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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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SGÙRR SGÙMAIN | Sgùrr Sgùmain Sgùrr Sgùmain |
Mr. Nicolson Mr. A. McRae |
044 | This name is applied to one of the most prominent peaks on the Coolin Hills. It is very rocky and difficult to ascend. The name signifies "Stack Peak," It is situate about 3 miles in an Easterly direction from Glenbrittle House. |
SGÙRR DUBH | Sgùrr Dubh | Mr. Nicolson Mr. A. McRae |
044 | Another prominent peak of the Coolins, it might be said to be one mass of precipitous rocks, it is situate immediately above Loch Coir'-uisg & Signifies "Black Peak." |
AN GARBH-CHOIRE | An Garbh-choire | Mr. Nicolson Mr. A. McRae |
044; 045 | A large corry full of boulders & broken rocks situate between Sgùr Dubh & Gart-bheinn. The name signifies "Rough Corry." |
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