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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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GLENDORCHAY RIVER | Glendorchay River Aohm Roag Abhuinn Ghleann dorch |
Neil McIntyre, Howbeg, D. Macdonald, Ormaclett Johnston's Map A A Carmichael Esqr |
050 ; 053 | Signifies "Stream of the Dark Glen", has it's source at the north base of Beinn Mhòr and flows in a N. westerly direction until it is Joined by "Abhuinn Ruadh" from which point it is known by the name Abhuinn Roag until it enters the district of "Howbeg", when it again Changes its name to that of "Howbeg River, and flows onwards developing and expanding itself until it falls into Loch Roag, after which it is known by the name of "Howmore River" until it falls into the Sea |
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[Page] 12County of Inverness -- South Uist
Re entry Glen Dorchay - this name in the first column has been crossed out and written under it is:- Cancelled. See 6 in Name Book - for Sheet 50
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