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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BAGH MHIC GILLE-CHÒTHAIN Bàgh Mhic Gille-chòthain M. McEachan,
Mr. McCaskill,
A.A. Carmichail Esq.
A. Morrison, Pollachar.
S. McKenzie, Loch boisdale.
This name applies to an estuary of Loch Boisdale. The Signification of the word is not known on the property of John Gordon, Esquire. Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire.
UISGE SCOAG Allt Scoag,
Uisg an Scòthaidh

Uisge Scoag
M. McEachan,
Mr. McCaskill,
A.A. Carmichail, Esq
Samuel Mackenzie, Loch Boisdale
A Steel Askernish
057 This name app lies to a Small Stream flowing into the north side of Loch Boisdale, it Signifies "Notched, or broken".
RUDHA NAN EIREANNACH Rudha nan Eireannach Mr. M. McEachan,
Mr. McCaskill,
A.A. Carmichail Esq.
A. Steel
057 This name Signifies Irishmans Point, and applies to a Small promontory or headland. Situated near the western extremity of Loch Boisdale, property of John Gordon, Esquire. Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire.
(Written on the Headland)

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