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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOCHAN AIRIDH NIC DHO'UILL H-EARAICH | Lochan Airidh nic Dho'uill h-Earaich | Mr John MacLean A. A. Carmichael Esq |
039 | This name signifies "Loch of the Shealing of Donald from Harris Daughter" and is applied to a Loch situated a short distance to the south of the school in Cainish and adjacent to the public road. Proprietor Sir John Orde Bart [Baronet]. |
| FEITH NA FALA (Site of Conflict between the Macleods & Macdonalds A.D. 1601) | Feith na Fala | Mr John MacLean A. A. Carmichael Esq | 039 | This name signifies "The Morass of Blood" and is applied to a hollow situated a short distance to the north of the Mission Church at Carinish. In 1601 a battle was fought here between the McLeods and McDonalds where the former was routed, their leader and two or three of his men fled and were overtaken and slain on the sand between Carinish and Baleshare. It is known by the name "Oitir Mhic Donnell Glas" Vide. Notes by F. W. L. Thomas Captain (Retired). |
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[Page] 88Parish of North Uist -- County of Inverness
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