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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
EILEAN NA CRÒDHA Eilean na Crodha
Eilean na Crò
Mr John Lamone, Gamekeeper Snishivale
Mr Neil McIntyre, Crofter, Howbeg
A A. Carmichael Esq
050 This name is given to a small island, situated where the Howmore River leaves Loch Roag, and over which a public road is made.
It is the property of Mr. Gordon, Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire
It means "Island 0f the Fold"
LOCH GRUNAVAT Loch Grunavat
Loch Ghunbhat
Mr John Lamont
Mr Neil McIntyre
A A Carmichael Wsqr
050 This name is applied to a fresh water loch, about a quarter of a mile in length, which lies on the East side of Howmore River, with which it is connected by a broad channel, It means "Loch of the Tufty Bottom"
LOCH NAN CNAMH Loch nan Cnamh Mr John Lamont
Mr Neil McIntyre
A A Carmichael Esq
050 This name applies to a small fresh-water loch situated a short distance to the East of the above object and about half a mile South of the parish church. It means "Loch of the Bones"

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