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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIGGEARY | Biggeary Biggeary |
Mr Montgomery, Farmer Greepe by Dunvegan Mr McNeil Schoolmaster Skinidin, by Dunvegan Mr McLeod, Shipherd Orbost, by Dunvegan |
027 | This name is applied to two cot houses situate at the head of Loch Bharcsaig. They are one storey thatched & in fair repair. Mr Robinson of Grishernish. |
| VARKASAIG | Varkasaig | Mr Montgomery, Farmer Greepe by Dunvegan Mr McNeil Schoolmaster Skinidin, by Dunvegan Mr McLeod, Shipherd Orbost, by Dunvegan A McLeod Greep |
027 | Is applied to a shipherd'd house situate a short distance South West from the above. It is one storey slated & in good repair. Property of the above gentleman. |
| CNOC FEANNAIG | Cnoc a' Mheìg Cnoc Feannaig |
Mr McLeod, shepherd Mr Montgomery, Farmer J. Robertson Esq. Grishernish |
027 | A small hill situate a short distance N.W. [North West] from the above described shipherds house; it is the proper of Mr Robinson of Grishernish. Signification "Whey Hill" |
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[Page] 135Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Duirinish
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