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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
MAOIL DAIMH Maoil Daimh Neil McIntyre, Howbeg
A. A. Carmichael Esq.
050 ; 051 This name signifies "Oxes Hill ", and applies to a shoulder of "Hecla" on the North West side. property of John Gordon Esquire, Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire
MAOLADH CREAC NAN DRUITEAN Mailagh Creag nan Druitean Neil McIntyre, Howbeg
A. A. Carmichael Esq.
050 This name signifies "Hill of the Stone of the Starling", and applies to a little knoll situated a short distance North-west of Maoil Daimh property of John Gordon Esquire
GLEANN NA BREACLAIDH Gleann na Breaclaidh Neil McIntyre, Howbeg
A A. Carmichael Esq.
050 This name signifies "Speckled Hollow" and applies to a tract of low-lying ground, situated about two miles to the North East of the district of "Howbeg." property of John Gordon Esquire Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire.
GLEN DORCHAY Gleann Dorchay Donald Beaton, Loch Skiport
Johnston's Map
050 This name applies to a large tract of low lying land on the N[ North] Side of Beinn Mhòr Meaning "Dark Glen"

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Transcriber's notes

Gleann na Breaclaidh -"Speckled Hollow" appears to have been changed for 'The glen of the spotted slopes'. This apparently has been done in pencil. "Speckled Hollow " is the correct translation.

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Alison James- Moderator, Larry mag

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