OS1/18/8/10
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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LEAC A' BHARRAICH | Leac a'Bharraich | A McDonald A McAulay- A A Carmichael Esq |
037 | This name signifies the Barra Man's flag and applies to a part of the shore on which there are a few graves, it probably derived its name from some Barra man having been drowned near this place |
LOCH NAM BUADH | Loch nam Buadh | Mr A M Donald Mr A McAulay A A Carmichael |
037 | This signifies "Victory Loch" and applies to a small fresh Water loch situated near the South West end of the Island of Heisker. The property of Sir J.P.Orde Bart. |
SCHOOL [Heisker] | School Boys & girls |
Mr A McDonald Teacher Heisker N Uist Lochmaddy Mr A McAulay Heisker N Uist By Lochmaddy |
037 | This name applies to a school on the island of Heisker. The ordinary branches of English Education are taught ("Some of the advanced pupils are studying Latin Rudiments of") There is an average [of] attendance of 30 pupils the Building is thatched & in bad repair Maintained by the Ladies Highland Association |
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