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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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ABHUINN A' GHLINNE | Abhuinn a' Ghlinne | Mr Finley Maclean | 009 | This name signifies "River of the Glen", and is applied to a stream having its source a little to the north of the hill Known as Geary Hill. It flows in a north-east direction till it enters Loch Snizort |
BORRAFIACH BURN | Borrafiach Burn | Mr Finlay MacLean | 009 | applied to a Stream having its source about one mile to the south west of the hill known as Sron Orchulan. It flows in a westerly direction till it enters the Little Minch. |
DÙN BORRAFIACH | Dùn Borrafiach | Mr Finlay MacLean | 009 | This name signifies "Fort of the Big Raven" and is applied to a circular building evidently at one time of great strength. It is built of large Stones. Diameter about 40 feet. Part of the walls stand about 10 feet high and other parts is nearly leveled to the ground. |
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