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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
LOCH NAM BALGAN Loch nam Balgan Mr McEachan, Farmer Stilligarry
Mr Neil McIntyre, crofter Howbeg
AA Carmichael Esq
050 THis name is applied to a fresh-water loch, about half a mile in length, but very narrow, with its west end full of reeds, and connected there, with Loch a' Mhachair. It eastern end is situated about a quarter of a mile to the north of Grogarry. The name means "Loch of Sheepskin Bags"
LON MOR Lòn Mor Mr McEachan Mr Neil McIntyre AA Carmichael Esq 050 This name is applied to a small shallow loch, which is quite dried up in summer, and which is situated close to the sea shore to the West of Stilligarry, It signifies "Large Marsh"
Ceàdach Mhòr Ceardach Mhòr Mr McEachan Mr Neil McIntyre AA Carmichael Esq 050 This name applies to a small sandy hillock at the East side of Lon Mor, where it is said a smithy once stood, as the cinders are still to be seen. It means "Large Smithy" The hillock is a natural feature, and about thirty feet in height

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Parish of South Uist County of Inverness

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