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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
KILBRIDE Kilbride Mr Robert Ferguson, Tenant
Mr Angus McAngus N [North] Boisdale S [South] Uist
Admiralty Chart
Black's Map
Ainslie's Map 1789
Val. [Valuation] Roll 1868-9 p [page] 98
A. Morrison, Pollachar
060 This name is applied to a large farm house situate in the most S [South] Western extremity of the Island of S [South] Uist it is a short distance to the W [West] of Pollachar Inn It is traditionally pointed out as the Site of Boisdale House (underlined) the residence of the McDonalds of Boisdale It is three storeys high and has suitable out offices detached a short distance to the S. W. [South West] all of which are slated and in fair repair The property of John Gordon Esqr. of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire
CÙL-PHORT Cul-phort Angus Morrison, Pollachar & general usage 060 This name is applied to a small bay near Kilbride farm house. The name means back port.
LOCH A' BRUGA Loch a' Bruga
Loch a' Bhrùga
Loch Bruga
Loch Abrug
Mr Robert Ferguson, Tenant Mr Angus McAngus N [North] Boisdale S [South] Uist
A. Morrison Pollachar
A A Carmichael Esq.
Johnston's Map
060 This name is applied to a small loch situate a short distance to the N.E. [North East] of Kilbride House its signification evidently is the "Cajoled entraped Loch".
RUDHA CEANN A' GHARAIDH NODHA Rudha Ceann a' Gharaidh Nodha
Ru Kenegarry Now
A. Morrison Pollachar
Johnston's Map
060 This name applies to a point on the coast about 1/4 mile East of Kilbride Farmhouse.

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