Inverness-shire (Skye) volume 08

  1. Records
  2. Ordnance Survey Name Books
  3. Inverness-shire OS Name Books, 1876-1878
  4. Inverness-shire (Skye) volume 08
Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/16/8/1 PORTREE [parish] Portree Portree Portree Fullertons Gazetteer Statistical Account Blacks County Map A parish in Inverness-shire comprehnding the islands of Raasay and Rona & a large district on the East Coast of Skye, it is bounded on the north by Snizort; on the East by the Sound of Raasay; on the South by Strath; and on the west by Bracadale, Portree is in the Presbytery of Skye, and synod of Glenelg.
OS1/16/8/1 [Page] 1 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Portree -- Isle of Skye
OS1/16/8/2 [Page] 2 [blank page]
OS1/16/8/3 ALLT CORRACH 022 for Authorities & description see six Inch Name Book - Block No. 3
OS1/16/8/3 BEN ROISHADER 023 For Authorities & description see six Inch Name Book - Block No. 3
OS1/16/8/3 [Page] 3 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Duirinish Island of Skye For Authorities & description see six Inch Name Book - Block No. 3 Trotternish For Authorities & description see six Inch Name Book - Block No. 3
OS1/16/8/4 EDINBAIN 022 For authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 1
OS1/16/8/4 KERRAL BURN 022 For authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 1
OS1/16/8/4 [Page] 4 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Duirinish
OS1/16/8/4 Abhuinn Choishleadar and Blackhill have been crossed out on original page
OS1/16/8/5 ALADH MAOL Aladh Maol Mr. Macdonald, Edinbain Mr. Norman Ferguson 022 This name signifies "Bald Swelling" and is applied to a small round hill situated about one mile to the West of Edinbain
OS1/16/8/5 [Page] 5 County of Inverness -- Isle of Skye -- Ph [Parish] Duirinish Copied from 1/ 6 Inch Name Book.
OS1/16/8/6 [Page] 6 [blank page]
OS1/16/8/7 TOTE [farm] Tote Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay 023 Applies to a farm steading, slated & in good Condition, is situated in the district of "Tote" on the property of Lord McDonald
OS1/16/8/7 [Page] 7 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Snizort
OS1/16/8/8 BERNISDALE 023 For authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 1
OS1/16/8/8 SKERINISH 023 For authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 1
OS1/16/8/8 TREASLANE RIVER 023 For authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 1
OS1/16/8/8 [Page] 8 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Snizort
OS1/16/8/9 AIRIDH NEILL Airidh Néill Mr John Macdonald 022 This name signifies "Nels Bothie and is applied to a hollow situated a little to the west of Beinn Uigasader Property of A Macdonald Esqr Lynedale House.
OS1/16/8/9 ALLT AN LOIN GHUIRM Allt an Lòin Ghuirm Mr John Macdonald 022 This name signifies "Green Bog Burn" and is applied to a stream having its source in the hollow known as Airidh Niell It flows in a westerly direction till it enters Abhainn Choishleadar
OS1/16/8/9 SITHEAN BEINN A' MHORRAINN Sìthean Beinn a' Mhorrainn Mr John Macdonald Ground Officer Edinbain 022 This name is applied to a hill situated about one mile to the southeast of Edinbain Property of J Robinson Esqr. Greshornish House
OS1/16/8/9 [Page] 9 Parish of Duirinish -- Isle of Skye -- Co. [County] of Inverness
OS1/16/8/10 BLACKHILL Blackhill Blackhill Blackhill A. Macdonald Esqr Lyndale House Mr N. Ferguson Schoolmaster Arnisort Mr Macdonald Ground Officer Edinbain 016; 022 This name is applied to a small district situated adjacent and to the south of Edinbain The dwelling houses are all one Storey high thatched and in middeling repair Property of J Robinson Esqr Greshornish House
OS1/16/8/10 ABHUINN CHOISHLEADAR Abhuinn Choishleadar Mr John Macdonald Mr Noman Ferguson, Teacher 022 This name is applied to a small River having its source ¼ mile to the west of the hill Known as Cruachain Beinn a Ceancall It flows in a Northerly direction till it enters Loch Greshornish Near Edinbain Inn.
OS1/16/8/10 [Page] 10 Parish of Duirinish -- Isle of Skye -- Co [County of] Inverness
OS1/16/8/11 CAIRIDH AN TOTE Cairidh an Tote Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Samuel McKay 023 Applied to place in Loch Snizort Beag opposite the farm steading of Tote it consists of a wall built of rubble stones where fish are left on the tide receding It means The yair of Tote
OS1/16/8/11 CAMAS A' CHAISE Camas a' Chàise Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Samuel McKay 023 A small bay close to the F.C. [Free Church] Manse of SKeabost on the western shore of Loch Snizort Beag It signifies cheese Bay
OS1/16/8/11 MANSE [Free Church; Bernesdale] Manse Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Samuel McKay 023 A two storey, slated house in good repair, situated close to the Free church Property of the Trustees of the free Church of Scotland
OS1/16/8/11 [Page] 11 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Snizort
OS1/16/8/12 DROCHAID ABHUINN AN TORA Drochaid Abhuinn an Tora Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Samuel McKay 023 A small one arched bridge on the county road from Portree to Dunvegan 17½ miles from the latter. It is Kept in repair and is the property of the County. Meaning Augur River Bridge
OS1/16/8/12 FREE CHURCH [Bernesdale] Free Church Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Samuel McKay 023 A large plain building slated and in good repair it was built in 1840 and is seated for 600 of a congregation. Property of the Trustees of the free Church of Scotland
OS1/16/8/12 SCHOOL [Bernesdale] School (Boys & Girls) Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Samuel McKay 023 This building is situated at the south west end of the church under the same roof the ordinary branches of education are taught to boys & girls average attendance 40 now under the School Board
OS1/16/8/12 [Page] 12 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Snizort -- Skye
OS1/16/8/13 GLEN BERNISDALE Glen Bernisdale Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Samuel McKay 023 A small district situated to the south of Bernisdale, it consists of arable, rough pasture & some one storey cottages thatched & in miserable repair. Property of Lord McDonald Esqr Skeabost. Anglicised.
OS1/16/8/13 MARAIG BURN Maraig Burn Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Samuel McKay 017; 023 A small stream running north from the moors behind Glen Bernisdale and entering Treaslane River above the County road Its significations is obscure.
OS1/16/8/13 PRABOST Prabost Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Samuel McKay 023 A small district situated on the E. [East] side at the base of Beinn an Tote it consists of patches of arable rough pasture and one storey cottages thatched and in bad repair - Property of Lord McDonald. Anglicised
OS1/16/8/13 [Page] 13 County of Inverness -- Ph[Parish] of Snizort -- Skye
OS1/16/8/14 BEN TOTE Ben Tote Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay 023 A flat topped heathy pasture hill situated ½ a mile to the east of Tote farm steading Property of Lord McDonald It signifies Tote Hill
OS1/16/8/14 CARBOST BURN Carbost Burn Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay 023 A small stream taking its name from above the county road and running south westerly enters Lòn a' Eireannaich about a ¼ of a mile above its junction with River Snizort
OS1/16/8/14 LON NA BUAILE RUAIDHE Lòn na Buaile Ruaidhe Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay 023 A small stream running south West out of the district of Borve and entering Carbost Burn 11 chains below the main road. It signifies The Burn of the redfold
OS1/16/8/14 [Page] 14 County of Inverness -- Ph.[Parish] of Snizort -- Skye
OS1/16/8/15 BUAILE BHLAIR Buaile Bhlàir Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Samuel MacKay 023 Applied to a place situated close to the east of Skeabost House where a battle was fought between the Macdonald's and Macleods in 1539, a large cairn of stones said to have covered the slain, until lately stood here, but was carted away to make way for the plough. it is nw an arable field Property of Lachlin Macdonald Esqr Skeabost Meaning Battle fold.
OS1/16/8/15 Site of CONFLICT between the Macdonalds & Macleods A.D. 1539 Duane Bhlair] Site of CONFLICT between the Macdonalds & Macleods A.D. 1539 Duane Bhlair] Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Samuel MacKay 023 Applied to a place situated close to the east of Skeabost House where a battle was fought between the Macdonald's and Macleods in 1539, a large cairn of stones said to have covered the slain, until lately stood here, but was carted away to make way for the plough. it is nw an arable field Property of Lachlin Macdonald Esqr Skeabost Meaning Battle fold.
OS1/16/8/15 [Page] 15 County of Inverness -- Ph.[Parish] of Snizort
OS1/16/8/16 SNIZORT MILL (Corn) Snizortmill (Corn) Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Samuel McKay 023 A low thatched building situ-ated on the eastern side of the River Snizort near its confluence with Loch Snizort Beag. It is used to grind the Corn grown in the district & is the property of Lord McDonald
OS1/16/8/16 TOTE [district] Tote Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Samuel McKay 023 A district of arable, rough pasture & cottages. The cottages are all one storey high thatched & in bad repair. The farm steading of Tote is slated with a two storey dwelling house slated & in good repair. Property of Lord McDonald
OS1/16/8/16 [Page] 16 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Snizort -- Skye
OS1/16/8/17 SKEABOST HOUSE Skeabost House Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay Borve 023 Applied to a beautiful three storey house slated & in excellent repair with stables and other convenience suitable for the residence of a gentleman property of & residence of L McDonald. Esqr Anglicised
OS1/16/8/17 PEINMORE Peinmore Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay Borve 023 A small district situated south east of Tote it consists of arable, rough pasture & one storey cottages thatched and in bad repair. Property of Lord McDonald Anglicised
OS1/16/8/17 SKEABOST Skeabost Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay Borve 023 A small district situated along the north west of River Snizort. It consists of arable wood pasture and good house or two Property of L McDonald Esqr Skeabost Anglicised
OS1/16/8/17 [Page] 17 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Snizort -- Skye
OS1/16/8/18 ALLT GARBH Allt Garbh Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay 023 A stream running north east out of Loch Hounan and entering the River Tora near the southern end of Glen Bernisdale It signifies Rough Burn.
OS1/16/8/18 CARBOST Carbost Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay 023 A small district situated east of Peinmore it consists of patches of arable rough pasture & one storey cottages thatched & in bad repair. Property of Lord MaDonald.
OS1/16/8/18 RIVER TORA River Tora Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay 023 A large stream which changes its name to Lon a Ghlinne Bhig below the loch of that name and running north east enters Loch Snizort Beag near the Free Church. It signifies The auger River.
OS1/16/8/18 [Page] 18 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Snizort -- Skye
OS1/16/8/18 Abhuinn an Tora crossed out and replaced with River Tora
OS1/16/8/19 ALLT A' CHLOBHA Allt a' chlobha Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay 023 A medium sized stream running north west from the southern base of Sithean Gorm and entering Abhuinn Tora a mile above where it crosses the main road. It signifies Burn of the Tongs
OS1/16/8/19 LEAC A' CHLOBHA Leac a' chlobha Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay 023 A flat piece of heathy pasture situated ¼ of a mile to the south of Sithian Gorm. Property of L McDonald Esqr. It signifies Flat of the Tongs
OS1/16/8/19 LOCH HOUNAN Loch Hounan Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay 023 A large loch situated at the western base of Beinn an Loch the southern end is more of a marsh thick grasses growing in it. It meaning is obscure
OS1/16/8/19 [Page] 19 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Snizort -- Skye
OS1/16/8/20 BEINN AN LOCH Beinn an Loch Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay 023 A large flat topped heathy pasture hill situated at the south western side of Glen Bernisdale Property of L Macdonald Esqr SKeabost Meaning Loch hill
OS1/16/8/20 CNOC AIRIDH LACHLUIN Cnoc airidh Lachluin Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay 023 A small round Knoll situated between the River Tora & Allt- a' Chlobha it is the property of L McDonald Esqr. It signifies the Knoll of Lauchlins sheiling
OS1/16/8/20 SITHEAN GORM Sithean Gorm Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay 023 A low heathy pasture hill situated ½ a mile to the east of Cnoc airidh Lachluin the property of L. McDonald Esqr It signifies Blue Top
OS1/16/8/20 [Page] 20 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Snizort -- Skye
OS1/16/8/21 LON SLOCHD NA CRICHE Lòn Sloch na Crìche Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay 023 A small stream running south west from the district of Borve and entering Lon an Eireannaich 16 chain above it junction of Carbost Burn. It signifies Burn of the march hollow.
OS1/16/8/21 CNOC SITHEAN Cnoc Sithean Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay 023 A small oblong hillock situated close to the side of the River Snizort It is the property of Lord McDonald and signifies Fairies Knowe.
OS1/16/8/21 SCALAR HILL Scalar Hill Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay 023 A low oblong heathy pasture hill situated about ½ a mile to south west of Skeabost Inn it is the property of Lauchlan McDonald Skeabost Its meaning is obscure.
OS1/16/8/21 CHAPEL [River Snizort] Chapel Finlay McInnis Alexander MacKinnon, Tenants Glen Burnisdale 023 An ancient Chapel situated in an Island in the river Snizort having a grave yard still used. It is not Known when it fell in to disuse, or to whom it is was dedicated.
OS1/16/8/21 [Page] 21 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Snizort -- Skye
OS1/16/8/22 CAIRN HILL Cairn Hill Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay 023 A small Knoll situated ¼ of a mile to the south east of scaller Hill. It is the property of L. McDonald Esqr. It signification is obscure.
OS1/16/8/22 SKEABOST BRIDGE Skeabost Bridge Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay 023 A small one acrched bridge situated near Skeabost Inn on the road from Portree to Dunvegan It is Kept in repair and the property of the County
OS1/16/8/22 [Page] 22 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Snizort -- Skye Skeabost Inn - Cancelled By order John T. Loban Ca [Civilian Assistant] 21.12.77.
OS1/16/8/22 Skeabost Bridge - Roman Print
OS1/16/8/23 LON AN EIREANNAICH Lòn an Eireannaich Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay 023 A large stream running north west from where it takes the name of Lon an achie and enters River Snizort ¾ of a mile above Skeabost Inn. It mean the Irishmans Burn
OS1/16/8/23 LON NA H-IULAIN Lòn na h-Iulain Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay 023 A small stram running west out of the district of Borve and entering Lòn an Eireannaich ½ a mile above the junction of Carbost Burn. It means Burn of the Stackyard
OS1/16/8/23 RIVER SNIZORT River Snizort Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay 023; 029 A large stream running north west from the south west of the Parish of Snizort and entering Loch Snizort Beag near Skeabost House on the east side lies the district of Trotternish
OS1/16/8/23 [Page] 23 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Snizort -- Skye
OS1/16/8/24 BENESSON Benesson Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay 023 A small district situated east of Skeabost it consists of arabe rough pasture & cottages one storey high & in bad repair Property of Lord McDonald. Anglicised
OS1/16/8/24 LON AN TAIRBH Lòn an Tairbh Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay 023 A medium sized stream running north west from the south of Beinn Graser and entering River Snizort near the south end of Benesson It signifies the Bulls Burn.
OS1/16/8/24 UIGSHADER Uigshader Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay Valuation Roll. 023 A small district of arable rough pasture & cottages of one storey thatched & in bad repair and the Property of Lord McDonald It is situated east of "Benesson" Anglicised
OS1/16/8/24 [Page] 24 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Snizort -- Skye
OS1/16/8/25 FREE CHURCH MANSE [Portree] Free church Manse Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson 023 A plain two storey slated and in excellent repair with a good garden attached. Property of the Trustee's of the Free church of Scotland
OS1/16/8/25 HEATH COTTAGE Heath Cottage Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson 023 A nice one storey house slated and and in good repair with a good garden attached Property of Mrs MacasKill
OS1/16/8/25 [Page] 25 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree
OS1/16/8/26 NORTH OF SCOTLAND BANK [Portree] North of Scotland Bank Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson 023 Applied to a beautiful building situated in summerled square it is two storeys slated & in good repair. Property of the North of Scotland Banking Company
OS1/16/8/26 SOMERLED SQUARE Somerled Square Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson 023 An open space lying at the northern end of Portree through which all traffic into the town passes it is nicely gravelled and Kept very clean and is a great ornament to the place
OS1/16/8/26 WENTWORTH STREET [Portree] Wentworth street Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson 023 Applied to a street of houses mostly two storeys slated & in good repair. Principal Proprietor Lord Macdonald
OS1/16/8/26 [Page] 26 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree
OS1/16/8/26 Somerled Square - Roman Cap. [Capitals]
OS1/16/8/27 COMBINATION POORHOUSE [Portree] Combination Poorhouse Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson 023 A large block of building two storeys high slated and in excellent repair It is intended for the whole poor ofthe Island and supported by the different Parishes Property of the union
OS1/16/8/27 WOOLLEN FACTORY [Portree] Woollen Manufactory Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson 023 Applies to a large three storey building slated and in good repair the manufacture is chiefly tweeds made and sent to the large towns of England & Scotland Property of Lord Macdonald
OS1/16/8/27 [Page] 27 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree -- Skye Sluiganan - crossed out on original page - Cancelled By order. John T. Hoban Ca [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/16/8/27 Combination Poorhouse - Open Roman Print
OS1/16/8/28 CALEDONIAN BANK [Portree] Caledonian Bank Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson 023 A large fine building three storeys slated and in excellent repair. Property of the Caledonian Banking Company
OS1/16/8/28 PORTREE HOUSE Portree House Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson 023 A large commodious house four storeys slated and in good repair. Property of Lord Macdonald
OS1/16/8/28 [Page] 28 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree -- Skye Home Farm crossed out on original page Cancelled By Order
OS1/16/8/29 COURT HOUSE [Portree] Court House Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson 023 Applied to a large square block of building slated and in very food repair. used as a place where the sheriff holds his courts Property of the County
OS1/16/8/29 JAIL [Portree] f. Jail Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson 023 A plain building in excellent repair used as a place for detaining prisoners awaiting their trial and for short periods of imprisonment afterwards Property of the County
OS1/16/8/29 POST OFFICE [Portree] Post Office Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson 023 A building situtated under part of the Portree Hotel, in good repair there is telegraph communication with all parts of the country. And the mails arrive from KyleaKin at 6 AM departing same day at 8.30 P.M. Property of the Post office
OS1/16/8/29 [Page] 29 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree -- Skye
OS1/16/8/30 PORTREE HOTEL Portree Hotel Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson 023 A large four storey building slated and in excellent repair some of the lower storey is partly occupied by shops but there is great accomodation for visitors upstairs - Property of Lord Macdonald.
OS1/16/8/30 CALEDONIAN HOTEL [Portree] Hotel Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson 023 A two storey building slated and in good repair. it has good accommodation for tradesmen or second rate visitors but is never resorted to by Tourists except the other Hotels are filled Lord Macdonald Proprietor
OS1/16/8/30 FREE CHURCH [Portree] Free Church Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson 023 A large plain building slated & in good repair it was erected in [1854] and is seated for [blank] Property of the Trustees of the Free Church of Scotland
OS1/16/8/30 [Page] 30 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree -- Skye
OS1/16/8/30 The present building, designed by John Hay of Liverpool, was built as a Free Church in 1854, became the United Free Church in 1900 and the Church of Scotland in 1929 - Source - Scotlands Churches Trust.
OS1/16/8/31 KILTARAGLEN Kiltaraglen Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson Cameron's History of Skye. 023 Applied to a district situated ½ a mile to the north of Portree composed chiefly of arable. It is the old name of the Parish of Portree and the original name Signified Burial ground at the bottom of the Glen
OS1/16/8/31 KILTARAGLEN COTTAGE Kiltaraglen Cottage Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson Cameron's History of Skye. 023 A one storey cottage slated and in good repair with outhouses in miserable repair and garden attached property of Lord Macdonald
OS1/16/8/31 SULISHADERBEGE Sulishaderbeg Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson Cameron's History of Skye. 023 Applies to a district situated on each side of the main road from Portree to Dunvegan about ½ a mile from the former. the property of Lord Macdonald Its meaning is obscure.
OS1/16/8/31 [Page] 31 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree -- Skye
OS1/16/8/32 LON NAN SLUGAN Lòn nan Slugan Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson 023 A small stream running north east from the moors above the Woollen manufactory and entering River Leashgarry about ½ mile above Leashgarry Bridge
OS1/16/8/32 MARKET STANCE Market Stance Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson 023 Applied to a piece of heathy pasture ground situated about 1 mile from Portree on the west side of the road from Portree to Dunvegan There are three markets in the year viz It is not a Chartered Market.
OS1/16/8/32 [Page] 32 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree -- Skye
OS1/16/8/33 [Page] 33 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Snizort Snizort for authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 1 Parish Lòn Charisgil for authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 1 Loch Snizort Beag for authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 1 Achadh nam Bard. for authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 1 Beinn Ach' nam Bard. for authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 1 Duirinish for authorities & description see six Inch Name Book - Block No. 2 Duirinish Ph.[Parish]
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OS1/16/8/35 CREAG MHOR COIS AN UISGE Creag Mhòr Cois An Uisge Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson Portree 024 A low heathy pasture hill situated close to the north of Lagan Boradale Property of Lord Macdonald. Its meaning is Big rock at the foot of the water.
OS1/16/8/35 LAGGAN BORADAL Laggan Boradal Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson Portree 024 Applied to some one storey cottages in ruinous repair, with small patch of pasture around them. Property of Lord Macdonald Its meaning is obscure
OS1/16/8/35 LON A' GHEARRAIDH Lòn a' Ghearraidh Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson Portree 024 A small stream running north west from the base of Cnoc a' Cnocadale and entering the River Chracaig a little above Dun Garrashadder Its meaning is the Garden Burn.
OS1/16/8/35 [Page] 31 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree -- Skye
OS1/16/8/36 LON A' MHUILLINN Lòn a' Mhuillinn Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson 024 A small stream running south west out of the River Chracaig and entering Portree Harbour near Scorrybreck House It signifies the Mill stream
OS1/16/8/36 SCORYBREAK (In Ruins) Scorybreck Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson Mr Macleod Occupier Scorrybreck House 024 Applied to some ruins and pasture formerly the farm of Scorrybreck the roofless remains of the old house with its gables standing can still be seen Property of Lord Macdonald Anglicised
OS1/16/8/36 SRON A' BHAINNE Sròn a' Bhainne Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson 024 A large flat topped hill of an elongated form situated a little to the north of Am Bill Property of Lord Macdonald Its meaning is Milk Nose
OS1/16/8/36 [Page] 36 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Portree -- Skye
OS1/16/8/37 REDCLIFF Redcliff Redcliff Redcliff Mr. J. Maclellan, Redcliff Mr. M McDonald, Rockfield Cottage. Mr. M. Matheson, Bosville Terrace. 024 This name applies to neat dwelling house, two Story high, Slated and in excellent repair, Situated about ¼ of a mile from the village of Portree: the property of Lord McDonald.
OS1/16/8/37 ROCKFIELD COTTAGE Rockfield Cottage Rockfield Cottage Rockfield Cottage Mr. M. McDonald, Tenant. Mr. D. McLeod, Scorrybreck. Mr. M. Matheson, Bosville Terrace 024 This name applies to a neat Cottage, two Story, Slated and in good repair, and Situated ½ a mile north from the Village of Portree, the Property of Lord McDonald.
OS1/16/8/37 SCORYBREAK HOUSE Scorybreck Scorybreck Scorybreck Written on Gate Valuation Roll 1869.70. Mr. D McLeod Tenant 024 This name applies to a neat dwelling house two Story high Slated, and in excellent repair, and Situated about ¼ of a mill North East from the village of Portree the property of Lord McDonald Anglicised
OS1/16/8/37 [Page] 37 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree. (1/2500 Scale)
OS1/16/8/38 BOSVILLE TERRACE [Portree] Bosville Terrace Bosville Terrace Bosville Terrace Valuation Roll 1869 & 70. Mr. M. Matheson, Bosville Terrace. Dr. [Doctor] Webster Bosville Terrace. 024 This name applies to a Terrace, Consisting of a Street having dwelling houses two story high, Slated & in fair repair. Situated at the North-East of Portree: the property of Lord McDonald.
OS1/16/8/38 TORVAIG Torvaig Valuation Roll 1869 & 70. Mr. M. Matheson, Bosville Terrace Dr. [Doctor] Webster Bosville Terrace. 024 This name applies to a Small farm house, One Story, thatched with, outhouses, garden, arable & pasture land attached, Situated about one mile North-East from the village of Portree: the property of Lord Macdonald Anglicised
OS1/16/8/38 [Page] 38 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree.
OS1/16/8/38 Bosville Terrace - R.C. [Roman Capitals] small
OS1/16/8/39 AM BILE Am Bile Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay 024 Applied to a flat piece of pasture on the top of a rock the property of Lord Macdonald Its meaning is obscure
OS1/16/8/39 CREAG MHOR Creag Mhòr Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay 024 A large precipitous rock situated on the eastern base of Sròn a' Bhainne. Property of Lord Macdonald. It signifies Big Rock
OS1/16/8/39 LON A' BHILE Lòn a' Bhile Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Samuel McKay 024 A small stream running south and entering Port a Bhata in the sound of Raassay Its meaning is obscure.
OS1/16/8/39 [Page] 39 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree -- Skye
OS1/16/8/40 PORT A' BHATA Port a' Bhata Revd. [Reverend] John Darrach Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 024 A bay situated on the western side of the sound of Raasay near Bealie It signifies the Boat Port.
OS1/16/8/40 PORTREE HARBOUR Portree Harbour Revd. [Reverend] John Darrach Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 024; 030 Applies to a large natural creek of water at the northern end of which stands the village of Portree, there is a good pier and good anchorage in deep water, and in the summer months many steamers call with Tourists. it is also a great resort of yachts etc.
OS1/16/8/40 SRON NAN CUDAIGEAN Sròn nan Cudaigean Revd. [Reverend] John Darrach Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 024 A wooded point situated near the Pier in Portree Harbour. Property of Lord Macdonald Its meaning is Cuddies Point
OS1/16/8/40 [Page] 40 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree -- Skye
OS1/16/8/40 Portree Harbour - Roman Caps [Roman Capitals]
OS1/16/8/41 BEN CHRACAIG Ben Chracaig Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson 024 A large long topped heathy pasture hill situated about ¾ of a mile to the east of Portree. Property of Lord Macdonald Its meaning is Rocky Hill
OS1/16/8/41 MACCOITIR'S CAVE MacCoitir's Cave Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson 024 Applied to cave having its entrance, which is small, in the Sgeir Ruadh and extending it is said to Loch Fada. but it has only been explored for a few hundred yards. It is named after a man of that name that is said to have inhabited it
OS1/16/8/41 SGURR RUADH Sgùrr Ruadh Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson 024 A range of precipitous rocks situated on the eastern side of Beinn Chragach. property of Lord Macdonald. Its meaning is Red Rock
OS1/16/8/41 [Page] 41 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree -- Skye
OS1/16/8/42 CHAPEL (In Ruins) [Dun Torvaig] Chapel (In Ruins) Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson 024 Applied to a ruin with some rough pasture around it supposed to have been a grave yard The date of erection cannot be ascertained
OS1/16/8/42 DUN TORVAIG Dun Torvaig Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson 024 The ruins of an old fort situated on the northern end of Beinn Chragach. it is of scandinavian origin. but no exact date can be assigned to it Its meaning is Torvaeg Fort.
OS1/16/8/42 [Page] 42 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Portree -- Skye
OS1/16/8/43 CNON A’ CHROCHAIRE Cnon a' Chrochaire Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 024 Applies to a heathy pasture hill situated a little to the N.W. of Torvaig, Meaning obscure.
OS1/16/8/43 [Page] 43 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree
OS1/16/8/44 MARTAIG BURN Martaig Burn 024 For Authorities and description. See Six Inch 24/13. Name Book - Block No. 3.
OS1/16/8/44 RIVER CHRACAIG River Chracaig 024 For Authorities and description. See Six Inch 24/13. Name Book - Block No. 3.
OS1/16/8/44 SOUND OF RAASAY Sound of Raasay 024 For Authorities and description. See Six Inch 24/13. Name Book - Block No. 3.
OS1/16/8/44 [Page] 44 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree River Tora - has been crossed out on original page
OS1/16/8/45 ST JOHN'S CHAPEL (Episcopalian) St. Johns Chapel (Episcopalian) St. Johns Chapel (Episcopalian) St. Johns Chapel (Episcopalian) McLeod of McLeod, Dunvegan Castle Mr McDonald, Joiner, Dunvegan Mr Johnson Draper, Dunveyan 028 This name applies to a small Church, situated about 4 ½ miles South of Dunvegan Inn, it was erected in 1843 by Private Subscription, and is seated for 80 persons, it is at present only used occasionally and has been for a number of years, there is a small graveyard attached to the Church. Bracadale Ph [Parish]
OS1/16/8/45 BARPANNAN TUMULI Barpannan Tumuli Statistical Accounts. Mr. McDonald, Gamekeeper, Colbost, by Struan, By Portree, Skye. 028 This name is applied to 3 ancient buildings or cairns, the north eastmost one of the 3 resembles the Duns or old Forts of which there are so many in this parish. They have merely the appearance of large piles of loose blocks of stones. Duirinish Ph [Parish]
OS1/16/8/45 LAG BUIDHE Lag Buidhe Mr McDonald. A McNeill, Teacher. 028 Is applied to a piece of pasture and rough pasture land forming the N.E [North East] bank of the head of Loch Caroy. The name signified "The Yellow Hollow". Bracadale Ph [Parish]
OS1/16/8/45 [Page] 45 Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness St. Johns Chapel (Episcopalian) - Changed by order John T. Hoban Ca [Civilian Assistant] 16 July 1877 [Situation Column] Bracadale Ph. [Parish] Barpannan Tumuli - Plural - Singular number
OS1/16/8/46 SKAGEARY Shageary Mr. McDonald. Mr. A McNeill, Teacher, Skindin, Dunvegan, Portree 028 This name is applied to a quantity of pasture and R. [rough] pasture land situate between Balmeanach & the head of Loch Caroy. It seems to have been farmed at one time, the ruins of a house is still to be seen. Meaning Obscure
OS1/16/8/46 [Page] 46 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness Lighelinn / Lighlinn - Name Cancelled / Not known. By order John T. Hoban Ca [Civilian Assistant] Is applied to a face or slope on the south side of "Abhuinn Baile Meadhonaich" and adjacent to "Shàgearaidh" This place also has the appearance of having been inhabited. Meaning Obscure
OS1/16/8/47 GLEN HEYSDAL Glen Heysdal 022 For Authorities and description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 3
OS1/16/8/47 CAROY RIVER Caroy River 028 For Authorities and description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 3
OS1/16/8/47 ALLT NAN CAT Allt nan Cat 028 For Authorities and description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 3
OS1/16/8/47 ALLT AIRIDH DHONACHAIDH Allt Airidh Dhonachaidh 028 For Authorities and description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 3
OS1/16/8/47 ABHUINN BAILE-MEADHONAICH Abhuinn Baile-meadhonaich 028 For Authorities and description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 3
OS1/16/8/47 ABHUINN A’CHAISTEIL Abhuinn a'Chaisteil 028 For Authorities and description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 2
OS1/16/8/47 [Page] 47 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Duirinish
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OS1/16/8/50 CROSSNISH POINT Crossnish Point Mr. McDonald, Game Keeper Ose by Struan. Mr. A. McNeill, Teacher, Skinidin, Dunvegan, by Portree. 028 This name is applied to a headland on the west side of Loch Caroy and is the property of McLeod of McLeod. Signifies "Chrossnish Point"
OS1/16/8/50 [Page] 50 Ph. [Parish] of Duirinish -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/8/51 BUAILE DHUBH ARD Buaile Dhubh Ard Mr. McDonald, Keeper Mr. A. McNeill 028 Is applied to a small hill situate about ¼ mile north from the Farm house Called Ose. The name signifies "High Black Park". McLeod of McLeod is Proprietor.
OS1/16/8/51 SCHOOL [Feorlig] School (Boys and Girls) Schoolmaster and present Resident Mr. A. McNeill. 028 This is a school and dwelling house. The school is for boys and girls and is supported by the "Ladies Highland Association Edinburgh". There is an average attendance of 40 scholars, and the ordinary branches of the English language taught. There is no School Board in connection.
OS1/16/8/51 [Page] 51 Ph. [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness Bastle Cancelled by order John T. Hoban Oct [October] 17. 1877.
OS1/16/8/52 DUN FEORLIG Dùn Feorlig Dùn Feorlig Mr. McNeill, Teacher, Colbost, Duirinish by Dunvegan. Mr. McDonald, Keeper Colbost, Struan by Portree. 028 This name is applied to the remains of an ancient fort situate on a small Knoll on the north side of Loch Caroy. Only a small portion of the wall can be traced. No meaning given for "Fheorlig"
OS1/16/8/52 FEORLIG Feorlig Valuation Roll 1868-9 Co.[County] Inverness. Mr McDonald, Keeper. 028 Is a two storey farm house situate on the north side of Lock Caroy, about 1 mile from the end of the loch. It is slated and in fair repair, and is the property of Norman McLeod of McLeod, Dunvegan Castle, by Portree. Anglicised.
OS1/16/8/52 LOCH CAROY Loch Caroy Loch Caroy Mr. MacKintosh, Schoolmaster Mr. McDonald 027; 028 Is applied to an arm of the sea on the west coast of the Isle of Skye running inland from Loch Bracadale. Phs. [Parishes] of Duirinish
OS1/16/8/52 [Page] 52 Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness - Ph. [Parish] of Duirinish
OS1/16/8/52 Dùn Feorlig - Old English Loch Caroy - Roman Capitals
OS1/16/8/53 OSE Ose Ose Mr. McRae, Farmer & occupier Mr. McLeod Schoolmaster, Struan by Portree. Valuation Roll 028 This name is applied to a large farm house in excellent repair. It is two stories in height and slated. The property of McLeod of McLeod. Anglicised
OS1/16/8/53 OSE POINT Ose Point Mr. McDonald, Keeper. Mr. A McNeill 028 This name is applied to a point on the coast adjacent to the farm called Ose. The name signfies "Ose Point".
OS1/16/8/53 [Page] 53 Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Bracadale
OS1/16/8/54 [Page] 54 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Duirinish Harlosh - For Authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. [Number] 2 Balmore - For Authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. [Number] 2 Dunetireach - For Authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. [Number] 2 Allt a'Mhulaig - For Aithorities & description See Six Ich Name Book - Block No. [Number] 3 Ph. [Parish] of Bracadale
OS1/16/8/55 ACHADH NA GOBHAR Achadh na Gobhar Mr. McDonald, Keeper 028 This name is applied to a small hill situate adjacent to the Co. [County] Road leading to Dunvegan about 1¼ miles from Struan Inn. McLeod of McLeod is Propr. [Proprietor]. Meaning Obscure.
OS1/16/8/55 ERD HOUSE [Knock Ullinish] Ground House Mr. McDonald, Keeper 028 Near the base and on the east side of the above Knoll, there is to be seen an underground house, the entrance to it is only sufficiently large enough to allow a person stooping to get in, the walls are built of stone & it is also roofed with stone. Boswell in his Tour describes it as being a subterraneous house about 40 ft. long, but at present it can only be penetrated about 10 feet, owing to part of the roof having fallen in. (It is suppose to be very ancient).
OS1/16/8/55 KNOCK ULLINISH Knock Ullinish Mr. McDonald, Keeper 028 A small hill or Knoll situate adjacent to the road leading to Ullinish, and about ¾ of a mile in a North East direction from that house.
OS1/16/8/55 SULA SKERRY Sula Skerry Mr. McDonald, Keeper 028 Is applied to two high water rocks situated adjacent to the coast line about ½ mile west from Ullinish.
OS1/16/8/55 [Page] 55 Ph. [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/8/55 ERD HOUSE [Knock Ullinish] - Old English
OS1/16/8/56 EABOST Eabost Eabost Mr. William McLeod, Schoolmaster Struan by Portree. Valuation Roll, 1868-69 Black & Johnston's Map Admiralty Chart 028 This name is applied to an ordinary sized farm house situated about 2½ miles N.W. [North West] from Struan Inn, it is built of stone, is two stories in height, slated and in good repair. McLeod of McLeod is proprietor.
OS1/16/8/56 ULLINISH Ullinish Ullinish Mrs Ferguson, tenant Mr MacDonald, Gamekeeper. Valuation Roll 1868-9 028 This name applies to an excellent stone built house sitauted about 2 miles from Struan Inn, near the coast. It is two storeys high, slated and in good repair. The property of MacLeod of MacLeod.
OS1/16/8/56 [Page] 56 County of Inverness -- Isle of Skye -- Ph. [Parish] of Bracadale Beinn Triallain Cancelled By order John T Hoban Ca [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/16/8/57 [Page] 57 Ph. [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness Acairn Burn Is applied to a small stream rising about 1 mile N.E. from Ullinish and flowing southerly till it enters Loch Beag. Meaning obscure
OS1/16/8/58 [Page] 58 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Bracadale Loch Beag - For Authorities and description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. [Number] 3. Beinn Triallain - Cancelled JTH Allt Dughaill - For Authorities and description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. [Number] 3. Loch Bracadale - For Authorities and description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. [Number] 6.
OS1/16/8/59 POST OFFICE [Bracadale] Post Office Mr. William McLeod. Schoolmaster Mr. McKenzie Inn Keeper 028 A small out office in connection with the Portree Office, there is a despatch & arrival every morning except Sundays, the former at 6 am & the latter at 11. am. but the bay is general closed the night previous. It is not a money order Office.
OS1/16/8/59 SCHOOL [Bracadale] School (Boys and Girls) School (Boys and Girls) Mr. William McLeod. Schoolmaster Mr. McKenzie Inn Keeper 028 This is a National School for Boys and Girls & supported by a School Board. It was formerly called the parish school & since the School Board has been elected the scholars from the Free Church School now attend it & owing to this the school has become too small so that another is about to be built when the present one will be done away with. The average attendance is 39 and the ordinary branches of the English language are taught together with Latin. It is situate adjacent to the parish Church, & is partly a dwelling house for the Schoolmaster.
OS1/16/8/59 [Page] 59 Ph. [Parish] of Bracadale -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/8/59 SCHOOL [Bracadale] - Roman Print
OS1/16/8/60 CNOC MOR Cnoc Mòr Mr. William McLeod Mr. McKenzie Mr. A McNeill 028 A small hill situate a short distance south West from the parish Church Manse. The name signifies "Big Knoll". It is situate on the boundary of the Glebe.
OS1/16/8/60 DUN GARSIN Dùn Garsin Mr. William McLeod Mr. McKenzie Mr. A. McNeill 028 A small Knoll situate adjacent & east of the above hill, the summit of which is the site of one of the these ancient towers or forts called "Duns". The stones of the building were taken to make walls &c on the parliamentary road when it was being made.
OS1/16/8/60 KNOCK GARSIN Knock Garsin Mr. William McLeod Mr. McKenzie Mr. A. McNeill 028 Is a small but prominent hill situate immediately above the parish Church to the east; it is covered with good rough pastures &c is the property of McLeod of McLeod. No English meaning could be got for the name.
OS1/16/8/60 [Page] 60 Ph. [Parish] pf Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness Dun Garsin - This name applies only to a hill
OS1/16/8/60 Dùn Garsin - Stump
OS1/16/8/61 ABHUINN NA H-EGLAISE Abhuinn na h-Eglaise Mr. William McLeod Mr. McKenzie Mr. McDonald, Keeper 028 This name is applied to the stream running past the parish Church falling into the Loch Beag. It rises on the mountains north from the church. The name signifies "River of the Church".
OS1/16/8/61 BRACADALE Bracadale Mr. William McLeod Mr. McKenzie Mr. McDonald, Keeper 028 Is applied to a small district situate on the north side of the arm of the sea called Loch Beag, it comprises several Crofts and Croft houses, the Parish Church and School, an Inn and a Corn Mill. The public houses are all in good repair but those of the Crofters in very poor repair.
OS1/16/8/61 STRUANMORE Struanmore Mr. William McLeod Mr. McKenzie Mr. McDonald, Keeper 028 A small hamlet of Crofters houses situate on the north side of Loch Beag. The houses are all one storey thatched and in poor repair. McLeod of McLeod is proprietor.
OS1/16/8/61 [Page] 61 Ph. [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/8/62 MANSE [Free Church; Bracadale] Manse Mr. William McLeod Mr. McKenzie 028 This is applied to the Free Church Manse, it is a large & commodious house situate adjacent to the County Rd [Road] about ½ mile west from Struan Inn. It is 2 storey high, slated and in good repair.
OS1/16/8/62 CNOC AN FHEORLAIN Cnoc an Fheorlain Mr William McLeod Mr McKenzie A McLeod. Greep 028 A small prominent hill situate immediately behind the Fr. [Free] Church Manse. McLeod of McLeod is propr. [proprietor] "Hill of The Firlot"
OS1/16/8/62 FREE CHURCH [Bracadale] Free Church Mr William McLeod Mr McKenzie 028 Is a good substantial stone building situated adjacent to the manse. It was erected by the Free Church A.D.1856 and is seated for 430 sitters, it is supported by the above Body.
OS1/16/8/62 [Page] 62 Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Bracadale
OS1/16/8/62 Manse - the initials F.C. [Free Church] has been crossed out
OS1/16/8/63 CHURCH [Bracadale] Church Church Mr William McLeod Schoolmaster Mr McKenzie, Inn Keeper Struan Inn. 028 This is the parish Church of Bracadale. It is a good substantial building, slated & in good repair. It has a gallery & is seated for between 500 and 600 sitters. It has no minister at present. It was erected A.D.1831 & is situated in a hollow near the parliamentary road on the north side of Loch Beag. There is a small graveyard a short distance north from the church which is Kept in very bad order.
OS1/16/8/63 GLEBE [Bracadale] Glebe Mr William McLeod Schoolmaster Mr McKenzie, Inn Keeper Struan Inn. 028 This is the glebe in connection with the above church, it is bounded on the east by a good sized stream which flows past the church, on the north by an old bank running westerly from the above mentioned stream till it joins another small stream near the place called Balgown, it runs southerly along this stream for a short distance, where the boundary becomes undefined, running from a point on the stream to the summit of a small hill called Cnoc Mòr & from Cnoc Mòr to a point on the parliamentary road near the church.
OS1/16/8/63 [Page] 63 Ph. [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/8/63 Church - Roman Print
OS1/16/8/64 BALGOWN Balgown Balgown Mr. William McLeod Mr. D. McDonald Valuation Roll 028 A small district of crofts & croft houses, the whole of which are one storey thatched & in poor repair. McLeod of McLeod is proprietor.
OS1/16/8/64 MANSE [parish; Bracadale] Manse Manse Mr. William McLeod Mr. D. McDonald Valuation Roll 028 Is a good commodious house 2 stories high, slated & in good repair and situate about ¼ mile north from the parish church to which it is connected. It is at present unoccupied.
OS1/16/8/64 [Page] 64 Ph. [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness Struanboag - Cancelled By Order JTH
OS1/16/8/64 Manse - Roman Print
OS1/16/8/65 CNOC ALLTAIR Cnoc Alltair Mr William McLeod Mr D. McDonald A. McLeod. Greep. 028 Is applied to a prominent Knoll situated about ¼ mile north from the hamlet called Struanmor. It is the property of McLeod of McLeod. Signification "Hill of the Altar"
OS1/16/8/65 CNOC AN UNGAIDH Cnoc an Ungaidh Mr William McLeod Mr D. McDonald 028 Applied to a small but prominent hill situated about ½ mile north from the Free Church manse at Bracadale, on the propty. [property] of McLeod of McLeod. the name signifies "Sanctified Knoll".
OS1/16/8/65 SKEALASAIG BURN Skealasaig Burn Mr William McLeod Mr D. McDonald 028 A good sized stream rising on the mountains north of "Cnoc Ungaidh" and flowing southerly until it enters Loch Beag.
OS1/16/8/65 [Page] 65 Ph. [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/8/66 DUN BEAG Dùn Beag Mr. William McLeod, Schoolmaster Struan, by Portree Mr. D. McDonald, GameKeeper Colbost, Struan, by Portree 028 This name is applied to the remains of what is supposed to be an ancient fort, it is built of very large blocks of stones forming a circle, the wall which is all that remain[s] is about 9 ft. thick & stands about 12 ft. high. It is situated on a prominent Knoll adjacent to the County road about ½ mile N.W. [North West] from the small hamlet called Struanmor. The name signifies "Little Fort".
OS1/16/8/66 Site of DUN MOR Dùn Mòr Mr. William McLeod, Schoolmaster Struan, by Portree Mr. D. McDonald, GameKeeper Colbost, Struan, by Portree 028 Is applied to a prominent Knoll situate about ¼ mile N. [North] from the above. On the summit of this hill there is what seems to be the remains of an ancient building something similar to the above but it has been much larger and not so strong. the foundation of the wall can scarcely be traced. It measures about 3 chains in diameter. Means "Big Fort"
OS1/16/8/66 [Page] 66 Ph. [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/8/66 Dùn Beag - Old English Dùn Mòr - Old English
OS1/16/8/67 COILLORE Coillore Mr William McLeod Mr McKenzie occupier 028 A small district of small crofters houses situate on the south side of Loch Beag. The dwellings are all one storey high thatched & of a very poor description. McLeod of McLeod is proprietor.
OS1/16/8/67 DUN DIARMAID Dùn Diarmaid Mr William McLeod Mr McKenzie occupier 028 Is applied to the remains of a supposed ancient tower of fort situate in the district of Coillore & on a small Knoll. There is very little remaining of the building. The stones seem to have been taking away for building purposes. "Dermids Fort"
OS1/16/8/67 STRUAN INN Struan Inn Struan Inn Mr William McLeod Mr McKenzie occupier 028 This name is applied to an Inn situate on the north side of Loch Beag and adjacent to the parliamentary road about 11¼ miles from Dunvegan Inn. There is accommodation for travelers but none for beast. It is the propy. [property] of McLeod of McLeod.
OS1/16/8/67 [Page] 69 Ph.[Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/8/67 Dùn Diarmaid - Old English
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OS1/16/8/69 SLIGNACH Slignach Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 Applied to a number of cottages situated close to the south of Portree. most of them are thatche one storey and in bad repair property of Lord Macdonald
OS1/16/8/69 SUIDH' FHINN Suidh' Fhinn Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 Applied to a large heathy pasture hill situated a little to the north west of Portree. Property of Lord Macdonald It mean Fuigall's Seat
OS1/16/8/69 SULISHADERMORE Sulishadermore Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 023; 029 A district situated to the west of Portree. a large woollen manufactory is situated in it and a number of fine cottages Property of Lord Macdonald Meaning obscure
OS1/16/8/69 [Page] 69 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree -- Skye
OS1/16/8/69 Soulashadder Mòr - has been crossed out and replaced with Sulishadermore - retain JTH 16.7.77
OS1/16/8/70 BUCHANAN'S GRAVE Buchanan's Grave Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 Applied to the grave of a man of the name of Buchanan who was executed on Meall na-h Acairseid for the murder of a packmerchant in the neighbourhood of Rigg about AD 1689
OS1/16/8/70 CULESHADER BURN Culeshader Burn Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 A small stream running east from Suidh Fhionn and entering Portree Loch opposite Portree Meaning obscure
OS1/16/8/70 LON NA H-ATHA Lòn na h-Àtha Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 A small stream running east from Suidh Fhionn and entering Portree Loch near its northern end It signifies Kiln Burn
OS1/16/8/70 TOWER [Meall na h-Acairseid] Tower Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 A small octagonal building standing on Meall na h-Acairseid it is for no purpose only as an ornament to the hill. It was built by a factor of Lord Macdonald
OS1/16/8/70 [Page] 70 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree -- Skye
OS1/16/8/70 Lòn Coul a' Shadder has been crossed out and replaced with Culeshader Burn
OS1/16/8/71 ROYAL HOTEL [Portree] Royal Hotel Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 This name applies to a good Hotel situated in the southern side of Portree it is much frequented by Tourists and others in the summer months Propt [Proprietor] Lord MacDonald
OS1/16/8/71 OLD COURT HOUSE [Portree] Old Court House Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 This name applies to an old building formerly used as a Courthouse and Jaol it is now used as a temporary school room Propts [Proprietors] the Commissioners of Supply for the Co. [County] of Inverness
OS1/16/8/71 CHURCH [Portree] Church Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 This name applies to the Ph. [Parish] Church which is a good commodious building seated to contain about 700. Proprietors the Heritos.
OS1/16/8/71 [Page] 71 County of Inverness -- Isle of Skye -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree Sheet 29 Plan 4 Trace 3
OS1/16/8/72 PORTREE [Vilown] Portree Revd. [Reverend] J. Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson New Statistical Account Fullertons Gazetteer Admirality Chart 023; 024; 029; 030 This name applies to a seafront village on the Eastern Coast of Skye the Houses are generally two storeys high slated and in good repair there is three Churches three Banks and four pretty Good Hotels There is a small woolen manufactory in the vicinity which is the cheif trade Carried out chief Proprietor Lord MacDonald Armadale Castle
OS1/16/8/72 SEAFIELD Seafield Revd. [Reverend] J. Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 023; 029 This name applies to a small district lying between the County Road and Portree Loch it extends from the River Leashgarry about a mile Southward Proprietor Lord MacDonald Armadale
OS1/16/8/72 [Page] 72 Isle of Skye -- Ph. Parish] of Portree -- County of Inverness Sheet 29 Plan 4 Trace 3
OS1/16/8/72 PORTREE [Vilown] - Roman Print
OS1/16/8/73 GOIRTEIN NA CREIGE Goirtein na Creige Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 This is a small Hillock a short distance South West of Viewfield Proprietor Lord MacDonald Armadale Castle Meaning path or field of the rock
OS1/16/8/73 LON A' MHUILLINN Lòn a' Mhuillinn Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 023; 029 This name applies to a pretty large mountain stream having its source in the Hills about a mile and a half S.W [South West] of Portree its course is northward to it Enters the River Liashgarry about one fourth of a mile from Portree Meaning Mill Burn
OS1/16/8/73 LON GEAD NA CAIRIDH Lòn Gead na Cairidh Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 This name is applied to a small stream having its source about half a mile west of Viewfield its course is Eastward to it Enters Portree Loch Meaning Burn of the narrow yair
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OS1/16/8/74 SCHOOL [Portree] School (Boys & Girls) Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson. 023; 029 This name applies to a board School in Course of Erection with Schoolmasters house attached. It will be capable of accommodating about 200 Children Proprietors the School Board
OS1/16/8/74 SEAFIELD COTTAGE Seafield Cottage Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson. 029 This name applies to a two storey slated house at the junction of the River Leashgarry with Portree Loch Proprietor Miss Macleod Portree
OS1/16/8/74 VIEWFIELD HOUSE Viewfield House Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson. 029 This name applies to a good two storey sladed House with outstanding slated office houses they are all in good repair and is the property of Alexander MacDonald Portree
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OS1/16/8/75 BANK STREET [Portree] Bank Street Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 023; 029 This name applies to a short street between Wentworth St [Street] and the National Bank Various Proprietors
OS1/16/8/75 NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND [Portree] National Bank of Scotland Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 This name applies to a good building used as a branch of the National Bank of Scotland Proprietors the Banking Company of the National Bank of Scotland
OS1/16/8/75 UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Portree] U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 This name applies to the United Presbyterian Church it is a good Stone & Lime building seated to contain about 500 Propts.[Proprietors] the trustees of the Congregation
OS1/16/8/75 [Page] 75 County of Inverness -- Isle of Skye -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree Sheet 29 Plan 4 Trace 3
OS1/16/8/75 Bank Street - note on page - not written on trace
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OS1/16/8/77 VIEWFIELD Viewfield Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 Applies to a district in Trotternish on the West Side of Portree Loch & adjacent to Seafield district
OS1/16/8/77 [Page] 77 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree -- Isle of Skye River Leasgeary - For authorities & description see six inch Name Book - Block No [Number] 3
OS1/16/8/78 BEN CULESHADER Ben Culeshader Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 Applied to a side of a hill situated along the west side of the main road from Portree to Sligichan Property of Lord Macdonald. Meaning obscure
OS1/16/8/78 BUCHANAN'S BURN Buchanan's Burn Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 A small stream running north from the south eastern end of Beinn Coulashadder and entering Lon nam Ban a little above where the latter crosses the main road It is here where Buchanan, who was hanged on Meall Nah-Acairseid for murder of a PacKman, was caught
OS1/16/8/78 LON NAM BAN Lòn nam Bàn Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 A small stream running east from Beinn Coulashadder and entering Portree Loch in the dis-trict of Totahoig Its signification is Womens Burn.
OS1/16/8/78 [Page] 78 County of Inverness -- Isle of Skye -- Ph.[Parish] of Portree
OS1/16/8/79 COIR' A' CHRUACHAIN Coir' Chruachain Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 A large heathy pasture hollow situated to the south of Suidh Fhionn Property of Lord Macdonald Meaning obscure
OS1/16/8/79 CULESHADER Culeshader Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 Applied to a small district situated 1½ mile from Portree on the west side of the road to Sligichan it is composed of arable & rough pasture Property of Lord Macdonald
OS1/16/8/79 DUBH ALLT Dubh Allt. Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 A small stream running east from Beinn Coulashadder and entereing the head of Loch Portree Meaning Black Burn
OS1/16/8/79 [Page] 79 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree
OS1/16/8/80 [Page] 80 County of Inverness -- Isle of Skye -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree Tota Thaoig has been crossed out
OS1/16/8/81 MANSE [parish; Portree] Manse Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson. 029 A two storey house slated and in good repair with outhouses attached suitable for stock & implements. Property of the Est [Established] church of Scotland
OS1/16/8/81 PEINMORE Peinmore Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson. 029 A small district of arable & rough pasture situated on the eastern side of Amhainn Gleann Bhargil The Est [Established] manse is situated in this district part of it is also Glebe Land Property of the Church of Scotland
OS1/16/8/81 [Page] 81 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Portree
OS1/16/8/81 Manse - Roman Print
OS1/16/8/82 [Page] 82 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree Beinn na Gréine - For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book. Block No. [Number] 3 Allt Tota Thaoig - For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book. Block No. [Number] 3 Tota-thaoig - For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book. Block No. [Number] 3 Gleann Bhàrgill & Glen Barragill - crossed out Glebe - For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book. Block No. [Number] 3 Described in 6 inch Sheet 30 Barragill River J.T.H 17.Oct.77. - For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book. Block No. [Number] 4
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OS1/16/8/84 CAMAS BAN Camas Bàn Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson Ainslie's Map. Johnston's Map 030 Applies to a small bay about ½ mile wide and lies about ½ mile east of Portree. A portion of the foreshore is covered with sand but the greater part with stones signifies "White Bay"
OS1/16/8/84 SCORR (In Ruins) Scorr Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson Ainslie's Map. Johnston's Map 030 Is applied to the ruins of a few houses. Situated near Scorr Burn they are surrounded by rough pasture and are the property of Lord MacDonald Anglicised
OS1/16/8/84 VRISKAIG POINT Vriskaig Point Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson Ainslie's Map. Johnston's Map 030 It is applied to a headland forming the western boundary of "Camus Ban" and lying about ½ mile east of Portree Signification obscure Lord MacDonald. proprietor
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OS1/16/8/85 LON NA AIRIDH CARNAICH Lòn nah-Airidh Càrnaich Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 Applies to a small stream rising on the Western slope of Ben Inivaig and flowing in a westerly direction falls into the sea at the croft of Carnach. Signifies Craggy stream
OS1/16/8/85 SCORR BURN Scorr Burn Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 Applies to a small stream rising on the north slopes of Beinn Dionbheig and flowing in a northerly direction close to the ruins called Scorr falls into the sea at Camas Leiven Meaning doubtful
OS1/16/8/85 SGEIR MHOR Sgeir Mhòr Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 Is applied to a low rocky point situated at the entrance to Portree Harbour, is mostly covered at high water except two small points. Signifies Big Rock
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OS1/16/8/86 CARNACH Carnach Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 Applies to a small croft & house lies on the east side of Portree Loch the house is one story in height. thatched and in fair repair Lord MacDonald proprietor
OS1/16/8/86 CNAP A' ROIN Cnap a' Ròin Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 This name is given to a small island in Portree Loch. lying opposite Carnach it is covered with rough pasture and signifies Seals Lump Lord MacDonald proprietor
OS1/16/8/86 LEAC-A'-GHAMHNA Leac-a'-ghamhna Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 Is applied to a small croft & house lying on the east side of Portree Loch the house is one story high. thatched. and in tolerable repair Lord MacDonald proprietor
OS1/16/8/86 [Page] 86 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree
OS1/16/8/87 BEAUMONT CRESCENT Beaumont Crescent. Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 024; 030 Applies to a row of houses in the town of Portree. as the name implies the are built crescent shape. the are all two stories in height. slated and in good repair. Principle Proprietor Lord Macdonald.
OS1/16/8/87 DOUGLAS ROW [Portree] Douglas Row. Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 Is applied to a row of houses in the town of Portree. These houses are well built, slated and in good repair Near these houses is a pier built of wood to accommodate the steam-boat traffic of the place. Principal proprietor Lord Macdonald.
OS1/16/8/87 MEALL NA H-ACAIRSEID Meall na h-Acairseid Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029; 030 Applies to a wooded height near the town of Portree. It has a small tower in ruins built on the highest part. Signifies Harbour Lump, Lord MacDonald proprietor
OS1/16/8/87 [Page] 87 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree Meall na h-Acairseid - pencil note on page - Normally I think called "The Lump" or the "Harbour Lump"
OS1/16/8/88 CHAPEL (Remains of) [Eilean Chaluim-chille] Chapel (Remains of) Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 On this island is to be seen the remains of what is said to have been a chapel erected by St. Columba, from whom the island takes its name Proprietor Lord MacDonld
OS1/16/8/88 EILEAN CHALUIM-CHILLE Eilean Chaluim-Chille Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 Is applied to a small island in Portree Loch, It is left dry at low water,
OS1/16/8/88 [Page] 88 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree [Pencil note on page] Not to be by trace on plan, it is Contrary to Col [Colonel] Baylys recent order JTH 12.10.76
OS1/16/8/88 Eilean Cholum-Chille has been changed to read Eilean Chalum-Chille J.T.H. 16 July 77 - note on page - See 1/2500 Name Book. Block 1 for Correct spelling of this name By Order. John. T, Hobam Ca [Civilian Assistant] 16 July 1877 Eilean Cholum-Chille - Old English Chapel - (Supposed remains of) changed to read (Remains of)
OS1/16/8/89 PORTREE HARBOUR Portree Harbour. Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 024; 030 This name is given to a well sheltered basin of water, lying off the town of Portree. and forms the anchorage of the Port. it is well sheltered from all the prevailing winds. It is a port of call for the Glasgow and West Highland Steamers.
OS1/16/8/89 PORTREE LOCH Portree Loch Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029; 030 Applies to a shallow basin of water lying to the south of the town of Portree. it is nearly all left dry at Low water of Spring tides and its foreshore is covered with sand and mud
OS1/16/8/89 SRON A' MHILL Sròn a' Mhill Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 Is applied to a parish on the South of Mial Acarsaid and lying on the side of Portree Loch Signifies Lump Point Lord MacDonald proprietor
OS1/16/8/89 [Page] 89 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree
OS1/16/8/89 Portree Loch - Roman Cap. [Roman Capitals] Portree Harbour - Roman Cap. [Roman Capitals]
OS1/16/8/90 CAMAS GARBH Camas Garbh Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 Is applied to a very small bay lying about a mile east of the town of Portree Signifies Rough Bay
OS1/16/8/90 CAMAS NA LETH-PHEIGHINN Camas na Leth-pheiginn Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 This name applies to a small bay lying about 1½ miles from the town of Portree Meaning obscure
OS1/16/8/90 SCORR SKERRY Scorr Skerry Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 Applies to a rocky point lying about 1¼ miles east of the town of Portree. the Stream Known Lon an Sgor enters the sea the at this point Meaning obscure
OS1/16/8/90 PORT A' CHÙIL Port a' Chuil Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 Applies to a small bay lying about 1¼ miles east of the town Portree Signifies Back Port.
OS1/16/8/90 [Page] 90 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree
OS1/16/8/91 [Page] 91 Muchlach - For authorities and description see 6 Inch Name Book. 6 in [inch] Block 3
OS1/16/8/92 DRUIM LOCH Druim Loch Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 This name applies to a small lake of a marshy character lying a short distance east of the district of Peinafeiler Signifies Loch of the ridge Lord MacDonald. proprietor
OS1/16/8/92 LON A' GHLEANNAIN Lòn a' Ghleannain Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 Applies to a small stream. has its source on the moor about 1½ miles south of Mossbank and flowing Northerly. falls into the sea near Mossbank Signifies Glen Burn
OS1/16/8/92 LON BAN Lòn Bàn Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 Is applied to a small stream having its source about ½ mile west of the district of Camustinivag and flowing in a N.W. [North West] direction falls into Lon a' Ghlinne near the house of Mossbank.Signifies White Burn
OS1/16/8/92 [Page] 92 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree
OS1/16/8/93 HEATHERFIELD Heatherfield Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029; 030 Applies to a small district. the house on it are all one story in height. thatched. and in a bad state of repair. Proprietor, Lord MacDonald
OS1/16/8/93 MOSSBANK Mossbank Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 Is applied to a fine dwelling-house. two stories in height. slated, with good office houses belonging to it. all in good repair Proprietor, Lord MacDonald. Armadale Castlem Isle of Skye.
OS1/16/8/93 PEINAFEILER Peinafeiler Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 This name is given to a small ditrict. The houses on it are all one story, thatched and in very inferior repair Proprietor Lord MacDonald
OS1/16/8/93 [Page] 93 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree
OS1/16/8/94 LOCH MEALLACHAIN Loch Meallachain Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 Is applied to a small lake lying ¾ of a mile east of the district of Peinafeiler. Signification obscure Proprietor Lord MacDonald
OS1/16/8/94 [Page] 94 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree
OS1/16/8/94 Loch Meallachain - Loch Mealochan feintly written on page
OS1/16/8/95 [Page] 95 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree Camas dionbhaig crossed out and replaced with Camastianavaig JTH - For Authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book. Block No. 3 Allt na Moine - For Authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book. Block No. 3 The Braes - For Authorities & description See 1/2500 N. [Name] Book - Block No. 4 Cnoc an Ràtha - For Authorities & description See 1/2500 N. [Name] Book - Block No. 4
OS1/16/8/96 ACHNAHANNAIT Achnahannait Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 A small district of arable & rough pasture with a one storey cottage or two in bad repair. Property of Lord Macdonald
OS1/16/8/96 CNOC CEART MUC-FHAILEIG Cnoc Ceart Muc-fhàileig Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 Low heathy pasture hill situated in the district of Ach na h-Annoit the property of Lord Mac-donald Its meannig is Right Hip Hilloch
OS1/16/8/96 CONARDAN Conardan Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 A small district lying to the East of Camustinavag and consisting of arable rough pasture and one storey cottages in bad repair. Property of Lord Macdonald. Meaning "Steep face"
OS1/16/8/96 [Page] 96 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree Skye
OS1/16/8/97 LON CRION Lòn Crìon Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 A small stream running north east through Ach na-h-Annoit and entering "The sound of Raasay in the same district Its meaning is Short Burn
OS1/16/8/97 LOWER OLLACH Lower Ollach Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030; 035 A small district of arable, pasture, cottages and Heath situated south east of Ach na- h-annoit Its the property of Lord Macdonald
OS1/16/8/97 [Page] 97 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree SKye [Pencil note on page] Boundary on Plan 35/2 do not agree with Boundary for Plan 30/14 for the District W Tindall
OS1/16/8/98 OSKAIG Oskaig Mr. James MacKenzie Revd [Reverend] Angus Galbraith Mr McKenzie Durninish Raasay, 030 The meaning of this name is obscure & is applied to ruins situated about 1½ miles to the north of Raasay House & a little to the east of Oskaig Point. Property of the above named [W. Armitage Esq. Raasay House]
OS1/16/8/98 OSKAIG POINT Oskaig Point Oskaig Point Oskaig Point Mr. James MacKenzie Revd [Reverend] Angus Galbraith Mr McKenzie Durninish Raasay, 030 The meaning of this name is obscure and is applied to a small point of land situated about 1½ miles to the north of Raasay House. Property of W. Armitage Esq. Raasay House
OS1/16/8/98 [Page] 98 County of Inverness -- Ph.[Parish] of Portree -- Isle of Skye [Page signed] JC Macpherson Captain 22 December, 1877.
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OS1/16/8/100 [Volume] 8 0S1/16/8 [Page] 100 NAME BOOK Block 3 1/2500 SCALE Ph [Parish] PORTREE Ph [Parish] BRACADALE Ph [Parish] SNIZORT ISLAND OF SKYE INVERNESS-SHIRE
OS1/16/8/101 [Page] 101 (Name Book). INDEX. Block 3 Name of Objects -- Page Abhuinn Baile Meadhonaich -- 47 Abhuinn a' Chaisteil -- 47 Abhuinn a' Chadda Ruaidh -- 47 [this entry has been crossed out] Abhuinn Choishleadar -- 10 Abhuinn na h-Eglaise -- 61 Achadh na Fobhar -- 55 Achadh nam Bard -- 33 Acairn Burn -- 57 Achnahannait -- 96 Airidh Néill -- 9 Aladh Maol -- 5 Allt a' Chlobha -- 19 Allt a' Mhulaig -- 54 Allt Airidh Dhonachaidh -- 47 Allt an Lòn Shuinn -- 9 Allt Corrach -- 3 Allt Garbh -- 18 Allt Dughaill -- 58 Allt na Moine -- 95 Allt nan Cat -- 47 Allt Tota-Thaoig -- 82 Am Bile -- 39 Balmore -- 54 Balgown -- 64 Bank Street -- 75 Barpa (Tumuli) -- 45 Barpannan (Tumuli) -- 45 Barragill River -- 82 [this entry has been crossed out] Batheach nan Gobhair -- 55 Bastle -- 51 [this entry has been crossed out] Ben Culeshader -- 78 Ben Chracaig -- 41 Ben Roishader -- 3 Benesson -- 24 Ben Tote -- 14 Beaumont Crescent -- 87 Beinn an Loch -- 20 Beinn na Gréine -- 82 Bernisdale -- 8 Buchanan's Burn -- 78 Buchanan's Grave -- 70 Buaile Bhlàir (Site of Cinflict) -- 15 Buaile Dubh Àrd -- 51 Bracadale -- 61
OS1/16/8/102 [Page] 102 (Name Book). INDEX. Name of Objects -- Page Blackhill -- 10 Bosville Terrace -- 38 Caledonian Hotel -- 30 Caledonian Bank -- 28 Camastianavaig -- 95 Camas Bàn -- 84 Camas na Leth-pheighinn -- 90 Camas a' Chaise -- 11 Camas Garbh -- 90 Cairiddh an Tote -- 11 Caroy River -- 47 Cairn Hill -- 22 Carbost -- 18 Carbost Burn -- 14 Càrnach -- 86 Chapel (In Ruins) -- 42 Chapel -- 21 Church -- 71 Church -- 63 Cnap a' Ròin -- 86 Cnoc Ceart Muc-fhàileig -- 96 Cnoc Airidh Lachluin -- 20 Cnoc Alltair -- 65 Cnoc a' Chrochaire -- 42 Cnoc an Fheorlain -- 62 Cnoc an Ràtha -- 95 Cnoc Ungaidh -- 65 Cnoc Mòr -- 60 Cnoc Sithean -- 21 Court House -- 29 Coillore -- 67 [Coilmor has been crossed out and replaced with Coillore] Coir' a' Chruachain -- 79 Combination Poorhouse -- 27 Conardan -- 96 Creag Mhòr -- 39 Creag Mhòr Cois an Uisge -- 35 Crossnish Point -- 50 Culeshader -- 79 Culeshader Burn -- 70 Dùn Feorlig -- 52 Dùn Beag -- 66 Dùn Garsin -- 60 Dùn Torvaig -- 42 Dùn Diarmaid -- 67 Dùn Mòr (Site of) -- 66 Dunelireach -- 54 Dubh Allt -- 79
OS1/16/8/103 [Page] 103 (Name Book) INDEX. Name of Objects -- Page Duirinish -- 33 Douglas Row -- 87 Drochaid Abhuinn an Tora -- 12 Druim Loch -- 92 Eabost -- 56 Edinbain -- 4 Eilean Choluim-Chille -- 88 Erd House -- 55 Feorlig -- 52 F. C. [Free Church] Manse -- 25 Free Church -- 12 Free Church -- 30 Free Church -- 62 Glebe -- 82 Glebe -- 63 Glen Bernisdale -- 13 Goirtein na Creige -- 73 Harlosh -- 54 Heath Cottage -- 25 Heatherfield -- 93 Island of Skye -- 3 Jail -- 29 Kerral Burn -- 4 Kittaraglen -- 31 Kittaraglen Cottage -- 31 Knock Garsin -- 60 Knock Ullinish -- 55 Lag Buidhe -- 45 Leac a' Chlobha -- 19 Leac-a'-ghamhna -- 86 Laggan Boradal -- 35 Loch Beag -- 58 Loch Bracadale -- 58 Loch Caroy -- 52 Loch Hounan -- 19 Loch Meallachain -- 94 Loch Snizort Beag -- 33
OS1/16/8/104 [Page] 104 (Name Book) INDEX. Name of Objects -- Page Lòn a' Bhile -- 39 Lòn a' Ghleannain -- 92 Lòn a' Ghearraidh -- 35 Lòn a' Mhuillinn -- 36 Lòn a' Mhuillinn -- 73 Lòn a' Eireannaich -- 23 Lòn a' Tairbh -- 24 Lòn Bàn -- 92 Lòn Charisgill -- 33 Lòn Crìon -- 97 Lòn Gead na Cairidh -- 73 Lòn na Airidh Càrnaich -- 85 Lòn na h-Tulain -- 23 Lòn na Buaile Ruaidhe -- 14 Lòn na h-Atha -- 70 Lòn nan Slugan -- 32 Lòn nam Bàn -- 78 Lon Slochd na Crìche -- 21 Lower Ollach -- 97 Mac Coiter's Cave -- 41 Manse -- 11 Manse -- 62 Manse -- 64 Manse -- 81 Maraig Burn -- 13 Martaig Burn -- 44 Market Stance -- 32 Meall na h-Acairseid -- 87 Mossbank -- 93 Muelach -- 91 [Muchrach has been crossed out and replaced with Muelach] National Bank of Scotland -- 75 North of Scotland Bank -- 26 Old Court House -- 71 Ose -- 53 Ose Point -- 53 Oskaig -- 98 Oskaig Point -- 98 Peinafeiler -- 93 Peinmore -- 17 Peinmore -- 81 Port a' Chùil -- 90
OS1/16/8/105 [Page] 105 INDEX. (Name Book) Name of Objects -- Page Port a' Bhata -- 40 Portree -- 1 Portree Hotel -- 30 Portree -- 72 Portree House -- 28 Portree Harbour -- 40 Portree Loch -- 89 Post Office -- 29 Post Office -- 59 Prabost -- 13 Redcliff -- 37 River Leasgeary -- 77 River Chracaig -- 44 River Tora -- 18 River Snizort -- 23 Rockfield Cottage -- 37 Royal Hotel -- 71 Scalar Hill -- 21 School -- 12 School -- 74 School -- 51 School (parish) -- 59 Scorrybreck (In Ruins) -- 36 Scorrybreck House -- 37 Scorr (In Ruins) -- 84 Scorr Burn -- 85 Scorr Skerry -- 90 Seafield -- 72 Seafield Cottage -- 74 Sgeir Mhòr -- 85 Sgùrr Ruadh -- 41 Shageary -- 46 Sithean Beinn a' Mhorrainn -- 9 Sìthean Gorm -- 20 Skeabost -- 17 Skeabost House -- 17 Skeabost Bridge -- 22 Skeabost Inn -- 22 [ this entry has been crossed out] Skealasaig Burn -- 65 Skerinish -- 8 Slignach -- 69 Snizort -- 33 Snizort Mill (Corn) -- 16 Somerled Square -- 26
OS1/16/8/106 [Page] 106 (Name Book) INDEX. Name of Objects -- Page Sound of Raasay -- 44 Sròn a' Mhill -- 89 Sròn a' Bhainne -- 36 Sròn nan Cudaigean -- 40 St. John's Chapel -- 45 [Church crossed out and replaced with Chapel] Struanmore -- 61 Struan Inn -- 67 Sula Skerry -- 55 Sulishadermore -- 69 [ Mòr crossed out and replaced with More] Sulishader beg -- 31 Suidh' Fhinn -- 69 Tota thavig -- 82 Tote -- 7 Tote -- 16 Torraig -- 38 The Braes -- 95 Tower -- 70 Trotternish -- 3 Treaslane River -- 8 Ullinish -- 56 Uigshader -- 24 U. P. [United Presbyterian] Church -- 75 Varragill River -- 82 Viewfield -- 77 Viewfield House -- 74 Vriskaig Point -- 84 Wentworth Street -- 26 Woollen Factory -- 27 [Manufactory crossed out and replaced with Factory]