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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
LOCH HAARSAL Loch Harsaval
Loch Harsal
Loch Haarsal
Neil mcIntyre, Howbeg
D. Macdonald, Manager, Ormaclett
A A Carmichael Esqr
050 This name applies to a small fresh water loch Situated near the South base of the hill Haarsal, property of John Gordon Esquire.
LOCH NAN ARM Loch nan Arm Neil McIntyre, Howbeg
Admiralty Chart
Johnston's Map
D Macdonald Manager Ormaclett
050 This name Signifies "Loch of the Arms". It is said that a battle was fought in the vicinity and that some of the Contending parties flung their (Weapons), arms , into the loch, hence the name J. Gordon Esqr proprietor.

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