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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABHUINN DUBH | Abhuinn Dubh | Mr Neil McIntyre Mr McCormick James McKenzie Crofter Stoneybridge A A Camichael Esq. |
053 | This name is given to a small stream or drain, barely half a mile in length, which enters the North End of Loch Clachan It means "Black River." |
| LOCH SPOGARY | Loch Spogary Loch Spogary Loch Spgearraidh |
Mr Neil McIntyre Mr J. McKenzie D McDonald Ormaclett A A Carmichael Esq. |
053 | This name is given to a small narrow fresh water loch, about a quarter of a mile in length, which lies parallel to, and on the East side of Loch Clachan, and the end of which forms the boundary of the Market Stance, no meaning could be obtained |
| ORMACLETT CASTLE (In Ruins) | Orma-cleit Castle (In ruins) Ormaclate Ormiclet Ormiclete Ormaclet Ormacleit Ormicale Ho. [House] |
Rent Roll J. Ferguson Bornish J. Drever, Factor, Askernish Mr. Neil McIntyre A A carmichael Esq. Johnston's MapAinslie's Map 1789 Val. [Valuation] Roll 1868 p. [page] 90New St. Acc. [Statistical Account] p. [page] 195 A A Carmichael Esq.Admiralty Chart |
053 | This ruin stands on slightly rising ground, within half a mile of the West coast of the island, and about seven and a half miles North of Loch Boisdale. It was built in the 17th Century by a branch of the McDonald family, and accidently burnt in 1815, since which time it has remained roofless, the walls remain entire, and are about 40 feet high in some parts. There is a small modern farm house now adjoining having offices attached. The whole is now the property of J. Gordon Esqr. Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire. |
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Transcriber's notes
Ormaclett Castle: An additional note under the title in the Place Entry reads:"written as above so as to have uniformity in the spelling of the very common termination - clett. The great number of modes used shows that it is not material which mode is adopted so long as the soundis retained."
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