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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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LOCH HUNA | Loch Una Loch Huna |
Alexander Matheson A. A. Carmichael Esq |
034 ; 039 | No English meaning could be ascertained for the word "Hunda". It is applied to a large fresh water loch situate at the eastern base of the hill called Unival. |
DUN (Loch Una) | Dun (Loch Una) | Alexander Matheson | 034 | Is applied to the ramins of an ancient fort situate in the above described loch [Loch Una], which has at one time been approached by stepping stones from the shore, a number of which are still remaining above the surface of the water. The structure is of circular shape and considerable height built of stones and resembling other Duns to be seen in this country. |
AIRIDH NA GAOITHE | Airidh na Gaoithe | Alexander Matheson A. A. Carmichael Esq |
034 | A small hill situate adjacent to the north side of Loch na Eun. Signification "Shealing of the wind". |
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[Page] 111North Uist -- County of Inverness
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