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ALLT NA H-AIRIDH LEACHAICH |
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LOCH SLIGACHAN |
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NARROWS OF RAASAY |
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CAOL MÒR |
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County of Inveness -- Isle of SKye -- Parish of Portree
Allt Fionnfhuachd [crossed out] Copied into 6 Inch N [Name] Book - Block 6
Allt an Tobair [crossed out] Copied into 6 Inch N [Name] Book - Block 6
Cnoc an t-Sìthein [crossed out] Copied into 6 Inch N [Name] Book - Block 6 |
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CEANN A' CHREAGAIN |
Ceann a' Chreagain
Ceann a' Chreagain |
Mr J McIntyre
Mr D. Mackenzie |
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Signifies "head of the little Creags" and is applied to a piece of hilly ground situated a little to the south of "Achadh Mòr" Property of Lord MacDonald |
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LÙIB NA MOIL |
Lùib na Moil
Lùib na Moil |
Mr J McIntyre
Mr D. Mackenzie |
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Signifies "Bend of the beach" and is applied to a small bay Situated on the coast immediatey S. E. [South East] of Meall a' Mhaoil |
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Isle of Skye -- Ph [Parish] of Portree -- County of Inverness |
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ALLT AN T-SÌTHEIN |
Allt an t-Sìthein
Allt an t-Sìthein |
Mr. J. McIntyre
Mr. D. MacKenzie |
035 |
Signifies "Fairies Burn." It rises near the Summit of "Ben Lee" and runs in a southerly direction until it enters Loch Sligachan. |
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ALLT NA H-AIRIDH DUIBHE |
Allt na h-Airidh Dubhe
Allt na h-Airidh Dubhe |
Mr. J. McIntyre Mr. D. MacKenzie |
035 |
Signifies "Burn of the Black bothies." It rises near the summit of Meall Polhar Mor, and runs in a S. W. [South West] direction until it forms Allt Dubh |
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ALLT AN IME |
Alt an Ime
Alt an Ime |
Mr. J. McIntyre Mr. D. MacKenzie |
035 |
Signifies "Burn of the butter." It rises to the west of Coire Gaisgeach and runs in a southerly direction until it enters Loch Sligachan. |
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Isle of Skye
Ph [Parish] of Portree -- County of Inverness |
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CNOC AN T-SÌTHEIN |
Cnoc an t-Sìthein
Cnoc an t-Sìthein |
Mr J. McIntyre
Mr D. Mackenzie |
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Signifies "Fairies Knoll", and is applied to a knoll situated a little to the north east from where "Ullt an t- Sithean" enters Loch Sligachan. Prop. [Property] of Lord Macdonald. |
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AN LEITIR |
An Leiteir
An Leiteir |
Mr J. McIntyre
Mr D. Mackenzie |
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Signifies "Slope" and is applied to the face of the hill extending along the north Side of Loch Sligachan Prop. [Property] of Lord Macdonald |
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LÒN CHÀORACH |
Lòn Chàorach
Lòn Chàorach |
Mr J. McIntyre
Mr D. Mackenzie |
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Signifies "sheep burn" It lies near the summit of "Ben Lee" and runs in a north westerly direction |
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Isle of Skye -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree -- County of Inverness |
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MEALL ODHAR BEAG |
Meall Odhar Beag
Meall Odhar Beag |
Mr. J. McIntyre Schoolmaster Sconcer
Mr. D Mackenzie Tenant Sconcer |
035 |
Signifies "Little ohm hill." It applies to a considerable sized hill situated about two miles north of the end of Loch Sligachan. Property of Lord Macdonald. |
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MEALL ODHAR MÒR |
Meall Odhar Mòr
Meall Odhar Mòr |
Mr. J. McIntyre Schoolmaster Sconcer
Mr. D Mackenzie Tenant Sconcer |
035 |
Signifies "Big dun hill," It is applied to a good sized hill situated about one half mile S.W. [South West] of Meall Odhar Beag. Property of Lord Macdonald. |
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COIRE GHASGEACH |
Coire Ghaisgeach
Coire Ghaisgeach |
Mr. J. McIntyre Schoolmaster Sconcer
Mr. D Mackenzie Tenant Sconcer |
035 |
Signifies "Newts Glen" and is applied to a hollow extending along Ult an t-Sithean. Property of Lord Macdonald. |
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Isle of Skye -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree -- County of Inverness |
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BEN LEE |
Beinn Liath
Beinn Liath |
Mr J. Mcintyre
Mr D. McKenzie |
035 |
Signifies "Gray hill" It is applied to a steep hill rising from the north side of Loch Sligachan. Property of Lord Macdonald. |
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ALLT NA GAINMHICH |
Alt na Gainmhich
Alt na Gainmhich |
Mr J. McIntyre
Mr D. McKenzie |
035 |
Signifies, "Burn of the Land" and is applied to a small stream which rises at the southern base of Meall Odhar Mòr and joins "Alt Dubh" |
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EAS RUADH |
Eas Ruadh
Eas Ruadh |
Mr J. McIntyre
Mr. D. McKenzie |
035 |
Signifies "The Rad Cataract." It is applied to a stream which rises near the summit of "Ben Lee." It runs in a southerly direction until it joins "Ult an t-Sithean |
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Isle of Skye -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree -- County of Inverness
Beinn Liath - Ben Lee
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TORMICHAIG |
Tormichaig
Tormichaig
Tormichaig |
Mr J McIntyre
Mr D Mackenzie
Johnstons Map |
035 |
Signifies Hill of St Michaig and applies to a pasture field situated near Sconcer Lodge Prop. [Property] of Lord Macdonald. |
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ACHADH MÒR |
Achadh Mòr
Achadh Mòr |
Mr J McIntyre
Mr D Mackenzie |
035 |
Siignifies "Big field" It is applied to a field of pasture situated on the Coast south of Cean a Chreagain Prop. [Property] of Lord Macdonald. |
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LOCHAN AN ACHAIDH MHÒIR |
Lochan an Achaidh Mhòir
Lochan an Achaidh Mhòir |
Mr J McIntyre
Mr D Mackenzie |
035 |
Signifies "Big Field little loch" and applies to a small loch situated in the field of the same name. |
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ALLT A' BHEALAICH BHRIC |
Allt a' Bhealaich Bhric
Allt a' Bhealaich Bhric |
Mr J. McIntyre
Mr D. McKenzie |
035 |
Signifies "Burn of the speckled pass." It rises a little to the east of "Meall a Mhaoil" - and runs in a northerly direction until it joins "Inhainn Lòr a' Inhichaig." |
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MEALLAN A' BHEALAICH BHRIC |
Meallan Bhealaich Bhric
Meallan Bhealaich Bhric |
Mr. J. McIntyre Mr. D. McKenzie |
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Signifies "Hill of the specked pass " - situated a little to the South of Leann a' Chreafain. Prop. [Property] of Lord Macdonad. It is a small hill covd. [covered] with good sheep pasture, |
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Isle of Skye -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree -- County of Inverness
Allt Dhomhnuil Emuin
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RUDHA NA CLOICHE |
Rudha na Cloiche
Rudha na Cloiche
Rudha na Cloiche |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
William McKenzie Farmer Suisnish, Raasay |
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This name signifies "Stone Point" and is applied to a small point of land situated sbout two miles to the S. E. [South East] of Raasay House Property of W. Armitage Esqr. |
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SUISNISH POINT |
Suisnish Point
Suisnish Point
Suisnish Point
Suisnish Pt [Point ]
Swenish |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
William McKenzie
Black Map
Johnstons Map |
035 |
This name is applied to a small point of land situated about one fourth mile to the N. W. [North West] of "Rudha na Cloiche" and about one and three fourth miles to the S. E. [South East] of Raasay House Property of W. Armitage Esqr. |
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County of Inverness -- (Island of Raasay) -- Sheet 35 -- Parish of Portree
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SUISNISH HILL |
Suisnish Hill
Suisnish Hill
Suisnish Hill |
Mr James McKenzie Balacharm Raasay
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie |
035 |
The meaning of this name is obscure, and is applied, to a small hill situated about two miles to the E. [East] of Raasay House, and and about one half mile to the North of Rudha na Cloiche. Property of W. Armitage Esqr. |
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EYRE BURN |
Eyre Burn
Eyre Burn
Eyre Burn |
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
William Angus |
035 |
The meaning of this name is obscure and is applied to a small stream having its source about to miles to the N. E. [North East] of Raasay House and runs in a Southerly direction till it enters the sea, about one half mile to the E. [East] of Rudha na Cloiche. On the property of W. Armitage Esqr. |
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County of Inverness -- (Island of Raasay) -- Sheet 35 -- Parish of Portree
SUISNISH HILL Corrected By order J.M.C
EYRE BURN Corrected by order J.M.C |
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MEALL BUIDHE |
Meall Buidhe
Meall Buidhe |
Mr J. MacIntyre Schoolmaster Schoolhouse, Sconcer
Mr D. Mackenzie Tenant, Sconcer |
035 |
Signifies "Yellow hill" and is applied to a good sized hill Situated about one fourth mile n.w. [north west] of "Mealla Mhaoil." Property of Lord Macdonald. |
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ALLT DARACH |
Allt Darach
Allt Darach |
Mr J. MacIntyre Schoolmaster Schoolhouse, Sconcer
Mr D. Mackenzie Tenant, Sconcer |
035 |
Signifies "Oaken burn" and applies to a small stream which rises near the summit of "Meall a' Mhaoil." & flows northward into the sea. |
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MEALL A' MHAOIL |
Meall a' Mhaoil
Meall a' Mhaoil |
Mr J. MacIntyre Schoolmaster Schoolhouse, Sconcer
Mr D. Mackenzie Tenant, Sconcer |
035 |
Signifies "the promontory hump" It is situated about one half a mile n. w. [north west] of "Maol na gaineamhach" Prop. [Property] of Lord Macdonald. It is an ordinary sized hill, covd. [covered] with heathy pasture. |
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Isle of Skye -- Ph [Parish] of Portree -- County of Inverness |
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LÒN NAN AIRIDH |
Lòn nan Airidh
Lòn nan Airidh |
Mr J. McIntyre
Mr. D. McKenzie |
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Signifies "The burn of Shielings", It rises ar the northern base of "Meal Odhar Beag, and runs in a north westerly direction. |
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SRATH BHARRAGILL |
Strath Bàrragill
Strath Bàrragill
Srath Bharragill |
Mr J. McIntyre
Mr. D. McKenzie
Major Macpherson RE [Royal Engineers] |
035 |
The meaning of the name is unknown. It is applied to a hollow stretching along "Lon Chaorach" and "Lon nan Airidh." Prop. [Property] of Lord Macdonald. |
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MAOL NA GAINMHICH |
Maol na gainmhich
Maol na gainmhich |
Mr J. McIntyre
Mr. D. McKenzie |
035 |
Signifies "Sandy hill" and is applied to a promontory on the Coast about half a mile N. E. [North East] of "Meall a' Mhaoil" Prop [Property] of Lord Macdonald. |
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Isle of Skye -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree -- County of Inverness
Srath Bharragill [note] Corrected by order JM |
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LOCH DUBH |
Loch Dubh
Loch Dubh |
Mr. McIntyre
Mr. McKenzie |
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A small loch (now a marsh) situate on the west side of Glen Sligachan about a mile & a half south from Sligachan Inn. It is on the property of Macleod of Macleod, The name signifies "Black Loch". |
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ALLT DEARG MÒR |
Allt Dearg Mòr |
Mr. McIntyre
Mr. McKenzie |
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A good sized stream having its source from other small streams rising on the north face of Sgur na Gillean and flowing into the River Sligachan adjacent to Sligachan Inn. Signon. [Signification] "Big Red Burn". |
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ALLT DEARG BRAG |
Allt Dearg Beag |
Mr. McIntyre
Mr. McKenzie |
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A good sized stream rising or flowing out of a small loch situate immediately under the pinnacle of Sgur na Gillean Signification "Little Red Burn". |
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County of Inverness -- Isle of Skye -- Ph. [Parish] of Bracadale |
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COIRE NA SGÀIRDE |
Coire na Sgàirde
Coire na Sgàirde |
Mr McIntyre
Mr McKenzie |
039 |
This name is applied to an ordinary sized corry stiuate between Beinn Dearg & Glamaig & on the property of Lord McDonald & forms part of his deer forest. The name Signifies "The corry where streams of debris fall down." - or rocky fluxes. |
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DRUIM NA RUAIGE |
Druim na Ruaige |
Mr McIntyre
Mr McKenzie |
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A prominent Hill situate between Beinn Dearg & Glen Sligachan. The property of Lord McDonald. Signification "Ridge of the flight" |
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SRÒN A' BHEALAIN |
Sròn a' Bhealain |
Mr. McIntyre Mr. McKenzie |
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Applied to the nose or north shoulder of Druim na Ruaige it is very steep & rocky. Signification "Nose of the pass". |
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Co. [County] Inverness -- Isle of Skye -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree |
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AM FUAR-CHOIRE |
Am Fuar-choire
Am Fuar-choire
Am Fuar-choire |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Macgregor
Mr. McIntyre
Mr. McKenzie |
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A small corry situate in the south west face of Buim Dearg. It signifies "Cold Corry" Lord McDonald proprietor. |
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ALLT AN FHUAR-CHOIRE |
Allt an Fhuar Choire |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Macgregor
Mr. McIntyre
Mr. McKenzie |
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A small stream flowing from the above corry into the confluence of Allt na Teanga Bige with Allt Darach. Signification " Burn of the cold corry." |
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ALLT BEALACH NA SGIÀRDE |
Allt Bealach na Sgàirde |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Macgregor
Mr. McIntyre
Mr. McKenzie |
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A small stream having its source in the Bealach of the same name & flowing westerly till it enters Allt Darach. Signification "Burn of the Pass of the masses of loose Stones." |
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County Inverness -- Isle of Skye -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree |
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GLAMAIG |
Glamaig
Glamaig
Glamaig |
Mr. McIntyre, Schoolmaster, Sconcer by Broadford
Mr. McKenzie, Tenent Sconcer.
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Macgregor Inverness |
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Is a very prominent hill situate on the south side of Loch Sligachan it is covered for most party with excellent heathy pasture and forms part of Lord McDonald's Deer Forrest. It is a Scandinavian name. |
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ALLT NA TEANGA MÒIRE |
Allt na Teanga Moìre |
Mr. McIntyre, Schoolmaster, Sconcer by Broadford
Mr. McKenzie, Tenent Sconcer.
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Macgregor Inverness |
039 |
A small stream rising on Beinn Dearg & flowing westerly till it enters Allt Darach. The name Signifies "Big Tongue Burn." |
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ALLT NA TEANGA BIGE |
Allt na Teanga Bige |
Mr. McIntyre, Schoolmaster, Sconcer by Broadford
Mr. McKenzie, Tenent Sconcer.
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Macgregor Inverness |
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Signifies "Little Tongue Burn" & is applied to a small stream flowing into "Allt Darach from Beinn Dearg." |
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TEANGA BHEAG |
Teanga Bheag |
J. McIntyre
D. McKenzie |
039 |
Signifies "Little Tongue" and applies to a Ridge. Situated about 20 chains South of Teanga Mhòr property of Lord McDonald |
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BEALACH MOSGARAIDH |
Bealach Mosgaraidh |
J. McIntyre
D. McKenzie |
039 |
Signifies, "Rifle Corry pass" and applies to a Pass situated, between Teanga Bheag and Beinn Dearg Mhòr. Property of Lord McDonald. |
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BEINN DEARG MHÒR |
Beinn Dearg Mhòr |
J. McIntyre
D. McKenzie |
039 |
Signifies "Big Red-Hill," and applies to a large hill. Situated about 1 mile South of Coileach property of Lord McDonald |
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COIRE NAN LAOGH |
Coire nan Laogh |
J. McIntyre
D. McKenzie |
039 |
Signifies "Calves Corry" and applies to a Corry, situated about 30 chains South of Beinn Dearg Mhòr property of Lord McDonald, |
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Ph [Parish] of Portree -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
BEALACH MOSGARAIDH
Portree Ph [Parish] & Strath Ph [Parish] |
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AN COILEACH |
An Coileach |
J McIntyre
Schoolmaster
D McKenzie Sconcer |
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Signfies "Cock. and applies to a hill sittuated on the Eastern extremity of Glamaig property of Lord McDonald. |
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SGURR MHAIRI |
Sgurr Mhairi |
McIntyre Schoolmaster
D McKenzie Sconcer |
039 |
Signifies "Marys hill and is applied to a peak situated on the Western extremity of Glamacy property of Lord McDonald. |
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BEALACH NA SGÀIRDE |
Bealach na Sgàirde |
J McIntyre Schoolmaster
D McKenzie Sconcer |
039 |
Signifies Pass whih masses of loose stones. applied to a Pass situated between Sgòr Mhairi and Coire nan Laogh property of Lord McDonald. |
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TEANGA MHÒR |
Teanga Mhòr |
J McIntyre Schoolmaster
D McKenzie Sconcer |
039 |
Signifies "Big Tongue," and applies to a ridge situated about 30 chains South of Bealach na Sgairde property of Lord McDonald. |
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Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree
SGURR MHAIRI Corrected By order J.M. |
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ABHUINN TORRA-MHICHAIG |
Abhuinn Torra-mhichaig |
J. McIntyre
D McKenzie |
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Signifies "River of Torramichaig and applies to a large mountain stream which runs in a northerly direction and empties itself into the Sea. |
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DRUIM NAN CLEOCHD |
Druim nan Cleochd |
J. McIntyre
D McKenzie |
039 |
Signifies "Ridge of the Mantle," and applies to a Ridge situated about 40 chains East of Coire Nan Laogh property of Lord McDonald |
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ALLT MHIC MHOIREIN |
Allt Mhic Mhoirein |
J. McIntyre
D McKenzie |
039 |
Signifies "McLeans Burn" and applies to a large stream running in a Easterly direction From "Bealach Mosgaraidh" and empties itself into the Sea at Kinlogh Ainort |
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KIINLOCH AINORT |
Kinloch Ainort |
J. McIntyre
D McKenzie |
039 |
Signifies "Head of the loch of the high River", and applies to a Piece of Ground situated about 6 1/2 miles East from Sligachan the property of Lord McDonald |
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Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
ABHUINN TORRA-MHICHAIG [notes]
* See remark on other side [initials]
Portree Ph [Parish]
DRUIM NAN CLEOCHD [note] Portree Ph [Parish]
ALLT MHIC MHOIREIN [note] Portree & Strath Phs [Parishes]
KINLOCH AINORT [notes]
Corrected By order [initials]
Portree & Strath Phs [Parishes] |
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ALLT MÒR DOIRE MHIC-ÙIN |
Allt Mòr Doire Mhic-ùin |
J. McIntyre
D. McKenzie |
039 |
Signifies "Big Burn of McQueen's Wood." and applies to a Stream running in a Easterly direction and joins "Amhainn Torra-Mhichaig" |
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ALLT TEANGA NA MAIRT |
Allt Teanga na Mairt |
J. McIntyre
D. McKenzie |
039 |
Signifies "The Cow's Tongue Burn" and applies to a stream rising in a Nor Easterly direction joining Amhainn Torra-Mhichaig" |
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GLEANN TORRA-MHICHAIG |
Gleann Torra-Mhichaig |
J. McIntyre
D. McKenzie |
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This name applies to a Glen situated about 1 mile north of Beinn Dearg Mhòr the property of Lord McDonald See name List No. 3 for signification J.M. |
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TOBAR DRUIM NAN CLEOCHD |
Tobar Druim nan Cleochd |
J. McIntyre
D. McKenzie |
039 |
Signifies "Well of the Mantle [---] and applies to a spring [---] situated on the side of the public Road, 5 mies East from Sligachan. |
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MAOL BÀN |
Maol Bàn
Maol Bàn
Maol Bàn |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Macgregor
Mr. McIntyre
Mr. McKenzie |
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This name is applied to a point on the coast at the entrance or mouth of Loch Einort. The name Signifies "White Point." Lord McDonald Pr. [Proprietor] |
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LEATHAD CHRITHINN |
Leathad Chrithinn |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Macgregor
Mr. McIntyre
Mr. McKenzie |
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Applied to face of hill forming the north bank of Loch Einort, it is covered with very good pasture and forms part of Lord McDonald's Deer Forest. The name signifies "The slope or face of Clay" ? |
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SRÒN ÀRD A' MHULLAICH |
Sròn Àrd a' Mhullaich
Sròn Àrd a' Mhullaich |
Mr. McIntyre
Mr. McKenzie |
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Applied to a small point of land at the head of Loch Einort. Signification "Lofty point of the great multitude." |
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ALLT NA LÙIBE |
Allt na Lùible
Allt na Lùible |
Mr. McIntyre
Mr. McKenzie |
039 |
An ordinary Sized mountain stream, flowing from a small loch called "Loch na madadh uisge" into Loch Einort at the small hamlet called Lub. Signification "River of the Bend." |
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LOCH NAM MADADH UISGE |
Loch nam madadh uisge |
Mr. McIntyre
Mr. McKenzie |
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or "Loch of the water Mussels" is applied to a small loch situate a short distance south of Luib. It seems mussels are found in the loch. It is on the property of Lord McDonald. |
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MOLL RIVER |
Moll River |
Mr. McIntyre
Mr. McKenzie |
039 |
A good sized stream rising at the back of "Leathad Creadham" and flowing into the sea near a game Keeper's house called Moll. |
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ALLT NA LUIBE [note] Altered By Order J.M.
MOLL RIVER [note] Corrected By order J.M. |
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LOCH AINORT |
Loch Einort
Loth Einort
Loch Ainort
Loch Ainort
Loch Aineart
Loch Ainort
Loch Heinard |
Mr. John McIntyre
Mr. D. McKenzie
Black's County Map & Johnston's Old Map
Fullerton's Gazeteer
Statistical Acct [Account] of Strath
Admiralty Chart & Johnston's New Map
Estate Map 1799
Estate Map 1766 |
039 |
Is applied to an arm of the sea in the east coast of Skye About 6 miles north of Broadford. It is about 2 1/2 miles in length. Oisters are to be found at the head of the loch at low tide. |
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LUIB |
Luib |
Mr. John McIntyre
Mr. D. McKenzie
Black's County Map & Johnston's Old Map
Fullerton's Gazeteer
Statistical Acct [Account] of Strath Admiralty Chart & Johnston's New Map
Estate Map 1799
Estate Map 1766 |
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Applied to a small hamlet situate on the south side of Loch Ainort & 6 miles from Broadford on the portree Road. The house are one storey thatched & in middling repair. Lord McDonald Proprietor. |
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[Entry Crossed Ouit]
Maol Rudha na h-Airde Duirche - See sheet 40 as "Aim Meall" on Block 5 |
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MOLL |
Moll
Moll |
Mr. McIntyre
Mr. McKenzie |
039 |
Applied to a house one storey high & in fair repair, occupied by one of Lord McDonald Keepers it been situate in the Deer Forrest & at the mouth of Loch Einort opposite Luib. |
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ARICHARNACH |
Arichaarnach |
Mr. McIntyre
Mr. McKenzie |
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Also applied to a Game Keepers house of one storey thatched & in middling repair. It is situate on the south side of Loch Einort a short distance west from Luib. Phr [Property] of Lord McDonald. |
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ALLT DARAICH |
Allt Daraich |
Mr. McIntyre
Mr. McKenzie |
039 |
Applied to a mountain stream having its source from several small streams rising on the face of Beinn Dearg. It flows in to the River Sligachan adjacent to Sligachan Inn. Signification "Oak Burn." |
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Arichaarnach - Strath Ph [Parish] |
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LORD MACDONALD'S FOREST |
Lord Macdonald's Forest |
Mr. J. McIntyre Sconcer
Mr. D. McKinnon Glen Drynoch |
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This is applied to a Deer Forrest the property of Lord McDonald, Armadale. I coud get no other name for it when on the ground but Lord McDonald's Deer Forrest It is bounded on the north by Loch Sligachan on the east by the sea & Srath Mor & on the west by Watershed & on the south by Belig & Marsco. The Forest is pretty well stocked with Deer. |
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[Note] This applied to a Deer Forest the property of Lord MacDonald Armadale Castle. It is bounded on the N [North] by Loch Sligachan on the E [East] by the Sea & Srath Mòr and on the W. [West] by the River Sligachan and on the South Ani Fraoch-choire Gaibh-bheinn thence to the head of Loch Sligachan. |
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SLIGACHAN INN |
Sligachan Inn
Sligachan Inn
Sligachan Inn |
Mr. McIntyre
Mr. Butler, Land lord
Valuation Roll |
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Is a large two storey house having first class accomodation for man & beast, it is situate at the head of Loch Sligachan and 9½ mies from Portree or the Broadford Road. Letters are left at Sligachan, but it is no post office neither is there a bag for it. It is the property of Macleod of Macleod. |
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Co. [County] Inverness -- Isle of Skye -- Ph. {Parish] of Bracadale
Coire Allt Geala [crossed out] see page |
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ALLT A' GLAS COIRE |
Allt a' Glas Coire |
Mr. McIntyre Schoolmaster Sconcer, Skye |
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This name is applied to a small stream rising in An Glas-choire and flowing in a N. E. [North East] direction till it enters the River Sligachan Signification "The Grey corry burn." |
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COIRE MÒR |
Coire Mòr |
Mr. McIntyre
Mr. McKenzie |
039 |
This name signifies "Big Hollow" and is applied to a small valley forming the course of the stream called Abhuinn Mhaoil which empties itself in the sea at or near the gamekeeper's house called Moll. Lord Macdonald is proprietor. |
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LOCH DUBH |
Loch Dubh |
Mr. McIntyre
Mr. McKenzie |
039 |
This name is applied to a small fresh water loch situate on a piece of flat soft ground at the head of Glen Sligachan. The name Signifies "Black loch." |
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CUILLIN HILLS |
Cuchullin Hills
Cuchullin Hills
Cuchullin Hills
Cuillen Hills
The Cuillin
Quillin or Cullin
The Coolin |
Captain Cameron Glen Brittle
Mr. McIntyre, Sconcer
Black's County Map & Johnston's New Map
Johnston's Old Map
Boswells's Tourin The Hebrides
Pennant's Tour
Sheriff Nicholson |
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This name is applied to a range of very prominent rocky mountains extending from the peak Known as Sgùr na Gillian to Gart-bheinn, which is also a prominent hill. |
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CUILLAN HILLS adopted By Order J.M.
Gart-Cheinn - Written Gars-bheinn, see page 84 (on sheet 44.)
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ALLT A' GHLÀRIAIR |
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ALLT BÀN |
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For Authorities & descriptions See Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 6 |
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LÒN LIATH |
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For Authorities & descriptions See Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 6 |
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ALLT DUBH |
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For Authorities & descriptions See Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 6 |
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ALLT NA MNÀ MAIRBH |
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For Authorities & descriptions See1/2500 Name Book - Block 4 |
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ALLT AN T- SÌTHEAN |
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For Authorities & descriptions See Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 6 |
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County of Invernessv -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree
Loch Sligachan [crossed out] |
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MARSCO |
Marsco |
John McIntyre, Schoolmaster, Sconcer Isle of Skye |
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This name is applied to a large hill situated about 2 1/2 miles from Sligachan Inn, it is very steep, and rises to a great height. It is the property of Mr McAllister of Strathaird, Isle of Skye. |
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NEAD NA H-IOLAIRE |
Nead na h-Iolaire |
John McIntyre, Schoolmaster, Sconcer Isle of Skye |
039 |
"The Eagles nest" This name is applied to a small hill situated about 1 1/2 miles from Sligachan Inn on the west side of the River Sligachan. It is the property of Macleod of Macleod. |
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NEAD NA H-IOLAIRE Ph. [Parish] of Bracadale
Ruigh Mharsco Cancelled By Order J.M. |
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ALLT NA MEASARROCH |
Allt na Measarroch |
J. McIntyre, Schoolmaster, Sconcer, Isle of Skye |
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This name signifies the "Milk Scoop Burn" and is applied to the stream which forms part of the boundary between the parishes of Portree and Strath it rises at the north end of "Marsco" and flows in a westerley direction and falls into the River Sligachan. |
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ALLT NAN CLACHAN GEALA |
Allt nan Clachan Geala |
J. McIntyre, Schoolmaster, Sconcer, Isle of Skye |
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This name signifies the "Burn of the White Stones" it rises at the north end of Sgùr nan Gillean and flows in an easterly direction and joins the River Sligachan about 2 miles from Sligachan Inn. |
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COIRE DUBH MEASARROCH |
Coire Dubh Measarroch |
J. McIntyre, Schoolmaster, Sconcer, Isle of Skye |
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Signifies the "Black Hollow" it is situated at the north end of "Marsco" It is the property of Lord Macdonald. |
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ALLT NAN CLACHAN GEALA - Bracadale Ph. [Parish] |
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FIACLAN DEARG |
Fiaclan Dearg
Fiaclan Dearg |
Mr. John McIntyre Schoolmaster Sconcer Isle of SKye
Mr. Duncan McInnan Shepherd Glen Drynoch Isle of SKye |
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Is applied to a precipitious rock on the west face of the large hill called Marses. The name signifies "Red Tooth." |
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ALLT FIACLAN DEARG |
Alt Fiaclan Dearg |
Mr. John McIntyre Schoolmaster Sconcer Isle of SKye
Mr. Duncan McInnan Shepherd Glen Drynoch Isle of SKye |
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A small stream having its source at the northern base of the above rock and flowing into River Sligachan. Signification "Red Tooth Burn." |
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ALLT COIRE RIABHACH |
Allt Coire Riabhach |
Mr. John McIntyre Schoolmaster Sconcer Isle of Skye
Mr. Duncan McKinnan Shepherd Glen Drynoch Isle of Skye |
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A small stream flowing from the corry of same name & flowing into River Sligachan. The name signifies "Brindled Corry burn." |
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LEATHAD SOBHRAG |
Leathad Sobhrag |
Mr. John McIntyre Schoolmaster Sconcer Isle of Skye
Mr. Duncan McKinnan Shepherd Glen Drynoch Isle of Skye |
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Is applied to a portion of the north east face of Glamaig which is covered with excellent pasture. The name Signifies "Primrose Slope." |
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ALLT COIRE RIABHACH Bracadale Ph. [Parish]
LEATHAD SOBHRAG Portree Ph. [Parish] |
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RIVER SLIGACHAN |
River Sligachan |
J. McIntyre, Schoolmaster, Sconcer, Isle of Skye
D. MacKenzie, tenant, Sconcer, Isle of Skye |
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This river rises at the south end of "Sgùr nan Gillean" and flows in an easterly direction through "Hart-o'-Coire" and north through Glen Sligachan and falls into Loch Sligachan about 1/4 miles from Sligachan Inn. |
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GLEN SLIGACHAN |
Glen Sligachan |
J. McIntyre, Schoolmaster, Sconcer, Isle of Skye
D. MacKenzie, tenant, Sconcer, Isle of Skye |
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This glen extends from the east end of "Hart-o'-Coire" to Sligachan Inn a distance of about 4 miles there is a footpath going through it and there is some good pasture for sheep, it is the property of Lord Macdonald and Macleod of Macleod. |
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COIRE CHOINNICH |
Coire Choinnich |
J. McIntyre, Schoolmaster, Sconcer, Isle of Skye
D. Mackenzie, tenant Sconcer, Isle of Skye |
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This name signifies "Kenneth's Corry" it is situated about 3/4 of a mile south-west of the end of Loch Ainort. The property of Lord Macdonald. |
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COIRE NAN LAOGH |
Coire nan Laogh |
J. McIntyre, Schoolmaster, Sconcer, Isle of Skye
D. Mackenzie, tenant Sconcer, Isle of Skye |
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This name signifies the "Calves Corry" it is aituated on the north-east side of "Masco", the property of Lord Macdonald. |
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ALLT MAM A' PHOBUILL |
Allt Mam a' Phobuill |
J. McIntyre, Schoolmaster, Sconcer, Isle of Skye
D. Mackenzie, tenant Sconcer, Isle of Skye |
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This name applies the "Burn of the peoples pass" it rises in Mam a' Phobuil and flows in an easterly diresction and joins Allt Coire nam Bruadaran. |
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ALLT COIRE NA SEILG |
Allt Coire na Seilg |
J. McIntyre
D. Mackenzie |
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This name signifies the "Burn of the hunting Corry" it flows in a northerly direction through Coire na Selig and joins Amhainn Ceann Loch Ainneart |
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BEINN DEARG |
Beinn Dearg |
J. McIntyre
D. Mackenzie |
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This name Signifies "Red Hill" & is applied to a ridge very prominent situated about 2 1/2 miles south east from Sligachan Inn. It is in Lord Macdonalds Deer forest & his property |
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EAS MÒR |
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COIRE NAH - AIRIDHE |
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ALLT COIRE NA SEILG - Strath Ph. [Parish]
BEINN DEARG - Portree Ph. [Parish] Strath Ph. [Parish]
COIRE NAH - AIRIDHE Portree Ph. [Parish]
EAS MÒR - Portree Ph. [Parish] |
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COIRE NA CÌCHE |
Coir na Cìche |
J. McIntyre
D. Mackenzie |
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Signifies "The Pap Hollow" it is situated on the east side of the big red hill The property of Lord Macdonald. |
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CÌOCH NA BEINN DEIRGE |
Cìche na Beinne Deirge |
J. McIntyre
D. Mackenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Donald, Kiltarlity, Beauly, N.B. [North Britain] |
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This name signifies the "Pap of the red Hill" and is applied to a prominent point on the south end of the range. The property of Lord Macdonald. |
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MAM A' PHOBUILL |
Mam a' Phobuill |
J. McIntyre
D. Mackenzie |
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Signifies the "Pass of the Tribe" it is situated at the base of Cìche na Beinne Deirge. The property of Lord Macdonald. |
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COIRE NA CÌCHE - Strath Ph. [Parish]
CÌOCH NA BEINN DEIRGE - Portree & Strath Phs. [Parishes] |
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LOCH A' CHOIRE RIABHAICH |
Loch a' Choire Reabhaich |
J. McIntrye, Schoolmaster,
Sconcer, Isle of Skye
D. Mackenzie, tenant, Sconcer, Isle of Skye |
039 |
Signifies "Brindled Corry Loch" it is situated in Coire Riabhaich at the north-west end of Sgùr nan Gillian. |
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COIRE RIABHACH |
Coire Riabhach |
J. McIntrye, Schoolmaster, Sconcer, Isle of Skye
D. Mackenzie, tenant, Sconcer, Isle of Skye |
039 |
This name signifies the "Brindled Corry" it is situated at the north-east end of Sgùr nan Gillian. The property of Macleod of Macleod. |
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BEINN DEARG MHEADHONACH |
Beinn Dearg Mheadhonach |
J. McIntrye, Schoolmaster, Sconcer, Isle of Skye
D. Mackenzie, tenant, Sconcer, Isle of Skye |
039 |
Signifies the "Middle Red Hill" and is applied to one of the peaks of the big red hill, it is situated on the south side of Glamaig, there is no pasture on it. The property of Lord Macdonald. |
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BEINN DEARG MHEADHONACH - Portree & Strath Phs [Parishes] |
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AM FRAOCH-CHOIRE |
Am Fraoch-choire |
J. McIntrye, Schoolmaster, Sconcer, Isle of Skye
D. Mackenzie, tenant, Sconcer, Isle of Skye |
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This name signifies the "Heathy Corry" it is situated at the east side of "Marsco." It is the property of Lord Macdonald. |
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COIRE NAM BRUADARAN |
Coire nam Bruadaran |
J. McIntrye, Schoolmaster, Sconcer, Isle of Skye
D. Mackenzie, tenant, Sconcer, Isle of Skye |
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This name signifies the "Corry of Dreams" This is a very large corry situated on the east side of the red hills. The property of Lord Macdonald. |
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ALLT COIRE NAM BRUADARAN |
Allt Coire nam Bruadarum |
J. McIntrye, Schoolmaster, Sconcer, Isle of Skye
D. Mackenzie, tenant, Sconcer, Isle of Skye |
039 |
This name signifies the "Burn of Corry of Dreams" it rises at the south end of Coire nan Bruadareau and flows in a north-easterly direction, and joins Amhaiun, about 1/4 mile from the place where that river crosses the Public Road from Portree to Broadford. |
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EAS A' BHRADAIN |
Eas a' Bhradain |
J. McIntrye
D. Mackenzie |
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This name signifies "The Salmon's Cataract" and is applied to a waterfall about 25 ft [feet] high, on the stream Allt Coire nam Bruadaran, about 1/4 mile from its junction with Amhaiun Cean Loch Ainneart |
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ALLT COIRE NA CICHE |
Allt Coire na Cìche |
J. McIntrye
D. Mackenzie |
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Signifies the "Burn of the Pap Corry" it has its source in that corry and flows in a south easterley direction and joins Allt Coire nam Bruadaran. |
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BRUACH NAM BÒ |
Bruach nam Bò |
J. McIntrye
D. Mackenzie |
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This name signifies "The Cow's Brae" it is situated on the east of the red hills and is the property of Lord Macdonald. |
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ABHUINN CEANN LOCH AINORT |
Abhuinn Ceann Loch Ainort |
J. McIntyre, Schoolmaster Sconcer, Isle of Skye
D. Mackenzie, tenant Sconcer, Isle of Skye |
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This name signifies the "River of Loch Ainort Head" it extends from the north end of "Coire na Selig" where the stream "Eas a Chait" and "Allt Coire na Selig" joins it and falls into Loch Ainort. |
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ALLT A' MHEADHOIN |
Allt a' Mheadhoin |
J. McIntyre, Schoolmaster Sconcer, Isle of Skye
D, Mackenzie, tenant Sconcer, Isle of Skye |
039 |
This name signifies "The Centre Burn" it flows in a northerly direction and joins "Amhainn Ceann Loch Ainneart." |
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COIRE NA SEILG |
Coire na Seilg |
J. McIntyre, Schoolmaster Sconcer, Isle of Skye
D. Mackenzie, tenant Sconcer, Isle of Skye |
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This name signifies "The hunting Corry" it is situated between "Druim Eader Da Choire" and the hill "Belig," it is the property of Lord Macdonald. |
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BELIG |
Belig |
J. McIntyre
D. Mackenzie |
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This name is applied to a large hill situated about 1 mile south-west of the end of Loch Einort, it is the property of Lord Macdonald. |
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EAS A' CHAIT |
Eas a' Chait |
J. McIntyre
D. Mackenzie |
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This name signifies "The Cats Cataract" and is applied to a small stream which runs through "Coire na Selig" and joins "Amhainn Ceann Loch Ainneart." |
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DRUIM EADAR DA CHOIRE |
Druim Eadar Da' Choire |
J. McIntyre
D. Mackenzie |
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This name signifies the "Ridge between two Corries" it is situated between "Coire nam Bruadarau" and "Coire na Selig", it is the property of Lord MacDonald. |
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BEINN NA CRÒ |
Beinn na Crò
Beinn na Crò
Beinn na Crò |
The Revd [Reverend] D Mckinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr James McLean Ground Officer Broadford
Mr Macrae Shepherd, Faoilean, Strathaird |
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This name is applied to a large hill Situated a short distance to the N [North] of Loch Slapen & to the E [East] of Strath Mhòr from its Summit till very near its base it is covered with shingle and tufts of heathy and Rough pasture the property of The Hon [Honourable] Lord McDonald Armadale Castle Signifies the "Straight Narrow Hill!" |
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SRATH MÒR |
Srath Mòr |
The Revd [Reverend] D Mckinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr James McLean Ground Officer Broadford
Mr Macrae Shepherd, Faoilean, Strathaird |
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This name is applied to a large hollow or pass Situated to the N [North] of Loch Slapen and running in direction of S.E. [South East] corner of Loch Einart the property of The Hon [Honourable] Lord McDonald Armadale Castle Signifies "Large Strath" |
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ABHUINN AN T-SRATHA MHÒIR |
Abhuinn an t-Sratha Mhòir |
The Revd [Reverend] D Mckinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr James McLean Ground Officer Broadford
Mr Macrae Shepherd, Faoilean, Strathaird |
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This name is applied small river flowing into the N [North] End of Loch Slapen it rises on the N E [North East] of Beinn na Crò and flows through three Small lochs before falling into Loch Slapen the property of The Hon [Honourable] Lord McDonald Armadale Castle Skye Signifies "River of the Large Strath" |
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BHEINN GLAS MHÒR |
Glas Bheinn Mhòr
Glas Bheinn Mhòr
Glas Bheinn Mhòr |
The Revd [Reverend] D Mckinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr James McLean Ground Officer Broadford
Mr Macrae Shepherd, Faoilean, Strathaird, Broadford |
039 |
This name is applied to a large hill situated to the S. E. [South East] of Loch Einort and to the W [West] of Strath Mor it is caped with loose white shingle and some tufts of rough pasture the property of the Hon [Honourable] Lord McDonald Armadale Castle Signifies the "Large Grey Hill" |
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LOCHAIN SRATHA MHÒIR |
Lochain Stratha Mhòir |
The Revd [Reverend] D Mckinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr James McLean Ground Officer Broadford
Mr Macrae Shepherd, Faoilean, Strathaird, Boradford |
039 |
This name is applied to two small lochs situated about the centre of Strath Mor and immediately to the E [East] of Glas Bheinn Mhòr through them flow Abhuinn an t-Stratha Mhoir the name Signification "Lochs of the Large Strath" the property of the Hon [Honourable] Lord McDonald Armadale Castle |
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BEALACH NA BÉISTE |
Bealach na Béiste |
The Revd [Reverend] D Mckinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr James McLean Ground Officer Broadford
Mr Macrae Shepherd, Faoilean, Strathaird, Boradford |
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This name is applied to small pass leading out of Strath Mor to the W [West] it is situated at the n [north] End of Sgor nan Each and to the south of A' Bheulag its signification is the "pass of the Beast" the property of the Hon [Honourable] Lord McDonald Armadale Castle Skye |
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LOCH EYNORT |
Loch Eynort
Loch Eynort |
Mr. Nicolson, Schoolmaster Carbost Skye
Mr. A. Matheson, Merchant Carbost, Skye |
043 |
This name is applied to an arm of the sea on the west coast of Skye, the head of which is 4 miles south from the head of Loch Harport, it is 3 miles in length & 1/2 wide. There ia a good road to it from Dupeoch Lodge at the head of Loch Harport. |
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SGÙRR MÒR |
Sgùrr Mòr |
Mr. Nicolson, Schoolmaster Carbost Skye
Mr. A. Matheson, Merchant Carbost, Skye |
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Is applied to a rocky point or head land on the north side of the entrance to Loch Eynort. The name signifies "Big Rock." |
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CREAGAN DUBH |
Creagan Dubh |
Mr. Nicolson, Schoolmaster Carbost Skye
Mr. A. Matheson, Merchant Carbost, Skye |
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A prominent rocky point situate east and adjacent to Sgòr Mòr. Signification "Little Black Rock." |
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SGEIR BHEAG |
Sgeir Bheag
Sgeir Bheag |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. A. Matheson |
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Is applied to a low water rock situate adjacent to the coast line at Sgòr Mòr. Signification "Little Rock." |
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AN DUBH-SGEIR |
An Dubh-Sgeir |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. A. Matheson |
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Is applied to a high water rock situate in the entrance to Loch Eynort about 1 mile south of Sgòr Mòr & 1/3 mile from the opposite coast at a place called Sgideil Signification Black Rock |
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SGÙRR AN DUINE |
Sgùrr an Duine
Sgùrr an Duine |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. Matheson |
043 |
A very prominent & precipitous rock on the coast about 1 1/2 south from the mouth of Loch Eynord. Signification "Rock of the man." |
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CNOC AN TEINE |
Cnoc an Teine |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. Matheson |
043 |
A small Knoll situated about 1/2 mile south from the shepherds house called Craic-innis. Signification "Fire Knoll." |
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CNOC AN T-SITHEIN |
Cnoc an t- Sithein |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. Matheson |
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Signification "Knoll of the Fairies" & is applied to a small hill situate about 1/2 mile south from Cnoc an Teine. |
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STAC AN TUILL |
Stac an Tuill
Stac an Tuill |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. Matheson |
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Is a high water rock on the coast immediately below Sgòr an Duine, it appears to stand 40 feet in height, and resembles very much a chimney stalk; at loiw-water a large hole can be seen through it. it is quite inaccessible. The name signifies "The hole Rock." |
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CNOC NAN UAN |
Cnoc nan Uan
Cnoc nan Uan |
Mr. Nicolson
Malcolm Macdonald Shepherd Glen Brittle |
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A small hill situate about 1/4 of a mile east from Loch an Leth-uillt. The name signifies "The Lambs Knoll." Macleod of Macleod proprietor. |
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LOCH AN LETH-UILLT |
Loch an Leth-uillt |
Mr. Nicolson
Malcolm Macdonald Shepherd Glen Brittle |
043 |
A small loch situate adajacent to the coast & 1 1/2 miles south from the shepherds house called Craic-innis. Signification "Loch of the half burn." |
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ALLT DABHOCH |
Allt Dubhoch
Allt Dubhoch |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. Matheson |
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This name is applied to a good sized mountain stream rising between the hill called Beinn Staic & Coille Gruladh & flowing in a westerly direction through Coire Mòr till it enters Loch Eynord. Signification "Burn of the sixty Cow Farm." |
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KRAIKNISH BURN |
Craiknish Burn |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. Matheson |
043 |
A small stram rising on the hill a little to the south of the shepherd house called Craic-innis & flowing into Loch Eynord at that place. Signification "Burn of the Deer's pasture port." |
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GEODHA NA CLAIMH |
Geodha na Claimh |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. Matheson |
043 |
Applied to a smal creek on the coast of Loch Eynord a short distance to the west of Craiknish. Signification "Creek of the mange or Scab." |
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KRAIKNISH BURN
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ALLT NA CÙLAIG |
Allt na Cùlaig
Allt na Cùlaig |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. Matheson |
043 |
Signifies "The Burn of the turf for fuel" and is applied to a small stream entering Loch Eynord a short distance west from Craic-innis. |
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KRAIKNISH |
Craiknish |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. Matheson |
043 |
A shepherds house situate on the southside of Loch Eynord about 1 1/2 miles from the head. it is one storey thatched & in middling repair, on the property of MacLeod of MacLeod. Signifaction "Deers pasture." |
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LAIMHRIG NA MÒINE |
Laimhrig na Mòine |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. Matheson |
043 |
A rocky point or headland on the coast at the south side of the entrance to Loch Eynord. Signification "Pier of the peats." |
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SCITEAL BURN |
Sciteal Burn
Sciteal Burn |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. Matheson |
043 |
A small stream flowing into the sea at the creek called Sciteal. Signification "The Burn of the dashing spray." |
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ALLT GEODHA NAN GOBHAR |
Allt Geodha nan Gobhar |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. Matheson |
043 |
A small stream flowing into the sea at the creek of the same name & rising near the little hill called Cnoc an t-Sitheann. Signification "Burn of the goats Creek." |
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GEODHA NAN GOBHAR |
Geodha nan Gobhar |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. Matheson |
043 |
A small creek on the coast about 3/4 of a mile south from An Dùn. Signification "Creek of the Goat." |
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CAMAS NAN LEAC |
Camas nan Leac
Camas nan Leac |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. Matheson |
043 |
Signification "Bay of the flag-stones," and is applied to a small bay at the place called Laimhrig na Mòine. |
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DÙN [Loch Eynort] |
Dùn |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. Matheson |
043 |
Is applied to the remains of a supposed fort no information can be got on the ground concerning it. It stands on a prominent rock a portion of which forms the high water mark on the south coast of Loch Eynort & about 1 1/4 miles west from Craic-innis. There is a portion of the wall still standing, it is several feet high & would seem to be about 5 or 6 feet thick & composed of large stones. |
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SCITEAL |
Sciteal |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. Matheson |
043 |
Applied to a small creek on the coast a short distance south of An Dùn. Signification "Splash" or "A dashing away" or "A scattering" |
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LÒN LUACHRACH |
Lòn Luachrach
Lòn Luachrach |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. M. Macdonald |
043 |
Is applied to an extent of low lying ground about one mile southwest from Craiknish the property of Macleod of Macleod. The name signifies "Rushy Meadow." |
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GEODHA DARAICH |
Geodha Daraich |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. M. Macdonald |
043 |
Is applied to a small creek on the coast about 3/4 of a mile south E. [East] from the point called Rudh' Ean an Sgòir. The name signifies "Oak Creek." |
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GEODH' A' GHÀMHNA |
Allt Geodh' a' Ghàmhna
Allt Geodh' a' Ghàmhna |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. M. Macdonald |
043 |
This name signifies "The stirks creek" and is applied to a small rocky creek on the coast adjacent to Rudh' Earr an Sgòrr |
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ALLT GEODH' A' GHÀMHNA |
Allt Geodh' a' Ghàmhna |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. M. Macdonald |
043 |
A small stream flowing into the sea at the above creek and rising on the hill about ½ mile east from the creek. The name signifies "The Burn of the stirks creek." |
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ALLT MÒR |
Allt Mòr
Allt Mòr |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. M. Macdonald |
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An ordinary sized stream rising on the hill about one mile to the east of Loch an Leth-uillt and flowing southerly into the sea at the Rock call Sgòrr nan Gobhainn. The name signifies "Big Burn." |
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SGÙRR NAM BAIRNEACH |
Sgùrr am Bàirneach |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. M. Macdonald |
043 |
Is applied to a precipitous rock on the coast adjacent to the small loch called Loch an Leth-uillt. The name signifies "The Limpets Rock." |
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SGÙRR NAM BOC |
Sgùrrnam Boc |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. M. Macdonald |
043 |
Another precipice similar to the above & situate adjacent The name signifies "the Bucks Rock." |
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SGÙRR NAN GOBHANN |
Sgùrrnan Gobhann |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. M. Macdonald |
043 |
A precipice on the sea coast a short distance south from Sgùrr nam Boc. Signification "The rock of the blacksmiths." |
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DÙNAN EARR AN SGURR |
Dùnan Earr an Sgùrr |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. M. Macdonald |
043 |
A small hill the property of Macleod of Macleod & situate on the coast a short distance south east from the above. The name signifies "The lower little hill of the rock." |
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RUDH' EARR AN SGÙIRR |
Rudh' Earr an Sgùirr |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. M. Macdonald |
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A small point or headland situate immediately below the above little hill Signification "The point of the lower rock." |
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AN CRUACHAN |
An Cruachan |
D. Nicolson Schoolmaster Carbost
Alexander McRae Shepherd Glen Brittle |
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Signifies "Stack" an applies to a Hill situated 40 chains South of Coire Mòr, it is covered with rough pasture, the property of McLeod of McLeod |
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TRUAGH MHEALL |
Truagh Mheall |
D. Nicolson Schoolmaster Carbost
Alexander McRae Shepherd Glen Brittle |
044 |
Signifies "the long-drag Hill," and applies to hill situated about 50 chains South of "An Cruachan" it is covered with rough pasture
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ALLT FEÀRNA |
Allt Feàrna |
D. Nicolson Schoolmaster Carbost
Alexander McRae Shepherd Glen Brittle |
044 |
Signifes "Alderwood Burn," and applies to a mountain stream which has its rise on Truagh Mheall, it runs in an Easterly direction and empties itself into the River Brittle. |
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ALLT MÒR A' BHEALAICH |
Allt Mòr a' Bhealaich |
D. Nicolson Schoolmaster Carbost
Alexander McRae Shepherd Glen Brittle |
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Signifies "The pass big burn," and applies to a mountain Stream running in an Easterly direction and empties itself into River Brittle |
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ALLT BEAG A' BHEALAICH |
Allt Beag a' Bhealaich |
D. Nicolson Schoolmaster Carbost
Alexander McRae Shepherd Glen Brittle |
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Signifies "The little pass Burn," and applies to a small mountain Stream which has its rise at Bealach Bhaigh Daile it runs in and Easterly direction and empties itself into River Brittle |
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BEALACH BRITTLE |
Bealach Bhraigh Daile |
D. Nicolson Schoolmaster Carbost Alexander McRae Shepherd Glen Brittle |
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Signifies "Brittle pass,"" and applies to an opening situated between Beinn Staic and Guala a' choire Mhoire, property of McLeod of McLeod |
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BEINN STAIC |
Beinne Staic |
D. Nicolson, Schoolmaster Carbost
Alexander McRae Shepherd, Glen Brittle |
044 |
Signifies "Steep Hill", and applies to a hill of considerable intent. Situated on the north side of Glen Brittle it is covered with rough pasture and affords excellent grazing for Cattle property of McLeod of McLeod |
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BRÀIGH BRUNAL |
Bràigh Brunal |
D. Nicolson, Schoolmaster Carbost
Alexander McRae Shepherd, Glen Brittle |
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"Meaning obscure" This name applies to the face of a hill, situated about 1 mile west of Beinn Staic, it is covered with rough pasture, property of McLeod of McLeod |
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COIRE MÒR |
Coire Mòr |
D. Nicolson, Schoolmaster Carbost
Alexander McRae Shepherd, Glen Brittle |
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Signifies "Big Corry" and applies to a large hollow, situated between Bràigh Brunal and An Cruachan it is covered with rough pasture property of McLeod of MeLeod |
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BEALACH EADAR DÀ BEINN |
Beaulach Eador dà Bheinn |
D Nicolson Schoolmaster Carbost
Alan McRae Shepherd, Glen Brittle |
037; 038; 044 |
Signifies "The pass between two Hills" and applies to an opening, situated between Beinn Staic and Beinn Braigh property of McLeod of McLeod |
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ALLT FARUM AIR STAIR |
Allt Farum air Stair |
D Nicolson Schoolmaster Carbost
Alan McRae Shepherd, Glen Brittle |
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Signifies "The burn that makes a house over the Stepping Stones" and applies to a mountain Stream running in a South Easterly direction through Bealach Eador da Bheinn and empties itself into the River Brittle. |
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GUALA A' CHÒIRE MHOIR |
Guala a' choire Mhòir |
D. Nicolson Schoolmaster Carbost
Alan McRae Shepherd Glen Brittle |
044 |
Signifies "Shoulder of the big Corry" and applies to the ridge of a hill situated 40 chains N.E [North East] of An Cruachan it is covered with rough pasture, property of McLeod of McLeod |
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BRUDHACH BUAILE AN TÙIRE |
Brudhach Buaile-an Tùir |
D. Nicolson Schoolmaster Carbost
Alan McRae Shepherd Glen Brittle |
044 |
Signifies "Brae of the tower hill"" and applies to the face of a hill situated 50 chains East of Truagh Mheall it is covered with rough pasture, property of McLeod of McLeod |
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GLENBRITTLE HOUSE |
Glenbrittle House
Glenbrittle House
Glenbrittle House |
Mr Nicolson, Carbost
Mr McDonald Factor Portree
Mr Cameron, Farmer & Occupier |
044 |
Is a large farm house situate at the head of Loch Brittle. It is two storeys in height slated and in good repair & the property of McLeod of McLeod Esqr. |
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HUSDALE |
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HUSDALE BURN |
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For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 6 |
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BREISKOR |
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For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 6 |
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LEATHAD THUILM |
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For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 6 |
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BIOD FIONNACH |
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SGÙRR THUILM |
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COILLE GRULA |
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For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 6 |
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TAIRNEILEAR |
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For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 6 |
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SGÙRR A' MHADAIDH |
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For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 6 |
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COIR' A' MHADAIDH |
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For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 6 |
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GLEN BRITTLE |
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For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 6 |
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RIVER BRITTLE |
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Husdale - Husdale - Burn Breisknor [note]
Also have note
See Name Book p. [page] Block 6 - 6 in [inch]
JTH 18 Oct [October] 77. |
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AN DORUS |
An Dorus |
Mr D Nicolson Schoolmaster Carbost
Alexander McRae, Glen Brittle |
044 |
Signifies "The Door," and applies to a pass situated about 60 chains S.E [South East] of Sgùr Thuilm, it is one of the easiest passes over the Coolin Hills Property of McLeod of McLeod |
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SGÙRR A' GHREADAIDH |
Sgùrr a' Ghreadaidh |
Mr D Nicolson Schoolmaster Carbost
Alexander McRae, Glen Brittle |
044 |
Signifies "Burning Peak" and applies to a very rough Peak on the Coolin Range it is situated about 20 chains South of An Dorus |
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COIRE A' GHREADAIDH |
Coire a' Ghreadaidh |
Mr D Nicolson Schoolmaster Carbost
Alexander McRae, Glen Brittle |
044 |
Signifies "Corry of the burning Peak" and applies to an extensive hollow between Sgùrr Thuilm and Sgùrr nan Gobhar, the only accessible pass through this Corry, is through An Doras |
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ALLT A' CHOIRE GHREADAIDH |
Allt a' Coire Ghreadaidh |
Mr D Nicolson Schoolmaster Carbost
Alexander McRae, Glen Brittle
Rev. [Reverend] A.M. Donald, Kiltarlity, Beauly N.B. [North Britain] 1895 |
044 |
Signifies, the stream of the burning Peak, and applies to a large Mountain Stream running in a westerly direction through Coire a Ghreadaidh, and empties itself into the River Brittle |
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COIR' AN ETCH |
Coir a Eich |
Mr D Nicolson, Schoolmaster, Carbost
Alexander McRae, Shepherd, Glen Brittle |
044 |
Signifies "Horses Corry," and applies to a small corry between An Dialiad and Sgùr nan Gobhar it is covered with stones and there is not the slightest signs of vegitation to be seen in it, Property of McLeod of McLeod |
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ALLT COIR' AN EICH |
Allt Coir' an Eich |
Mr D Nicolson Schoolmaster Carbost
Alexander McRae, Shepherd, Glen Brittle |
044 |
Signifies, Burn of the Horses Corry and applies to a mountain stream running in a North Westerly direction and joining Allt a' Coire Ghreadaidh |
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SGÙRR NA BANACHDICH |
Sgùrr na Banahdich |
Mr D Nicolson Schoolmaster Carbost
Alexander McRae, Shepherd, Glen Brittle |
044 |
Signifies "Small-pox peak." and applies to one of the most prominent peak on the Coolin Range, it is situated about 1 mile South of Sgùr Thuilm, property of McLeod of McLeod. |
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SGÙRR NAN GOBHAR |
Sgùrr nan Gobhar |
Mr D Nicolson Schoolmaster Carbost
Alexander McRae, Shepherd, Glen Brittle |
044 |
Signifies, "Hill of the Goats" and applies to a very rough hill, situated about 1 1/2 miles South of Sgùr Thuilm it is covered with stones and affords very poor grazing for cattle, property of McLeod of McLeod |
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SGÙRR NA BANACHDICH corrected By order J.TH R.P. JTH. See Gaelic list JTH.
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SGÙRR DEARG |
Sgùrr Dearg |
Mr D Nicolson Schoolmaster Carbost
Alexander McRae, Glen Brittle |
044 |
Signifies "Red Peak," and applies to a very prominent point on the Coolin Range it is covered with Rock and loose stones, property of McLeod of Mcleod, situated about 1 mile South of An Dialliad |
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BEALACH COIRE NA BANACHDICH |
Bealach Coire na Banachdich |
Mr D Nicolson Schoolmaster Carbost
Alexander McRae, Glen Brittle |
044 |
Signifies Small-pox Pass and applies to a pass, situated about 40 chains Southof Sgùr na Banachdich, it is very narrow and the Rock (both sides) are almost perpendicular, Property of McLeod of McLeod |
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AN DIALLAID |
An Diallaid |
Mr D Nicolson Schoolmaster Carbost
Alexander McRae, Glen Brittle |
044 |
Signifies The Saddle and applies to a hill, situated 1 mile South of Sgùr Thuilm, it is covered with stones and Rock and devoid of vegetation, Property of McLeod of McLeod |
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BEALACH COIRE NA BANACHDICH
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COIRE NA BANACHDICH |
Coire na Banachdich |
Mr D Nicolson Schoolmaster Carbost
Alexander McRae, Glen Brittle |
044 |
Signifies "Small-pox Corry" and applies to a large hollow Situated between Sgùrr nan Gobhar and Sgùrr Dearg, it is covered with rock and loose stones Property of McLeod of McLeod |
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ALLT COIRE NA BANACHDICH |
Allt Coire na Banachdich |
Mr D Nicolson Schoolmaster Carbost
Alexander McRae, Glen Brittle |
044 |
Signifies, Small-pox Corry stream and is applied to a large mountain stream running in a westerly direction through Coire na Banachdich and empties intself into the River Brittle |
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EAS NÒR |
Eas Mòr |
Mr D Nicolson Schoolmaster Carbost
Alexander McRae, Glen Brittle |
044 |
Signifies "Big Waterfall" and applies to a magnificent waterfall of about 160 feet situated on Allt Coire na Banachdich about 30 chains East of Glen Brittle House |
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CORUISK RIVER |
Coruisk River |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McRae |
044 |
A large stream having its source from several small streams flown from the coolin Hill. It flows into Loch a' Choir-uisg. Its course is flatish & the bed is composed of large boulders & single. Signification "The lost corry River." |
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LOCH CORUISK |
Loch Coruisk |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McRae |
044; 045 |
A fresh water lake of considerable size abounding in salmon & trout, situate in the famous corry of the same name. The name sigs. [signifies] "The Wet corry loch." |
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SGÙRR NA H-UAMHA |
Sgùrr na h-Uamba |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McRae |
044; 045 |
A prominent rocky peak situate on the north side of Hart-o-coire. The name Signifies "Peak of the cave." |
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CORUISK RIVER Adopted By order J.M. J.T.H.
Coruisk River
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COIR' AN LOCHAIN |
Coir' an Lochain
Coir' an Lochain |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McRae |
044 |
This name signifies "Corry of the little Loch" & is applied to a small corry which is one mass of rock with the exception of a little heather growing round the edge of the little loch situate situate in it. |
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ALLT COIR' AN LOCHAIN |
Allt Coir' an Lochain |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McRae |
044 |
A small stream flowing out of the small loch inn the above corry, it course till it reaches the bottom of Coir'-uisg is over one mass of rock. The name signifies "Burn of the little corry Loch." |
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COIR'-UISG |
Coir'-uisg |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McRae |
044 |
Is a large Corry situate between Coolin Hills & the head of Loch Coruisk. It is one of the interesting sights to be seen in Skye. Its sides are one mass of precipitous rocks, & there is very little vegetation in it unless along the course of the stream. The name Signifies "Wet Corry," a most desolate looking place. |
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BEALACH NA GLAIC MÒIRE |
Bealach na Glaic Mòire
Bealach na Glaic Mòire |
Mr. Nicolson, Schoolmaster Carbost, Skye
Mr A. McRae, shepherd Glenbrittle. |
044 |
Thjs name is applied to a small opening on the ridge of the Coolin Hills one the east side & immediately below Sgùr a' Mhadaidh. The name signifies "Big Hollow Pass." |
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DRUIM NAN RAMH |
Druim nan Ramh |
Mr. Nicolson, Schoolmaster Carbost, Skye
Mr A. McRae, shepherd Glenbrittle. |
044 |
This name is applied to the well defined ridge between Coir'-Uisg and Hart-o-coire. The name Signifies "Ridge of the oars." |
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BIDEIN DRUIM NAN RAMH |
Bidein Druim nan Ramh |
Mr. Nicolson, Schoolmaster Carbost, Skye
Mr A. McRae, shepherd Glenbrittle. |
044 |
Signifies "Pinnacle of the ridge of the oars" and is applied to a prominent peak on the Coolin Hills at the northern extremity of Druim nan Ramh. |
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GLAC MHÒR |
Glac Mhòr
Glac Mhòr |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McRae |
044 |
Signifies "Big Hollow" & is applied to a small corry at the northern extremity of Coir'-uisg & immediately below Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh. |
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COIRE AN UAIGNEIS |
Coire an Uaigneis |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McRae |
044 |
A small corry adjacent and west of Glac Mhòr, it is almost destitue of vegatation. The name signifies "Corry of Loneliness: |
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COIREACHAN RUADHA |
Coireachan Ruadha |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McRae |
044 |
Is applied to two small corries situate adjacent to each other at the head of Coir'-uisg and under Sgùrr Shreada Both are one mass of stones & rocks & very difficult to walk through from their steepness. The name signifies "The red Corries." |
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COIRE AN UAIGNEIS See Gaelic list J.T.H. |
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COIR' A' GHOBHAINN |
Coir' a' Ghobhainn
Coir' a' Ghobhainn |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McRae |
044; 094 |
A small Hollow about 1/2 mile west from Lòn Bàn covered with rough & heather pasture. The name signifies "Smith's Corry." |
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EAS POLL A' BHAINNE |
Eas Poll a' Bhainne |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McRae |
044; 049 |
A small stream flowing into the sea a short distance south from Allt a' Phollain Duibh. The name signifies "Cataract of the milk pool." |
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COIR' A' GHOBHAINN See Gaelic list J.T.H. |
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ALLT A' PHOLLAIN DUIBH |
Allt a' Phollain Duibh
Allt a' Phollain Duibh |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McRae |
044 |
A large stream formed chiefly by the water of Allt Coire Làbhain. The name signifies "Burn of the black pool." |
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POLL DUBH |
Poll Dubh |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McRae |
044 |
A piece of Rough pasture on the eastside & near the head of Loch Brittle, it seems as if it had been populated at one time. The name Signifies "Black Pool." |
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ALLT A' MHUILINN |
Allt a' Mhuilinn |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McRae |
044 |
This name signifies "Mill burn" and is applied to a small stream about 1/4 of a mile South from Glenbrittle House, flowing into the head of Loch Brittle. |
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LOCH AN FHIR-BHALLAICH |
Loch an Fhir-bhallaich
Loch an Fhir-bhallaich |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McRae |
044 |
A small fresh water loch Situate about 1 1/2 miles E. [East] from Glenbrittle House. The name signifies "Loch of the coarse fellow." |
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COIRE LÀBAIN |
Coire Làbain |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McRae |
044 |
Is applied to a good sized corry on the south west side of the Coolin Hill & about 2 miles in an easterly direction from Glenbrittle House. The name Signifies "Muddy Corry." |
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ALLT COIRE LÀBAIN |
Allt Coire Làbain |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McRae |
044 |
Is applied to a large stream flowing from a small loch at the head of "Coire Labhain" in a south west direction till it joins another stream called Allt a Phallain Duibh. Signification "Muddy Corry burn." |
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COIRE LABAIN See Gaelic List J.T.H.
ALLT COIRE LABAIN See Gaelic List J.T.H. |
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AN SGÙMAN |
An Sgùman
An Sgùman |
Mr. Nicolson, Schoolmaster Carbost, Skye
Mr A McRae, Shepherd, Glenbrittle |
044 |
This name is applied to a small hill situate about 2 1/2 miles South East fom Glenbrittle House. The name Signifies "The Stack." |
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LÒN BÀN |
Lòn Bàn |
Mr. Nicolson, Schoolmaster Carbost, Skye
Mr A McRae, Shepherd, Glenbrittle |
044; 049 |
This name is applied to a low lying flat piece of ground covered with a mixture of very good rough & heathy pastures. The name Signifies "White flat" |
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LOCHAN COIR' A' GHOBHAINN |
Lochan Coir' a' Ghobhainn |
Mr. Nicolson, Schoolmaster Carbost, Skye
Mr A McRae, Shepherd, Glenbrittle |
044 |
Is applied to three small lochs situate about 1/2 mile west from Lòn Bàn the name signifies "Lochs of the Smiths corry." |
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BEINN AN EÒIN |
Beinn an Eòin
Beinn an Eòin
Beinn an Eòin |
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgregor
D. Nicolson
A. Macrae |
044 |
This name signifies "The Birds Hill" it is situate on the north side of Loch Brittle, there is good rough pasture on it. The property of Macleod of Macleod. |
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GEODHA NA H-AIRIDH MÒIRE |
Geodha na h-airdh Mòire |
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgregor
D. Nicolson
A. Macrae |
044 |
This name signifies "Creek of the big shealing" it is situated on the north coast of Loch Bhreatail. |
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ALLT GEODHA NA H-AIRIDH MÒIRE |
Allt Geodha na h-airdh Mòire |
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgregor
D. Nicolson
A. Macrae |
044 |
This name signifies "Burn of the shealing Creek" it rises on the S [South] west side of Beinn an Eòin and flows in a southerly direction and falls into Loch Brittle. |
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ALLT GEARRAIDH DHROIGHINN |
Allt Gearraidh Dhroighinn |
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgreggor, Inverness
A. Macrae, Shepherd, Glen Bhreatal, Isle of Skye
D. Nicolson, schoolmaster, Carbost Isle of Skye |
044 |
This name signifies "The burn of the thorny pastures," it rises in Bealach na-h-airidh Mhurain and flows in a south easterly direction and falls into Loch Brittle. |
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CREAG NA LEARG |
Creag na Learg
Creag na Learg |
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgreggor, Inverness
A. Macrae, Shepherd, Glen Bhreatal, Isle of Skye
D. Nicolson, schoolmaster, Carbost Isle of Skye |
044 |
This name signifies "Rain Goose's Rock" and applies to a small eminence on the north side of Loch Brittle |
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BEALACH NA H-AIRIDH MHÙRAIN |
Bealach na h-airidh Mhùrain |
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgreggor, Inverness
A. Macrae, Shepherd, Glen Bhreatal, Isle of Skye
D. Nicolson, schoolmaster, Carbost Isle of Skye |
044 |
This name signifies "Pass of the bent-grass shealing" it is situated about 2 miles west from Glenbrittle House there is good Rough Pasture in it. The property of Macleod of Macleod. |
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LOCH A' CRODHACAN |
Loch a' Cromhagan
Loch a' Crodhacan |
D. Nicolson schoolmaster
Carbost, Isle of Skye
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgreggor, Inverness
A. Macrae, shepherd Glen Bhreatail Ise of Skye |
044 |
This name signifies "The shell-fish loch" it is situated near the coast on the north side of Loch Brittle. |
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AN CROMHAGAN |
An Cromhagan |
D. Nicolson schoolmaster Carbost, Isle of Skye
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgreggor, Inverness
A. Macrae, shepherd Glen Bhreatail Ise of Skye |
044 |
This name signifies "Crook" it applies to a rocky face on the north side of Loch Brittle |
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SGURR BRITTLE |
Sgor Bhraigh hlaile
Sgùr Bhreatail
Sgùrr Bhreatail
Sgùrr Brittle |
D. Nicolson schoolmaster Carbost, Isle of Skye
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgreggor, Inverness
A. Macrae, shepherd Glen Bhreatail Ise of Skye |
044 |
This name signifies "Brittle rock" and appies to a rocky face of hill on the north side of Loch Brittle. The property of Macleod of Macleod. |
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ALLT A' GHAID |
Allt a Ghaid |
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgreggor, Inverness
D. Nicolson, schoolmaster
A. Macrae, shepherd |
044 |
This name signifies "Burn of twigs" it rises on the north side of Sgùrr Brittle and flows in a southerly direction and falls into Loch Brittle. |
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LOCH BRITTLE |
Loch Bhreatail
Loch Bhraigh Daile
Loch Brittle |
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgreggor, Inverness
D. Nicolson, schoolmaster
A. Macrae, shepherd
Mr. Nicolson |
043; 044; 049 |
This name applies to an arm of the sea about 3 miles in length and 1 1/2 in breadth. |
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BUALINTUR |
Bualintur |
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgreggor, Inverness
D. Nicolson, schoolmaster
A. Macrae, shepherd |
044 |
This name applies to a few houses situated at the end of Loch Brittle, they are one storey in height, built of stone, thatched, and in bad repair. The property of Macleod of Macleod. |
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Loch Brittle English mode adopted
By order J.T.H. |
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COIRE BEAG |
Coire Beag
Coire Beag |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McRae |
044 |
Is applied to a small corry on the north side of Gart-bheinn, The name signifies "Little Corry." |
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COIR' A' CHRUIDH |
Coir' a' Chruidh |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McRae |
044; 045 |
Signifies "Cattle Corry" & is applied to a small corry on the east end of Gart-bheinn. |
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COIR' A' CHAORUINN |
Coir' a' Chaoruinn |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McRae |
044 |
A small corry on the north face of Sgùrr Dubh. almost destitue of vegatation. The name signifies Rowantree corry. |
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CULNAMEAN |
Culnamean |
Mr. Nicolson, Schoolmaster, Carbost
Mr. Alexander McRae, shepherd, Glenbrittle House |
044 |
This name is applied to a small hamlet opf thatched houses situate a little to the south of Glenbrittle House and at the head of Loch Brittle, They are the property of McLeod of McLeod. |
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ALLT A' CHAOICH |
Allt a' Chaoich
Allt a' Chaoich |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McRae |
044 |
This name is applied to a stream rising in An Garbh-Choire and flowing easterly till it enters the sea. The name signifies "Mad Stream." |
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SGÙRR NAN EAG |
Sgùrr nan Eag |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McRae |
044 |
A very prominent peak on the Coolin Hills situate between Gart-bheinn and Sgùrr Sgùmain The name signifies "Peak of the notches." |
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COIR' A' GHRUNNDA |
Coir' a' Ghrunnda |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McRae |
044 |
Signifies "Bottomless Corry" and is applied to a large corry situate between "Sgùrr Sgùmain" and "Sgùrr nan Eag." |
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ALLT A'CHAOICH
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SGÙRR SGÙMAIN |
Sgùrr Sgùmain
Sgùrr Sgùmain |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. A. McRae |
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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. |
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SGÙRR DUBH |
Sgùrr Dubh |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. A. McRae |
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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." |
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An Garbh-choire |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. A. McRae |
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A large corry full of boulders & broken rocks situate between Sgùr Dubh & Gart-bheinn. The name signifies "Rough Corry." |
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BEALACH A' GHARBH-CHOIRE |
Bealach a' Gharbh-Choire
Bealach a' Gharbh-Choire |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. A. McRae |
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Is applied to an opening on the Coolin range between Coire a' Ghunnda & An Garbh-choire. The name signifies "Rough Corry pass." |
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LOCH COIR' A t GHRUNNDA |
Loch Coire a'Ghrunnda |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. A. McRae |
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A small loch situated at the head of the corry of the same name. The name signifies "Loch of the bottomless Corry." |
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ALLT COIR' A' GHRUNNDA |
Allt Coire a' Ghunnda |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. A. McRae |
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This name signifies "Burn of the bottomless Corry," and is applied to a stream flowing from the above loch in a southerly direction till it enters the sea. |
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GARS-BHEINN |
Gars-bheinn
Gars-bheinn |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. A. McRae |
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This name is applied to a very prominent peak situate at the south eastern extremity of the Coolin Hills The name signifies "The Hill of the Corne." Gart signifies "Gloom, a surly aspect, standing corn also a head. |
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COIRE NAN LAOGH |
Coire nan Laogh |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. A. McRae |
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A small corry situate on the east side of Gart-bheinn The name signifies "Calves Corry." |
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ALLT COIRE NAN LAOGH |
Allt Coire nan Laogh |
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Mr. A. McRae |
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Signifies " Burn of the Calves Corry" and is applied to a stream from the above corry in a southerly direction. |
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LOCH A' CHOIRE RIABHAICH |
Loch a' Choire Riabhaich |
Mr. A. Macrae
Mr. D Nicolson
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Signifies "Brindled Corryloch" ? It is applied to a small loch about one fourth mile west of the summit of "Sgùrr na Nighinn" |
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SRATH NA CRÈITHEACH |
Srath na Crèitheach |
Mr. A. Macrae
Mr. D Nicolson
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Signifies Strath of the rotten brushwood and applies to a Glen stretching from near the end of Glen Sligachan in a south easterly direction Loch na Creubhaich |
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HARTA CORRIE |
Harta Coire
Harta Corrie |
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Mr. D Nicolson
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgregor
Sheriff Nicholson |
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The meaning of this name is obscure. It is applied to a hollow extending along the River Sligachan from its source for about two miles. It is a favourite resort of tourists on account of the Grandeur of its scenery. Prop. [Property] of Macleod of Macleod. |
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ALLT COIR' A' CHRUIDH |
Allt Coir' a' Chruidh |
Mr. A. Macrae
Mr. D Nicolson
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgregor
Sheriff Nicholson |
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A small stream flowing from Coire' a' Chruidh into Loch Sgarth-bheag The name signifies "Cattle Corry Burn." |
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BEALACH A' GHLAS-CHOIRE |
Bealach a' Ghlas-choire |
Mr. McKinnon Shepherd
Mr. Nicolson
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Signifies "Pass of the Grey Corry" and applies to a narrow pass situated a little to the north of Sgùr na h-Uambh. Prop. [Property] Macleod of Macleod |
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ABHUINN SRATH NA CRÈITHEACH |
Abhuinn Srath na Crèithach |
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AN GLAS-CHOIRE |
An Glas-choire |
Rev. [Reverend] A Macgregor Inverness
Mr. Nicolson Schoolmaster, Carbost
Mr. McKinnon Shepherd Glen Durnoch by Broadford Skye |
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Signifies "Grey Corry" and is applied to a small corry adjacent to the peak called Sgùr na h-Uamh. Property of MacLeod of MacLeod. |
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SCAVAIG RIVER |
Scavaig River |
Mr. Nicolson
Mr. McKinnon |
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Is applied to the stream flowing out of Loch a' Choireuisg into the sea. Signification "River of the Little shade or shelter." |
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SCARAIG RIVER
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SGÙRR AN EIDHNE |
Sgùrr na Nighinn
Sgurr an Eidhne |
Mr. Macrae, Shepherd Glen Brittle
John Maclean Kilmaree
Neill McKenzie, Sligachan |
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Signifies "Hill of the Ivy" and is applied to a rocky hill situated about one mile N.E. [North East] of Loch Sgath-bheag. Property of Mr. Macallister Strathaird |
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DRUIM AN EIDHNE |
Druim an Eidhne |
John McLean Kilmaree
Neil McKenzie Sligachan |
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BLOODY STONE |
Bloody Stone
Bloody Stone |
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Mr. McKinnon, Shepherd Glen Drynoch Sligachan by Broadford |
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This name is applied to a large mass of solid rock situate in Hart-o-Coire & on the south side of the river. It forms a point on the boundary between the parishes of Strath & Bracadale. |
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COIRE UAIGNEICH |
Coire Uaigneich
Coire Uaigneich
Coire Uaigneich |
Rev [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride, By Broadford
Mr. James McLean Ground Officer Broadford
W. McRae Shepherd Faoilean, Strathaird By Broadford |
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This name Signifies "Lonely Hollow" and applies to a hollow Situated at the south eastern extremity of "Blath Bheinn," and about one half miles west of Loch Slapen. it is covered with rocky Rough pasture, and in the property of Alexander McAllister Esqr Strathaird House, Isle of Skye. |
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PORT SGÀILE |
Port Sgàile |
Rev [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride, By Broadford
Mr. James McLean Ground Officer Broadford
W. McRae Shepherd Faoilean, Strathaird By Broadford |
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Applies to a small port situated at the north end of Loch Leavaig & east from Eilean Glas |
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BLÀTH BHEINN |
Blàth Bheinn
Blàth Bheinn
Blàth Bheinn
Blaven
Blabheim
Blathein |
Rev. [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr. Macrae, Shepherd. Faoilean
Mr.James Maclean Ground Officer, Broadford Skye
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This name Signifies "Hill of Flowers in Bloom." It applies to a very High rocky Hill Situated about 2 miles north west of the End of Loch Slapen on the Property of Alexander Macallister Esqr & Right Hon. [Honourable] Lord MacDonald Skye |
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LOCH AN ÀTHAIN |
Loch An Àthain
Loch An Àthain
Loch An Àthain |
Rev. [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr. Macrae, Shepherd. Faoilean
Mr.James Maclean |
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Signifies "Loch of the Fords." It applies to a fair sized Loch Situated about 2 miles north of Camas Fhionnairadh on the Property of Alexander Macallister Esqr. of Strathaird. |
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GARBH-BHEINN |
Garbh-bheinn
Garbh-bheinn
Garbh-bheinn |
Rev. [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr. Macrae, Faoilean
Mr. James Maclean |
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Signifies "Rough Hill" and applies to a High Rocky Hill Situated about halfways between Blath Bhinn and Coire na Seilig on the Property of Lord Macdonald & Alexander Macallister Esqr. |
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SGÙRR NAN EACH |
Sgurr nan Each
Sgurr nan Each
Sgurr nan Each |
Rev. [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr. Macrae, Shepherd. Favilean Mr.James Macean |
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Signifies "Horses Sharp Rock." It applies to a sharp High Rock Situated about one half mile South East of Garbh Bheinn on the Property of the Right Hon. [Honourable] Lord Macdonald, Armadale Castle, Skye. |
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BLÀTH BHEINN
? very doubtful J.M.
SGURR NAN EACH
changed to agree with suggestion from Ex: [Examinters] Office
Contained in remark No. 36 on sheet 132 Ross-shire.
By order John T. Hoban Ca. [Civilian Assistant] Jany; [January] 19 1876 |
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RUADH STAC |
Rudha Stac
Rudha Stac
Rudha Stac |
Rev. [Reverend] D. MacKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr. Kenneth Macrae Shepherd Strathaird House
Mr. Thomas Macrae Farmer Glas na Cille, Strathaird |
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Signifies "The Red point." It applies to a fair sized Hill Situated one mile west of Blath Bheinn on the Property of Alexander Macallister Esqr of Strathaird By Broadford Skye. |
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LOCH NA CREUBHAICH |
Loch na Creubhaich
Loch na Creubhaich
Loch na Creubhaich |
Rev. [Reverend] D. MacKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr. Kenneth Macrae
Mr. Thomas Macrae |
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Signifies "Loch of the Brushwood" It applies to a large fresh water Loch. Situated half ways between Loch an Athain and Camas Fhionnairadh on the Property of Alexander Macallister |
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LOCH COIRE VAIGNEICH |
Loch Coirellaigneich
Loch Coirellaigneich
Loch Coirellaigneich |
Rev. [Reverend] D. MacKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr. Kenneth Macrae
Mr. Thomas Macrae |
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Signifies "Loch of the lonley Hollow." It applies to a small Loch situated about one half mile south east of Blathh Bheinrd on the Property of Mr Alexander Macallister Esqr. |
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RUADH STAC
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"Ruadh Stac" about one mile West there is a hill designated An Ruadh-stac both names are Correct JTH. |
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STRATHAIRD |
Strathaird
Strathaird
Strathaird |
Rev. [Reverend] D McKinnon
Mr. Thomas Macrae
Mr. Kenneth Macrae |
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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. |
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STANDING STONES [Strathaird] |
Standing Stones |
Rev. [Reverend] D McKinnon
Mr. Thomas Macrae
Mr. Kenneth Macrae |
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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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STANDING STONES [note]
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ALLT NA NIGHEIDH |
Allt na Nigheidh |
The Revd. [Reverend] D McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr Kenneth McRae Manager Cill Mhaird
Mr. Thomas Macrae |
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This name is applied to a Small Stream Situated to the South of Capach and flows in a S [South] Westerly direction and is falls into Abhuinn Cill Mhaire a short distance to the N W [North West] of Cille Mhaire shooting Lodge its signification is the "washing burn" |
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CAPACH
Copied into 1/2500 N. [Name] Book
RUDHA GEODHA
Name cancelled
"Rudha Bàn" is the Correct mode of Orthography please see p [page] 100
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LOCH NA SGUABAIDH |
Loch na Sguabaidh
Loch na Sguabaidh
Loch na Sguabaidh |
The Revd. [Reverend] D McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr James McLean Ground Officer Broadford
William Macrae Shepherd Faoilean Strathaird. |
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This name is applied to a Small loch situated about a quarter of a mile to the N W [North West] of the head of Loch Slapen from the flat nature of the ground between the two Lochs the salt water at extreme tides flows nearly into it its signification is the "Loch of the sweep or sweeping Loch" the property of The Hon [Honourable] Lord McDonald Armadale Castle. |
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AN STAC |
An Stac |
The Revd. [Reverend] D McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr James McLean Ground Officer Broadford
William Macrae Shepherd Faoilean Strathaird. |
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This name is applies to a round rugged hill situated to the West of the head of Loch Slapen due to the E [East] of Black Bheinn its signification is the "Precipice or Cliff" the property of Mr MacAlister of Strathaird |
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CLACH OSCAR |
Clach Oscar |
The Revd. [Reverend] D McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr James McLean Ground Officer Broadford
William Macrae Shepherd Faoilean Strathaird. |
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This name signifies "Oscar's Stone" and applies to what orginally appears to have been a large Block of Granite now divided into three parts, tradition says this was done by Oscar one of the Fingallains with a stroke of his sword. |
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CLACH OSCAR
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LOCH SLAPIN |
Loch Slapin
Loch Slapin
Loch Slapin |
The Revd. [Reverend] D McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Blacks Map
Johnston Map
Mr. James McLean Ground Officer Broadford
Mr. Macrae, Shepherd Faoilean Strathaird |
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This name is applied to a Large salt water loch situated about eight miles to the West of the Village of Broadford it lies about three and a quarter miles to the S E [South East] of Loch Einort and to the S [South] of Beinn a Crò to its east lies the hamlet of Torvaig it is the prettiest loch in the S [South] of Skye Signification obscure |
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ALLT NA DUNAICHE |
Allt na Dunaiche |
The Revd. [Reverend] D McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Blacks Map
Johnston Map
Mr. James McLean Ground Officer Broadford
Mr. Macrae, Shepherd Faoilean Strathaird |
045 |
This name is applied to a large stream flowing into Loch slapen a short distance from the north end it forms part of the property boundary between The Hon [Honourable] Lord McDonald and Mr Macalaster of Strath aird on it there are two small waterfalls Its signification is the stream of misfortune |
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ALLT AIGEINN |
Allt Aigeinn |
The Revd. [Reverend] D McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Blacks Map
Johnston Map
Mr. James McLean Ground Officer Broadford
Mr. Macrae, Shepherd Faoilean Strathaird |
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This name is applied to a large Stream Situated to the W [West] & S.W. [South West] of "A' Bhealag" and flows into Abhuinn an t-Sratha Mhòir about equidistant from the Head of Loch slapen and Loch na sguabaidh its signification is the burn of depth or abyss. |
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LOCH SLAPIN
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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 |
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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 |
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COIRE RIABHACH |
Copire Riabhach |
Mr A Macrae
Mr. D Nicolson
Rev [Reverend] A Macgregor Johnston's Old Map
Black' Map Armiralty Chart |
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Signifies "Brindled corry" and is applied to a rugged hollow stretching along the stream of the same name. |
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LOCH SCAVAIG
adopted By order J.T.H.
correct also the extend JCM
This name is now Anglicised
DRUIM NA NIGHINN
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LOCH NAN LEACHD |
Loch nan Leachd
Loch nan Leachd
Loch nan Leachd |
Mr. A. Macrae
Mr. D. Nicolson
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgregor |
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Signifies "Loch of the flagstones" and applies to a small bay near the north end of Loch Sgath-Bhraig |
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EILEAN REAMHAR |
Eilean Reamhar
Eilean Reamhar
Eilean Reamhar |
Mr. A. Macrae
Mr. D. Nicolson
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgregor |
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Signifies "Fat Island" and applies to a Small Island on the west side of Loch Scavaig opposite "Sgeir Dorcha" Prop [Property] of Macleod of Macleod |
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MEALL DEARG |
Meall Dearg
Meall Dearg
Meall Dearg
Meall Dearg |
John McLean GameKeeper Kilmaree
Mr. A. Macrae
Mr. D. Nicolson
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgregor |
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Signifies "Red Hill or lump" and applies to a rock of hill on the Ph. Bdy [Parish Boundary] little to the South of the "Bloody Stone" Property of Macallister Strathaird & Macleod if Macleod |
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RUDHA BAN |
Rudha Bàn
Rudha Bàn
Rudha Bàn |
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Signifies "White Trout" and applies to a point of land situated near the North eastern slope of Loch Scavaig Prop [Property] of Mr. Macallister Strathaird. |
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MEALL DEARG [notes]
I have again had this name
referred to the field and it
has been changed "Meall Dearg"
This name was referd [referred] a second time to the
field and the F.Exr, [Field Examiner] states that the name
and position of same is correct.
There is another Hill designated "Ruadh
Stac," The Red Point, which was also remarKed
but found to be quite correct
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EILEAN GLAS |
Eilean Glas
Eilean Glas
Eilean Glas |
Mr. A. Macrae
Mr. D. Nicolson
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgregor Inverness |
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Signifies "Grey Island" and is applied to a small island at the north eastern termination of Loch Scavaig on the Property of Macleod of Macleod. |
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RUDHA PORT SGÀILE |
Rudha port Sgàile
Rudha port Sgàile
Rudha port Sgàile |
Mr. A. Macrae
Mr. D. Nicolson
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgregor Inverness |
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Signifies "The point of the Shady fort. It is applied to a point of land stretching from "Loch nan Leachd" - on the property of Macallister Strathaird. |
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LOCH NA CUILCE |
Loch na Cuilce
Loch na Cuilce |
Mr. A. Macrae
Mr. D. Nicolson
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgregor Inverness |
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Signifies "Loch of the reeds" and applies to a bay at the north eastern termination of Loch Scabhaig. |
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SGEIR DORCHA |
Sgeir Dorcha
Sgeir Dorcha |
Mr. A. Macrae
Mr. D. Nicolson
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgregor Inverness |
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Signifies "Dark rocks" and applies to a few low-water rocks in Loch Scavaig situated between Eilean Reamhar & Loch nan Leachd |
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SGÙRR NA STRÌ |
Sgùrr na Strì
Sgùrr na Strì |
Mr. A Macrae, Shepherd Glen Breatal.
Mr. D Nicolson Schoolmaster Carbost |
045 |
Signifies "Hill of the strife" and is applied to a very rocky hill of Considerable height situated a little to the east of "Loch na Leachd. Property of Mr. Macallister Strathaird |
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MEALL NA CUILCE |
Meall na Cuilce
Meall na Cuillce |
Mr. A Macrae, Shepherd Glen Breatal.
Mr. D Nicolson Schoolmaster Carbost |
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Signifies "Lumps of the reeds" and applies to a rocky emminence at the north end of Loch Scabhaig. Property of Macleod of Macleod Dunvegan Castle. |
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RUDHA BUIDHE |
Rudha Buidhe
Rudha Buidhe |
Mr. A Macrae, Shepherd Glen Breatal.
Mr. D Nicolson Schoolmaster Carbost |
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Signifies "Yellow point" and applies to a point of land abutting off the north east of Loch Scavaig Property of Mr. Macallister Strathaird. |
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ABHUINN NAN LEAC |
Abhuinn nan Leac
Abhuinn nan Leac
Abhuinn nan Leac |
Rev. [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr Kenneth Macrae Shepherd Strathaird House By Broadford
Mr Thomas Macrae, Farmer, Glas na Cille Strathaird |
045 |
This name Signifies " Flagy River." It applies to a large stream Rising near the top of Blath Bheinn and Running South west uphill it Enters the Sea st Camas Fhionnairidh on the property of Lord MacDonald Armadale Castle Skye |
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AN T-SRÒN |
An t-Sròn
An t-Sròn
An t-Sròn |
Rev. [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr. Kenneth Macrae
Mr. Thomas Macrae, |
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This name Signifies " The nose." It applies to a Small Hill Situated near the South End of Loch na Creubhaich and about 3/4 of a mile from Camus Fhionnairidh Farm. Property of - Lord MacDonald Armadale Castle Skye |
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GEAL GHILLEAN |
Geal Ghillean
Geal Ghillean
Geal Ghillean |
Rev. [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr. Kenneth Macrae
Mr. Thomas Macrae |
045 |
This name Signifies "White Lad." It applies to a low ridge of Hill Situated between Cill mhaire and Camas Fhionnairidh on the property of Lord MacDonald Armadale Castle Skye |
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CAMAS FHIONNAIRIDH |
Camas Fhionnairidh
Camas Fhionnairidh
Camas Fhionnairidh
Camas Fhionnairidh |
Rev. [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr. Kenneth Macrae
Mr. Thomas Macrae
Rev. [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride Broadford |
045 |
This name Signifies "The Bay of [---] " It applies to a large bay Situated about 2 1/2 miles South west of Blath Bheinn & one mile west of Geal Ghillean. The property of Lord McDonald Armadle Castle Skye |
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CAMASUNARY |
Camus Unary
Camus Unary |
Mr. Kenneth Macrae Mr. Thomas Macrae |
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It applies to an ordinary Sized Farm House Situated at the Head of The bay. It has a few out offices detached a short distance to the north. The Farm House is 3 storeys High. The whole Building are slated and in fair repair. Property of Alexander Macallister Esqer. Strathaird |
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ABHUINN CAMAS FHIONNAIRIDH |
Abhuinn Cama Fhionnairidh
Abhuinn Cama Fhionnairidh
Abhuinn Cama Fhionnairidh |
Rev. [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr. Kenneth Macrae
Mr. Thomas Macrae |
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Signifies "River of the Bay of Watching" It applies to a fair sized River which runs through Loch na Athain & Through Loch na Creubhaigh and enters the Sea to Camus Fhionnairadh Farm Property of Alexander Macallister Esqr. |
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CAMASUNARY
Correct By orderJ.M.
Name anglicised see Gaelic List No. 60 J.T.H.
ABHUINN CAMAS FHIONNAIRIDH
Note. The spelling of the word Camus has been
changed to Camas to agree wut suggestion recd [received]
from Ex: [Examiners] office Contained in remark No. 21 Sheet 80
Ross-shire By order John T. Hoban ca. [civilian assistant] 19 Jany. [January] 1876 |
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AN DÀ BHEINN |
An Dà Bheinn
An Dà Bheinn
An Dà Bheinn |
Rev. [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr. Kenneth Macrae
Mr. Thomas Macrae |
045 |
Signifies "Hill of two or two Hills." It applies to a low Hill situated half way between Blath Bheinn and Strathaird House. On the Property of Alexander Macallister Esqr. Strathaird |
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ABHUINN CILL MHAIRE |
Abhuinn Cill Mhaire
Abhuinn Cill Mhaire
Abhuinn Cill Mhaire |
Rev. [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr. Kenneth Macrae
Mr. Thomas Macrae |
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TOBAR CEANN |
Tobar Ceann
Tobar Ceann
Tobar Ceann |
Rev. [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr. Kenneth Macrae
Mr. Thomas Macrae |
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This name "Signifies well of the head" & applies to a Spring Situated about one half mile south-west of Favilean and between "An Carnach" & "Druim an Fhuarain" there is a tradition that young man of the name of MacKinnon in the parish cut off the head of a Ground Officer & washed it in this well. there was formerly a Bridle road which led past the spring Vide Statistical account. |
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FAOILEAN |
Faoilean
Faoilean
Faoilean
Faoilean |
Rev. [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr. Macrae
Shepherd Faoilean, Strathaird, By Broadford, Skye
Mr. Kenneth Macrae Shepherd Strathaird House |
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Name anglicised. It spplies to a Shepherds House two storys High Having Suitable out offices attached. It is Situated on the north west side of Loch Slapan and about 2 miles from Strathaird House The whole Buildings is slated and in good repair
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DRUIM AN FHUARAIN |
Druim an Fhuarain
Druim an Fhuarain
Druim an Fhuarain |
Rev. [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr. Macrae Shepherd Faoilean, Strathaird, By Broadford, Skye
Mr. Kenneth Macrae |
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This name Signifies "Ridge of Springs" It applies to a Ridge of Hill Situated about 1/4 mile west of Faoilean The Property of Alexander Macallister Esqr of Strathaird |
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AN CÀRNACH |
An Càrnach
An Càrnach
An Càrnach |
Rev. [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr. Macrae Faoilean, Strathaird
Mr. Kenneth Macrae |
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Signifies " The Rocky place" It applies to a steep ridge of Rocks Situated immediately west of Druim an Fhuarain on the Property of Alexander Macallister Esqr of Strathaird |
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Kirkibost |
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LOCH NA H-AIRDE |
Loch na h-Airde
Loch na h-Airde |
D. Nicolson
A. Macrae |
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This name signifies "Loch of the height" it is situated on the point Rudh an Dunain. |
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CREAG A' CHAPUILL |
Creag a' Chapuill |
D. Nicolson
A. Macrae |
045 |
This name signifies "The Mares Rock" and applies to a rocky face on the coast about 3 miles from the head of Loch Breatal. |
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SGEIR MHÒR |
Sgeir Mhòr |
D. Nicolson
A. Macrae |
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Signifying "Big Rock" is applied to a high-water rock near the point of Rudh an Dùnain. |
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ALLT AN T-SLUICHD DHUIBH |
Allt an t-Sluichd Dhuibh |
D. Nicolson
A. Macrae |
045 |
This name signifies "Burn of the black gullet" it has its source in Slochd Dubh and flows in a south easterly direction and falls into the sea. |
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RUDHA NA CREIGE MÒIRE |
Rudha na Creige Mòire |
D. Nicolson, schoolmaster Carbost Isle of Skye
A. Macrae, shepherd, Glen Breatal, Isle of Skye |
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Signifies "Big Rock Point" and applies to a point on the east side of Loch Breatal. |
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CREAG MHÒR |
Creag Mhòr |
D. Nicolson, schoolmaster Carbost Isle of Skye
A. Macrae, shepherd, Glen Breatal, Isle of Skye |
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This name signifies "Big Rock" it applies to a rocky face about 3 miles from the end of Loch Breatal, on the east side. |
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CARN MÒR |
Càrn Mòr |
D. Nicolson, schoolmaster Carbost Isle of Skye
A. Macrae, shepherd, Glen Breatal, Isle of Skye |
049 |
Signifies "Big Rock" and applies to a small eminence situated about 3 miles from the head of Loch Breatal, on the east side. |
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RUDH' AN DÙNAIN |
Rudh'an Dùnain |
D. Nicolson, schoolmaster Carbost Isle of Skye
A. Macrae, shepherd, Glen Breatal, Isle of Skye |
045 |
Signifies "Point of the little Fort" is applied to a point of land about 2 miles long and 1 in breadth, situated about 3 miles from the head of Loch Breatal. The property of Macleod of Macleod. |
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ALLT SGÙRR NAN CEARCALL |
Allt Sgùrr nan Cearcall |
D. Nicolson
A. McRae |
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This name signifies "Burn of the Hoop Rock" it flows in a south westerly direction from a small loch until it joins Allt an t-Sluichad Dhuibh. |
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CEANN NA BEINNE |
Ceann na Beinne |
D. Nicolson
A. McRae |
049 |
This name signifies " Head of the Hill" it is situated about 3 miles south east of the head of Loch Breatal it is covered with heathy pasture. The property of Macleod of Macleod. |
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SUIDHE NAN AIGHEAN |
Suidhe nan Aighean |
D. Nicolson
A. McRae |
049 |
This name signifies "The nesting place of the hinds" and is applied to a small point of land on the coast opposite the Island of Soa. The property of Macleod of Macleod. |
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ALLT SGÙRR NAN CEARCALL
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SLOCHD DUBH |
Slochd DUbh |
D. Nicolson, schoolmaster, Carbost, Isle of Skye
A. McRae, Shepherd, Glen Breatal, Isle of Skye |
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This name signifies "Black Gullet" situated on the point Rudha' an Dùnain, it is covered with rough pasture. The property of Macleod of Macleod. It is a narrow ravine. |
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CAMAS A' MHURAIN |
Camus a' Mhùrain |
D. Nicolson, schoolmaster, Carbost, Isle of Skye
A. McRae, Shepherd, Glen Breatal, Isle of Skye |
049 |
This name signifies "The Bentgrass Bay" it is situated about 3 miles from the head of Loch Breatal, on the east side. |
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STACHD |
Stachd |
D. Nicolson, schoolmaster, Carbost, Isle of Skye
A. McRae, Shepherd, Glen Breatal, Isle of Skye |
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This name is applied to a high-water rock near the coast about 1/2 mile south from Ceann Na Beinne. |
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SOAY SOUND |
Soay Sound |
D McRae Tenant Glen Brittle
Mr McIntyre Schoolmaster Sconcer |
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applies to a channel between the Island of Skye and the Island of Soath it is navigable for large Ships and affords excellent fishing for the natives. name Anglicised |
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CNOC NA H-ACAIRSEID |
Cnoc na h-Acairseid |
D McRae Tenant Glen Brittle
Mr McIntyre Schoolmaster Sconcer |
049 |
Signifies "Knoll of the harbour" and applies to a small hill situated on the South West side of Acairseid Soath, it is covered with heathy pasture, property of McLeod of McLeod |
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LOCH NA H-UAMHA CRIOMA |
Loch na h-Uamha Crioma |
D McRae Tenant Glen Brittle
Mr McIntyre Schoolmaster Sconcer |
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Signifies "Loch of the crooked cave" and applies to a small loch situated 10 chains west of Loch na h-Acarseid |
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RUDHA NA H-UAMHA CRIOMA |
Rudha na h-Uamha Crioma |
D McRae Tenant Glen Brittle
Mr McIntyre Schoolmaster Sconcer |
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Signifies "Point of the crooked Cave" and applies to a point of land west of the mouth of Acarseid So-ath it is covered with heathy pasture porperty of McLeod of McLeod |
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SOAY SOUND
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LOCH NA MOIL DEIRGE |
Loch na Moil Deirge |
D McRae, Tenant, Glen Brittle
Mr McIntyre Sconcer |
049 |
Signifies "Red Sandsbank Loch," and applies to a Loch situated on the N [North] East of the Island of Soath it is frequented by wild ducks. |
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CLACHAN UAINE |
Clachan Uaine |
D McRae, Tenant, Glen Brittle
Mr McIntyre Sconcer |
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Signifies "Green Stones" and applies to some low water Rocks on the east end of the Island of Soath |
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RUDHA NA MOIL DEIRGE |
Rudha na Moil Deirge |
D McRae, Tenant, Glen Brittle
Mr McIntyre Sconcer |
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Signifies "Red Sandbank Point" and applies to a point of land 10 chains north of Loch na Moil Deirge property of McLeod of McLeod |
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AN DUBH-CHAMAS |
An Dubh-chamas |
D McRae, Tenant, Glen Brittle
Mr McIntyre Sconcer |
049 |
Signifies "Black Bay" and is applied to a small bay 20 chains west of Rudha na Moil Deirge, the ground east of this bay is covered with stunted trees. |
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ULFHART POINT |
Ulfart Point |
Mr McIntyre Schoolmaster Sconcer
D McRae, Tenant, Glen Brittle |
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Applies to a point of land situated 1 1/2 miles east of Cnoc Leatham Property of McLeod of McLeod This name is not Anglicisied. |
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ALLT NA H-AIRIDH LÈITHE |
Allt na h-Airidh Lèithe |
Mr McIntyre Schoolmaster Sconcer
D McRae, Tenant, Glen Brittle |
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Signifies "Burn of the grey Shealing" and applies to a small mountain stream running in a southerly direction and empties itself into Caol Soath 10 chains West of Allt Coire nan Laogh |
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CNOC LEATHAN |
Cnoc Leathan |
Mr McIntyre Schoolmaster Sconcer
D McRae, Tenant, Glen Brittle |
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Signifies "Broad Knoll and applies to a hill situated 1 mile north of Laimhrig nan Damh, it is covered with heathy pasture property of McLeod of Mcleod |
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ULFHART POINT
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ALLTCOIRE NAN LAOGH
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LAIMHRIG NAN DAMH |
Laimrig nan Damh |
D McRae, Tenant, Glen Brittle
Mr McIntyre Schoolmaster, Sconcer |
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Signifies "Pier of the Ox" and applies to a point of land situated 50 chains west of An Dubh Chamas, it is covered with heathy pasture, the property of McLeod of McLeod |
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RUDHA BÀGH CLANN NÈILL |
Rudhad Bagh Clann Nèill |
D McRae, Tenant, Glen Brittle
Mr McIntyre Schoolmaster, Sconcer |
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Signifies "Neilsons Child's Bay Point" and applies to a point of land 40 chains N.W. [North West] of Beinn Bhreac property of McLeod of Mcleod |
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LOCH NA H-ACAIRSEID |
Loch Na H-Acairseid |
D McRae, Tenant, Glen Brittle
Mr McIntyre Schoolmaster, Sconcer |
049 |
SIgnifies "Loch of the harbour" and applies to a small loch (with an Island in it) situated 20 chains west of Loch a' Ghlinne Dhuibhe |
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SOAY HARBOUR |
Soay Harbour |
D McRae, Tenant, Glen Brittle
Mr McIntyre Schoolmaster, Sconcer |
049 |
Anglicised name applies to a Salt Water Loch 10 chains west of Loch na-h Acairseid, it is a very good harbour, being sheltered from the wind, at the north end and there is a bar covered at high water |
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SOAY HARBOUR
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DOIRE MHÒR |
Doire Mhòr |
D McRae Tenant Glen Brittle
Mr McIntyre Schoolmaster, Sconcer |
049 |
Signifies "Big Grove" and is applied to a wooded, hollow situated 40 chains south of Loch Na Moil Deirge, porperty of McLeod of McLeod. |
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BEINN BHREAC |
Beinn Bhreac |
D McRae Tenant Glen Brittle
Mr McIntyre Schoolmaster, Sconcer |
049 |
Signifies "Speckled hill" and applies to a hill of considerable extent, situated on the north end of the Island of Soath, and about 30 chains from the coast it is covered with heathy pasture porperty of McLeod of McLeod |
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LOCH A' GHLINNE DHUIBHE |
Loch a' Ghlinne Dhuibh |
D McRae Tenant Glen Brittle
Mr McIntyre Schoolmaster, Sconcer |
049 |
Signifies "Black Glen Loch" and applies to a loch situated about 40 chains south of Beinn Bhreac the sides of which is covered with trees. |
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AN DUBH-SGEIRE |
An Dubh sgeire |
Mr. J MacIntyre Schoolmaster Sconcer
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgregor |
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Signifies "Black Rocks", and applies to a reef of low & high water rocks, situated about three fourths of a mile east of "Camas nan Gall." |
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ALLT NA DUBH SGEIR |
Allt na Dubh Sgeir |
Mr. J MacIntyre Schoolmaster Sconcer
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgregor |
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Signifies "the Black Rock burn" and applies to a small stream which issues from a small loch in Doire Mhor and running in a southerly direction till it enters the sea. |
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CAMAS NAN GALL |
Camas nan Gall |
Mr. J MacIntyre Schoolmaster Sconcer
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgregor |
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Signifies "Bay of the lowlander" and applies to a good sized bay on the Southern Coast of "Eilean Soath." |
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LOCHAN NA TEANGA RIABHAICH |
Lochan na Teanga Riabhaich |
Mr. J McIntyre
Mr. A. MacKinnon
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgregor |
049 |
Signifies "Loch of brindled tongue," and applies to a small loch, situated about half a mile N.W. [North West] of Camas nan Gall. |
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LOCH CÀRN NAM GALL |
Loch Càrn nam Gall |
Mr. J McIntyre
Mr. A. MacKinnon
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgregor |
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Signifies "Loch of the lowlanders' Cairn," it is a small loch and situated between "Camas nan Gall," & "Loch na Teanga Riabhaich" |
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ALLT DOIRE NAM BÒ |
Allt Doire nam Bò |
Mr. J McIntyre
Mr. A, MacKinnon
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DOIRE-NAM-BÒ |
Doire-nam bò |
Mr. J McIntyre
Mr. A. MacKinnon
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgregor |
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Signifies "Grove of the cow" and applies to a few houses on the north coast of Camas nan Gall. They are in different repair. Prop [Property] of Macleod of Macleod." |
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MOL-CHLACH |
Mol-chlach |
Rev. [Reverend] A. McGregor
Mr. J. McIntyre |
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Signifies "stony beach" and applies to a clucster of huts in very bad repair situated on the west side of Camas nan Gall. |
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LOCH NA DOIRE BUIGE |
Loch na Doire Buige |
Rev. [Reverend] A. McGregor
Mr. J. McIntyre |
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Signifies "soft grove loch" and applies to a small loch situated about half a mile west of "Leac-stearnan" |
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LOCH AN RUDHA DHUIBH |
Lochan Rudha Dhuibh |
Rev. [Reverend] A. McGregor
Mr. J. McIntyre |
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LEAC-STEARNAN |
Leac-stearnan |
Rev. [Reverend] A. McGregor
Mr. J. McIntyre |
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Signifies "Flags of the little birds" It applies to a few house on the coast at the north end of Rudha Dubh. They are in each case thatched and in bad repair. |
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DOIRE CHAOL |
Doire Chaol |
Rev. [Reverend] A. McGregor
Mr. J. McIntyre |
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Signifies "narrow Grove," and applies to a heathy eminence situated near the southwestern end of Eilean So-ath. |
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LOCH FÉITH AN FHIONA |
Loch Féith an Fhiona |
Rev. [Reverend] A. McGregor
Mr. J. McIntyre |
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Signifies "Loch of the bog wine" and applies to a small loch situated about one fourth mile north west of "Doire Chaol." |
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RUDH' AONGHAIS |
Rudh' Aonghais |
Rev. [Reverend] A. McGregor
Mr. J. McIntyre |
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Signifies "Angus's point," and applies to a point of land on the south coast of Eilean So-ath. |
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School |
Rev. [Reverend] A. McGregor
Mr. J. McIntyre |
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ALLT NAN LEAC |
Allt nan Leac |
D. Nicolson, Schoolmaster, Carbost, Isle of Skye
A. Macrae, shepherd, Glen Breatal, Isle of Skye |
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This name signifies "Burn of the flags" it flows from Loch Meacanach in a southerly direction and falls into the sea. |
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LOCH MEACHDANNACH |
Loch Meachdannach
Loch Meacanach |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Macgregor, Inverness
Mr. Nicolson, Carbost, Skye |
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This name signifies "Loch of the weeds" it is situated at the bottom of the south side of Coolin Hills about 3 1/2 miles from the head of Loch Brittle |
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NA GAMHNAICHAN |
Na Gamhnaichan |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Macgregor, Inverness
Mr. Nicolson Carbost, Skye |
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This name signifies "The Stirk . "The Stirks" and is applied to a High Water and a Low Water Rock situated near the coast on the south-west side of South Island. |
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AN COILEACH |
An Coileach |
D. Nicolson
A. McRae |
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This name signifies "Cock" and is applied to a Low Water Rock, situated near the south-west coast of the Island of Soa. |
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A' CHEARC |
A' Chearc |
D. Nicolson
A. McRae |
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This name signifies "Hen" it applies to a Low-water Rock situated near the south-west coast of the Island of Soa. |
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LOCH DOIR' A' CHREADHA |
Loch Doir' a' Chreamha |
D. Nicolson
A. McRae |
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This name signifies "Wild Garlic Grove Loch" it is situated on the south-west side of the Island of Soa. |
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AN DUBH-LAIMHRIG |
An Dubh-laimhrig |
Mr. D. McRae, Glen Brittle
Mr. McIntyre, Schoolmaster, Sconcer |
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This name is applied to a point on the north east coast of Eilean Saath. Signification Black Pier |
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SOAY |
Soa Isand
Eilean Soa
Soa |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Macgregor Inverness
Mr. MacIntyre Schoolmaster Sconcer
Fullerton Gazetteer
Admiralty Chart
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Soay
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RUDHA DUBH |
Rudha Dubh |
Rev. [Reverend] A McGregor
Mr. J. McIntyre |
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Signifies "Black point" and applies to a piece of ground situated on the coast immediately South of Lochan Rudha Dhuibh. |
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CÀRN NAN GALL |
Càrn nan Gall |
Rev. [Reverend] A McGregor
Mr. J. McIntyre |
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A prominent & rocky Knoll situate at the head of the bay called Camas nan Gall. The name Signifs. [Signifies] "Hill of the Lowlander." |
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LOCH NA DOIRE MOIRE |
Loch na Doire Moire |
Rev. [Reverend] A McGregor
Mr. J. McIntyre |
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A small fresh water loch situate in the hollow of the same name, Signification "The Big Grove Loch." |
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CEANN NA H-ACAIRSEID |
Ceann na h-Acairaeid |
Rev. [Reverend] A McGregor
Mr. J. McIntyre |
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A narrow neck of Land forming a ravine between the head of Camas nan Gall & Acairseid Soàth. Signification "Head of the harbour." |
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CNOC NA MOIL DEIRGE |
Cnoc na Moil Deirge |
D. Nicolson, schoolmaster, Carbost, Isle of Skye
A. McRae, shepherd, Glen Breatal, Isle of Skye |
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This name signifies "Hill of the Red beach" it is situated on the west side of the Island of Soa, it covered with heathy pasture. The property of Macleod of Macleod. |
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LEAC FAOILEANN |
Leac nan Faoileann |
D. Nicolson, schoolmaster, Carbost, Isle of Skye
A. McRae, shepherd, Glen Breatal, Isle of Skye |
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This name signifies "Flag or declivity of the Sea-gulls" and is applied to a small point on the west side of the Island of Soa. |
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RUDHA DUBH |
Rudha Dubh |
D. Nicolson, schoolmaster, Carbost, Isle of Skye
A. McRae, shepherd, Glen Breatal, Isle of Skye |
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This name signifies "Black Point" it applies to a point on the west side of the Island of Soa |
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PORT AN T-SEILISDEIR |
Port an t-Seilisdeir
Port an t-Seilisdeir |
Mr. MacIntyre
Mr D. McRae |
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This name is applied to a small creek on the west coast of the Island of Soa adjacent to the small freshwater Loch called "Loch Doire na Creamh. The name signifies "Bay of the Water Flag" |
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LOCH COIRE DOIRE NA SEILG |
Loch Coire Doire na Seilg |
Mr. MacIntyre
Mr D. McRae |
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A small freshwater loch situate on the south coast of the Island of Soa adjacent to the point called Rudha Dubh. Signification "Loch of the hunting grove corry." |
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DÙN [Soay] |
Dùn |
Mr. MacIntyre
Mr D. McRae |
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This is applied to the remains of a supposed fort, the name signifies "fort," there is a portion of a wall still standing, it is several feet high & buillt of large blocks of stones. No information can be got on the ground concerning it, further that it has stood for ages. |
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ALLT AN RUADH |
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ALLT A' MHUILLINN |
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RUDH' A' GEODHA BHUIDHE |
Rudh' a' Gheaodha Bhuidhe |
Mr McIntyre Sconcer
D McRae Glen Brittle |
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Signifies "Point of the Yellow Creek", and applies to a point of land situate about 40 East of Ùlghart Point it is covered with heathy pasture Property of McLeod of McLeod |
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ALLT AN FHRAOICH |
Allt An Fhroaich |
Mr McIntyre Sconcer D McRae Glen Brittle |
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Signifies, The heather Burn and applies to a small mountain stream running in an Easterly direction and empties itself into the Sea |
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GLEN SCALADAL |
Glen Scaladal
Glen Scaladal
Glen Scaladal
Glen Sgoidail
Glen Scaladal |
The Revd. [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr Kenneth MacRae Manager Cill Mhaire
Mr Thomas Macrae Farmer Glasna Cille
Admiralty Chart
Farquhar Matheson, Torran |
050 |
This name is applied to a small Glen Situated about one and a half mile to the S W [South West] of Straith aird House and about two & three quarter miles to the S [South] of Camus Shiomair and The property of Alexander MacAlister Esqr of Straith aird |
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SCALADAL BURN |
Scaladal Burn |
The Revd. [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr Kenneth MacRae Manager Cill Mhaire
Mr Thomas Macrae Farmer Glasna Cille
Admiralty Chart
Farquhar Matheson, Torran |
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This name is applied to the Stream which flows through the Glen described above its This name now Anglicised |
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BEN MEABOST |
Ben Meabost |
The Revd. [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr Kenneth MacRae Manager Cill Mhaire
Mr Thomas Macrae Farmer Glasna Cille
Admiralty Chart
Farquhar Matheson, Torran |
050 |
This name is applied to a large hill Situated about one and a half mile to the S W [South West] of Strath aird House and about a mile to the N [North] of the hamlet of Elogall and South by a belt of precipitous cliffs the property of Alexander MacAlister of Straith aird Meaning obscure |
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GLEN SCALADAL
Adopted By order J.M.
Anglicised
SCALADAL BURN
Adopted By order J.M.
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AM MAM |
Am Mam
Am Mam
Am Mam |
The Revd. [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr Kenneth McRae Manager Cia Mhaire
Mr. Thomas Macrae, Farmer, Glasna-Cille |
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This name is applied to a small hill on the watershed between Cill Mhaire and Camus Fhionnairadh and a short distance to the N [North] of Beinn Leacach its signification is the "round or unpointed Hill" the property of Alexander Macallister Esqr of Strath Aird |
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BEINN LEACACH |
Beinn Leacach |
The Revd. [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr Kenneth McRae Manager Cia Mhaire
Mr. Thomas Macrae, Farmer, Glasna-Cille |
050 |
This name is applied to hill situated to the N. [North] of Gleann Sgaileadain and to the E [East] of Rudha na h-Airidhe Bainne its signification is the hill of flags the property of Alexander Macallister Esqr of Strath Aird |
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RUDHA NA H-AIRIDHE BÀINE |
Rudha na h-Airidhe Bàine |
The Revd. [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr Kenneth McRae Manager Cia Mhaire
Mr. Thomas Macrae, Farmer, Glasna-Cille |
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This name is applied to Small head land Situated about two miles to the S [South] of Camus Fhionnairdh and to the [---] of Beinne Leacach its signification is the "point of the White Sheiling" the property of Alexander Macallister Esqr of Strath Aird |
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ROBOSTAN |
Robostan |
The Revd. [Reverend] D McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr Kenneth McRae Manager Cill House
Mr Thomas Macrae Farmer Glas na-Cilli |
050 |
This name is applied to a slope on the N E [North East] of Beinn Mheabost about its centre there is a few ruins and a sheep fold the meaning of the Word is obscure The property of MacAlister Esqr of Strath Aird |
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AN REIDHEAN |
An Reidheau |
The Revd. [Reverend] D McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr Kenneth McRae Manager Cill House
Mr Thomas Macrae Farmer Glas na-Cilli |
050 |
This name is applied to a cluster of ruins Situate about one and a fourth mile to the South West of Strath Aird House and less than a mile to the E [East] of Beinn Mheabost on the Sea coast its signification is the plain the property of MacAlister Esqr of Strath Aird |
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PRINCE CHARLES'S CAVE |
Prince Charles's Cave |
Rev. [Reverend] D McKinnon
Mr. Thomas Macrae
Mr. Kenneth Macrae |
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This applies to a Small Cave situated at the South western extrremity of Strathaird, it is only accessible by low water and tradition says it afforded shelter to Prince Charles Edward during his wanderings after rebellion in 1745 |
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ALLT NA CILLE |
Allt na Cille |
Rev. [Reverend] D McKinnon
Mr. Thomas Macrae
Mr. Kenneth Macrae |
050 |
This name applies to a small Stream having its source about one mile north of the Spar Cave it runs Eastwards and for a distance of about one half mile & enters the sea a short distance South of Dun Liath Signification "Stream of the burying place." |
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SCHOOL [Elgol] |
School (Boys & Girls) |
Rev. [Reverend] D McKinnon
Mr. Thomas Macrae Farmer Glasna cille
Mr. Kenneth Macrae Sheep manager Strathaird House |
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This name applies to a school for boys & girls situated at the southern extremity of Strath Aird and in the small Clachan know as Elogall the building is one story high thatched and in very bad repair. It is supported by a grant from a society of Ladies in Edinburgh whose aim is to promote Christian Knowledge; the education afforded includes the ordinary branches the daily average attendance is about Twenty Six. Property of Alexander Macallister Esq, Strathaird |
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DÙN LIATH |
Dùn Liath |
Rev. [Reverend] D McKinnon
Mr. Thomas Macrae Farmer Glasna cilla
Mr. Kenneth Macrae Sheep manager Strathaird House |
050 |
This name applies to the remains of what is said to have been a Danish Fort its present appearance is a large heap of loose stones Signification "Grey Fort" |
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CREAG A' MHEANNAIN |
Creag a' Mheannaine
Creag a' Mheannaine
Creag a' Mheannaine |
Rev. [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr. Thomas Macrae
Mr. Kenneth Macrae |
050 |
Signifies "Rock of the little Kid" It applies to a small rock Situated about 10 chains north of Port na Culliadh Property of Alexander Macallister Esqr. |
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ALLT PORT NA GULLAIDH |
Allt (Port na Gullaidh)
Allt (Port na Gullaidh)
Allt (Port na Gullaidh) |
Rev. [Reverend] D, McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr Thomas Macrae
Mr. Kenneth Macrae |
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Signifies "Boat Harbour Stream It applies to a small Burn which flows by the south side of Eligol and Enters the Sea at port na Cuillaidh on the Property of Alexander Macallister Esqr. |
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DÙN GRUGAIG |
Dùn Grugaig
Dùn Grugaig
Dùn Grugaig |
Rev. [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr. Thomas Macrae
Mr. Kenneth Macrae |
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The meaning of this name is the "Fort of the Frowning woman" ? It applies to an old fort Situated about 1/2 mile north west of Glas na Cille. It stands near the High water mark and part of the walls are about 5 feet High. The Property of Alexander Macallister Esqr. |
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PORT NA CULLAIDH |
Port na Cullaidh
Port na Cullaidh
Port na Cullaidh |
Rev. [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr. Thomas Macrae
Mr. Kenneth Macrae |
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Signifies "Boat Harbour." It applies to a small bay. Situated about 1/4 mile South of Creag a' Bheannain on the Property of Alexander Macallister Esqr. |
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BIDEIN AN FHITHICH |
Bidein an Fhithich
Bidein an Fhithich
Bidein an Fhithich |
Rev. [Reverend] D. McKinnon Kilbride Broadford
Mr. Thomas Macrae
Mr. Kenneth Macrae |
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Signifies "Raven's Summit." It applies to Small Hill Situated about 1/4 mile South East of Port na Cullaidh in the Property of Alexander Macallister Esqr. |
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ALLT LUIG MHÒIR |
Allt Luig Mhòir
Allt Luig Mhòir
Allt Luig Mhòir |
Rev. [Reverend] D. MacKinnon Kibride Broadford
Mr. Thomas Macrae, Farmer Glas na Cille Strathaird
Mr. Kenneth Macrae, Shepherd Strathaird House, By Broadford |
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Signifies ""Burn of the large Hollow." It applies to a fair sized stream rising in Luig Mhoir and enters the Sea about 1/4 mile of East of "Suidhe nan Eun" on the Property of Alexander Macallister Esqr. |
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RUDHA NA H-EASGAINNE |
Rudha na h-Easgainne
Rudha na h-Easgainne
Rudha na h-Easgainne |
Rev. [Reverend] D. MacKinnon Kibride Broadford
Mr. Thomas Macrae
Mr. Kenneth Macrae |
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Signifies "Eel Shaped point" or . It applies to a sharp point situated about one mile west of Dùn Grugaig on the property of Alexander Macallister Esqr. |
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EILEAN NA H-AIRDHE |
Eilean na h-airdhe
Eilean na h-airdhe
Eilean na h-airdhe |
Rev. [Reverend] D. MacKinnon Kibride Broadford
Mr. Thomas Macrae
Mr. Kenneth Macrae |
050 |
Signifies "Island of the wave or spray." It applies to a small island Situated about 1/4 of a mile South west of Rudha na h-Easgainne the Property of Alexander Macallister Esqr. of Strathaird, By Broadford, Skye |
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ALLT MÒR |
Allt Mòr
Allt Mòr
Allt Mòr |
Rev. [Reverend] D. MacKinnon Kibride Broadford
Mr. Thomas Macrae
Mr. Kenneth Macrae |
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Làg Mòr
Làg Mòr
Làg Mòr |
Rev. [Reverend] D. MacKinnon Kibride Broadford
Mr. Thomas Macrae
Mr. Kenneth Macrae |
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Signifies "large Hollow." It applies to a Hollow Situated half ways between Dùn Grugaig & Elgiol. The Property of Alexander Macallister Esqr. |
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Suidhe Nan Eun
Suidhe Nan Eun
Suidhe Nan Eun |
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Mr. Kenneth Macrae |
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Signifies "Bird's Seat" It applies to a small High Water Rock situated about 3/4 of a mile south of Port na Cullaidh on The Property of Alexander Macallister Esqr. |
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Glassnakille
Glassnakille
Glassnakille |
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Mr. Thomas Macrae
Mr. Kenneth Macrae |
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This name is Anglicised It applies to an ordinary Sized farm house two Storys High having outoffices detatched a short distance to the North. It is Situated about 2 miles west of Cill Mhaire. The dwelling house is slated and the whole Building is in fair repair. Property of A Macallister Esqr |
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Spar Cave
Spar Cave
Spar Cave |
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Mr. Thomas Macrae
Mr. Kenneth Macrae |
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This name applies to a cave situate a short distance East of the farm of Glasna - Cilli. It is accessable from the land at Ebb Tide only "At the innermost recess of the cave is a point formed of Shining Spar, which nature has located there as a reservoir to contain the water which oozes through chinks in the roof." vide Statistical |
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CILLE
[crossed out]
GLASNAKILLE
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Ben Cleat |
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Mr. Thomas McRae |
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Applied to a Hill situated to the south west of "Beinn Mheabost" & to the south of Gleann Sgail. Name Anglicised |
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ELGOL |
Elogall
Elgol
Elgol
Ellgor |
Revd. [Reverend] D. McKinnon
Mr. Kenneth Macrae
Mr. Thomas McRae
Blacks County Map
Admiralty Chart
Cameron's History of Skye |
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Applied to a small district or scattered Clachan situated about 2 1/2 miles to the S. W. [South West] of Strathaird House - the houses are in very bad repair |
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Cnoc Breac |
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Mr. Kenneth Macrae
Mr. Thomas McRae |
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This name is applied to a small hill to the N. [North] of Elgol Signification "Spotted Hill." |
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Càrn Môr |
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Mr. Kenneth McRae
Mr. Thomas Macrae |
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Applied to a Cliff situated to the W. [West] of Ben Cleat & to the south of Gleann Sguil. Signification "The Large Cairn" |
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Allt a' Ghoirtein |
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Mr. Kenneth McRae
Mr. Thomas Macrae |
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Allt Mòr |
Revd [Reverend] D. Mackinnon
Mr. Kenneth McRae
Mr. Thomas Macrae |
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Applied to a small stream flowing into the sea about 2 miles to the south of Strathaird House Signification " the Large Stream" |
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County of Inverness -- Parish of Strath -- Isle of Skye
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NAME BOOK
BLOCK 1
Ph. [Parish] BRACADALE
STRATH
PORTREE
6 INCH SCALE
CONTAINING SHEETS 35, 39, 43, 44, 45, 49 & 50
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INDEX
Name of Objects -- Page
A' Chearc -- 122
Abhuinn Ceann Loch Ainort -- 41
Abhuinn Torra-mhichaig -- 19
Abhuinn an t-Sratha Mhòir -- 43
Abhuinn Cill Mhaire -- 105
Abhuinn Camas Fhionnairidh -- 104
Abhuinn nan Leac -- 103
Abhuinn Srath na Crèitheach -- 86
Allt a' Choire Ghreadaidh -- 63
Allt a' Bhealaich Bhric -- 8
Allt a' Glas Coire -- 27
Allt a' Ghlàrsair -- 30
Allt a' Mheadhoin -- 41
Allt a' Phollain Duibh -- 72
Allt a' Mhuillinn -- 129
Allt a' Mhuilinn -- 72
Allt a' Ghaid -- 78
Allt a' Chaoich -- 81
Allt a' Choire Riabhaich -- 99
Allt an t-Sithein -- 3
Allt an Ime -- 3
Allt an Fhuar-choire -- 15
Allt an t-Sithein -- 30
Allt an Fhraoich -- 130
Allt an Ruadh -- 129
Allt an t-Sluichd Dhuibh -- 107
Allt Aisridh -- 88
Allt Aigeinn -- 98
Allt Bàn -- 30
Allt Bealach na Sgàirde -- 15
Allt Beag a' Bhealaich -- 58
Allt Coire Riabhach -- 33
Allt Coire na Seilg -- 36
Allt Coire Nam Bruadaran -- 39
Allt Coire na Cìche -- 40
Allt Coir' an Eich -- 64
Allt Coire na Banachdich -- 66
Allt Coire' an Rochain -- 68
Allt Coire Ladain -- 73
Allt Coire nan Laogh -- 84
Allt Coir' a' Chruidh -- 85
Allt Coir' a' Ghrunnda -- 83
Allt Darach -- 11
Allt Dearg Beag -- 13
Allt Dearg Mòr -- 13
Allt Daraich -- 24 |
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INDEX.
Name of Objects -- Page
Allt Dubh -- 30
Allt Dabhoch -- 49
Allt Doire Nam Bò -- 118
Allt Feàrna -- 57
Allt Farum air Stair -- 60
Allt Geodha nan Gobhar -- 51
Allt Geodh' a' Ghamhna -- 54
Allt Geodha na h-Airidh Mòire -- 75
Allt Gearraidh Dhroighinn -- 76
Allt Mhic Mhoirein -- 19
Allt Mòr Doire Mhic-uin -- 20
Allt Mòr -- 55
Allt Mòr a' Bhealaich -- 58
Allt Mòr -- 139
Allt Luig Mhòir -- 138
Allt na h-Airidh Leachaich -- 1
Allt a' Ghoirtein -- 142
Allt na h-Airidh Duibhe -- 3
Allt na Gainmhich -- 6
Allt na Teanga Mòire -- 16
Allt na Teanga Bige -- 16
Allt na Lùibe -- 22
Allt na Mnà Mairbh -- 30
Allt na Measarroch -- 32
Allt na Cùlaig -- 5
Allt na Cille -- 134
Allt na Nigheidh -- 96
Allt na Dunaiche -- 98
Allt na Dubh Sgeir -- 117
Allt na h-Airidh Léithe -- 114
Allt nan Clachan Geala -- 32
Allt nan Leac -- 121
Allt Mam a' Phobuill -- 35
Allt Mòr -- 142
Allt Fiaclan Dearg -- 33
Allt Teanga na Mairt -- 20
Allt Port na Cullaidh -- 136
Allt Sgùrr nan Cearcall -- 109
An Leitir -- 4
An Coileach -- 18
An Dubh-sgeire -- 46
Am Fraoch-choire -- 39
Am Fuar-choire -- 15
An Cruachan -- 57
An Dorus -- 63
An Diallaid -- 65
An Càrnach -- 106
An Coileach -- 122
Am Mam -- 132
An Reidhean -- 133 |
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Name of Objects -- Page
An Cromhagan -- 77
An Dà Bheinn -- 105
An Dubh-sgeir -- 117
An Dubh-laimhrig -- 124
An Dubh-chamas -- 113
An Glas Choire -- 86
An Garbh-choire -- 82
An Stac -- 97
An t-Sròn -- 103
An Sgùman -- 74
Achadh Mòr -- 7
Aricharnach -- 24
Ben Cleat -- 141
Ben Lee -- 6
Ben Meabost -- 131
Bealach Brittle -- 58
Bealach na Bèiste -- 44
Bealach Mosgaraidh -- 17
Bealach na Sgàirde -- 18
Bealach Eadar dà Beinn -- 60
Bealach Coire na Banachdich -- 65
Bealach na Glaic Moire -- 69
Bealach na h-airidh Mhùrain -- 76
Bealach a' Gharbh-choire -- 83
Bealach a' Ghlas-choire -- 86
Beinn Dearg Mhòr -- 17
Beinn Dearg -- 36
Beinn Dearg Mheadhonach -- 38
Beinn na Crò -- 43
Beinn Staic -- 59
Beinn an Eòin -- 75
Beinn Leacach -- 132
Beinn Bhreac -- 116
Belig -- 42
Biod Fionnach -- 62
Bidein Druim nan Ramh -- 69
Bidein an Fhithich -- 137
Blath Bheinn -- 93
Bloody Stone -- 89
Bruach Nam Bò -- 40
Braigh Brunal -- 59
Breis Kor -- 62
Brudhach Buaile an Tùire -- 61
Bualintur -- 78
Camas a' Mhùrain -- 110
Camas nan Gall -- 117
Camas Fhionnairidh -- 104
Camas nan Leac -- 52 |
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INDEX.
Name of Objects -- Page
Camasunary -- 104
Caol Mòr -- 1
Càrn Mòr -- 108
Càrn nan Gall -- 126
Ceann na Beinne -- 109
Ceann a' Chreagain -- 2
Ceann na h-Acairseid -- 126
Cìoch na Beinn Deirge -- 37
Clach Oscar -- 97
Clachan Uaine -- 113
Cnoc an t-Sìthein -- 4
Cnoc an Teine -- 47
Cnoc an t-Sìthein -- 47
Cnoc nan Uan -- 48
Cnoc na h-Acairseid -- 112
Cnoc na Moil Deirge -- 127
Cnoc Breac -- 141
Cnoc Leathan -- 114
Coire an Uaigneis -- 70
Coir' a' Mhadaidh -- 62
Coir' a' Ghobhainn -- 71
Coir' a' Chruidh -- 79
Coir' a' Ghrunnda -- 81
Coir' a' Chaoruinn -- 79
Coir' an Eich -- 64
Coir' an' Rochain -- 68
Coir'-uisg -- 68
Coire a' Ghreadaidh -- 63
Coire Beag -- 79
Coire Choinnich -- 35
Coire Dubh Measarroch -- 32
Coire Ghasgeach -- 5
Coire Mòr -- 28
Coire Mòr -- 59
Coire na Sgàirde -- 14
Coire na Seilg -- 41
Coire na Banachdich -- 66
Coire nan Laogh -- 17
Coire nan Laogh -- 35
Coire na h-Airidhe -- 36
Coire na Cìche -- 37
Coire nam Bruadaran -- 39
Coire nan Laogh -- 84
Coire Riabhach -- 38
Coire Làbain -- 73
Coire Uaigneich -- 91
Coire Riabhach -- 99
Coireachan Ruadha -- 70
Coruisk River -- 67
Coille Rula -- 62
Creag a' Mheannain -- 136
Creagan Dubh -- 45
Creag na Learg -- 76
Creag a' Chapuill -- 107
Creag Mhòr -- 108 |
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INDEX.
Name of Objects -- Page
Cuillin Hills -- 29
Culnamean -- 80
Carn Mòr -- 142
Doire Chaol -- 120
Doire Mhòr -- 116
Doire-nam-bò -- 118
Druim Eadar Da' Choire -- 42
Druim na Ruaige -- 14
Druim an Eidhne -- 87
Druim nan Cleochd -- 19
Druim nan Ramh -- 69
Druim an Fhuarain -- 106
Dùn -- 52
Dùn -- 128
Dùn Grugaig -- 137
Dùn Liath -- 135
Dùnan Earr an Sgurr -- 56
Eas a' Bhradain -- 40
Eas a' Chait -- 42
Eas Mòr -- 36
Eas Mòr -- 66
Eas Poll a' Bhainne -- 71
Eas Ruadh -- 6
Eilean Glas -- 101
Eilean na h-Airdhe -- 138
Eilean Reamhar -- 100
Elgol -- 141
Eyre Burn -- 10
Faoilean -- 106
Fiaclan Dearg -- 33
Garbh-bheinn -- 93
Gars-bheinn -- 84
Geal Ghillean -- 103
Geodha na Claimh -- 49
Geodha nan Gobhar -- 51
Geodha Daraich -- 53
Geodh' a' Ghàmbna -- 54
Geodha na h-Airidh Moire -- 75
Glamaig -- 16
Glac Mhòr -- 70
Glasnakille -- 140
Glas Bheinn Mhòr -- 44
Gleann Torra-mhichaig -- 20
Glen Brittle -- 62
Glenbrittle House -- 61
Glen Scaladal -- 131
Glen Sligachan -- 34
Guala a' Choire Mhòir -- 61
Harta Corrie -- 85
Husdale Burn -- 62
Husdale -- 62
Island of Raasay -- 90
Island Of Skye -- 90
Kirkibost -- 106
Kinloch Ainort -- 19
Kraiknish Burn -- 49
Kraiknish -- 50 |
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INDEX.
Name of Objects -- Page
Laimhrig nan Damh -- 115
Làg Mòr -- 139
Laimhrig na Mòine -- 50
Leathad Chrithinn -- 21
Leathad Sobhrag -- 33
Leathad Thuilm -- 62
Leac-stearnan -- 119
Leac nam Faoileann -- 127
Loch Sligachan -- 1
Loch Nam Madadh Uisge -- 22
Loch Ainort -- 23
Loch Dubh -- 28
Loch a' Choire Riabhaich -- 38
Loch a' Crodhacan -- 77
Loch a' Choire Riabhaich -- 85
Loch a' Ghlinne Dhuibhe -- 116
Loch an Leth-uillt -- 48
Loch an Fhir-bhallaich -- 73
Loch an Àthain -- 93
Loch an Rudha Dhuibh -- 119
Loch Brittle -- 78
Loch Coruisk -- 67
Loch Coire Doire na Seilg -- 128
Loch Càrn nam Gall -- 118
Loch Coire Uaigneich -- 94
Loch Dubh -- 13
Loch Doir' a' Chreadha -- 122
Loch Coir' a' Ghrunnda -- 83
Loch Eynort -- 45
Loch Meachdannach -- 121
Loch na Creubhaich -- 94
Loch na Sguabaidh -- 97
Loch Slapin -- 98
Loch Scavaig -- 99
Loch nan Leachd -- 100
Loch na Cuilce -- 101
Loch na h-Airde -- 107
Loch na h-Uamha Crioma -- 112
Loch na Moil Deirge -- 113
Loch na h-Acairseid -- 115
Loch na Doire Buige -- 119
Loch na Doire Moire -- 126
Loch Feith an Fhiona -- 120
Lochain Sratha Mhòir -- 44
Lochan an Achaidh Mhòir -- 7
Lochan Coir' a' Ghobhainn -- 74
Lochan na Teanga Riabhaich -- 118
Lòn Chàorach -- 4
Lòn nan Airidh -- 12
Lòn Liath -- 30
Lòn Luachrach -- 53
Lòn Bàn -- 74
Lord Macdonald's Forest -- 25
Lùib -- 23
Lùib na Moil -- 2
Mam a' Phobuill -- 37
Marsco -- 31
Maol Bàn -- 21
Maol na Gainmhich -- 12
Meall na Cuilce -- 102
Meall Dearg -- 100
Meall Odhar -- 5
Meall Odhar Mòr -- 5 |
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INDEX.
Name of Objects -- Page
Meall a' Mhaoil -- 11
Meall Buidhe -- 11
Meallan a' Bhealaich Bhric -- 8
Minginish -- 90
Moll -- 24
Moll River -- 22
Mol-chlach -- 119
Na Gamhnaichan -- 121
Narrows of Raasay -- 1
Nead na h-Iolaire -- 31
Poll Dubh -- 72
Port Sgàile -- 91
Port an t-Seilisdeir -- 128
Port na Cullaidh -- 137
Prince Charles's Cave -- 134
River Brittle -- 62
River Sligachan -- 34
Rudha Port Sgàile -- 101
Rudh' Earr an Sgùrr -- 56
Rudh' an Dunain -- 108
Rudh' a' Geodha Bhuidhe -- 130
Rudh' Aonghais -- 120
Rudha Bàn -- 100
Rudha Bàgh Clann Neill -- 115
Rudha Dubh -- 126
Rudha Dubh -- 127
Rudha Buidhe -- 102
Rudha na Creige Mòire -- 108
Rudha na Moil Deirge -- 113
Rudha na h-Uamha Crioma -- 112
Rudha na h-Airidhe Bàine -- 132
Rudha na h-Easgainne -- 138
Rudha na Cloiche -- 9
Ruadh Stac -- 94
Robostan -- 133
School -- 120
School -- 135
Scaladal Burn -- 131
Scavaig River -- 86
Sea of the Hebrides -- 90
Sciteal -- 52
Sciteal Burn -- 51
Sgùrr Mòr -- 45
Sgùrr an Duine -- 47
Sgùrr nam Boc -- 55
Sgùrr Nam Bairneach -- 55
Sgùrr nan Gobhann -- 56
Sgùrr a Mhadaidh -- 62
Sgùrr a' Ghreadaidh -- 63
Sgùrr Thuilm -- 62
Sgùrr Dearg -- 65
Sgùrr Brittle -- 77
Sgùrr Dubh -- 82
Sgùrr Mhairi -- 18
Sgùrr na Banachdich -- 64
Sgùrr nan Gobhar -- 64
Sgùrr na h-Uamha -- 67 |
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INDEX.
Name of Objects -- Page
Sgùrr nan Eag -- 81
Sgùrr nan Each -- 93
Sgùrr na Stri -- 102
Sgùrr an Eidhne -- 87
Sgùrr Sgùmain -- 82
Sgeir Bheag -- 46
Sgeir Dorcha -- 101
Sgeir Mhòr -- 107
Sligachan Inn -- 26
Slochd Dubh -- 110
Srath Bharragill -- 12
Stac an Tuill -- 48
Standing Stones -- 95
Stachd -- 110
Strathaird -- 95
Soay -- 125
Soay Harbour -- 115
Soay Sound -- 112
Spar Cave -- 140
Suisnish Hill -- 10
Suisnish Point -- 9
Suidhe nan Eun -- 139
Suidhe nan Aighean -- 109
Srath na Crèitheach -- 85
Srath Mòr -- 43
Sròn Àrd a' Mhullaich -- 21
Sròn a' Bhealain -- 14
Teanga Bheag -- 17
Teanga Mhòr -- 18
Tairneilear -- 62
Tobar Ceann -- 105
Tòrmichaig -- 7
Tobar Druim nan Cleochd -- 20
Trotternish -- 90
Truagh Mheall -- 57
Ulfhart Point -- 114 |
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