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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BEALACH AN SGUABAIDH Bealach na Sguabaich Mr MacIntosh; Forester
Mr. John McIntosh; Carpenter
Mr. C. Kennedy; Mandilly Glengarry
097 A large opening between the hills of Bac nan Laoigh and Beinne Breac, through which a foot path leads. This foot path was formerly a short cut through the hills principally used by the shepherds, but since the enclosing of the deer Forest it is almost entirely disused except as a bridle path by the sportsmen. It is about 25 Chains long
BEINN BHREAC Beinn Breac D. McDermid; Keeper
Charles Kennedy; Farmer
John MacIntosh; Carpenter Glengarry
097 A small rocky hill rising over Lochan na Beinn Breac; the property of E. Ellice M.P. [Member of Parliament]

Continued entries/extra info

110 -- Kilmonavig Parish -- County Inverness

[BEALACH AN SGUABAIDH] Pass of the Broom
[BEALACH AN SGUABAIDH] Pass of the Sweeping
[BEALACH AN SGUABAIDH] Bealaidh - Broom
[BEALACH AN SGUABAIDH] Sguabach - a broom or besom
[BEALACH AN SGUABAIDH this is name it is best known by amongst the inhabitants of Glen Garry It is difficult to arrive at the right name here I think it is call the broom pass on account of the wind sweeping the snow away and always leaving the place here bare or swept

[BEINN BHREAC] Spotted Hill

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Celia Skelton