OS1/16/3/95
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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STRATHAIRD | Strathaird Strathaird Strathaird |
Rev. [Reverend] D McKinnon Mr. Thomas Macrae Mr. Kenneth Macrae |
045 | This name applies to a district Situated about eight miles South-west of Broadford its length from north to south is about Seven miles, and its breadth about 3 1/2 miles. the chief part of this district is laid out under sheep pasture and rented by Mr Bowen a Liverpool merchant. Property of Alexander Macallister Esq. of Strathaird. |
STANDING STONES [Strathaird] | Standing Stones | Rev. [Reverend] D McKinnon Mr. Thomas Macrae Mr. Kenneth Macrae |
045 | This name applies to three Standing Stones Situated on the west side of the stream known as "Abhuinn Cill Mhaire" tradition says a Battle was fought at this spot, but nothing is Known regarding the Conflicting parties neither the date of occurance. |
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[Page] 95County of Inverness -- Parish of Strath -- Isle of Skye
STANDING STONES [note]
As there is nothing reliable Known as to the origin of these "Standing Stones" the name is written on Plan in Stump accordingly J.T.H.
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