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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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SUARDAL (In Ruins) | Suardal (In Ruins) Suardal (In Ruins) Swordale |
Mr. McNeil, Schoolmaster, Skinindin, Dunvegan by Portree. Mr. McKenzie, Postmaster, Dunvegan Black's Map |
021 | This name is applied to the ruins of an old farm house which would seem to have been two stories in height & a good house in its time. It is situated about 1½ miles north from Dunvegan Castle, & is on the property of McLeod of McLeod. |
IAGHAIRT | Iaghairt | Mr. D. McIntyre, Shepherd, Tatochocker, Dunvegan | 021 | This is applied to a headland which probably has been an Island, it is connected to the mainland of Skye by a very narrow neck of land, which stands very little above the sea level. The name signifies "A Dreary Place". McLeod of McLeod is proprietor. |
AN DUBH-AIRD | An Dubh-aird | Mr. D. McIntyre, Shepherd, Tatochocker, Dunvegan | 015; 021 | Is another head-land connected to the above mentioned neck. The name signifies "The Black Height". Both the above places are covered with good sheep pasture. |
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