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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
SRUTH MHIC GILLE-RIABHAICH Sruth Mhic gille-riabhaich Donald McVicar 029 This name applies to an excellent spring of water situated at the west end of the district of Balmartin it is on the property of Sir J.P. Orde Bart. [Baronet]. This name signifies, "A man's Sir [sur?] name".
TRAIGH VERRAL Traigh Mhearail
Traigh Verral
Traigh Mhearail
Donald McVicar
J. Macdonald Esq
A. A. Carmichael Esq
029 This name is applied to a sandy beach situated at the west end of the district of Balmartin. The name signifies, "Brackish water beach".
BEINN RIABHAC Beinn Riabhac
Beinn Reavich
Beinn Reavich
Donald McVicar Tenant Balmartin
A A Carmichael Esq
Admiralty Chart
029 This name is applied to a hill situated at about 30 chains north east of Cnoc na Moine. It is covered with heather and is the property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet] Auchnaba House Loch Gilphead. The name signifies, "Brindled hill".

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