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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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GEARRAIDH MOR | Gearraidh Mor | Donald McLennan Blacksmith Tigheary, North Uist A. A. Carmichael Esq J. Macdonald Esq |
033 | This name signifies "Big pasture" and is applied to a small eminence covered with excellent grass and situate in the district of Balranald. |
LOCH RUNAVAT | Loch Runavat Loch Raonavhat |
Donald McLennan Blacksmith Tigheary, North Uist Admiralty Chart A. A. Carmichael Esq |
033 | A small fresh water loch situate east and adjacent to the above eminence [Gearraidh Mor]. The name signifies "Loch of the plain". |
DRUIM NA H-NAMHA | Druim na h-Namha | Donald McLennan Blacksmith Tigheary, North Uist A. A. Carmichael Esq |
033 | A small ridge near the north east corner of Balranald and 1/4 mile north east from Gearraidh Mor. The name signifies "Ridge of the cave". |
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[Page] 159Parish of N. [North] Uist -- County of Inverness
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