OS1/18/7/58

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
MOINEACH LOCH PORTAIN Moineach Loch Portain Mr Morrison
A. A. Carmichael Esq
Rev A. M. Donald, Kilarlity, Beuly N.B. 1895
031 Is applied to an extensive tract of moorland between the Sound of Harris and Loch Maddy and on the west side of Loch Portain. It is the property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet]. The name signifies "Loch Portain moors".
LOCH NA CARTACH Loch na Cartach Mr Morrison
A. A. Carmichael Esq
031 Signifies "Waterlily loch" and is applied to a small loch situate on the above moor [Moineach Loch Portain] 15 chains south from Loch na Leum.
GREANECLETT Greinscleit
Greaneclett
Mr Morrison
A. A. Carmichael Esq
031 Is applied to a shepherds house situate 16 chains south from Loch na Cartach. It is one storey, thatched, and on the property of Sir J. P. Orde.

Continued entries/extra info

[Page] 58
Western Islands -- County of Inverness

  Transcribers who have contributed to this page.

Colin Macca

  Location information for this page.