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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BEINN DHUBH Beinn Dhubh
Beinn Dhubh
Mr D Nicolson
Mr Duncan McDonald
shepherd, Glen Drynoch,
by Broadford
033 This name is applied to a
prominent hill adjacent to the
north shore of Loch Harport & Gesto
House. The name signifies "Black
Hill" & is on the property of McLeod
of McLeod.
DÙN TAIMH Dùn Taimh Mr Duncan McDonald,
shepherd, Glen Drynoch,
by Broadford
033 Is the remains of
a supposed ancient fort, it is situate
on an eminence adjacent to the
above name hill. There is merely a
track of what seems to have been a
circular wall remaining, and a
quantity of loose stones. The name
signifies "Fort of Peace or Rest."
Remains of the Dun.
GLAS BHEINN Glas Bheinn Mr Duncan McDonald shepherd, Glen Drynoch, by Broadford 033 This name is written on trace
Glais Bheinn as I find it is better
known in that form. It is applied
to a prominent hill about 1 mile to the
east of Gesto House. The name
signifies "Grey Hill."

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