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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUNVEGAN CASTLE | Dunvegan Castle | Mr. R. Mackintosh schoolmaster Mr McKenzie, Postmaster Mr P McLean, Merchant Dunvegan Black's map Johnstone's map |
021 | This name applies to a very ancient building said to have been built in the ninth century it is situated on a rock which is said to be the site of an ancient tower of which there are many in this parish, and are commonly called "Duns" commanding a fine view of Dunvegan Loch. A portion consisting of a very high tower was added 400 years later by Alastair Crotach (or the humpbacked). These two are conjoined by means of a long low edifice by Rory Moir who was Knighted in the days of James the sixth. The entrance was of old from the sea side by a very long and narrow stair but a new approach has of late been formed by throwing a bridge across a chasm which now renders it of easy access. There is an excellent well situated in the narrow passage leading from the sea, the property of McLeod of McLeod |
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[Page] 105Island of Skye -- County of Inverness - Ph. [Parish] of Duirinish
Dunvegan Castle - Note on page marked * has been included in Descriptive text. Alongside it in red a note: Not Shewn It is mere supposition [initialled] JTH
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