OS1/16/7/86
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|
SCHOOL [Marishader] | School (Boys & Girls, | Mr. McLean, Mr. Colquhoun, Gaelic Teacher, Marishadder, Mr. McDonald Garrafad, |
008 | This school is situated in the district of Marrishadder It is one storey in height, thatched, and in a state unfit to live in. There is an average attendance of 45. scholars, boys, & girls. It is designated the Gaelic school and nothing but Gaelic is supported to be taught. on Captain Frasers property. |
DÙN RAISABURG | Dùn Raisaburg | Mr. McLean, Mr. Colquhoun, Mr McDonald, |
008 | This name applies to what is supposed to have been a Danish Fort. It was built in a circular shape with walls about eight feet in thicKness, and a passage in centre of wall capable of admitting a man all round it. This and Dungreanan, on the margin of "Loch Mealt" were built in the Same style, and resemble much the Pictish Towers of Sutherlandshire. |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 86Isle of SKye -- Parish of Kilmuir
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Bizzy- Moderator
Location information for this page.