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GEO MHOR |
Geodha Mòr
Geo Mòr |
Mr. John Ferguson Barnish, S [South] Uist
A A Carmichael Esq. Creagorry Benbecula
A. Morrison, Pollachar |
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This name applies to a small creek situate east of [ ]
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GEO GARBH |
Geodha Garbh
Geo Garbh |
John Ferguson
A A Carmichael Esq.
A Morrison |
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Applies to a small creek situate on the west side of [ ] and about one, and a half miles South-east of Bornish.
property of J. Gordon Esquire Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire. |
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STONEYBRIDGE |
Stoneybridge
Staoinebrig
Steinibrigh
Stonybridge |
Mr Roderick McMullan Farmer, Pennuereine, South Uist.
Val. [Valuation] Roll 1868-9 p [page] 100 Admiralty Chart
A A carmicchael Esq.
Johnston's Map
New Stat. [Statistical] Account |
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This name applies to a district, chiefly cultivated, comprising several small farms or crofts, the houses of which are each one storey in height, thatched and in bad repair, the dimensions of the district is about one mile from East to West, and about the same from North to South. It is situated about one mile to the North of "Ormaclate", and about eight miles South of "Carnan Inn", at "S. [South] Ford." property (as the whole island is) of J. Gordon Esquire, Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire |
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RUDH' ARD-MHICHEIL |
Rudh' Àrd Mhicheil
Ard Michail
Ru Ardmichail
Ru Ard Michail |
R. McMullan
A A carmichael Esq.
Black's Map
Admiralty Chart
Johmnston's Map |
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This name is applied to a headland about one mile to the N.N. [North North] West of Ormaclate, and a little to the south West of Stoneybridge. It signifies "Michael's Headland."
property of John Gordon Esquire. On the East side of this point are two modern burial grounds and they are still used by the Inhabitants for Interments |
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LOCH A' MHOIL |
Loch a' Mhòil |
R Mc Donald.
A A Carmichael Esqr |
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This name applies to a small loch or marsh situated at the West side of the district of Stoneybridge.It signifies " Loch of the Driven Shingle." |
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CEANN A' MHÒIL |
Ceann a' Mhòil |
R. McDonald, Ormaclate.
A A Carmichael Esq. |
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This name applies to a ridge or heap of shingle & stones situated on the West side of Loch a' Mhòil in the district of Stoneybridge. Signification, "The End of Driven Shingle." |
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CROIS CHNOCA BREACA |
Crois Chnoca Breaca |
Roderick McDonald.
A A Carmichael Esq.
D. Macdonald, Manager Ormaclitt |
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This name applies to a Standing Stone about Six ft.[ feet] high. Said to have been an ancient cross, but little, or nothing of its history, either traditional or otherwise, is known in the locality. It is situate in the district of Stoneybridge, and Signifies "Cross of the Spotted Hill." |
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CNOCA BRAC |
Cnoca Breac |
Roderick McDonald
A A Carmichael Esq.
D. Macdonald |
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This name applies to a small cultivated hillock, situate on the West side of the district of Stoneybridge. Its signification " Spotted Hill. " property of J. Gordon Esquire, Cluny Castle, |
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Site of DÙN NAN GALLAN |
Site of Dùn nan Gallan
Dungallan |
Roderick McDonald, Ormaclate.
D. Macdonald.
Johnston's Map |
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This name applies to the site of an ancient fort. Situated in the district of Stoneybridge. A house is now built upon the spot it stood upon. |
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SCHOOL [Stoneybridge] |
School (Boys & Girls) |
Mr William Ferguson, Teacher
Mr Neil McIntyre |
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This is a small schoolhouse one storey high, thatched , in good condition, and the property of J. Gordon Esqr. Cluny Castle. It is supported by the Ladies Association, Glasgow, and by school fees, and teaches the usual rudimentary brances [branches]. It is a mixed school for boys and girls of which the average attendance is 35 -. It is situated in the district of Stoneybridge, within 3/4 of a mile of the West coast of the island and about two and a half miles South of the parish Church. |
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LOCH AN FHAING |
Loch an Fhaing |
Mr Ferguson , Teacher
Mr Neil McIntyre
A A Carmichael Esq.
D. Macdonald, Manager Ormaclitt |
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This name applies to a very small fresh water loch, marshy around the edges, which is situated about a quarter of a mile to the East of the above school
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LOCH SGEIRACH |
Loch Sgeirach |
Mr Ferguson, Schoolmaster
Mr Neil McIntyre
A A Carmichael Esq.
D. Macdonald. |
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This is a small freshwater loch in the district of Stoneybridge, and about half a mile North-east of the school house, and a short distance south of Loch Altrabruck. It means "The Scraggy Loch." |
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LOCH ALTABRUG |
Loch Hochterbeg
Loch Altabrug |
Mr Neil McIntyre
Mr McCormick
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This name applies to an arm of Loch Altrabruck, which from its South Eastern end , branches Southwrds. It is about half a mile due East of the school house. Meaning obscure |
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LOCHAN DUBH |
Lochan Dubh |
Mr Neil McIntyre
Mr McCormick
D. Macdonald Manager Ormaclett |
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This name is given to a very small loch, situated about a quarter of a mile to the South of Loch Altrabruq, and only a short distance North of [Remainder of description is deleted] |
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LOCH NA DUCHASAICH |
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LOCH NA CURRAIDH |
Loch na Curraidh |
Mr. Neil McIntyre
Mr. McCormick
A Carmichael Esq.
D. Macdonald
J. Ferguson |
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This name applise to a small fresh water loch in the district of Stoneybridge, siutated a short distance E [East] of Loch Ollay, with which it is connected by a small stream.
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LOCH A' CLACHAIN |
Loch a' Chlachain |
Mr. Neil McIntyre Mr. McCormick A Carmichael Esq. D. Macdonald J. Ferguson |
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Applies to a long narrow loch situated between Loch Ollay and the main road, and a short distance West of the Market stance Meaning "Loch of the Stones " |
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LOCH OLLAY |
Loch Ollay |
For authorities and description See 6 in. [inch] Names Book |
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LOCH AN ATHAIN |
Loch an Athain |
For authorities and description See 6 in. [inch] Names Book |
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DRIMOGEIN |
Druinn O'Grian
Drimogrin |
Mr. John Walker Ormaclate
Admiralty Chart
D. Macdonald, Mnager Ormaclett
A A Carmichael Esq.
Poler's Name |
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This name is applied to a small hill situated on the N.E. [North East] of the district of "Stoneybridge" and about two miles to the N.E. [North East] of "Ormaclate" It signifies "Sunny Hill." |
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LOCH VACCASARY |
Loch Vaccasary |
Mr John Walker |
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Applies to a loch situate to the east of Stoneybridge. Signification unknown. |
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DRUIM RUADH |
Drum Ruadh |
John Walker.
A A Carmichael Esq. |
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This name signifies "Red Ridge," and applies to a small tract of cultivated ground in the district of Stoneybridge. J. Gordon Proptr. [Proprietor] |
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CLACHAMORA |
Large Stone
Clachamora |
John Walker
Johnston's Map A A Carmichael Esq. |
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Signifies "Large Stone" and applies to a portion of cultivated ground in the district of "Stoneybridge" about a mile North of Ormaclate. J. Gordon Esqr. Porprietor. |
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LOCH A' MHUILINN |
Loch a' Mhuilinn
Mill Loch |
Mr. John Walker, Ormaclate, South Airb
A A Carmichael Esq.
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Applies to two lochs in the district of "Stoneybridge", about one mile North of "Ormaclate." Signification "Mill Loch," property of J. Gordon Esqr. Cluny Castle. |
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LOCH AN ATHAIN |
Loch an Àthain |
Mr John Walker.
A A carmichael Esq.
D. Macdonald |
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This name applies to a small narrow loch situated a little to the East of the district of "Stoneybridge" and about one and a fourth miles to the N.E. [North East] of "Ormaclate." It signifies the "Ferrying Loch." J Gordon Proptr. [Proprietor] |
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ABHUINN TORRA |
Aven Torra
Abhuinn Torra |
Mr. John Walker
A A Carmichael Esq.
D. Macdonald |
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This name applies to a small stream flowing out of Loch Vacassary into Loch Fadha its Signification is not known. |
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LOCH ROINICH |
Loch Roinich |
Mr. John Walker, Ormaclate South Uist, Outer Hebrides.
A A Carmichael Esq.
D. Macdonald, manager Ormaclett |
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This name is given to an ordinary sized loch situated in the district of Stoneybridge, and about one mile to the North of Ormaclate. It signifies Loch of the "Fearn or Brackens." property of John Gordon Esquire Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire. |
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LOCH DUBH NAN CRUACH |
Loch Dubh nan Cruach |
Mr Neil McIntyre
Mr mcCormick
A A Carmichael Esq.
D. Macdonald Esqr. Factor
A A Carmichael Esqr. |
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This is a small fresh water loch situated in Stoneybridge, immediately South of Loch Hochterbeg and betwixt it and Loch Mhuilinn. It means " Small Black Loch of the Stacks." |
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SRUTHAN A' MHUILINN |
Sruthan a' Mhuilinn |
Mr Neil McIntyre
Mr McCormick
A A Carmichael Esqr. |
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This name is applied to a small stream which runs out of Loch a' Mhuilinn, and enters the South Side of Lochan Dubh na Crouchach, it means "Mill Stream." |
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Ormaclett [Corran Orma-clett] |
Corran Orma-cleit
Corran Ormaclitt |
Mr R McDonald
Shepherd, Ormaclate, A A Carmichael Esqr
I Ferguson Bormish
D Macdonald Manager Ormaclitt |
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This name signifies "Hook Shaped," and applies as a point of land on the sea shore
, about half a mile westwards of the dwelling house of "Ormaclate," property of I Gordon Esquire Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire. |
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Ormaclett [Corran Orma-clett] |
Corran Orma-cleit
Corran Ormaclitt |
Mr R McDonald
Shepherd, Ormaclate, A A Carmichael Esqr
I Ferguson Bormish
D Macdonald Manager Ormaclitt |
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This name signifies "Hook Shaped," and applies as a point of land on the sea shore
, about half a mile westwards of the dwelling house of "Ormaclate," property of I Gordon Esquire Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire. |
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Sruthan Gorm [Crossed Out] Cancelled By order John F Nolan 19.Dec.77 |
Sruthan Gorm [Crossed Out] |
Mr Neil McIntyre
Mr McCormick |
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This name applies to a very short stream which rises in arable land a little to the East of the South End of Loch Fadda, and runs into that loch. It means "Blue Stream" [Two red crosses through text] |
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Loch na Curraidh [Crossed Out] |
Loch na Curraidh Cancelled See 1/500 Book |
Mr Neil McIntyre
Mr McCormick |
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This name is applied to a small freshwater loch in Stoneybridge situated a short distance from the South of the district of Stoneybridge, and only a short distance north of Loch a Cholley with [cobileh] it is connected by a small stream, no meaning could be got for this name. [red cross through text] |
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Loch a' Chlachain [Crossed out] |
Loch a' Chlachain Cancelled see 1/2000 nameBook |
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LOCH ALTABRUG |
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For Authorities & descriptions See 1/2500 Name Book - Block 5 |
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LOCH FADA |
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For Authorities & descriptions See 1/2500 Name Book - Block 5 |
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SNISHIVAL |
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For Authorities & descriptions See 1/2500 Name Book - Block 5 |
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ABHUINN GHEATRY |
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For Authorities & descriptions See 1/2500 Name Book - Block 5 |
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ATLANTIC OCEAN |
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SOUND OF BARRA |
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LOCH BOISDALE |
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MOINTEACH MHÒR |
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For Authorities & descriptions Sees 6 Inch Name Book No. [Number] 6 |
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LOCHAN DUBH |
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For Authorities & descriptions Sees 6 Inch Name Book No. [Number] 6 |
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LOCH NA LURGA |
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For Authorities & descriptions Sees 6 Inch Name Book No. [Number] 6 |
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LOCH NA DUCHASAICH |
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For Authorities & descriptions Sees 6 Inch Name Book No. [Number] 6 |
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RUDHA NA TOTE |
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For Authorities & descriptions Sees 6 Inch Name Book No. [Number] 6 |
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LOCH TORORNISH |
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For Authorities & descriptions Sees 6 Inch Name Book No. [Number] 6 |
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ÀRD NAN GOBHAR |
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For Authorities & descriptions Sees 6 Inch Name Book No. [Number] 6 |
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ÀRD GAIDINISH |
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For Authorities & descriptions Sees 6 Inch Name Book No. [Number] 6 |
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LOCH KILDONAN |
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For Authorities & descriptions Sees 6 Inch Name Book No. [Number] 6 |
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LOCH ARD AN SGAIRBH |
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For Authorities & descriptions Sees 6 Inch Name Book No. [Number] 6 |
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MINGARY |
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ABHUINN NAN FÈLEIN |
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KEARSINISH |
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For Authorities & descriptions Sees 6 Inch Name Book No. [Number] 6 |
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EASAVAL |
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For Authorities & descriptions Sees 6 Inch Name Book No. [Number] 6 |
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CLACHAN CUMHANG |
Clachan Cumhnag |
Mr. Neil McIntyre
Mr. J. McKenzie |
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Applies to the stepping stones dividing Loch Ollay, about 1/2 mile N.E. [North East] of Ormaclett Castle. |
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LOCH NA CUILC |
Loch na Cuilc
Loch an Cuilk |
Mr Neil McIntyre
Mr. J. McKenzie
A A Carmichael Esq.
Johnstons Map |
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This name is given to a very small fresh-water loch, situated in a hollow, close to the Western side of Loch a Cholley, and about half a mile to the West of where the main road passes through that loch. It is nearly full of reeds, from which circumstance it gets its name, which signifies "Loch of Reeds." |
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ABHUINN DUBH |
Abhuinn Dubh |
Mr Neil McIntyre
Mr McCormick
James McKenzie Crofter Stoneybridge
A A Camichael Esq. |
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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." |
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LOCH SPOGARY |
Loch Spogary
Loch Spogary
Loch Spgearraidh |
Mr Neil McIntyre
Mr J. McKenzie
D McDonald Ormaclett
A A Carmichael Esq. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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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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ST MARY'S R. C. CHAPEL |
St. Mary's R C [ Roman Catholic]Chapel
R.C. [Roman Catholic] Chapel |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Campbell P.P [Parish Priest] Bornish, S [South] Uist Invernessshire
Cathoic Directory 1877 p. [page] 105
Admiralty Chart |
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Situated about one fourth of a mile North of Bornish. It is seated for about four hundred, and was erected in the year 1837, on the property of J. Gordon Esquire, Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire, and is the property of the Bishop of the Diocese. |
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SLIGEANACH DEAS |
Sligeanach Deas |
John Ferguson Bornish
D. Macdonals, Ormaclett |
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A portion of pasture land situated West of Loch Bornish and about 1/2 mile N. W [North west] of Loch Kildonan
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STANDING STONE [Sligeanach Deas] |
Standing Stone |
John Ferguson Bornish D. Macdonals, Ormaclett |
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About 1/4 mile S [South] of this feature is an ancient standing stone , 8 ft[ Seet] high. - of which no reliable information could be learned further than it was very old. |
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CROICH A' TUATH |
Croich a' Tuath |
John Ferguson Bornish D. Macdonals, Ormaclett |
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A smal bay situated a little to the North East of Loch Ardvula |
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RUDHA ARDVULE |
Rudha Ardvula
Ru Ard Vula
Aird Vula
Rudh aird Inhavile |
John Ferguson Bornish S. [South] Uist
Admiralty Chart
Black's Map
A A Carmichal Esq
Rev A, McDonald, The Manse, Kiltarlity, Beauly N.B. |
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This name signifies "McMillans Headland," and applies to a point of land about one & a half miles E. [East] of Barnish R. C. [Roman Catholic] Chapel. it is very flat near it there are the remains of an old fort on this point, or headland which is supposed to be of Danish origin. property of John Gordon Esquire, Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire |
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BORNISH |
Bornish
Bornish
Boronish
Borinish
Bornis |
John Ferguson Bornish S. [South] Uist
Black's Map
Catholic Almanac 1877 p. [page] 105
Johnston's Map
Val. [Valuation] Roll 1868 p [page] 98
New Stat. [Statistical] account p.188
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GEO AN T-SRUTHAIN |
Geodh' ant-Sruthain
Geo ant-Sruthain |
Mr. John Ferguson, Bornish, South Uist, Inverness Shire
J. Ferguson
J. Macdonald |
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This name applies to a small creek situated about half a mile East of Bornish House. Property of J. Gordon Esquire. |
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LOCH ARDVULE |
Loch Ardvule
Loch Àrd - mhavila |
John Ferguson.
J. Ferguson.
J. Macdonald, Factor
A.A Carmichael Esqr.
Rev. [Reverend] A McDonald, The Manse, Kiltarlity, Beauly N.B. |
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This name applies to a fresh water loch situated about 1 & a half miles E. [East] of Bornish. Property of J. Gordon Esquire, Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire |
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DÙN VULAN |
Dùn Vulan
Dùn Vulan
Dù Mhavilean |
John Ferguson, Bornish S. [South] Uist
Inverness-shire
J Macdonald Factor Newton
A A Carmichael Esq. |
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This name signifies " McMillan's Fort", it is situated on Ard Vallam and on the South-east Side of Loch Ard Vullam. It is not known in the locality when the fort was erected nor by whom, but it is supposed to be of Danish origin. Property of J Gordon Esquire, Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire |
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CILLE DONNAIN BURIAL GROUND (Disused) |
Kildonan (In Ruins)
Cill Donnain
Burial Ground (Disused) |
Mr. Roderick McDonald, Shepherd, Ormaclate
Admiralty Chart
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This name applies to the ruinS of an old burying ground, Situate on the South-west end of "Loch Kildonan" and about one Mile to the South of St Mary's R.C. [Roman Catholic] Chapel, Nothing iS Known in the district of what time this burying ground became disused, On the property of John Gordon Esquire, Cluny Castle. |
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SLIGEANACH KILDONAN |
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Signifies the place that AboundS with "Shells", and applies to a flat piece of ground Situate about one Mile to the S.S. [South South] West of St. MaryS R.C. [Roman Catholic] Chapel, Bornish
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HUMAN REMAINS FOUND |
Human Remains Found |
John Ferguson, Bornish
Roderick McDonald |
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Applies to a Small point of land Situate between "Loch Bornish" & "Loch Kildonan. property of J Gordon Esquire. |
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LOCH BORNISH |
Loch Bornish
Loch Bornish |
Mr. Roderick McDonald.
A. Morrison.
J. Ferguson.
J. Macdonald. |
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This name applies to a loch situated a little to the South of St. Mary's R.C. [Roman Catholic] Chapel, and about two miles to the North of "Milton". Property of John Gordon, Esquire Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire |
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CROICH A DEAS |
Croich a Deas |
J McDonald, Ormaclett J Ferguson, Bornich |
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This name is given to a small creek on the S [South of the Headland and known as Rudha Ardvouila and about 1/2 mile due East of Loch Bornish -- |
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RUDHA NA FAODHLACH |
Rudha na Faodhlach |
J McDonald, Ormaclett
J Ferguson, Bornich |
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A point of land situated between Lochs Bornish & Kildonan. |
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DRUIM TROLLASKEIR |
Druim Trollaskeir |
Mr Donad McMillan Herd Ardgaidinish near Milton S. [South] Uist
A Steel
A Morrison |
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This name applies to a short and low ridge situated a short distance from the sea and about one mile to the N [North] West of Milton Farm House it is also situated about one and three fourths of a mile to the S W [South] of Bornish. R. C. [Roman Catholic] Chapel |
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SGEIR NAM PORTAN |
Sgeir nam Portan |
Mr Donad McMillan Herd Ardgaidinish near Milton S. [South] Uist
A A Carmichael Esq.
A Steel |
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This name is applied to a portion of a projecting rock siutated on the coast about one mile to the N W [North West] of Milton Farm House also at the mouth of the Artificial river known as Roe Glas i.e. its signification is the rock of the crab |
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TROLLASKEIR |
Trollaskeir
Trollesgeir |
Mr Donad McMillan Herd Ardgaidinish near Milton S. [South] Uist
A Steel
A Morrison
A A Carmichael Esq |
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This name is applied to a projecting rock or reef situated about one mile to the NW [North West] of Milton Farm house and at the South of the mouth of the Artificial river known as Roe Glas it has to its South and West a blt of flat rocks the interior being formed chiefly of shingle & boulders |
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ROE GLAS |
Roe Glas
Ro Glas
Roe Glas |
Mr Donad McMillan Herd Ardgaidinish near Milton S. [South] Uist
A A Carmichael Esq.
Johnston's Map A. Morrison, Pollachar
A Steel, Askernish |
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This name is applied to a large artific
ial river flowing out of Loch [name missing] about one and a half miles to the South of its N [North] End it flows in a Westerly direction its entire length, which is about one mile, near the High Water Mark it enters under a large bank thrown in its way by the force of the sea, which causes it to flow to be very sluggish and sometimes dams it entirely so that during wet weather a great part of the land surrounding it is flooded |
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KILDONAN |
Kildonan |
D McDonald Ormaclett
Archibald Steel Askernish
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Applies to a district once under cultivation but which is now under rough pasture. There are a number of ruins of croft houses still on the ground. |
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EILEAN AN STAOIR |
Eilean an Staoir |
Mr Donald McMillan Herd Ardgarnish near Milton S. [South] Uist
A A Carmichael Esq. |
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This name is applied to a small island situated about the centre of Lochan Dun and about one fourth of a mile to the South West of Milton Farm House it is chiefly artificial as the ruin of an ancient fort has increased its size |
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SITE OF DÙN |
Site of Dùn |
Mr Donald McMillan Herd Ardgarnish near Milton S. [South] Uist |
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This is applied to the remains of an ancient fort which was built on the above island nothing remains to show its dimensions only a mound of earth and stones which show its site |
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LOCH EILEAN AN STAOIR |
Loch Eilean an Staoir |
Donald Macdonald, Ormaclett
John Ferguson, Bornish |
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A large loch situated immediately S. [South] of Garryvaltis on an island bearing the same name in this loch, it is the site of a Dùn or Fort |
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EILEAN AN STAOIR |
Eilean an Staoir |
Mr Donald McMillan Herd Ardgarnish near Milton S. [South] Uist
A A Carmichael Esq. |
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This name is applied to a small island situated about the centre of Lochan Dun and about one fourth of a mile to the South West of Milton Farm House it is chiefly artificial as the ruin of an ancient fort has increased its size |
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BRUTHACH NA CRÌCHE |
Bruthach na Crìche |
A A. Carmichael Esq
D. Macdonald.
J. Ferguson. |
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This name is applied to a prominent hillock situated between the farms of Milton and AsKernish it stands near the sea Coast and signifies the BanK or slope of the Boundary |
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GARRYVALTOS |
Garryvaltos |
Johnston's Map
A. Morrison Pollachar
D. MacDonald Ormaclitt |
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This name applies to a small district round the farmhouse of Milton, which itself used to be known by this name. The old "Milton", where Flora Macdonald was born, was at the place called Airidh a Mhuilinn in 6 inch plan 55. |
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FIAR-LOCHAN |
Fiar-lochan |
Mr P McIntyre
Mr J Beaton
A A Carmichael Esq.
J Ferguson
D. Macdonald |
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This name is applied to a small fresh-water loch, situated on the North side of Loch na Lean a Mhor, and about a quarter of a mile South-Eat of Milton farm house, It means "Small Grass Loch." |
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LOCH CNOC A' BUIDHE |
Loch Cnoc a' Buidhe
Loch Cnoc a Bhuidhe |
Mr P McIntyre
Mr J Beaton
J Ferguson Bornidh
A A Carmichael Esqr. |
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This is a large fresh-water loch situated on the East side of the public road leading from Dalaburgh to the South Ford, and about 3 miles from the former, and about 3/4 of a mile to the East of Milton farm house. It signifies "Loch of the Yellow Hillock." |
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BARP FROBOST |
Barp Frobost |
D Macdonald
J Ferguson
Archibald Steel, Askernish |
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A mound or Cairn of Stones which is known to have been a place of sepultre in ancient times situated 1/2 mile S.[South] of Reineval. |
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MILTON |
Milton |
J Drieve Esqr. Factor Askernish House, South Uist.
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Mr Chalres McLean Tenant
Admiralty Chart
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Val. [Valuation] Roll 1868-9 p. [page] 98. |
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This name is given to a large farm house, two stories high, with extensive offices adjacent, all of which are slated and kept in very good repair. It is situated about a mile due North of Askernish House Proprietor, J. Gordon Esqr. Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire. |
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LOCH NA LIANA MOIRE |
Loch na Liana Moire |
Mr P McIntyre
Mr J Beaton
A A Carmichael Esq. |
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This name is applied to a large fresh-water loch situated quite close to and at the North West [of] Askernish House, and about a mile to the South of Milton farm house. It means "The Loch of the large Flat." |
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LOCH BAIMALEE |
Loch Baimalee |
Mr P McIntyre, Foremaqn Milton South Uist
Mr John Beaton, Shepherd Milton
A. Steel, Askernish |
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This name is applied to a small fresh-water loch a short distance to the West of the public road which runs from Dalaborgh to South ford, and about 3/4 of a mile to the East of Milton farm house Meaning obscure |
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LOCH ROINICH |
Loch Roinich |
Mr. P. mcIntyre
Mr J Beaton
A A Carmichael Esq. |
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This name is given to a small fresh water loch close to, and on the East side of the road leading from Dalaborgh, to the North end of the island, and nearly a mile to the East of Milton farm house. It means "Loch of Fearns." |
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LOCH NA MÒINE |
Loch na Mòine |
Mr. P. McIntyre
Mr J. Beaton
A A Carmichael Esq. |
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This name is applied to a small fresh-water loch situated in some pasture land a mile South East of Milton farm house, about a quarter of a mile South of Loch Cnock Buidhe It means "Loch of the Peats." |
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NORTH FROBOST |
North Frobost |
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Applies to a district formerly cultivated and where there are a number of ruins of houses. |
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ABHUINN GHLAS |
Abhuinn Ghlas |
Mr P McIntyre
Mr J Beaton
A A Carmichael Esq.D. Macdonald Ormaclett
John Ferguson, Bornish |
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This name is applied to a stream from the East end of Loch Cnoc a' Bui and runs in a North Westerly direction for about half a mile, where it enters Loch Gill-Mharteisinn It signifies "Grey River." |
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REINEAVAL |
Reineval
Renevaull
Keinavaul |
Mr P McIntyre
Mr J. Beaton
D Macdonald
John Ferguson
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Black's Map
A A Carmichael |
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his name is given to a hill of no great height, which is entirely covered with heather, and which is situated about a quarter of a mile to the East of Loch Cnoc a' Buidhe |
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BARP |
Barp |
Mr P McIntyre Mr J. Beaton D Macdonald John Ferguson Admiralty Chart Black's Map A A Carmichael |
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On a small knoll on its' Northern slope there is a large cairn of stones called a Barp, which is known to have been a place of sepulture in early times The meaning of the name is obscure |
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LOCH NAN UAN |
Loch nan Uan |
Mr P McIntyre
Mr J Beaton
A A Carmichael Eaq.
D. acdonald
J. Ferguson |
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This name is given to a small fresh-water loch situated about half way between Milton and Askernish House, and about half a mile from the sea side. |
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LOCH NA CUITHE MOIRE |
Loch na Cuithe Mòire |
Mr. Driver Norman,McLeod A A Carmichael Esq. A Morrison, Pollachar |
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This name applies to a small fresh water loch, on the East side, and 1/4 mile from Askerniccsh House. It signifies, "Loch of the Large Fold." |
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LOCH AN T-S1L |
Loch an t-Sìl
Loch an t-Sioil |
Mr. Driver
Norman, McLeod
A A Carmichael Esqr.
A A Carmichael Esq.
A Morrison, Pollachar |
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This name applies to a very small fresh-water loch which lies about an eighth of a mile South of Askernish House, It sugnifies "Seed Loch." |
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LOCH NIGHE |
Loch Nighe |
Mr. Driver Norman, McLeod A A Carmichael Esq. A Morrison, Pollachar
A A Carmichael Esqr. |
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This is a small loch, which is also situated only about an 1/4 of a mile South of Askernish House, It signifies "Washing Loch." |
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ASKERNISH HOUSE |
Askernish House
Askernish |
J. Driver Esqr. Factor, Occupier
Rent Roll
Norman McDonald
Admiralty Chart
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Ainslie's Map 1789Val. [Valuation] Roll 1868-9 p [page] 98
A. Morrison, Pollachar |
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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 |
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LOCH AN EILEIN |
Loch an Eilein |
Angus Walker, Dalaborgh
Norman McDonald, servant Askernish
A A Carmichael Esq. |
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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." |
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LOCH A' CHAFAIN |
Loch a' Chafain |
Norman McLeod
Angus Walker, Crofter Dalaborgh.
A A Carmichael Esq.
A Morrison |
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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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ASKERVEIN |
Askervein
Aisgirbheinn |
Mr Norman McDonald
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A Morrison
A A Carmichael Esqr. |
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THis name applies to a low hill, of considerable extent, which lies close to, and on the East side of the public road which runs Northward from Dalaborgh, and about 2 1/2 miles from that district and about 3/4 of a mile to the East of Askenish House. It is on the estate of J. Gordon Esqr. Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire. |
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ABHUINN A' MHUILINN |
Abhuin a' Mhuilinn |
Mr Angus Walker
Mr Norman McDonald
A A Carmichael Esq. |
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This name is applied to a drain which runs out of the West end of Loch an Eilean, and enters another drain which passes on the North side of Askernish House It is about half a mile in length , and means "The Mill River." |
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LOCH NA TANGA |
Loch na Tanga |
Mr Angus Walker
Mr Norman McDonald
A A Carmichael Esq.
A Morrison Pollachar |
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This name is applied to a small fresh-water loch situated about half a mile due South of Askernish House. It means "Loch of the Tongues." |
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SOUTH FROBOST |
South Frobost |
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LOCH CROGAVAT |
Loch Crogavat
Loch Grogebhat |
Mr Donald Walker Daliburgh South Uist
Mr Donald McDonald Ard Rory Daliburgh South Uist
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A.A. Carmichael Esa. |
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This name is applied to a large loch situate in the West of the district of Gearradh Seilbh and to the N E [North East] of Daliburgh its signification is |
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LOCH NA H-AIRIDH DUIBHE |
Loch na H-Airidh Duibhe |
Mr D. Walker
Mr D. McDonald
Mr A Rory
A A Carmichael Esq.
A Morrison Ollachar |
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This name is given to a loch situated about one half mile to the N [North] of the Free Church at Daliburgh and to the W [West] of the branch road which leaves the public road about one half mile to the N [North] of the Free Church its signification is the "Loch of the Black Shieling." |
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CLADH HALLAN (BURIAL GROUND) |
Cladh Hallan Burial Ground |
Mr D. Walker
Mr D McDonald
Mr A Rory
A A Carmichael Esq. |
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This name is applied to a burying ground situate about one mile to the S. W. [South West] of Askenish House and about one mile to the N.W [North West] of the Catholic Chapel in Daliburgh.It is supposed to have derived its name from a man of the name of Allan or Hall who has been buried there It is not an ancient place of Sepulture |
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BRUTACH NA SÀIL-DARAICH |
Bruthach na Sàil-daraich |
Mr Donald McDonald
Ard Rory Daliburgh
Mr Donald Walker Daliburgh South Uist
A A Carmichael Esq. |
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This name is applied to a small hillock on the West coast of South Uist - and about one and a half miles to the South West of Askernish House Its signification is the "Bank of the log of [oak] |
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A' MHEALLACH |
A' Mheallàch |
Mr D. Walker
Mr A Rory
A.A. Carmichael Esq. |
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This name is applied to a small portion of the farm of Askernish it is situated on the sea coast [on] its South West corner This name is sometimes applied to "bent grass" and this place abounds with [ ----] class of grass |
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LOCH HALLAN |
Loch Hallan
Loch Allan |
Mr D. Walker
Mr A Rory
Admiralty Chart
A A Carmichael Esq.
Johnston's Map |
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This name is applied to a large loch situated on the West coast of South Uist. It lies to the West of Gearradh Sielbh to the N. [North] West of Daliburgh & South West of Askernish. Its signification is "Allan's Loch" or "Halls Loch."
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LEIG BHUIDHE |
Leig Bhuidhe
An Leig -bhuidhe |
Mr Donald McDonald Ard Rory Daliburgh S. [South] Uist
A A Carmichael
Mr Donald Walker Daliburgh south Uist
A. Morrison
A Steel Lochboisdale |
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This name is applies to a marsh in the district of Daliburg it is situate about one fourth mile to the N [North] of the Roman Catholic Chapel its signification is the "Yellow Flood"; this marsh is subject to floods |
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ARD RUAIRIDH |
Ard Ruairidh
Ard nan Ruairidh |
Mr Donald McDonald Ard Rory Daliburgh S. [South] Uist
Mr Donald Walker Daliburgh South Uist
A A Carmichael Esqr. |
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This name is applied to a portion of the district of Daliburgh it is situated in its N[North] and to the West of Public road which leaves the F [Free] Church to the N [North] its signification is the "Height of Rory." |
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LOCH A' MHUILINN |
Loch a' Mhuilinn |
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This name is applied to a small loch situated between the districts of Gearradh Seilbh, and Daliburgh, it lies about a quarter of a mile to the N -[North] West of the F [Free] church, and a very short distance to the West of the public road which leads there from to the N. [North] Its signification is the "Mill Loch." |
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RUDHA NA SNATHAID |
Rudha na Snathaid |
Mr Donald McDonald Ard Rory Daliburgh south Uist Mr Donald Walker Daliburgh South Uist A A Carmichael Esq. |
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This name applies to a point of land on the East Coast of Loch Hallan and on the West of Garreadh Seilbh its signification is the "point of the needle." the property of John Gordon Esqr. of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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RUDH' AN T-SAGAIRT |
Rudh' an t-Sagairt |
Mr Donald McDonald Ard Rory Daliburgh south Uist
Mr Donald Walker
Daliburgh South Uist
A A Carmichael Esq. |
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This name is applied to a small point of land on the East Coast of Loch Ailean its signification is the "Priest' Point." |
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RUDH' ARD RUAIRIDH |
Rudh' Ard nan Ruuairidh |
Mr Donald McDonald Ard Rory Daliburgh south Uist Mr Donald Walker Daliburgh South Uist A A Carmichael Esq.
A. Morrisan. Pollachar |
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This name is applied to point of land on the South East of Loch Ailean its signification is the "point of the height of Roderick." |
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FREE CHURCH [South Uist] |
Free Church |
Mr Campbell Teacher
Daliburgh South Uist |
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This name is applied to a place of worship in connection with the Free Church of Scotland it is situated at the cross roads which leaves Lochboisdale pier to the Catholic Chapel and that which leaves Pool Chareah to the N.[ North] of the Island it has sitting accomodation for about 300 it was built in the year 1847. The property of the F.[Free] Church. |
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MANSE [Free Church; South Uist] |
Manse |
Mr Campbell Teacher Daliburgh South Uist |
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SCHOOL [Nr Free Church] |
School (Boys & Girls) |
Mr Campbell Teacher
Daliburgh South Uist |
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LOCH NAN SIAMAN |
Loch nan Siaman |
Mr Donald Walker Daliburgh South Uist
Mr Donald McDonald Daliburgh South Uist
A A Carmichael Esq.
A. Morrison Pollachar |
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This name is applied to a small loch situated a short distance to the N [North] of the F [Free] Chuch Dalburgh and a short distance to the E [East] of Loch a Mhuilian This name is in some localities applies to heathy and hair rope. its probable signification is the loch of the "Spinning." |
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CNOC SOILLEIR |
Cnoc Soilleir |
Mr Donald Walker Daliburgh South Uist Mr Donald McDonald Daliburgh South Uist A A Carmichael Esq. A. Morrison Pollachar |
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This name is applied to a small hillock to the N [North] & East of the junction of roads at Daliburgh. On it stands the the F. [Free] Church School & Manse. its signification is the "Hill of light." |
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LOCH CUITHE CHAIGINN |
Loch Cuithe Chaiginn |
Mr Donald Walker
Daliburgh South Uist
A A Carmichael Eq.
A.Morrison. |
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This name is applied to a small Loch situated about on half mile to the N [North] West of the F. [Free] Church Daliburgh, its signification is the "Loch of the fold & Shackle or Coupling." |
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DÙN |
Dùn |
Mr Donald Walker Daliburgh South Uist A A Carmichael Eq. A.Morrison. |
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This name is applied to the ruins of an Ancient Fort situated in Loch an Dùin about three quarters of a mile to the N [North] West of the F. [Free] Church Daliburgh, its signification is the "Fort." |
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Dùn Ruadh. Site of, |
D. Macdonald Ormaclett |
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The site of A Small Dun or Fort of ancient date. It is located in a pasture field S.E [South East] of Cladh Hallan - meaning "Red Fort." |
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LOCH NA H-UAMHA |
Loch na h-Uamha
Loch na h-Uamh |
Mr Donald Walker Daliburgh South Uist
Mr Donald McDonald Ard Rory Daliburh south uist
A A Carmichael & A. Morrison |
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This name is applied to a loch situate in the N [North] of the district of Garradh Seilbh and to the N [North] of
Loch an Dun its signification is
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LOCHAN SGEIREACH |
Loch Sgeireach |
Mr D. Walker
Mr A Rory
MrMcDonald
A A Carmichael Eq. |
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This name is applied to a small loch situate about three quarters of a mile to the N {North] of the F. [Free] Church at the cross roads which meets about the centre of the district of Daliburgh. its signification in the "Loch of the Rocks." |
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ABHUINN EALTRY |
Abhuinn Ealtry
Abhuinn Eastrai |
A. Morriosn
Mr D. Walker
Mr A. Rory
Mr McDonald
A A Carmichael Esq. |
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This name is applied to the stream which flows out of the N [North] west end of Loch Crogavat it flows in a North west direction till it crosses the public road which leads from N [North] to South of the Island about one mile to the N [North] of the F [Free] Church when it alters its course and flows in a Westerly direction till it falls into the most Westerly arm of Loch na Tanga its signification is obscure |
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LIANA HEILLIBOST |
Liana Heilibost
Liana Sheileboist |
Mr Donald mc Donald Ard Rory Dalaburgh South Uist
Mr Donald Walker
Daliburgh South Uist
A Morrison
A A Carmichael. |
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This name is applied to a large flat, situated to the West of Loch n-Ailean, and about one mile to the South West of Askernish House its signification is
The property of John Gordon Eqr. of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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GARRYHEILLIE |
Garryheillie
Garryhellie |
Mr D Walker
Mr A Rory
Mr D McDonald & A Morrison Pollachar
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This name is applied to a district of considerable extent situate to the [....] of Askernish and to the N. [North] of Daliburgh, it is divided in its South corner into a number of small crofts. The dwellings on these crofts are a[ll] thatched and in bad repair. its signification is the "Cutting or dividing of his possessions." the property of John Gordon Esqr. of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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LOCH AN DÙIN |
Loch an Dùin |
Mr D Walker Mr A Rory Mr D McDonald & A Morrison Pollachar Johnston's Map
A A Carmichael Esq.
A. Morrison |
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This name is applied to a large loch situate about the centre of the district of Gearradh n-Seilbh and about one mile to the S .E [South East] of Askernish House, its signification is the "Loch of the Dun."
The property of J Gordon Esqr of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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LOCH NA LIANA MOIRE |
Loch na Liana Mòire |
Mr Donald Walker Daliburgh South Uist
Mr McAulay Merchant Daliburgh South Uist
A Morrison |
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This name applies to a long and marshy loch situate immediately to the South West of the hamlet of Daliburgh it becomes so narrow near the middle it nearly forms two distinct lochs it has an out let both out of its N & S [North & South] ends it signifies the "Loch of the large pool or dam." plain or meadow |
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AN LIANA MHÒR |
An Liana Mhòr |
Mr D Walker
Mr Mc Aulay
A A Carmichael Esq.
A Morrison |
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This name is applied to an arable flat situate to the N.W. [North West] of the hamlet of Kilphedar previous to the cutting of An Lige Mòr this portion of ground formed an unproductive swamp Signifies the "Plain or Meadow.
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LOCH AULAIDH |
Loch Aulaidh |
Mr Donald Walker Daliburgh South Uist
A A Carmichael
Mr McAulau Merchant Daliburgh S.[ South] Uist
A Morrison
A Steel |
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This name is applied to a small marsh in the S E [South East] of the district of Daliburgh and to the N E [North East] of
The property of John Gordon Esqr. of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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AN LIGE MOR |
An Lige Mòr
Drain |
Mr D Walker
Mr McAulay
A A Carmichael Esq.
A Morrison Pollachar
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This name is applied to a large atificial canal or river specially cut for to drain the swampy ground in the S [South] West of the Island of South Uist also to allow the water escape out of the many lochs in its S [South] West End which previous to its cutting had no outlet, it flows chiefly in a S [South] and S E [South East] direction till it joins the Sea in the most S [South] Westerly arm of Loch Boisdale |
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Cladh Pheadair (Burial Ground) |
Cladh Pheadair (Burial Ground) |
Mr Donald Walker Daliburgh S. [South] Uist
Mr McAulay
Merchant Daliburgh S.[South] Uist
A A Carmichael Esq.
A Morrison
A. Steel
D. Macdonald |
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This name is applied to an ancient burying ground Situate on a prominent hillock about one half mile to the South West of the hamlet of Daliburgh the property of John Gordon Esqr of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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SGEIR GHLAS |
Sgeir Ghlas. Dùn |
Mr Donald Walker Daliburgh South Uist
A.A Carmichael Esq.
Mr McAulay Merchant Daliburgh South Uist
A Morrison |
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SÌTHEAN BIORACH |
Sìthean Biorach |
Mr Donald Walker
Mr McAulay
A.A Carmichail, Esq.
A. Morrison, Colivchar |
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This name is applied to a s[mall] Sandy Hillock situate near the Coast and about one mile to the West of Kilpheada the property of John Gordon Esq of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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BRUTHACH AN TIONAIL AIRD |
Bruthach an Tional Aird |
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LOCH NAM FAOILEANN |
Loch nam Faoileann
Loch na Faolan
Loch na Fallan
Loch nam Faoileann |
Mr Donald walker
Mr McAulay
AA Carmichaiel
Admiralty Chart
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A.A Carmichail Esq.
D Macdonald.
A. Morrison.
A. Steel |
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This name is applied to a large loch Situate in the district of Daliburgh and a short distance to the SW [South West of the Church at the junction of road which leads from Loch boisdale with that which leads from ... to the North. the property of John Gordon Esq of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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DALIBURGH |
Daliburgh
Dalburgh
Dalinbrigh
Daliborg
Dalabrug
Daliburgh |
Mr James Driever Factor Askernish
Valuation Roll 1868-9 p.100
Johnston's Map
Ainslie's Map 1789
Valuation Roll 1868-9 p.100
Catholic Directory for 1877.
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A. Morrison.
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This name is applied to a large arable district and small hamlet situate about 3½ miles to the West of Loch Boisdale the dwellings are all thatched & in bad repair The property of
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SITHEAN A' PHIOBAIRE |
Sìthean a' Phiobaire |
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A.A Carmichael
A Morrison |
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ST PETER'S R.C. CHAPEL |
St [Saint] Peters R.C. [Roman Catholic] Chapel |
Mr Donald Walker
Mr McAulay
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This name is applied to R C [Roman Catholic] Chapel Situate about the centre of the hamlet of Daliburgh and about 3½ miles to the W [West] of Loch boisdale pier it was Erected in the year 1868 and has Sitting accomodation for about 400 there is a dwelling house attached the whole are slated and in good repair the property of |
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LOCH NAN CLACHA-MORA |
Loch nan Clacha-mora |
Mr Donald Walker Daliburgh S [South] Uist
A.A. Carmichael. Esq.
A. Morrison |
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This name is applied to a large loch situate a short distance to the South of F [Free] Church at the junction of the road from Loch boisdale with the main road from N [North] to S [South] of the island nits signification is the "Loch of the large stone." the property of John Gordon Esqr of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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RUDHA NAN CLACHA-MORA |
Rudha nan Clacha-mora |
Mr Donald Walker
A.A. Carmichael Esqr.
A. Morrison |
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This name is applied to a portion of land situate to the South East of Loch na Clach mor and also to the S.E. [South East] of Loch Cill Earion its Signification is the "point of the large rock." the property of John Gordon Esqr of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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LOCH NA LICE |
Loch na Lice
Loch an Leice |
Mr Donald walker
A. Morrison
A A Carmichail Esqr |
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This name is applied to a loch Situate about one half mile to the East of the F [Free] Church at Daliburgh and a short distance to the N [North] of Loch na Geadh its signification is [crossed out] the property of John Gordon Esqr of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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LOCH NAN GEADH |
Loch nan Geadh |
Mr Donald Walker Daliburgh S. [South] Uist
A.A. Carmichael Esq.
A. Morrison. Pollachar |
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This name is applied to a long and narrow loch situated about two miles to the west of the pier in the North of Loch Boisdale and about one half mile to the East of the Free church its signification is the "Geese Loch" the property of John Gordon Esqr of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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LOCH CHILLEIRAVAGH |
Loch Chilleiravagh
Loch Chilleirsbhagh |
A. Morrison
Mr Donald Walker
A Morrison Pollachar
A.A. Carmichail. Esqr |
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This name applies to loch situated to the South of Loch na Geadh both it and the above loch run parallel to the public road which connects Loch Boisdale with Daliburgh the property of John Gordon Esqr of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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LOCH NAN CROINTEAN |
Loch nan Crointean |
Mr Donald Walker
A.A. Carmichail Esq.
A. Morrison |
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This name is applied to a small loch Situate in the West of the district of S [South] Loch Boisdale its Signification is the loch of the Sheepfolds The property of John Gordon Esqr of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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LOCH SGEIREACH |
Loch Sgeireach |
Mr Donald Walker Daliburgh S [South] Uist
A.A. Carmichail Esq
A. Morrison
A. Steel |
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This name is applied to a small loch Situate about one half mile to the South of the F [Free] Church and a short distance to the NW [North West] of the most western point of Loch Boisdale its Signification is the "rocky loch." |
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LOCH THOGAIL NA BEISTE |
Loch Thogail na Beísts |
Mr Donald Walker
Mr McAulay
A.A Carmichail Esq.
A. Morrison |
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This name is applied to a Small loch Situate to the NW [North West] of the most westerly pointe of Loch Boisdale and about one holy mile to the SW [South West] of the F [Free] Church |
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CROSSDOUGAL |
Crossdougal
Crois. Dughaill |
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A. Morrison
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LOCH CARTACH |
Loch Cartach |
Mr Donald Walker Daliburgh South Uist
A.A. Carmichail. Esq
A. Morrison. Pollachar.
A Steel. Loch Loisdale |
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This name is applied to a small loch Situate a short distance to the NE [North East] of Loch na Geadh its signification is the " Tan or dye loch." The property of John Gordon Esqr of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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RUDHA DUBH |
Rudha Dubh |
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Mr McAulay
A. A. Carmichail Esq.
A. Morrison
A. Steel |
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Chilleirivagh |
Chilleirivagh
Bàgh Chill-leirebhagh |
Mr Donald Walker Daliburgh S. [South Uist]
A Morrison
A. Steel.
D. Macdonald.
A.A. Carmichail. Esq |
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This name is applied to the most western arm of Loch-boisdale it is situate about one and a half mile to the W. [West] of the pier in its north its Signification is "west bay". |
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RUDHA CHILLEIRIVAGH |
Ru Chilleirivgh |
Mr. Donald Walker
Mr McAulay
A. Morrison |
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This name is applied to a small point of land running in to the above bay from the SW [South West] its Signification is the point of the "West bay". [...] |
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ARD BUIDHE |
Àrd Buidhe |
Mr. Donald Walker
Mr McAulay
A.A. Carmichail.
A. Morrison |
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This name is applied to a large headland running in a S [South] Westerly direction into the S.W [South West] of Loch Boisdale
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Am Prìosan |
Mr Donald Walker Daliburgh S [South] Uist
A.A. Carmichail Esq
A. Morrison |
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This name is applied to the remains of an ancient prison which was built on a small high water rock in the SW [South West] extremity of Loch Boisdale little is known of the history of this antiquity only that it is traditionally known as a place of Confinement
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Eilean an a' Phrìosain |
Mr Donald Walker
Mr McAulay
A.A. Carmichail Esq
A. Morrison. |
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EILEAN NAN RÀMH |
Eilean nan Ràmh |
Mr Donald Walker
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A.A. Carmichal Esq
A. Morrison |
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RUDHA DUBH |
Rudha Dubh |
Samuel McKenzie. Loch boisdale.
Archibald Steel, Askernish.
Donald Beaton, Postmaster Loch Skyport
Donald McDonald, Ormaclett.
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A Small point on the E. [East] Side of Loch a' Bharp. and in the district of Loch Boisdale. meaning Black Point. |
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CLACHAN ARDA |
Clachan Arda |
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CLACHAN MORA |
Clachan Mòra |
Samuel McKenzie. Loch boisdale. Archibald Steel, Askernish. Donald Beaton, Postmaster Loch Skyport Donald McDonald, Ormaclett. John [...] Bornish. |
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LINNE LASKER |
Linne Lasker. |
Samuel McKenzie. Loch boisdale. Archibald Steel, Askernish. Donald Beaton, Postmaster Loch Skyport Donald McDonald, Ormaclett. John [...] Bornish. |
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A tidal pool, Situated in the district of Loch Boisdale |
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Am Prìosan |
Samuel McKenzie. Loch boisdale. Archibald Steel, Askernish. Donald Beaton, Postmaster Loch Skyport Donald McDonald, Ormaclett. John [...] Bornish. |
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A Small island in the above pool, meaning the prison. There is no tradition in connection with it. |
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Leathad Glas |
Samuel McKenzie. Loch boisdale. Archibald Steel, Askernish. Donald Beaton, Postmaster Loch Skyport Donald McDonald, Ormaclett. John [...] Bornish. |
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Applies to a Small hill, Situated on the Coast, and immediately W [West] of the district of Meall-dubh, meaning "Grey hillside" |
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EILEAN a` MHAIDE |
Eilean a` Mhaide
J. Mare |
Mr Archibald Steel South Lochboisdale S. [South] Uist
A.A. Carmichail. Esqr.
Johnstons Map.
A. Morrison. Pollachar |
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This name is applied to a small Island Situate midway in the narrow Strait which connects Bagh Cill Earion with the outter portion of Lochboisdale its signification is the "Staff or Stave Island". The property of John gordon Esqr of Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire |
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STROM DEARG |
Strom Dearg |
Mr Donald Walker
A.A. Carmichail, Esqr
A. Morrison |
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This name is applied to a narrow Strait connecting the Small Innerer bays in the West of loch boisdale with those in the outter portion the tides here when flowing and receding are equal to a river in rapidity |
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LOCH NA H-AIRIDH DUIBHE |
Loch na h-Airidh Duibhe |
Mr Donald Walker
A.A. Carmichail, Esqr
A. Morrison.
A. Steel. |
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This name is applied to a small loch situate west of the west end of Bagh Cill Earion and about one and a half mile to the west of the pier in the N [North] of Loch boisdale its Signification is the loch of the "black Sheiling". |
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PORT LEACACH |
Port Leacach
am Port Leacach |
Mr Archibald Steel South Lochboisdale South Uist
A.A. Carmichail Esq.
A. Morrison |
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This name is applied to a small bay in the West of Loch boisdale and a short distance to the West of Eilean Pabbay its signification is the "playge bay". there are a number of Small Island in its S. [South] West |
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GARBH-ALLT |
Garbh - allt |
Mr McEachan
Mr. McCaskill.
A.A. Carmichail Esq. |
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This name Signifies "Rough Stream", and applies to a Small mountain Stream having its Source, or issuing from Loch Nan Smalag and flowing ina South-westerly direction until it falls into "Loch Boisdale". |
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CLACHAN MEADHONACH |
Clachan Meadhonach |
Mr McEachan
Mr. McCaskill.
A.A. Carmichail. Esq.
A. Morrison |
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This name applies to the Stepping Stones at the extreme east end of Loch a` Bharp where there are some Stepping Stones; The name Signifies "Middle Steps". |
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LOCH NAN SMALAG |
Loch nan Smalag
Loch na Smallach
Loch na Smallach |
A. Morrison
Mr McEachan
Mr. McCaskill.
A.A. Carmichail Esq.
Admiralty Chart
Johnston's Map |
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This name Signifies Loch of the "Small Trout", and applies to a Small mountain Loch Situated on the North Side of Loch Boisdale and not far from the District of "Auratoud". property of. John Gordon. Esquire. Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire. |
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LOCH A' BHARP |
Loch a' Bharp |
M. MacEachan, Lochboisdale.
Mr. McCaskill, Grocer, Lochboisdale.
A.A. Carmichail Esq. |
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This name applies to a large fresh water Loch Situated near the north-west end of Loch Boisdale. The name signifies "Loch of the heap of Stone. property of Mr. Gordon Esqr. Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire. |
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AURATOTE |
Auratot
Auratote. |
A.A. Carmichail Esq.
M McEachan.
Mr. McCaskill.
A. Steel.
J McKenzie.
D. Macdonald. |
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This name applies to a district on which there are one or two Croft houses which are one Storey in height thatched and in poor repair. John Gordon Esqr. Cluny Castle proprietor. |
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BREIOBE |
Breiobe
Loch na Braghad
Breiobe.
Obe or hope mean a creek or inlet, & "Loch" is unnecessary. |
M McEachan, Lochboisdale
Mr. McCaskill, Lochboisdale.
A.A. Carmichail. Esq.
D. Macdonald. Ormaclett
S. McKenzie. L. [Loch] Boisdale |
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School (Boys & Girls) |
Mr. M. McEachan.
Mr. McCaskill. |
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This School is Situated within a very Short distance of the Pier at Lochboisdale, it is one Storey in height, Slated, and in neat repair, has an average attendance of 35. scholars, male & female daily, and is under School board Supervision. on the property of John Gordon, Esquire, Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire. |
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LASKER |
Laskar
Lasker.
Laisghir
Lasker |
M. McEachan,
Mr. McCaskill,
Johnstons Map
A.A. Carmichail.
A. Morrison Pollachan |
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This name applies to a Small District in which there are three or four Croft houses, each one Storey in height thatched and in poor repair property of John Gordon, Esquire. Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire. |
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RUDH' AN TIGH SHEILG |
Rudh' an Tigh-Sheilg |
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This name Signifies "Hunting Point", and applies to a point of land near the north west end of Loch-Boisdale, property of John Gordon, Esquire. Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire. |
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MEALL-DUBH |
Mealldubh
Black Hill
Meall Dubh |
Johnstons Map
A.A. Carmichail Esqr. |
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This name applies to a Small District on which there are afew Croft houses, each one, Storey in height, thatched, and in medium repair, John Gordon, Esquire. Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire. proprietor. |
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BAGH MHIC GILLE-CHÒTHAIN |
Bàgh Mhic Gille-chòthain |
M. McEachan,
Mr. McCaskill,
A.A. Carmichail Esq.
A. Morrison, Pollachar.
S. McKenzie, Loch boisdale. |
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UISGE SCOAG |
Allt Scoag,
Uisg an Scòthaidh
Uisge Scoag |
M. McEachan,
Mr. McCaskill,
A.A. Carmichail, Esq
Samuel Mackenzie, Loch Boisdale
A Steel Askernish |
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This name app lies to a Small Stream flowing into the north side of Loch Boisdale, it Signifies "Notched, or broken". |
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RUDHA NAN EIREANNACH |
Rudha nan Eireannach |
Mr. M. McEachan,
Mr. McCaskill,
A.A. Carmichail Esq.
A. Steel |
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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.
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GLAS-EILEAN |
Glas-eilean |
Mr. M. McEachan,
Mr. McCaskill,
A.A. Carmichail, Esq.
James McKenzie, Loch Boisdale |
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This name applies to two Small Islands Situated near the west end of Loch Boisdale. The name Signifies "Grey Islands", property of John Gordon, Esquire. Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire |
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SGEIR LIATH |
Sgeir Liath
Grey Stone |
Mr. M. McEachan
Mr. McCaskill,
A.A. Carmichail, Esq
A. Morrison Pollachar
S. MacKenzie, Loch Boisdale
Admiralty Chart |
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This name applies to a High Water Rock Situated near the western extremity of Loch Boisdale. The name Signifies "Grey Rock, or Stone" and is on the property of John Gordon, Esquire. Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire |
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Site of CHAPEL and CLAGH CHOINNICH |
Site of Chapel and Cladh Choinnich, (Burial Ground)
J. St 21 Aug 77. |
Mr. M. McEachan
Mr. McCaskill,
A.A. Carmichail, Esq.
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EILEAN BUIDHE |
Eilean Buidhe |
Mr. F. Macdonald
Mr. A. McKinnon
A.A. Carmichail Esqr.
A. Morrison Pollachar |
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LOCHAN DUBH NAN CAORACH |
Lochan Dubh nan Caorach |
Mr. M. McEachan
Mr. McCaskill,
A.A. Carmichail, Esq
A. Morrison Pollachar |
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This name applies to a Small fresh water loch, Situated at the E. [East] side of the road which leads from Daliburgh to Pollacher, and about 2 miles from the former, meaning "Black Small loch of the Sheep" |
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Site of DÙN na KILLIE |
Site of Dun na Gill
Dùn na Gilladh
Dun na Killie
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Mr. A McKinnon
Mr F McDonald
A.A. Carmichail Esq
A. Morrison Pollacher |
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This name is the site of what is thought to have been a Danish fort, of which no traces remain. It is said to have stood on Eilean Buidhe in Loch Dun na Cill, & It means "Fort of the Grave yard". |
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LOCH DUNANDUICHAL |
Loch Dùn Duichal
Loch Dunanduichal
Loch Dùn an Dòicheil |
Mr. A McKinnon
Mr F. McDonald
John Ferguson, Bornish
A.A. Carmichail Esq |
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This name is applied to a small fresh-water loch in the district of North Boisdale, on the west side of Loch Dun na Cill. It is about half a mile in length, & the north side being beside the parish Chapel of Ease, It signifies |
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Site of DÙN an DUICHAL |
Site of Dùn an Duichal.
Dùn an Dòichal |
Mr. A McKinnon Mr F McDonald
A Morrison, Pollachar
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CHURCH (CHAPEL OF EASE) |
Church (Chapel of Ease) |
Mr F. McDonald
Mr A McKinnon |
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This is a small stone amd lime building, belonging to the Established Church congregregation, and is only a chapel of Ease, attended about once a month either by the parish minister or his assistant. It is seated to contain, [...]
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LOCH A' CLACHAIN |
Loch a` Chlachain |
Mr F McDonald
Mr A. McKinnon
A.A. Carmichail. Esq
A. Morrison Pollacher |
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This name is given to a small fresh-water loch in North Boisdale, and about half a mile to the South of the parish Chapel of Ease, and only a short distance to the West of Loch Dun na Cill.
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KILPHEDER |
Kilpheder
Kilpheder
Kilpheder
Cillepheadair
Kilpheder
Kilpheder |
County Valuation Roll
Mr. F. McDonald, North Boisdale
Admiralty Chart
A. A Carmichael Esq.
A Morrison, Pollachar
D Macdonald, Ormaclitt |
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This name applies to a cultivated district, north of North Boisdale, and extending, in a Westerly direction from the head of Loch Boisdale to the coast on the west side of the island; in a northern direction it extends for about a mile until it joins the district of Dalaborgh. It is divided into numerous small crofts, and is the property of J. Gordon Esqr Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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LOCH A' GHEARRAIDH DHUIBH |
Loch a' Ghearraidh Dhuibh |
Mr. F. McDonald
Mr Alexander McKinnon Crofter Kilpheder
A. Morrison
A A Carmichael Esqr |
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This name is given to a long narrow fresh-water loch, on the west-side of the island of South Uist, the Southern half being in the district of North Boisdale, and the Northern portion in Kilphider. It signifies |
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EILEAN CHREAMH |
Eilean Chreamh
Eilean Chreibh |
Mr F McDonald
Mr Alexander McKinnon
A Morrison
A A Carmichael Esqr |
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This name applies to a small island, covered with rough grass, which is situated at the north west end of "Loch Dun or Coll", and only a short distance to the North of the Established Church It means "Island of Wild Garlic" |
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LOCH DUNAKILLIE |
Loch Dun na Ciel
Loch Dun Killie
Loch Dun Killie
Loch Dun na Gileaoh
Loch Dunakillie |
Mr F McDonald
Mr A McKinnin
Admiralty Chart
Johnston's Map
A. A, Carmichael Esq. Leagoray Benbecula |
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This name is given to a large fresh water loch, situated in the south western part of South Uist, and on the west side of the road which runs north from Polachar Inn, and about two mies from that place. It has several small islands in it, from a Dun on one of which it dervies its name. It is a gaelic name, which signifies "Loch of the Fort of the Burying ground" |
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SRUTH A' MHUILINN |
Sruth a' Mhuilinn |
Mr F McDonald
Mr A McKinnon
A A Carmichael Esq Ainomson Pollachar |
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This name is applied to a small stream which runs out of Loch Dun na Cill, near its northern end, and connects it with Loch Garg a Dubh. It forms the boundary between the northern part of North Boisdale and Kilphider. It means |
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CARRISAVAL |
Ben Carseval
Carshavaule
Tarsevaule
Carrisaval
Carrisaval |
Mr D. Ferguson, Merchant South Lochboisdale .
Angus McInnis, Crofter South Lochboisdale
Admiralty Chart
Johnston's Map
A. Morrison, Pollachar
D. Madonald, Ormaclett
J. Ferguson, Bornish
A. Morrison, Pollachar |
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This name is given to a hill covered with good sheep pasture which is situated on the East side of the road which runs North from Polachar Inn, and about four miles from that place. It is the property of J. Gordon Esqr. Cluny Castle Aberdeen. The name is thought to be Scandanavian |
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GLAC NA CREADH |
Glac na Creadh |
Mr D Ferguson
Mr Angus McInnis
A A Carmichael Esq.
A. Morrison |
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EILEAN NAN IMMICHAN |
Eileann nan Immechan |
A Morrison, Pollachar |
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ABHUINN VAANAY |
Abhuinn Vaanay
Abhuinn Bhanaidh
Abhuinn Vaanay |
Mr. D. Ferguson
Mr Angus McInnis
A A Carmichael Esq.
A. Morrison Pollachar |
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This name applies to a small hill stream which collects in the hill, a short way to the West of South Lochboisdale and runs in a Westerly direction for about a mile, until it enters a fresh-water loch called Loch Dun na Cill. It means "The White River." |
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AIRIDH VARRINISH |
Airidh Varrinish
Arrie Varnish |
A. Morrison Pollachar
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VARRINISH |
Varrinish |
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DRUIM CRUAIDH |
Druim Cruaidh |
Mr D. Ferguson
Mr Angus McInnis
A A Carmichae Esq.
A. Morrison Esq.
S. McKenzie
A Steel |
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This name is applied to a small ridge which runs from near the top of Beinn Carsaval to near the top of Sgur na Truedun. it means the "Hard Ridge" |
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ABHUINN SGURR NAN TRUIDEAN |
Abhuinn Sgùrr nan Truidean |
Mr D Ferguson
Mr Angus McInnis
A A Carmichael Esq. |
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This name applies to a small hill stream which collects at the Southern end of Druim Cruaidh and runs Easterly for about half a mile, when it enters the West end of Loch Boisdale. It means "River of the Starlings' Stones." |
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LOCH NOSINISH |
Loch Noseinish
Loch Nosinish |
Mr D Ferguson
Mr Angus McInnis
A Morrison Pollachar & general usage |
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This name is given to a small fresh water loch, which is situated at the Eastern end of the district of Kilphider and a short distance to the West of Loch Boisdale. The name is said to be Scandanavian. |
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POLL A' FORRACH |
Poll a' Forrach |
A Morrison Pollachar |
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EILEANAN IASGAICH |
Eileanan Iasgaich
Illannashach
Fishing Islands |
Mr D McAskill Merchant Lochboisdale
Mr Malcolm mcEachan Locboisdale
Johnston's Map
Admiralty Chart |
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This name is applied to three large islands in the inner part of Lochboisdale they are separated from the mainland of S [South] Uist by a narrow strait They are separated from one another only at High Water.The property of John Gordon Esqr. of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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PABBAY |
Pabbay |
Mr D McAskill Merchant Lochboisdale Mr Malcolm McEachan Locboisdale
Admiralty Chart
Johnston's Map
A. A Carmichael Esq.
A. Morrison |
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This name is applied to an Island of Considerable Size situated in the N. W [North West] of Lochboisdale, at High Water it is divided into a number of small islands, but at low water they are all accessible |
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BÀGH DUBH |
Bàgh Dubh |
Mr D McAskill Merchant Lochboisdale Mr Malcolm McEachan Locboisdale Admiralty Chart Johnston's Map A. A Carmichael Esq. A. Morrison |
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This name is applied to a small bay in the N [North] of Loch Boisdale it is situated in front of the Inn in its N E [North East] there is a pier It is the principal bay in the Loch Its signification id the "Black Bay." This bay is an important landing for Steamers etc. it has been treated as a bay worthy of Roman Capitals. |
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LOCHBOISDALE |
:ochboisdale |
M M Eachan Lochboisdale
Mr McAskill Lochboisdale
Admiralty Chart
Black's Map
Ainslies Map 1789
Val [Valuation] Roll 1868 9 p [page] 98
A Morrison Pollachar
A. A. Carmichael Esq.
Samual McKing's Lochboisdale |
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This name applies to a district in whch there are one Inn, several little shops, and a number of Croft houses: it is bounded on the North and South by an arm of Loch Boisdale and extends from Pier at Loch Boisdale in a North-westerly direction for about two miles when it joins the district of Daliburgh. |
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EILEAN BÀGH MHIC ROIS |
Eilean Bàgh 'ic Rois
Eilean Bàgh Mhic Rois |
Mr D McAskill Merchant Lochboisdale S.U. [South Uist]
A.A. Carmichael Esq.
A. Morrison
J. Ferguson
Donald Macdonald |
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This name is applied to a small island situated at the South of the Middle Island of Eileanan Easgair its signification is -
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SGEIR CHAISE |
Sgeir Chàise
Cheese Island |
Mr D McAskill Merchant Lochboisdale S.U. [South Uist] A.A. Carmichael Esq. A. Morrison J. Ferguson Donald Macdonald
Admiralty Chart |
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This name is applied to a small H W [High Water Rock situated a short distance to the South of the butter Island of Eileanan Easgair its signification is the "Cheese Island." |
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EILEAN GLAS |
An t.E
Eilean Glas
Eilean Glas |
Mr D McAskill Merchant Lochboisdale S.U. [South Uist]
A.A. Carmichael Esq. |
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This name is applied to a small island attached at L [Low] Water to the district of Lochboisdale. its signification is the "Green Island." |
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BÀGH MHIC ROIS |
Bàgh Mhic Rois |
Donald Macdonald Ormaclett
John Ferguson Bornish |
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SGEIR NAM BOC |
Sgeir nam Boc
Bosh Island |
Mr Eoin Gillis South Lochboisdale S [South] Uist
A A Carmichael Esq.A. Morrison
J. Ferguson
Donald Macdonald
Johnston's Map |
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This name is applied to a small High Water rock situated at the South East corner of Eileanan Easgair and a short distance to the N W [North West] of Rudha Arridhe na Gallan its signification is the "Rock of the [Pore]." |
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CAOLAS NAM FEANNAG |
Caolas nam Feannag |
Mr Eoin Gillis South Lochboisdale S [South] Uist A A Carmichael Esq.A. Morrison J |
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This name is applied to a Strait separating the most Eastern island of Eileanan Easgair from the centre one. its signification is the "Crow Strait." |
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POLL AIRIDH NAN GALLAN |
Poll Airidg nan Gallan |
Mr Eoin Gillis South Lochboisdale S [South] Uist
Donald Macdonald Ormaclett
John Ferguson bornish |
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A small bay of the W [West] side of the district called Arinangallan & 1/4 of a mile West of the Store House |
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INN [Lochboisdale] |
Inn |
Mr Morrison Tenant Lochboisdale
Admiralty Chart
Samuel McKenzie, Lochboisdale |
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This name is applied to a small Inn in the district of Lochboisdale it has a Licence to sell spirits foreign and British it is not very commodious nor has it good stabling it is slated and in fair repair the property of John Gordon of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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EILEAN NAM FEANNAG |
Eilean nam Feannag |
Mr Malcolm McEachan
Mr Donald McAskill Merchants Lochboisdale
A A Carmichael Esq.Donald Macdonald Ormaclett
John Ferguson Bornish |
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This name is applied to a small Island situate in a small bay at the N W [North West] of the butter island of Eileanan Easgair its signification is the "Island of the Crow." |
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RUDHA BHUAILT |
Rudha Bhuailt
Thrashing Point |
Mr Malcolm McEachan
Mr Donald McAskill Merchants Lochboisdale
A A Carmichael Esq.
Admiralty Chart
Donald Macdonald
John Ferguson |
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This name is applied to a large headland situated to the S.E [South East] of Lochboisdale Inn it and [ ] divides Lochboisdale into two Lochs commonly known as N [North] and South Lochboisdale its signification is the "Folded Point." The property of John Gordon Esqr.of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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ARINANGALLAN |
Bàgh Airidh nan Gallan |
Mr Eoin Gilles South Lochboisdale S [South] Uist
Mr Donald McAskill Sochboisdale S [South] Uist
A A Carmichael Esq. |
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This name is applied to a small bay situate in the South of Lochboisdale and to the South East of Rudha An Arridhe Gallan Its signification is the "Bay of the point of the Shieling or Butter crock." |
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ARINANGALLAN |
Arinangallan
Ru Arrie na Gallan |
A. Morrison Pollachar Johnston's Map & general usage |
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This name applies to some land once cultivated on the South side of Loch Boisdale |
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GASAY |
Kisgay
Gasay |
Mr Eoin Gilles South Lochboisdale S [South] Uist Mr Donald McAskill Sochboisdale S [South] Uist
Admiralty Chart
Johnston's Map
A. Morrison, Pollachar |
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This name is given to a large Island in the centre of Lochboisdale it forms good shelter for ships etc. |
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EILEAN DUBH |
Eilean Dubh |
Mr Eoin Gilles South Lochboisdale S [South] Uist
Mr Donald McAskill Sochboisdale S [South] Uist
A A Carmichael Esq.
A Morrison |
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This name is given to a small Island situated at the NE [North East] end of Rudha Buailte and a little to the South of the pier in Lochboisdale its signification is the "Black Island." |
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DURINISH |
Durinish |
Mr. D McAskill Lochboisdale
Mr M McEachan
Lochboisdale |
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DRUIM NAN CÀRNAN |
Druim nan Càrnan |
Mr Angus McAngus Crofeter S [South] Uist
A A Carmichael Esq.
A Morrison, Pollachar |
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This name is applied to a short and rocky ridge situate in the S [South] of the district of South Boisdale and immediately to the N [North] of the W [West] end of Loch an Eilean its signification is the "Back of Small Cairns." |
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ABHUINN MHOR |
Abhuinn Mhòr |
A A Carmichael Esq.
A. Morrison |
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This name is applied to a large stream flowing out of Loch an Eilean and falls into the sea about one half mile to the S E [South East] of Eilean Ornsay its signification is the "Large River." |
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SOUTH BOISDALE |
South Boisdale
Boisdale
Boisdale
Boisdale |
Mr Angus McAngus N [North] Boisdale S [South] Uist
Mr John Ferguson Mason N [North] Boisdale S [South] Uist
Johnston's Map.
Val: [Valuation] Roll. p. [page] 101, (1868.9)
admiralty Chart
Black's Map
Ainslies Map 1789 |
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This name is applied to an arable district of considerable extent in the S.W. [South West] of the Island of S [South] Uist it is situate about two miles to the N [North] of Poolcharra and about five miles by the public road, to the S W [South West] of the pier in the N W [North West] end of Loch boisdale The property of John Gordon Esqr of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire
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LOCH AN EILEIN |
Loch Fada
Loch an Eilein |
Ainslies Map 1789
A A Carmichael Esq
A Morrison Pollachar |
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This name is applied to a large loch situate in the South of the district of S [South] Boisdale its signification is the "Long loch". |
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OROSAY |
Oronsay
Ornsey
Oronsaaa Island
Oronsa Island
Oronsay
Orosay |
Mr John Ferguson
Mason N. Boisdale
Mr Carmichael
Johnston's Map
Black's Map
Admiralty Chart
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This name is applied to a Small prominent Island on the S.W. of the Island of South Uist. It is situate about three fourths of a mile to the West of the districts of North and South Boisdale; it is only detached from the mainland at extreme tides its connection is by a short & sandy Isthmus
The property of John Gordon Esqr of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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This name assumes the various forms of Oronsay, Ornsay, Orosay and Orasay in different districts. All islands of this name are connected by the main at low tide. |
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LOCHAN ROBACH |
Loch an Róbach |
A.A. Carmichael Esq.
Mr John Ferguson
Mason N. Boisdale
Mr Angus McAngus
N. Boisdale
S. Uist |
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This name is applied to a small marsh about one half mile to the East of the hamlet of N. Boisdale its signification is [blank]
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NORTH BOISDALE |
North Boisdale |
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This name is applied to an arable district of considerable extent in the S.W. of then Island of S. Uist it is situate about two miles to the N. of Smerclitt [Smeircleit] and about four and a half miles to the West of the pier in the E. of Loch Boisdale. The dwellings of the crofters in this district are all one storey high and thatched and in fair repair. The property of John Gordon Esqr. of Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire |
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TRAIGH NA DOIRLINN |
Traigh na Doirlinn |
Mr John Ferguson
Mason
North Boisdale
S. Uist
A.A. Carmichael Esq. |
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This name is applied to a large sandy beach situate to the West of North Boisdale and immediately to the N. of Orosay
its signification is the ebb of the isthmus
the property of John Gordon Esqr. of Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire |
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AN DOIRLINN |
An Doirlinn |
A.A. Carmichael Esq. |
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This name is applied to the narrow neck which connects the Island of Orosay to the mainland of the Island of S. Uist - its significance is the Isthmus |
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SGEIR NA CILLE |
Sgeir na Cille |
A.A. Carmichael |
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This name is applied to a large low water rock situate a short distance to the S E of the Island of Ornsay and a short distance to the N W of the mouth of [blank] its significance is the "rocks of the grave" |
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ABHUINN SHALACH |
Abhuinn Shalach |
Johnston's map & general usage
A. Morrison, Pollachar |
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This name is applied to a small Stream Connecting Loch Trossary and Loch an Eilean it flows chiefly in a Westerly direction |
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LAYAVAL |
Layaval |
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LOCH TROSSAY |
Loch Trossary
Loch Throsairidh |
Johnston's map & general usage
A. Morrison
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This name is applied to a loch situate in the East of the district of South Boisdale and a little North of Trossary |
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ALLT NA CRIDHE |
Allt na Cridhe |
Mr John McGregor
Teacher
A.A. Carmichael Esq.
A. Morrison |
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This name is applied to a small Stream rising about one half mile to the S. West of [Pooleray] and flow[ing] in a Westerly direction till it falls into the East end of Loch Trossary |
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SCHOOL [South Boisdale] |
School (boys & girls) |
Mr John McGregor Teacher |
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This name is applied to the Schoolsituate in the S East of the district of South Boisdale it is supported by the Ladies Christian Association Glasgow The average attendance by both sexes is 35 the Elements of Education are only taught |
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TROSSARY |
Trossary
Trósairidh |
Mr John McGregor Teacher
A. Morrison, Pollachar
A.A. Carmichael Esq. |
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This name is applied to a small district situate about three-quarter miles to the N of Loch Aisavat and to the East of the road leading therefrom and in the S.E. of the district of South Boisdale
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Site of Dún -- In this district is the site of an ancient Dún, of which many more are strewn throughout the Islands of the Hebrides. |
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AN T-SRÒN |
An t-Sròn
An Stron |
Mr John Ferguson Mason, North Boisdale
A. Morrison Pollachar
A A Carmichael Esqr |
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This name is applied to a spur on the N [North] West of Easaval and in the extreme east of the district of South Boisdale its signification is - the nose. The property of John Gordon Esqr of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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CNOC A' BHRÀIGHE |
Cnoc a' Bhràighe |
A A Carmichael. Esq,
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This name is applied to a Corry ridge connecting Easaval and Cnocan a' Mhìle it is situate about one mile to the E [East] of South Boisdale its signification is the hill of the height. The property of John Gordon Esqr of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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SOUTH LOCHBOISDALE |
South Lochboisdale JRST 26 Juy 77
South Boisdale |
Mr Donald Ferguson Farmer & Merchant S [South] Loch Boisdale
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This name is applied to a llarge district in the S E [South East] of the Island of South Uist in its N [North] East end there is an ordinary size farm on it there is a dwelling house two storeys high both itself and its offices are slated and are in very good repair. The rest of this district is leased by small crofters whose dwellings are all thatched and in bad repair the property of John Gordon Esqr Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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POLLCRAY |
Pollcray
Pollcray |
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General usage |
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These names apply to a small district of crofts, a small bay and a small stream at the soutwest end of Loch Boisdale. |
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POLL CREADHA |
Poll Creadha |
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These names apply to a small district of crofts, a small bay and a small stream at the soutwest end of Loch Boisdale. |
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ABHUINN POLL CREADHA |
Abhuinn Poll Creadha |
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These names apply to a small district of crofts, a small bay and a small stream at the soutwest end of Loch Boisdale. |
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East changed to west or west changed to East?Have gone for later due to what appears to be a capital E
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DUBH-LOCHAN |
Dubh-lochan |
Mr John Ferguson Mason North Boisdale
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BUAILE DHUBH |
Buaile Dhubh |
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CNOCAN a' MHILE |
Cnocan a' Mhile |
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LOCH FADA |
Loch Fada |
Mr John McRae Mason Smerclate
Mr Angus McInnis, Crofter North Boisdale
A. Morrison Pollachar |
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This name is given to a small narrow fresh water loch, which is situated about the middle of the district of Garrynamonie, but within a quarter of a mile of the northern boundary of smerclate It signifies "Long Loch" |
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CEANN A' GHARAIDH |
Ceann a' Gharaidh
An Chenagarry |
John McRae
Angus McInnis
A A Carmichael Esq
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This name applies to a low headland in South Uist, in the district of Smerclate, and about one mile to the West of Polchar Inn It signifies - Garden Head |
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LOCH SMERCLETT |
Loch Smercleit
Loch Smercleit
Smerclete
Loch Smeare-cleit
Smerklet
Loch Smerclett |
Mr John McRae
Mr Angus McInnis
Val. [Valuation] Roll p [page] 102
A. A. Carmichael Esq.
Johnston's Map
A. Morrison. |
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This name applies to a small fresh-water loch near the South-Western end of South Uist, and about half a mile north west of Polachar Inn. The meaning of the name is obscure. |
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LOCH AN DUIN |
Loch an Dun
Loch an Duine
Loch an Dùin |
Mr John McRae
Mr Angus McInnis
Johnston's Map
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A. Morrison Pollachar |
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This name applies to a small fresh water loch situated a short distance to the East of Loch Smerclate, with which it is connected by a short drain. It signifies "Loch of the Dun or Fort" |
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SRUTHAN A' BHAIRD |
Sruthan a' Bhàird |
Mr John McRae Mr Angus McInnis A.A. Carmichael Esq. A. Morrison Pollachar |
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This name is given to a small stream, which issues from the west end of Loch Smerclate and runs for about a half a mile in a Westerly course until it enters the sea.
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SITE OF DÙN |
Site of Dùn |
Mr John McRae
Mr Angus McInnis
A Morrison, Pollachar.
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SMERCLETT |
Smercleit
Smercleit
Smercleit
Smerklet
Smercleit
Smerclett
Smerclek |
J. Driever Esqr Factor Askernish House South Uist
Mr John McKae, Mason Smerclate
Rent Roll
A. A Carmichael Esq.
A. Morrison Pollachar
Val. [Valuation] Roll 1868.9 |
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This name is given to a small district, mostly cultivated which is situated at the South Westerm corner of the island of South Uist and betwixt, the district Garry an monie, and Polochar Inn. It is the property of J. Gordon Esqr. Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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LOCH NA BAAG |
Loch na Baig
Loch na Baag |
Mr John M Rae, Mason
Mr Angus McInnis
A Morrison Pollachar
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This name is given to a freshwater loch situated near the northern boundary of the district of Smerclate, and about half a mile north of Loch na Dun. It means "The Drownis Loch" |
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LOCH AISAVAT |
Loch Aisavat
Lovh Easevat
Loch Kestevate
Loch Easabhat |
A. Morrison, Pollachar
Johm McRae
Angus McInnis
A. Morrison, Pollachar
Admiralty Chart
Johnston's Map
A.A. Carmichael Esq. |
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This name applies to a large fresh-water loch in Garrynamonie, and situated on the east side of the public road which leads from Polochar Inn to the North Ford, and about one mile distant from the above Inn.
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LOCH NAN CAPULL |
Loch nan Capull |
John McRae, Mason, Smerclate
Mr Angus McInnis, Crofter, North Boisdale
A.A. Carmichael Esq.
A. Morrison Pollachar. |
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ALLT A' MHUILINN |
Allt a' Mhuilinn |
John McRae.
Angus McInnis
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This name is given to a small cut drain, which leaves the West end of Loch na Cuipul, and runs in a westerly direction for nearly a mile, where it enters Loch Fada on its Southern side It signifies "Th mill Burn" |
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SLUGACH |
Slugach
Slugan
Slugach |
Mr John McRae
Mr Angus McInnis
A.A. Carmichael Esqr
A. Morrison Pollachar |
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This name applies to a small stream which collects near the West side of Loch Eas a Vat, and runs in a westerly direction for about a quarter of a mile when it meets Loch an Dùn, near the mill Meaning obscure. |
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GARRYNAMONIE |
Garryamonie
Garrynamonie
Garrynamonie
Gearry-na-monie
Garynamonie |
Mr John M Rae
J. Driever Esqr Factor Askernish House, South Uist
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Johnston's Map
Val. [Valuation] Roll 1868 9 p [page] 101 |
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This name applies to a district at the South western end of South Uist which is almost entirely under cutivation and divided into numerous small holdings. It lies about one and a half miles north of Polachar Inn. It is an anglicised name. J. Gordon Esqr. Cluny Castle proprietor |
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ABHUINN DUBH-GHEARRAIDH |
Abhuinn Dubh-ghearraidh
Alta a' Choire Dhuibh |
A. Morrison Pollachar
Mr John M Rae
Mr Angus Mc Innis
A A Carmichael Esq. |
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This name is applied to a small stream which rises south of Dubh-Coire, a short distance, and taking the form of a drain enters Loch Eas a vat on its northern side. It signified "Stream of the Black Corry" |
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ABHUINN GHEALA-GHEARRAIDH |
Abhuinn Abhuinn Grala-ghearraioh Abhuinn Ghealagarry Aut a Choire Shil |
Mr Angus McAngus Crofter N [North] Boisdale Siuth Uist A Morrison Pollachar |
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This name is applied to a small stream rising in a small Hollow on the W [West] of Eashabah Call Glae na then [] and flows west ward till it fall into Loch na Capel its signification is the "Burn of the White Corry." |
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COIRE DUBH |
Coire Dubh |
Mr Angus McAngus Crofter N. [North]
Boisdale S [South] Uist
A A Carmichael Esq.
A.Morrison, Pollachar |
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This name is applied to a dell situate about one mile to the N E [North East] of the hamlet of Smerclet and at the East base of A Cor Bheinn its signification is the "Black Corry."
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GLAC NAM MUIRSGIN |
Glac na Muirsgin
Glac nam Muirsgian |
Mr Angus McAngus Crofter N. [North] Boisdale S [South] Uist
A Morrison |
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This name is applied to a small hollow situate immediatley to the N [North] of A "Cor Bheinn", its signification is the "Spout fish hollow;" the property of John Gordon Esqr. of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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LEAC SHLEAMHUINN |
Leac Shieamhuinn |
Mr Angus McAngus Crofter N. [North] Boisdale S [South] Uist
A A Carmichael Esq.
A. Morrison, Pollachar |
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This name is applied to a rough and steep slope on the South of the hill Eashaval it is situate about one mile to the N E [North East] of Kilbride House. its signification is the "Slippery Flag." |
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Chorravein
A'Chorrabheinn |
Mr Angus McAngus Crofter N [North] Boisdale South Uist
Mr John Ferguson
Mson N [North] boisdale S [South] Uist
A A Carmichael Esq |
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This name is applied to a hill situate to the East of Smerclate and about one mile to the N [North] of Kilbride House and a short distance to the West of Eashaval ist signification is the "Pointed or prominent" hill. The property of John Gordon Esqr.of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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COIRE GARBH |
Coire Garbh |
A A Carmichael Esq.
A. Morrison, Pollachar |
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This name is applied to a large hollow in the South of the hill Eashaval and about one mile to the N. E [North East] of Kilbride House. Its signification is " The rough Corry."
The property of John Gordon Esqr. of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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COIRE NAN CUILEAG |
Coire nan Cuileag |
A A Carmichael Esq.
A. Morrison |
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This name is applied to a small hollow situate in the N.E. [North East] of the above corry its signification is the Corry of "fly or flies."
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POLL A' CHARRA |
Poll a Charra |
Mr Angus McAngus North Boisdale South Uist
A A Carmichael Esq |
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This name is applied to a small creek or bay situate to the S [South] of Polachara Inn in this bay are boats going to and from Barra start & land it is the principal landing place on the S. E. [South East] of the Island of S [South] Uist its significance is the "port or pond of the Standing Stone." |
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Ebisgeir |
Mr Angus McAngus North Boisdale South Uist
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Ceann Traigh na Croish |
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The stone west of the house & N.W. [North West] of the creek has only recently been erected, but is supposed to have been previously lying flat there for a ong time. Although it is probably an ancient standing stone, the authorities are doubtful.
EBISKEIR
incomplete fields column 1 and 4
Sgir nah Iolam
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POLLACHAR INN AND POST OFFICE |
Polachar Inn & Post Office
Pollachan Inn
Pollachan
Pollachan
Poul-acharr
Polochar
Pollacharra |
Mr Angus McAngus N[North] Boisdale S [South] Uist
Mr Malcom MacAskill Tenant
Chart
Val. [Valuation] Roll 1868 9 p [page] 98 Black's Map
Black's Map
A. Morrison Pollachar
Johnston's Map
Val. [Valuation] Roll p [page] 98 1870
A A Carmichael Esqr |
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This name is applied to an Inn in the S W [South West] extremity of the Island of S. [South] Uist it is commodious and has suitable out offices attached it is also the post office for the South End of the Island letters arrive and are despatched three times a week a boat leaves the bay for the South three times a week at no fixed hour for the Isand of Barra carrying mails and passengers Tuesday Thursday & Saturday is the days which mails arrive at this P. O. [Post Office] The property of John Gordon Esqr of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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LOCH BRISTE |
Loch Briste |
A. A. Carmichael Esq
A Morrison. Pollachar |
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This name is applied to a small loch situate about one fourth mile to the N [North] of Poluchar Inn and a short distance to the W [West] at the junction of the private road which leads from Kilbride House with that which leads to the N [North] End of the Island its signification is "the broken loch" |
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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 |
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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 |
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CÙL-PHORT |
Cul-phort |
Angus Morrison, Pollachar & general usage |
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This name is applied to a small bay near Kilbride farm house. The name means back port. |
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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 |
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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". |
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RUDHA CEANN A' GHARAIDH NODHA |
Rudha Ceann a' Gharaidh Nodha
Ru Kenegarry Now |
A. Morrison Pollachar
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This name applies to a point on the coast about 1/4 mile East of Kilbride Farmhouse. |
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Site of CILLE-BHRIDE |
Cille-Bhride (Burial Ground) |
Mr Angus McAngus N [North] Boisdale Mr John Ferguson Mason N [North] Boisdale S [South] Uist A A Carmichael Esq. |
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This name is applied to the Site of an ancient burying ground it is situate a short distance to the S W [South West] of Kilbride House nothing remains to shew the exact site but it is well known through tradition as an ancient burying ground and in confirmation of the above belief human remains were found here when excavating previous to building the offices in connection with Kilbride House which are partly built on the site |
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LAYAVAL |
Layaval
Layavaule |
A. Morrison Pollachar & general usage
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This name applies to a low-lying hill 1/2 mile N.W. [North West] of Kilbride |
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LOCH A' CHOIRE |
Loch a' Choire
Loch Kettles |
A. Morrison Pollachar & general usage Johnston's Map
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This name is applied to a large loch situate about one half mile to the N W. [North West] of Kilbride House, its signification is "Loch of the Hollow," The property of J. Gordon Esqr.of Cluny Castle
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-- List of Proprietors
Name of Proprietors -- Address -- Agent -- Address
John Gordon Esqr. -- Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire NB [North Britain] -- Ronald Macdonald Esqr. -- Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire NB [North Britain]
-- -- Local Agent --
-- -- James Driver Esqr. -- Ashkernish House Lochmaddy NB
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NAME BOOK
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INDEX
Name of Objects -- Page
Abhuinn a' Mhuilinn -- 037
Abhuinn Dubh-Gheurraidh -- 107
Abhuinn Dubh -- 020
Abhuinn Ealtry -- 047
Abhuinn n Gheatry -- 016
Abhuinn Glas -- 034
Abhuinn Gheala-gheurraidh -- 108
Abhuinn Mhor -- 089
Abhuinn nan Fèlein -- 017
Abhuinn Poll Creadha -- 099
Abuinn Shalach -- 095
Abhuinn Sgùrr nan Truidean -- 080
Abuinn Torra -- 014
Allt a' Uhuilinn -- 105
Allt na Cridhe -- 096
A Uheallàch -- 040
Amm Prìosan -- 062
Am Prìosan -- 063
An Dorrlinn -- 094
An Lianan Mhòr -- 049
An Lige Mòr -- 050
Ant Sròn -- 097
Ard Gaidinish -- 017
Àrd Buidhe -- 061
Àrd nan Gabhar -- 017
Arinangallan -- 086
Arridh Varrinish -- 079
Askernish House -- 036
Askervein -- 037
Atlantic Ocean -- 016
Auratote -- 068
Bàgh Dubh -- 081
Bàgh Mhic Gille-cothain -- 071
Bàgh Mhic Rois -- 083
Barp Frobast -- 031
Bornish -- 023
Bruìnach an Tionail Aird -- 052
Bruithach na Sail-darich -- 040
Bruithach na Criche -- 030
Breiobe -- 069
Buaile Dhubh -- 100
Carrisaval -- 070
Caolas nan Feannag -- 084
Ceann a' Gharaidh -- 101
Ceann a' Mhòil -- 007
Croic a' Tuath -- 022
Clachan Cuinhang -- 018 |
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Name of Objects -- Page
Ceann Tràigh na Croise -- 111
Chorravein -- 110
Chilleirivagh -- 061
Church (Chapel of Ease] -- 76
Cille-bhride (Site of) -- 114
Cilla Donnain (burial Ground Disused) -- 025
Cill Donnain -- 029
Clachamora -- 013
Clachan Arda -- 063
Clachan Meadhonach -- 072
Clachan Mora -- 063
Cladh Choirmich -- 072
Cladh Hallan -- 039
Cladh Pheadain -- 051
Croich a Deas -- 026
Cnoc a' Bhraige --097
Cnocan a' Mhuile --100
Cnoca Breac -- 008
Cnoc Goilleir -- 044
Coire Dubh -- 109
Coire Garbh -- 110
Coire nan Cuileag -- 110
Corran Ormaclett -- 015
Crois Chrioca Breaca -- 008
Cross dongab -- 059
Cul-phort -- 113
Daliburgh -- 055
Drimsogrin -- 013
Druim Cruaidh -- 080
Druim nan Carnan -- 080
Druim Ruadh -- 013
Druim Trollaskein -- 027
Dubh-lochan -- 100
Dùn na Galla (Site of) -- 008
Dùn Ruadh (Site of) -- 045
Dùn Vulan -- 024
Dùn na Killie (Site of) -- 075
Dùn (Site of) -- 029
Dùn -- 0045
Dùn ( Site of) -- 96
Dùn (Site of) -- 102
Easaval -- 017 |
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Name of Objects -- Page
Ebiskeir -- 111
Eilean a' Mhaide -- 064
Eileann a' Phrìosain -- 062
Eilean an Staòir -- 029
Eilean Bàgh Mhic Rois -- 083
Eilean Buidhe -- 073
Eilean Chreamh -- 077
Eilean Dubh -- 086
Eilean Fraoich -- 076
Eilean Glas -- 083
Eilean Iasgaich -- 081
Eilen Mòr -- 078
Eilean nan Feannag -- 085
Eilean nan Immichan -- 079
Eilean nan Ràmh -- 062
Fiar-lochan -- 031
Free Church -- 043
Garbh-allt -- 067
Garryheillie -- 048
Garrynamonie -- 107
Garryvaltos -- 030
Gasay -- 086
Geo 'ant Sruthain -- 024
Geo Garbh -- 003
Geo Mhòr -- 003
Glac na Creadh -- 709
Glac nam Muirsgin -- 109
Glas-eilean -- 072
Inn -- 085
Kearsinish -- 017
Kilbride -- 113
Kildonan -- 028
Kilpheder -- 077
Lasker -- 070
Layaval -- 095
Layaval -- 114
Leac Shleamhuinn -- 109
Leathad Glas -- 063
Leig Bhuidhe -- 041 |
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Lianna Hellibost -- 048
Linne Lasker -- 063
Loch a' Bharp -- 068
Loch a' Chefain -- 036
Loch a' Choire -- 114
Loch a' Clachain -- 076
Loch a' clachain --012
Loch a' Ghearraidh Duibh -- 077
Loch a' Mhoil -- 007
Loch a' Mhuilinn -- 013
Loch a' Mhuilinn -- 041
Loch an Athain -- 014
Loch an Dubhasaich -- 011
Loch an Dùin -- 102
Loch Altabrug -- 016
Loch an Dùin -- 048
Loch an Eilean -- 036
Loch an Eilean -- 090
Loch an Shaing -- 009
Loch ant-Sìl -- 035
Lochan Dubh -- 017
Lochan Dubh -- 010
Loch Dubh nan Caorach -- 073
Lochan Sgeirach -- 046
Lochan Robach -- 093
Loch Ardvulae -- 024
Loch Aosavat -- 105
Loch Ard an Sgairbh -- 017
Loch Arclaidh -- 050
Loch Altabrug -- 010
Lochboisdale -- 082
Loch Baimalee -- 033
Loch Boisdale -- 017
Loch Bornish -- 026
Loch Briste -- 112
Loch Bruga -- 113
Loch Cartach -- 060
Loch Chilleivaragh -- 058
Loch Cnoc a' Buidhe -- 031
Loch Crogovat -- 039
Loch Cuithe Cheiginn -- 045
Loch Dunnakillie -- 078
Loch Dubh nan Cruach -- 014a
Loch Dunandrnichal -- 075
Loch Eilean an Staòir -- 029
Loch Fada -- 101
Loch Fada -- 016
Loch Hallan -- 040
Loch Kildonan -- 017
Loch na Baag -- 103 |
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Name of Objects -- Page
Loch na Cuile -- 019
Loch na Cuithe Mòire -- 035
Loch na Curraidh -- 012
Loch na Duchasaich -- 017
Loch na h-Airidg Duibh -- 039
Loch na h-Airidh Duibh -- 064
Loch na h-Uamha -- 046
Loch na Liana Mòire -- 049
Loch na Lice -- 057
Loch na Lurga -- 017
Loch na Moine -- 033
Loch na Tanga -- 038
Loch na Liana Mòire -- 032
Loch nan Capull -- 105
Loch nan Clacha-mora -- 057
Loch nan Crointean -- 058
Loch nan Favileann -- 055
Loch nan Geadh -- 058
Loch nan Sainman-- 044
Loch nan Smalag -- 067
Loch nan Nan -- 034
Loch Nighe -- 035
Loch Nosinish -- 080
Loch Ollay -- 080
Loch Roinich -- 033
Loch Sgeirach -- 010
Loch Sgeireach -- 059
Loch Smerclett -- 101
Loch Thagail na Beiste -- 059
Loch Torornich -- 017
Loch Trossary -- 095
Loch Vaccasary -- 013
Manse -- 043
Meall-dubh -- 070
Mointeach Mhòr -- 017
Milton -- 032
Mingary -- 017
North Boisdale -- 093
North Frobost -- 033
Ormaclett Castle -- 020
Orosay -- 091
Pabbay -- 081
Polol a' Charra -- 111
Poll acharra Inn & Post Office -- 112
Poll a' Forrach -- 080
Poll Airidhe nan Gallan -- 084
Pollcray -- 099
Poll Creadhan -- 099
Poll Leacach -- 066
Reinearal -- 034
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Rat Glas -- 028
Rudh' ant-Sagairt -- 042
Rudh' an Tigh Sheilg -- 070
Rudh' Àrd-mhicheil -- 005
Rudh' Àrd Ruairidh -- 042
Rudha Ardvule -- 023
Ridha Bhnailt -- 085
Rudha Ceann a' Ghàraidh nodhu -- 113
Rudha Chilleirivagh -- 061
Ridha Dubh -- 060
Rudha Dubh -- 063
Rudha na Tote -- 017
Rudha nan Clacha-mora -- 057
Rudha nan Eireannach -- 071
School (Boys & Girls) -- 009
School (Boys & Girls) -- 043
School (Boys & Girls) -- 069
School (Boys & Girls) -- 096
Sgeir Chàise -- 083
Sgeir Glas (Dùn) -- 052
Sgeir Liath -- 072
Sgeir nam Boc -- 084
Sgeir nam Portan -- 027
Sgeir nan Cille -- 094
Sìthan Biorach -- 052
Sligeanach Kildonan -- 025
Sligeanach Deas -- 022
Strom Dearg -- 064
Slugach -- 106
Smerclett -- 103
Snishival -- 016
South Boisdale -- 090
Loch Frobost -- 038
South Lochboisdale -- 099
Sound of Barra -- 016
Sruthan a' Bhàird -- 102
Sruthan a' Mhuilinn -- 014a
Sruth a' Mhuilinn -- 078
Stoneybridge -- 005
St. Mary's RC Chapel -- 021
St Peter's RC Chapel -- 056
Tràigh na Doirlinn -- 093
Trollaskeir -- 027
Trossary -- 096
Uisge Scoag -- 071
Varrinish -- 079
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