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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOCH SCAVAIG | Loch-Scavaig Loch Scavaig Loch Scavaig Sgathbhaig |
Mr A Macrae Mr. D Nicolson Rev [Reverend] A Macgregor Johnston's Old Map Black' Map Armiralty Chart |
045 | This name is Scandinavian origin and its meaning is obscure. It is applied to an arm of the sea lying between Eilean Soath & Strathaird and stretching from there northward to the bast of Coolin Hills |
| ALLT A' CHOIRE RIABHAICH | Allt a' Choire Riabhaich | Mr A Macrae Mr. D Nicolson Rev [Reverend] A Macgregor Johnston's Old Map Black' Map Armiralty Chart |
045 | Signifies "Brindled corry burn." It is applied to a stream rising about half a mile S.W. [South West] of "An Ruadh Stacand running in a N.E. [North East] direction until it empties itself into Loch a' Choire Riabhaich flowing out of the same and thence running a short distance until it falls into Loch Coruisk |
| COIRE RIABHACH | Copire Riabhach | Mr A Macrae Mr. D Nicolson Rev [Reverend] A Macgregor Johnston's Old Map Black' Map Armiralty Chart |
045 | Signifies "Brindled corry" and is applied to a rugged hollow stretching along the stream of the same name. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 99Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
LOCH SCAVAIG
adopted By order J.T.H.
correct also the extend JCM
This name is now Anglicised
DRUIM NA NIGHINN
Cancelled See p. [page] 87 JTH 13.12.78
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Bizzy- Moderator, Trondragirl- Moderator
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