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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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GLEN VARRAGILL | Glen Varragill Glen Varragill Glen Varragill |
Mr McIntyre, Schoolmaster Sconcer, by Broadford Skye Mr Lockhart, Shepherd Sligachan, By Broadford. D Cameron, Carbost |
029; 034 | This name is applied to a valley between Portree & Sligachan, the Co. [County] Road running through it. It is covd [covered] with heathy pasture & is the propy [property] of Lord McDonald. Signification ? "white top Glen" |
VARRAGILL RIVER | Abhuinn Gleann Bhàrgill Varragill River |
Mr McIntyre, Schoolmaster Sconcer, by Broadford Skye Mr Lockhart, Shepherd Sligachan, By Broadford. D Cameron, Carbost |
029; 034 | This name is applied to a good Sized stream, which rises out one of three small lochs situated about one mile south east from the prominent hill called Raon a' Mhill and named Reidh na Loch. It flows in an easterly direction from the loch until it reaches the head of Glen Varragill then it turns northerly & Keeps that course till it enters the sea. Its bed for the greater part is rocky. The name signifies "White tip Glen River". |
ALLT A' GHLARSAIR | Allt a' Ghlàrsair | Mr McIntyre, Schoolmaster Sconcer, by Broadford Skye Mr Lockhart, Shepherd Sligachan, By Broadford. D Cameron, Carbost |
034; 035 | One of the many streams flowing into Varragill River, it rises on the moor to the east of Gleann Bhàrgill & flows into the River about 3¾ miles from sligachan. The name signifies "The Musicians Burn". |
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