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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
ASKERNISH HOUSE Askernish House
Askernish
J. Driver Esqr. Factor, Occupier
Rent Roll
Norman McDonald
Admiralty Chart
Johnston's Map
Ainslie's Map 1789Val. [Valuation] Roll 1868-9 p [page] 98
A. Morrison, Pollachar
055 This name is given to a large house two stories high, with extensive office houses adjoining all being slated and in very good repair. It is situated about three miles North of Dalaborgh, and about half a mile to the West of the public road leading from that place to the North Ford, J. Gordon Esqr Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire
LOCH AN EILEIN Loch an Eilein Angus Walker, Dalaborgh
Norman McDonald, servant Askernish
A A Carmichael Esq.
055 This name is given to a fresh water loch on the West side of the public road which leads from Dalaborgh to North ford, and about half a mile to the East of Askernish House It signifies "Loch of the Island."
LOCH A' CHAFAIN Loch a' Chafain Norman McLeod
Angus Walker, Crofter Dalaborgh.
A A Carmichael Esq.
A Morrison
055 This name applies to a small fresh-water loch on the East side of the public road, which leads from Dalaborgh to the North Ford and only a short distance to the East of Loch an Eilean It is about 2 1/2 miles from Dalaborgh, and at the side of the road The meaning is unkown.

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