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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEALL BHUIDHE | Ceall Bhuidhe | Mr McLeod Shipherd Mr Montgomery, Farmer |
027 | A small but prominent hill situate a short distance North from Cnoc a Mhèig. It is also the property of Mr. Robinson of Grishernish. Meaning obscure |
| LOCH VARKASAIG | Loch Varcsaig Loch Varcsaig Loch Varcsaig |
Mr A. McNeil, Schoolmaster Mr McLeod Mr Montgomery |
027 | This name is applied to a good sized bay running in from Loch Bracadale on the west side nesr the house called Orbost Ho. [House]. It is suppose that the words Loch Bharcsaig signifies Loch of the Smack or large boat. |
| MEALL GREEPE | Meall Greepa | Mr A. McNeil, Schoolmaster Mr McLeod Mr Montgomery |
027 | This is a very prominent headland situate between Loch Vattan & Loch Bharcsaig, there are several caves here but they cannot be explored without a boat, The rocks round the point are of great height & quite precipitous. Signification "Ghreipe's Lump" |
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