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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOCH A' CHONNACHAIR | Loch a' Chonnachair | Mr E. McDonald Mr I. McDonald A. A. Carmichael Esq |
035 | This name is applied to a fresh water loch of ordinary size situate 50 chains west from Loch na Hostrach. Signification "The pointed hilloch loch". |
| GUALA MHOR | Guala Mhor | Mr E. McDonald Mr I. McDonald A. A. Carmichael Esq |
035 | Signifies "Big shoulder" and is applied to the side of a hill on the north east side of Loch Hunda. |
| LEIRAVAY BAY | Leirabhagh Leiravay Bay |
Mr E. McDonald Mr I. McDonald A. A. Carmichael Esq | 035 | Is applied to a narrow channel or bay running from Loch Maddy at a place called Stromban. It is said to be an ancient name. |
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[Page] 145Parish of N. [North] Uist -- County of Inverness
Transcriber's notes
Given that "Mr E. McDonald" and "Mr J. McDonald" have been written in identical longhand writing, and "Mr J. McDonald" appears in the top entry on most other pages in this part of the Volume, it is reasonable to assume that the ensuing "ditto" on this page should be interpreted as meaning both of themTranscribers who have contributed to this page.
Colin Macca
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