situated in the northern portion of the district known as Abriachan and is the Property of the Earl of Seafield.
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OS1/17/32/48 ACHBUIE Achbuie Robert Craig Esqr Factor Revd. [Reverend] Allan McPherson Mr McGillivray 019 This name applies to four or five thatched houses one storey with suitable offices attached the whole in midling repair they are on the property of the Earl of Seafield Castle Grant Invernesshire
OS1/17/32/48 CNOC NA H-EACHDRAIDHE Cnoc na h-Eachdiaidhe Revd. [Reverend] Allan McPherson Mr McGillivray Thomas McDonald 019 A small heath covered knoll situated about half a mile to the north of Achbuie it is on the Property of the Earl of Seafield Meaning Hill of the history
OS1/17/32/48 [Page] 48 County of Inverness -- Parish of Inverness & Bona Allt Tarsuinn - on original page but has been crossed out Cnoc na h-Eachdiaidhe - [?????] to be corrected [initials]
OS1/17/32/49 ACHCULIN Achculin Revd. [Reverend] Allan MacPherson Free Church Minister, Dores Robert Craig Esq. Factor Glenurquhart Mr. McGillivray School Master Abriachan 019 This name is given to three or four thatched houses one Storey high, they are in bad repair and are the property of the Earl of Seafield Castle Grant. Invernesshire
OS1/17/32/49 KILLIANAN Killianan Revd. [Reverend] A. MacPherson Robert Craig Esq Mr. MacGillivray 019 This name is applied to a small croft and a house, the house is one Storey high, thatched, and in good repair. It is the property of Earl Seafield Castle Grant. Invernesshire
OS1/17/32/49 [Page] 49 Parish of Inverness & Bona -- Co [County] of Inverness
OS1/17/32/50 ALLT LIATH Allt Laith Revd. [Reverend] A. MacPherson Mr. MacGillivray Thomas MacDonald 019 This is a small stream having source a short distance from the hollow called Slochd an Fhamhair, which it enters and disappears among Boulders and stones, it issues below the said hollow and emties its self into Loch Ness about half a mile East of Kllianan Grave Yard meaning Grey Stream.
OS1/17/32/50 BEALACH A' CHADHA Bealach a' Chadha Revd. [Reverend] Allan MacPherson Free Church Minister Dores. Mr. MacGilvray, School Master, Abriachan Thomas MacDonald, Abriachan 019 This name is given to a rocky [---] of a Hill, situated a short distance East of Achculin houses, it is the property of Earl Seafield. Meaning Pass of the narrow Ravine.
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OS1/17/32/50 Bealach a' Chadha - word in descriptive text lost in fold of book
OS1/17/32/51 AN DUBH-ALLT BEAG An Dubh-allt Beag An Dubh-allt Beag An Dubh-allt Beag Rev. [Reverend] A. MacPherson Mr McGillivray Thomas McDonald 019 This is a smal stream hiving its source on the Eastern slope of Cnoc an Duine, and falling into Loch Ness about a mile-and-a-half East of Killianan grave yard meaning The Little Black stream.
OS1/17/32/51 CREAG NAN GOBHAR Creag nan Gobhar Creag nan Gobhar Creag nan Gobhar Rev. [Reverend] A. MacPherson Mr McGillivray Thomas McDonald 019 This name is given to a cliff commencing at Slochd an Fhamhair, and extending to An Dubh-allt Beag It is on the Earl of Seafield's property, and means Rock of the Goats
OS1/17/32/51 SLOCHD AN FHAMHAIR Slochd and Fhamhair Slochd and Fhamhair Slochd and Fhamhair Rev. [Reverend] A. MacPherson Mr McGillivray Thomas McDonald 019 This name is given to a rocky hollow lying near the source of Allt Liath, the east side and bottom are strewn with stones and boulders. It is on the property of the Earl of Seafield and signifies Hollow of the Giant or Champion
OS1/17/32/51 [Page] 51 Inverness & Bona Ph. [Parish]
OS1/17/32/52 CNOC AN DUINE Cnoc an Duine Cnoc an Duine Cnoc an Duine Revd. [Reverend] Allan MacPherson Free Church Manse Dores Mr McGillivray Schoolmaster Abriachan Thomas McDonald, Tyeantore, Abriachan 019 This is a heath covered hill, situated near the source of An Dubh-allt Mòr, It is on the Earl of Seafield's property meaning, The Man's Hill
OS1/17/32/52 [Page] 52 County of Inverness -- Inverness & Bona Ph. [Parish]
OS1/17/32/53 CNOC AN T-SARAIDH Cnoc an t-Saraidh Cnoc an t-Saraidh Cnoc an t-Saraidh Thomas McDonald Revd [Reverend] A MacPherson Mr McGillivray 019 ; 030 This is a considerable sized hill which lies on the South side of Coire Shalachaidh, covered with heather and loose stones It is on the Earl of Seafield's property and means Hill of Impediment
OS1/17/32/53 CREAG AN TOM BHEALAIDH Creag, an, Tom, Bhealaidh Creag, an, Tom, Bhealaidh Creag, an, Tom, Bhealaidh Thomas McDonald Revd [Reverend] A MacPherson Mr McGillivray 019 ; 030 This name is given to the most prominent part of the cliff which runs parallel to the west side of Loch Ness, and extends from Abriachan to near Allt Coire Shalachaidh It is on the Earl of Seafield's property, & means creag of the broom Knoll.
OS1/17/32/53 [Page] 53 County of Inverness -- Inverness & Bona Ph. [Parish] CREAG AN TOM BHEALAIDH written according to local usage
OS1/17/32/54 MEAL A' BHATHAICH Meall a' Bhathaich Thomas McDonald Revd [Reverend] A MacPherson Mr McGillivray 019 This is a large - flat topped hill situated on the sout side of Abriachan, and a short distance west from Cnoc Bheinnellidh, It is on the Earl of Seafield's property Castle Grant Invernesshire.
OS1/17/32/54 [page] 54 County of Inverness -- Inverness & Bona Ph [Parish]
OS1/17/32/55 CAOCHAN A' CHALLA Caochan a'Challa Caochan a'Challa Caochan a'Challa Thomas McDonald Revd. [Reverend] A. MacPherson Mr McGillivray 019 This is a small stream about one mile to the north of Coire Shalachaidh, and runs Easterly until it joins Allt Coire Shalachaidh, a short distance East of Creag Bàhn, It means stream of the loss or damage
OS1/17/32/55 COIRE SHALACHAIDH Coire Shalachaidh Coire Shalachaidh Coire Shalachaidh Thomas McDonald Revd. [Reverend] A MacPherson Mr McGillivray 019 This is a large hollow, covered with heather, lose stones, and scattered trees, and situated near the south western corner of the parish and about one mile south of Abriachan This is a corrupted gaelic name, so that the meaning is abscure It is on the Earl of Seafield's property Castle Grant Invernesshire.
OS1/17/32/55 CREAG BHAN Creag Bàhn Creag Bàhn Creag Bàhn Thomas McDonald Revd. [Reverend] A. MacPherson Mr McGillivray 019 This is a low ridge of hill, covered with loose white stones, from which its name is derived, and situated between Allt Coire Shalachaidh and Allt a'Challa, It means White craig It is entirely the Earl of Seafield's property.
OS1/17/32/55 [Page] 55 County of Inverness -- Inverness & Bona Ph. [Parish]
OS1/17/32/56 ALLT BHEINNELLIDH Allt Bheinnellidh Allt Bheinnellidh Allt Bheinnellidh Thomas McDonald, Tyeantore Revd. [Reverend] Allan MacPherson Mr McGillivray Schoolmaster Leault 019 This is a small hill stream which rises a short distance to the west of Balchraggan, and running in an easterly direction for about one mile it enters Loch Ness near Killeanan burying ground It is a corrupt gaelic word, therefore the meaning cannot be given
OS1/17/32/56 ALLT KILLIANAN Allt Killianan Allt Killianan Allt Killianan Thomas McDonald Revd [Reverend] A MacPherson Mr McGillivray 019 This is a considerable sized burn, and the chief one in Abriachan. It bears this name from the junction of Allt Loch Laide with Allt na Caillich, down to Loch Ness and in its course it passes through a narrow gulley nearly half a mile in length which almost hides it from view, It is an anglicised gaelic name
OS1/17/32/56 [Page] 56 County of Inverness -- Inverness & Bona Ph. [Parish]
OS1/17/32/57 CARN NA LEITIRE Carn na Leitire Revd. [Reverend] Allan MacPherson Free Church Minister Dores Mr. MacGilvray School Master Abriachan Thomas MacDonald Abriachan 019 This name is given to a large rocky heath covered Hill lying on the West side of Loch Lait and on the East side of Allt Coire Shalachaidh, there is some small patches of moss on it it is the property of Earl Seafield Meaning. Hill of the side of a Country.
OS1/17/32/57 [Page] 57 Parish of Inverness and Bona -- Co. [County] of Inverness
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OS1/17/32/59 BALBEG Balbeg Balbeg Balbeg Mr Shepherd Revd [Reverend] A MacPherson Mr McGillivray 019 This a very small farm steading, in abriachan, one storey high, thatched, and in middling repair, Earl Seafield proprietor
OS1/17/32/59 BALCHRAGGAN Balchraggan Balchraggan Balchraggan Mr Shepherd Mr McGillivray Revd [Reverend] A MacPherson 019 This name is applied to a cluster of crofters houses in abriachan, all one story high, thatched, and only in middling condition Earl Seafield proprietor Castle Grant Invernesshire
OS1/17/32/59 CNOC BHEINNELLIDH Cnoc Bheinnellidh Cnoc Bheinnellidh Cnoc Bheinnellidh Revd [Reverend] A MacPherson Mr McGillivray Thomas McDonald 019 This is a small rocky conical shaped hill, which lies about half a mile to the south of Balchraggan houses. It is a gaelic word, but corrupted, so that the meaning is obscure It is on the estate of Earl of Seafield
OS1/17/32/59 [Page] 59 County of Inverness -- Inverness & Bona Ph. [Parish]
OS1/17/32/60 ABRIACHAN Abriachan Abriachan Abriachan Mr Shepherd, Factor's Clark Glen Urquhart Revd [Reverend] A MacPherson Thomas McDonald Tyeantore, Abriachan 019 This is a considerable sized district, partly under cultivation, and situated on the western side of Loch Ness, and about four miles to the South of Lochend Inn, and within one mile of the south end of the parish It included upwards of twelve crofters houses, which, for the most part are in very bad condition It is entirely on the Earl of Seafield's property Castle Grant Invernesshire
OS1/17/32/60 TYEANTORE Tyeantore Tyeantore Tyeantore Mr Shepherd Mr McGillivray, Schoolmaster Revd [Reverend] A. MacPherson 019 This is a very small farm house one story high, with byre, barn, and stabling attached; the whole thatched and in middling repair Earl Seafield proprietor
OS1/17/32/60 [Page] 60 County of Inverness -- Inverness & Bona Ph. [Parish]
OS1/17/32/61 KILLIANAN GRAVE YARD (Disused) Killianan Grave Yard (Disused) Revd. [Reverend] Allan MacPherson Free Church Minister Dores Mr. MacGilvray Shool Master Abriachan Thomas MacDonald Abriachan 019 This name is given to an old Graveyard situated on the banks of Loch Ness and close to the County Road. It has been disused for a number of years. It has no enclosing fence round it, and is overgrown with Stunted hazel and bramble. It is the property of the Earl of Seafield. Castle Grant Invernesshire
OS1/17/32/61 SCULPTURED STONE [Killianan] Sculptured Stone Sculptured Stone Robert Craig Esq, Glen Urquhart Colonel Sit Henry James, Royal Engnr [Engineers] 019 This is a Grave Stone in Killianan Grave Yard beautifully sculptured. The stone itself is a grey Marble probably a Magnesian lime stone. The design is remarkably free and elegant, resembling very much in its character, those, on the many very beautiful Grave Stones of Iona. This stone was sketched by Col. [Colonel] Sir Henry James R.E. [Royal Engineers] when in this district in October 1868.
OS1/17/32/61 [Page] 61 Parish of Inverness and Bona -- Co. [County] of Inverness
OS1/17/32/62 HOLED STONE [Kill anan] Holed Stone Robert Craig Esq. Glen Urquhart 019 A flat stone lying on the ground about 90 yards to the north west of the Old Grave Yard of Killianan at Abriachan The name is derived from a Cylindrical shaped orifice in the centre of the stone, through which, the stone is said to have the power of drawing water from the ground underneath.
OS1/17/32/62 [Page] 62 County of Inverness -- Parish of Inverness and Bona [Letter] SEAFIELD ESTATES. ELGIN & ROTHES DISTRICTS. Glen Urquhart. Inverness. 11th April 1870 Dear Sir, I have your favour of the 9th Inst. [Instant] regarding "the Holed Stone" at Abriachan - I am aware that such a stone is there, close to an old burying ground, but I have heard no tradition in connection with it, and I don't think it comes under the category of Sculptured Stones- If I remember rightly Sir H. James saw it when on a visit here, so that he will be able to give a better opinion as to whether it should be shown on your plans than I can, indeed, if I mistake not, it was at the showing home some sculptured stone found on my farm, that he issued his request to have such marked on the O.S. maps Yours faithfully Robert Craig Capt. [Captain] G.H. Bolland R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/17/32/63 ALLT TARSUINN Allt Tarsuinn Allt Tarsuinn Allt Tarsuinn Revd [Reverend] Allan McPherson Free Church Manse Dores Mr McGillivray Schoolmaster Abriachan Thomas McDonald, Abriachan 018 This is a small burn having its source in the moss near allt Lon na Fiodhaig, and running in a northern direction until it joins Allt Mòr, near its source, It means the transverse burn
OS1/17/32/63 [Page] 63 County of Inverness -- Inverness & Bona Ph. [Parish]
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OS1/17/32/65 ACHPOPULI Achpopuli Revd. [Reverend] Allan MacPheron Free Church Minister Dores Robert Craig Esq Factor Glenurquhart Mr. MacGilvray School Master Abriachan 018 This name is given to a small Farm, the dwelling house and offices are one story high thatched and and in fair repair It is the property of Earl Seafield Castle Grant Invernesshire.
OS1/17/32/65 ALLT LON A' CHREAGAIN Allt Lon a'Chreagain Revd. [Reverend] A MacPherson Mr. MacGilvray Thomas MacDonald Abriachan 018 This is a small stream having its source about half a mile South of the Farm house of Achpopuli and running in in a North Western direction for about half a mile when it changes its name to Allt Lon na Fiodhaige, and forms the Parish Boundary so far. Meaning Burn of the Marsh of the little Hill.
OS1/17/32/65 [Page] 65 Parish of Inverness and Bona -- Co. [County] of Inverness
OS1/17/32/66 ALLT LON NA FIODHAIGE Allt Lòn na Fiodhaige Revd. [Reverend] Allan MacPhersonn Free Church Minister Dores Mr. MacHilvray School Master Abriachan Thomas MacDonald Aberiachan 018 ; 019 This steam is the continuation of Allt Lon a' Fiodhaige from the junction of a small stream it receives on the West side, it then turns to the East, and forms the Parish Boundary for about a mile, and falls into Loch Laide, Meaning, Burn of the Marsh of the wild Fig
OS1/17/32/66 [Page] 66 Parish of Inverness and Bona -- Co. [County] of Inverness
OS1/17/32/67 ALLT COIRE FOITHANEAS Allt Coire Foithaneas Rev [Reverend] Allan McPherson Mr McGilvery Thomas McDonald 029 ; 030 A small stream having its source in Coire Foithaneas and running in an eastern direction for about half its length then inclining southward to it joins Loch-Ness about three miles from its Eastern End Meaning obscure
OS1/17/32/67 CORRYFOYNESS Corryfoyness Rev [Reverend] Allan McPherson Robert Craig Esq, Factor Glenurquhart Mr McGilvery 030 A couple of small thatched houses in very bad repair and not inhabited at present. They are on the property of the Earl of Seafield, Castle Grant Inverness
OS1/17/32/67 TORRAN BINNEACH Torran Binneach Rev [Reverend] Allan McPherson Mr McGilvery Thomas McDonald 030 A high ledge of rock extending from Allt Coire Foithaneas to Allt Coire Shalachaidh and running in a western direction parallel to Lochness along its northern side. Meaning The Pinnacled Knoll
OS1/17/32/67 [Page] 67 County of Inverness -- Parish of Inverness & Bona
OS1/17/32/68 CORDACHAN Cordachan Robert Craig Esq Factor Glenurquhart Reverend Allan McPherson Mr McGilvery 030 A small space of Rough Pasture with two or three old Ruins, they are on the farm of Correyfoyness and on the property of the Earl of Seafield
OS1/17/32/68 CREAG NAN CADHAG Creag nan Cadhag Rev Allan McPherson Mr McGilvery Thomas McDonald 030 A rocky hill situated a little to the north of Cordachan and south of Correyfoyness it is one of the range of hills running parallel to Loch Ness on its northern side. And is the Property of the Earl of Seafield Meaning Hill of the Jackdaws
OS1/17/32/68 CREAG MHIC DHOMHNUILL OIG Creag Mhic Dhomhnuill Oig Revd. Allan McPherson Free church Minister Dores Mr McGillivray Schoolmaster Abrichan Thomas McDonald Abriachan 030 A large Rocky braeface on the western side of the parish it is on the Property of the Earl of Seafield. Meaning Young Donaldsons Hill Castle Grant Invernesshire
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OS1/17/32/69 ALLT COIRE SHALACHAIDH Allt Coire Shalachaidh Revd. [Reverend] Allan McPherson Mr McGilvery Thomas McDonald 018 ; 019 ; 030 A pretty large stream having its source in the muir near a mile to the west of Carn na Leitire and running in an eastern direction for about half its length then turning southward to it joins Loch-ness at Brachla Meaning obscure
OS1/17/32/69 COIRE FOITHANEAS Coire Foithaneas Revd. [Reverend] Alan McPherson Free Church Minister Dores Mr McGilvery Schoolmaster Abriachan Thomas McDonald Abriachan 030 A large hollow along both sides of the Allt Choire Foithaneas from a little above its source for about half its length it is situated near the western Boundary of the Parish And is on the Property of the Earl of Seafield Castle Grant Invernesshire Meaning obscure
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OS1/17/32/70 BRACHLA Brachla Robert Craig Esq Factor Rev. [Reverend] Allan McPherson Mr McGilvery 030 A Good two storey house slated with three or four small thatched office houses the whole in good repair They are the property of the Earl of Seafield Castle Grant Invernesshire
OS1/17/32/70 [Page] 70 County of Inverness -- Parish of Inverness & Bona
OS1/17/32/71 AN DUBH-ALLT MOR An Dubh-allt Mòr An Dubh-allt Mòr An Dubh-allt Mòr Thomas McDonald Mr McGillivray Revd [Reverend] A MacPherson 019 This is a long hill stream, rising in a large peat moss near Cnoc an Duine, and running eastwards, parallel to An Dubh-all Beag, until it enters Loch Ness a short distance to the north of the above stream It means large black burn
OS1/17/32/71 CAOCHAN DUBH Caochan Dubh Caochan Dubh Caochan Dubh Thomas McDonald Mr McGillivray, Schoolmaster Revd. [Reverend] A MacPherson 019 This is a small burn, which rises in a small hollow, near the east road which leads from Loch Ness to Abrichan, and runs eastward for about half a mile, when it enters Loch Ness, a short distance to the north if Killernan grave yard. It means, Black streamlet
OS1/17/32/71 [Page] 71 County of Inverness -- Inverness & Bona Ph. [Parish]
OS1/17/32/72 [page] 72 County of Inverness Inverness & Bona Ph [Parish] Caledonian Canal (Italic Capitals) For authorities and description see Name Book (Part1 Page77) of the Parish of Inverness 1/2500 work Situation 12.5 etc. etc. River Ness (For authorities and description see Name Book) Part1 Page79 of the Parish of Inverness 1/2500 work Situation 11.12 etc. etc. Glen Albyn (Roman Capitals) (For authorities and description see Name Book) Part1 Page65 of the Parish of Inverness 1/2500 work Situation 11.15 etc. Craig Leach (For authorities and description see Name Book) Part1 Page8 of the Parish of Inverness 1/2500 work Situation 11.11 Allt a' Ghleannain Ditto Ditto (For authorities and description see Name Book) Part1 Page30 of the Parish of Inverness 1/2500 work Situation 11-8 etc.
OS1/17/32/73 CREAG BHUIDHE Creag Bhuidhe Revd. [Reverend] A. MacPherson Mr. MacGilvray Thomas MacDonald Abrichan 019 This name is given to a cliffy range of rocks lying between An Dubh-allt Mòr and Allt Dearg, it lies paralell to the Northern shore of Loch Ness and is the property of Earl of Seafield meaning, The yellow craig
OS1/17/32/73 [Page] 73 Parish of Inverness and Bona -- County of Inverness
OS1/17/32/74 LOCH NESS Loch Ness Revd. [Reverend] Allan MacPherson. Free Church Minister, Dores Mr. MacGilvray Schoolmaster, Abrichan Robert Craig Esq. Factor Glenurquhart 019 ; 030 Loch Ness a fine sheet of water, situated in the eastern end of Glen Albyn, it commences six miles South west of Inverness and extends to Fort Augustus, being about twenty six long by about one and one half broad. Loch Ness is used for the purposes of Navigation in connection with the Caledonian Canal.
OS1/17/32/74 74 Parish of Inverness and Bona Co. [County] Inverness [page signed] A. B. Coddinton Cpt.R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
OS1/17/32/74 Loch Ness - written beneath this entry in List of names as written column - Italic Capitals
OS1/17/32/75 [Page] 75 [Volume] 32 OS1/17/32 NAME BOOK (Part 2) OF THE PARISH OF INVERNESS & Bona ON 1/2500 SCALE IN THE Co [County] of INVERNESS
OS1/17/32/76 [Page] 76 INDEX to Part No2 of the Parish of Inverness on the 1/2500 Scale [page] 76 Name of Objects -- Page Abban Water -- 19 Abriachan -- 60 Achbuie -- 48 Achculin -- 49 Achpopuli -- 65 Allt a' Ghleannain -- 72 Allt Baile nan Griasaichean -- 14 Allt Bheinnellidh -- 56 Allt Ceann na Coille -- 38 Allt Coire Foithaneas -- 67 Allt Coire Shalachaidh -- 69 Allt Cumhang -- 39 Allt Dearg -- 40 Allt Fraoch-choire -- 14 Allt Glac Ossian -- 17 Allt Iain Mhic Ailein -- 20 Allt Killianan -- 56 Allt Liath -- 50 Allt Loch Laide -- 46 An Lòn a' Chreagain -- 65 Allt Lòn an Dàim -- 16 Allt Lòn na Fiodhaige -- 66 Allt Mòr -- 32 Allt na Caillich -- 35 Allt nan Clachan Breaca -- 46 Allt Ourie -- 4 Allt Raon Leth-allt -- 45 Allt Tarsuinn -- 63 Allt Tom a' Choin -- 32 An Dubh-allt Beag -- 51 An Dubh-allt Mòr-- 71 An Leacann -- 31 Balavarron -- 19 Balbeg -- 59 Balchraggan -- 59 Balliemore -- 9 Balmore -- 43 Balnagriasehin -- 13 Site of Roman Station called Banatia -- 24 Battlefield -- 9 Bealach a' Chadha -- 50 Blackfold -- 3 Bona Ferry -- 42 Bona Light House -- 42 Brackla -- 70 Caiplich -- 31 Càrn a' Bhodaich -- 37 Craig Leach -- 72 Càrn na Leitire -- 57 Caledonian Canal -- 72 Caochan a' Challa -- 55 Caochan Dubh -- 71 Caochan Ruadh -- 6 Castle Spirital Site of -- 24 Church Site of -- 25 Cladh Uradain -- 25 Cnoc an Duine -- 52 Cnoc an Ruigh Dhuibh -- 40 Cnoc an Saraidh -- 53 Cnoc Bheinnellidh -- 59 Cnoc Eadar dha Allt -- 37 Cnoc na h- Eachdraidhe -- 48 Cnoc na Gaoithe -- 5 Coire Foithaneas -- 69 Coire Shalachaidh -- 55 Cordachan -- 68 Corryfoyness -- 67 Creag a' Chait -- 27 Creag an Tom Bhealaidh -- 53 Creagan Mòr -- 6 Creag Bhàn -- 55 Creag Bhuidhe -- 73 Creag Dhearg -- 39 Creag Mhic Dhomhnuill Oig -- 68 Creag nan Cadhag -- 68 Creag nan Gobhar -- 51 Craeg na h-Eigheachd -- 30 Creag nan Sithean -- 18 Creag Ruigh Leagain -- 38 Dallaurach -- 43 Dochfour Burn -- 7 Dochfour Hill -- 28 Dochfour House -- 27 Dochgarroch -- 10 Dochgarroch Burn -- 1 Dochnalurg -- 10 Doire Mhòr -- 16 Duncan Salmon Fishery -- 7 Easter Altourie -- 3 East Lodge -- 7 Evanscairn -- 14 Fraoch-choire -- 30 Free Church -- 21
OS1/17/32/77 [page] 77 Names of Objects -- Page Fuaran Dearg -- 4 Fuaran Dearg -- 17 Glac Dhubh nan Dearcag -- 33 Glac na Greighe -- 18 Glac Ossian -- 17 Glackossian -- 22 Glen Albyn -- 72 Goatfield -- 10 Holed Stone -- 62 Killianan -- 49 Killianan Grave Yard (Disused)-- 61 Kirkton -- 22 Lady's Cairn -- 11 Ladyscairn -- 11 Leault -- 45 Loch Dochfour -- 26 Lochend -- 41 Lochend Inn -- 41 Loch Laide -- 46 Lochlait -- 47 Loch Ness -- 74 Lurgmore -- 41 Meall a' Bhathaidh -- 54 Meall na h-Earba -- 30 Meall Raon Aodainn -- 30 Meetinghouse -- 22 Middleton -- 19 Obelisk -- 7 Post Office -- 21 Reindoul -- 43 Rinudin -- 29 River Ness -- 72 Ruith Allt -- 38 School -- 45 Sculptured Stone -- 61 Slochd an Fhamhair -- 51 Stone Circle Site of -- 26 Suidhe Uradain -- 20 Tomachoin East -- 29 Tomachoin West -- 29 Torran Binneach -- 67 Torran Buidhe -- 13 Torranbuie -- 13 Tyeantore -- 60 Wester Altourie -- 3 Woodend -- 40