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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
GLEANN NA CAILLICH Gleann na Caillich Donald McVicar Tenant Balmartin 029 This name applies to a hollow situated at about 15 chains north-east of Balelone it is partially covered with rough grass and heather and is the property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet] Auchanaba House Loch Gilphead. This name signifies, "Glen of the old woman".
BALEBAN Baleban
Bhaile a Ban
Beinn a Mhan
J Macdonald Esq Factor Newton
Donald McVicar
A. A. Carmichael Esq
029 This name applies to three cottars' houses situated at 15 chains north of Balilone they are built of stone, thatched and in middling repair. The property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet]. This name signifies, "The white towns".
DRUIM SKILIVAT Druim Skilivat
Druim Skeilevat
Druim Sqiolabhat
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Donald McVicar
A. A. Carmichael Esq
29 This name is applied to applied to a ridge of moorland situated at about 20 chains north of Kilphead it is partially covered with rough grass and heather and is the property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet].

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