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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BEINN A' CHAPUILL Beinn a' Chapuill
Beinn a' Chapuill
Beinn a' Chapuill
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suishnish, Raasay
024 This name applies to a very bold feature or hill on the eastern side of Raasay Island situated about two miles south of Brochail castle and about 8 north of Raasay House, The name signified "Mare's hill". It is the property of W. Armitage Esqr
GARBH ALLT Garbh Allt
Garbh Allt
Garbh Allt
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie Farmer
024; 025 This name is applied to a hill stream about a mile in length, having a very rough bed, which is situated about two miles South of "Brochail Castle". It rises on the east side of "Beinn a'Chapuill" and runs Eastwards until it enters the sea, It is a gaelic name which signifies "Rough Stream".
DOIRE DOMHAIN Doire Domhain
Doire Domhain
Doire Domhain
Mr James McKenzie
Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith
W. McKenzie
024 This name is given to a long narrow piece of grass land, which was once cultivated, and which is situated about a mile to the West of "Beinn a'Chapuill", and within half a mile of the West coast of the island, It is on the estate of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House It means "Deep Grove ".

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