Inverness-shire (Skye) volume 09

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/16/9/1 ISLAND OF SKYE Island of Skye Blacks County Map Fullarton's Gazetteer Statistical Account Admirality Chart This is the largest of the Hebridean islands excepting Lewis. It belongs politically to Inverness-shire, & lies opposite the continental parts of that county & Ross-shire. It is washed on the north & N.E. [North East] by the south end of the Minch, on the east by the Sounds of Rona, Raasay & Scalpa, separating it from the cognominal islands - by intervening or adjacent openings of the sea from 6 to 14 miles broad, Separating it from Applecross & Lochcarron, and by Loch Alsh, from ¾ of a mile to 2½ miles broad, separating it from the district of Loch Alsh: On the South East by Kyle Rhea & Glenelg-bay from gun-shot to 1½ miles broad, Separating it from Glenelg - & by the Sound of Sleat from 2¾ to 6½ miles broad, Separating it from Knoydart & Morrar; on the South & S.W. [South West] by the Sea of the Hebrides, studded at the distances respectively of ¾ of a mile, and of 5½, 6¾, and 9½ miles with the islands of Soa, Eig, Rum, and Canna; and on the west by the little Minch, Separating it from Benbecula, North Uist, & Harris, It is about 46 miles in length & 3½ miles in breadth. The island is celebrated for its interesting & exquisite scenery, & is ecclesiastically divided into over
OS1/16/9/1 [Page] 1 County of Inverness
OS1/16/9/2 [Page] 2 [continued] into 7 quaod eivilia parishes - Bracadale, Duirinish, Kilmuir, Portree, Sleat, Snizort & Strath. These parishes together with that of the Small Isles constitute the presbytery of Skye, in the synod of Glenelg.
OS1/16/9/3 ISLAND OF RAASAY Island of Raasay Island of Raasay Island of Raasay Admiralty Chart Philip's County Atlas Blacks County Map various A considerable island of the Hebrides belonging to Inverness-shire and lying between the island of Skye and the Ross-shire district of Applecross. It forms a long butt of land streaching due North & South & separated by The sound of Raasay from the Skye district of Trotternish. Its distance from Skye varies between a mile & nearly five miles, this island is 14 miles in length & about 2 in breadth, it is in the presbytery of Skye and Synod of Glenelg.
OS1/16/9/3 [Page] 3 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Portree
OS1/16/9/4 INNER SOUND Inner Sound Admiralty Chart Blacks County Map An arm of the Sea which divides the islands of Rona, Raasay & Scalpa from Ross-shire on the South West Side
OS1/16/9/4 LOCH CAROY Loch Caroy For authorities & description See 1/2500 N. [Name] Book - Block No. 3
OS1/16/9/4 [Page] 4 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Portree Sound of Raasay [crossed out] See p. [page] 128 JTH
OS1/16/9/5 CRÒ NAN CAORACH Crò nan Caorach Mr J. McDonald Ground Officer Edenbain Mr Norman Ferguson Teacher 022 This name applies to a small hollow, where there had been a house and people living which signifies, "Sheepcots," Situated 1 mile south East of Monadh Choisleadir on the property of J. Robinson Esqr.
OS1/16/9/5 BEN SCA Ben Sca Mr J. McDonald Ground Officer Edenbain Mr Norman Ferguson Teacher Johnston's Map. 022 This name applies to a Small hill which signifies "The Shelter Hills" Situated about 2½ Miles South of Edenbain on the property of J. Robinson Esqr.
OS1/16/9/5 BEN AKETIL Ben Aketil Mr J. McDonald Ground Officer Edenbain Mr Norman Ferguson Teacher Johnston's Map. 022 This name applies to a prominent green hill, "meaning obscure," Situated 1 mile South west of "Ben Sca" on property of J. Robinson Esqr. Greshornish house.
OS1/16/9/5 [Page] 5 County of Inverness -- Parish of Duirinish Ben Aketil -- Duirinish & Bracadale Phs. [Parishes]
OS1/16/9/6 BEINN A' CHLÈIRICH Beinn a' Chlèirich Mr. J. McDonald Ground officer Mr Norman Ferguson Teacher 022 This name applies to a small prominent hill, which signifies, "Clerks Hill. Situated about 1 mile South East of "Ben Aketil" on the property of Macleod of Macleod Dunvegan Castle
OS1/16/9/6 ALLT RUAIRIDH Allt Ruairidh Mr. J. McDonald Ground officer Mr Norman Ferguson Teacher 022 This name applies to a Stream which rises south of "Ben Sca" and flows south in the property of Macleod of Macleod Dunvegan Castle. Signification "Rodericks Burn"
OS1/16/9/6 [Page] 6 County of Inverness -- Parish of Bracadale
OS1/16/9/7 ALLT CORRACH Allt Corrach Mr. J. McDonald Ground Officer Edinbane 022 This name applies to a Stream which rises at the foot of "Ben Sca" into Abhuinn Choishleadar and flows north, which signifies, "Sleep Burn," on the property of J. Robinson
OS1/16/9/7 GLAC NA BROTHAIG AIRDE Glac na Brothaig Airde Mr. J. McDonald Ground Officer Edinbane 022 This name applies to a small hill which signifies, "High work of the hollow" Situated 2½ Miles south-East of Allt Corrach in the property of J. Robinson Greshornish house
OS1/16/9/7 [Page] 7 County of Inverness -- Parish of Duirinish Greshornish Point -- Copied into Name Book No. 1
OS1/16/9/8 GLAC NA BROTHAIG ISLE Glac na Brothaig Ìsle Mr J. McDonald ground officer 022 This name applies to a Small hill which signifies "low work of the hollow" Situated about ½ Mile Borth of "Glac na Brothaig Airde" on the perty of J. Robinson Esqr.
OS1/16/9/8 MULLACH BEN SCA An Sga' Mullach Ben Sca. Mr J. McDonald ground officer 022 This name applies to a hill which signifies. "Ridge of the Sheltered hill" Situated 1¾ miles West of "Glac na Brothaig Isle" on the property of J. Robinson Esqr.
OS1/16/9/8 ALLT CRO NAN CAORACH Allt Crò nan Caorach Mr J. McDonald ground officer 022 This name applies to a Stream signifies, "Burn of the Sheep Oats," it rises at the foot of "Mullach Ben Sca" and flows northward on the property of J. Robinson. Esqr. Greshornish house.
OS1/16/9/8 [Page] 8 County of Inverness -- Parish of Duirinish Allt Crò nan Caorach [faint note on page] This Name to be taken and put into N.B [Name Book] & Sheet 12
OS1/16/9/9 BEINN A' CHEARCAILL Beinn a'Chearcaill Mr McDonald Edinbain Mr Norman Ferguson, Teacher 022 This name signifies 'Ring Hill' and is applied to a hill situated about 1 1/4 miles to the South West of Beinn Uigisheadar
OS1/16/9/9 CRUACHAN GLEN IC' ASKILL Cruachan Gleann ic' Askill Mr McDonald Edinbain Mr Norman Ferguson, Teacher 022 This name means Round hill of Gleann McAskill and is applied to a hill situated about 1 1/2 miles to the west of "Loch nan Rabhag" Ph [Parish] of Bracadale
OS1/16/9/9 ALLT DEARG Allt Dearg Mr McDonald Edinbain Mr Norman Ferguson, Teacher 023 This name signifies "Red Stream" and is applied to a stream having its source at Loch Rabhag. It flows in a North easterly direction till it enters "Loch Hounan" Ph [Parish] of Bracadale & Snizort Ph [Parish]
OS1/16/9/9 [Page] (9 County of Inverness -- Parish of Duirinish -- Isle of Skye
OS1/16/9/10 BEINN UILLEIM Beinn Uilleim Mr McDonald Edinbain Mr Norman Ferguson Teacher 022 The name means "William's Hill and is applied to a prominent round hill situated about 60 chains to the south of Beinn Uigisheadar Ph [Parish] of Duirinish
OS1/16/9/10 BEN ROISHADER Ben Roishader Mr. McDonald Edinbain 022; 023 This name is applied to a hill Situated about one mile to the east of Uigisheadar meaning obscure Ph [Parish] of Snizort
OS1/16/9/10 [Page] 10 County of Inverness -- Parish of Snizort -- Parish of Duirinish -- Isle of Skye Aladh Moal Copied into 1/2500 Name Book JM -- This name signifies "Bald Swelling" and is applied to a Small round hill situated about one mile to the west of Edinbain.
OS1/16/9/11 MEALL BUIDHE Meall Buidhe Mr J. McDonald ground officer Edinbain Mr Norman Ferguson Teacher 22 This name applies to a small hill which signifies "Yellow Hill". Situated about 1/4 of a mile south east of 'Beinn Uigshadar' on the property of A. MacDonald Lynedale House by Portree.
OS1/16/9/11 UIGSHADER Uigshader Mr J. McDonald ground officer Edinbain Mr Norman Ferguson Teacher 022 This name applies to ruins and a piece of pasture land wher it had formerly been inhabited "meaning obscure, on the property of A Macdonald Esqr"
OS1/16/9/11 BEN UIGSHADER Ben Uigshader Mr J. McDonald ground officer Edinbain Mr Norman Ferguson Teacher 022 The name applies to a larg prominent hill "meaning obscure". Situated about 1/2 a mile north west of Uigshader on the property of A MacDonald Esqr. Lynedale House.
OS1/16/9/11 [Page] 11 Isle of Skye -- County of InverneSS -- Ph [Parish] of Duirinish
OS1/16/9/12 SLOCHD UIGSHADER Slochd Uigshader Mr J McDonald Grounds Officer Edinbain Mr Norman Ferguson, Teacher 022 This name applies to a hollow " meaning obscure" Situated 1/2 mile north of "Beinn Uigshader" on the property of A. Macdonald Esqr. Lynedale House by Portree.
OS1/16/9/12 ALLT DEARG Allt Dearg Mr J McDonald Grounds Officer Edinbain Mr Norman Ferguson, Teacher 022 This name applies to a small river, which takes its name from bracket-on trace and flows north entering the Treaslane River thence into the sea at Loch Treasland, this name signifies "Red River" on the property of A. Macdonald Esqr. Snizort Ph [Parish]
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OS1/16/9/13 ROSGILL RIVER Rosgill River Mr McDonald, Keeper 021; 022 Is applied to a large mountain stream having its source from "Allt Ruaridh" and another stream of a similar size, and flowing in a southerly direction till it enters Poll Roag.
OS1/16/9/13 CAROY RIVER Caroy River Mr McDonald, Keeper 022; 028 A large stream flowing through the valley called "Glen Heisdal" and entering the sea at the head of Loch Caroy. The name signifies "The red cliff River"
OS1/16/9/13 [Page] 13 Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Duirinish Beinn Ghoedmhill [crossed out] Cancelled By order John T Hoban Ca [Civilian assistant]
OS1/16/9/14 ALLT NAN CAT Allt nan Cat Mr. McDonald, Keeper 022; 028 This name is applied to a small stream rising near "Cnoc a' Chrochaire" and flowing in a S.W. [South West] direction till it enters Loch Caroy near St. John Church. It form part of the boundary between the parishes of Bracadale & Duirinish. The name signifies "Burn of the Cat". Phs [Parishes] of Duirinish & Bracadale
OS1/16/9/14 LOCH CNOC A CHROCHAIRE Loch Cnoc a' Chrochaire Mr. McDonald, Keeper 022 Is a small loch situate between "Beinn Bheag" & "Cnoc a' Chrochaire". The name signifies "The hangman's Knoll Loch".
OS1/16/9/14 ALLT AIRIDH DHONACHAIDH Allt Airidh Dhonachaidh Mr McDonald, Keeper 022; 028 Signifies "Duncan's Shealing burn" and is applied to a small stream rising out of the above described loch and flowing S.W. [South West] into Loch Caroy.
OS1/16/9/14 [Page] 14 Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Bracadale
OS1/16/9/15 BEN CROKAIG Ben Crokaig A McLeod Greep Mr McDonald, Keeper 021; 022 Is applied to an ordinary sized hill situate fully 1/2 mile N.W. [North West] from " Strone Geers" & on the property of Mr Robinson of Greshornish.
OS1/16/9/15 HEISARY BURN Heisary Burn A McLeod Greep Mr McDonald, Keeper 016; 022 Is applied to a small stream crossing the public road about 2 1/2 miles S [South] from Stein & flowing southerly into Abhuinn Ghlinn Uachdaraich
OS1/16/9/15 GLEANN UACHDARACH Gleann Uachdarach A McLeod Greep Mr McDonald, Keeper 016; 022 Is applied to an ordinary sized glen covered with heathy pasture & running in a southern direction from the Bridge at Upperglen. The name signifies "Upper Glen" Mr Robinson of Greshornish is proprietor.
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OS1/16/9/16 ABHUINN GHLINN UACHDARAICH Abhuinn Ghlinn Uachdaraich 022 This name is applied to a good sized mountain stream flowing through the valley called Gleann Uachdarach. The name signifies "Upper Glen River".
OS1/16/9/16 MONADH CHOISLEADIR Monadh Choisleadir 022 An ordinary sized hill covered with heathy pasture and situate on the east side of Gleann Uachdarach and on the property of Mr Robinson of Greshornish. Signification "mountain of the steep side."
OS1/16/9/16 ALLT DONACHAIDH Allt Donachaidh 022 A small stream rising on Monadh Choisleadir and flowing westerly into Abhuinn Ghlinn Uachdaraich Signification "Duncan's Burn".
OS1/16/9/16 [Page] 16 Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/9/17 RAGEARY BURN Rageary Burn Mr McDonald, Keeper Mr Angus McNeill 022 A small stream rising on Beinn Aketil and flowing into Abhain a'Chadha Ruadh near Cnocantoul Meaning obscure
OS1/16/9/17 AKETIL BURN Aketil Burn Mr. McDonald, Keeper Mr. Angus McNeill 022 A good sized stream rising on Aketil & flowing into Abhainn a' Chadha Ruaidh at Glen Heysdal. Signification obscure
OS1/16/9/17 CNOC A' CHROCHAIRE Cnoc a' Chrochaire Mr. McDonald, keeper Mr. Angus McNeill 022 Signifies "knoll of the hangman" and is applied to a small hill situate near the Parish boundary one mile east from Glen Heysdal. McLeod of McLeod is proprietor.
OS1/16/9/17 [Page] 17 Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Duirinish
OS1/16/9/18 GLEN HEYSDAL Glen Heysdal Mr. McDonald, Keeper Colbost, Struan by Portree Mr A. McNeill 022; 028 This name is applied to a portion of a glen or valley which extends in a northerly direction from the head of Loch Caroy for a distance of 1 1/4 miles. It is covered with good pasture & is the property of McLeod of McLeod. Signification obscure
OS1/16/9/18 GLEANN EOGHAINN Gleann Eoghainn Mr. McDonald, Keeper Colbost, Struan by Portree Mr A. McNeill 022 Is applied to the north end of the above valley which is also the property of McLeod of McLeod. The name signifies "Ewen's glen".
OS1/16/9/18 CNOCANTOUL Cnocantoul Mr. McDonald, Keeper Colbost, Struan by Portree Mr A. McNeill 022 This name is applied to a shepherd's bothy situate in that portion of the above mentioned valley called "Gleann Eoghainn". It is one storey thatched & at present unoccupied. Signification "Knoll of the barn",
OS1/16/9/18 [Page] 18 Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Duirinish
OS1/16/9/19 SRON AN AIGHE Sròn an Aighe Mr. I. Macdonald Ground officer, Edinbain Mr. Norman Ferguson 022 This applies to a ridge signifying "The Heifer's Nose" and is about 1 mile N.W. [North West] from Loch Navag - the property of Macleod of Macleod, Dunvegan Castle by Portree
OS1/16/9/19 ALLT AN LOIN DUIBH Allt an Lòin Duibh Mr. I. Macdonald Ground officer, Edinbain Mr. Norman Ferguson 022 The name applies to a stream signifying "The Black Bog" Burn it rises 1/2 mile W. [West] from Sròn an Aighe and flows in a N.E. [North East] direction to its confluence with Allt Dearg. Duirinish and Snizort Phs [Parishes]
OS1/16/9/19 LOCH RAVAG Loch Ravag Mr. I. Macdonald Ground officer, Edinbain Mr. Norman Ferguson Johnston's Map 022 Applies to a freshwater loch, situated 110 chains N.E. [North East] from Glen ic Askill and is the property of Macleod of Macleod. Bracadale Ph [Parish]
OS1/16/9/19 [Page] 19 Bracadle Ph [Parish] -- Island of Skye. -- Inverness. Shire
OS1/16/9/20 CRUACHAN BEINN A' CHEARCAILL Cruachan Beinn a' Chearcaill Mr. J. Macdonald Mr. Norman Ferguson 022 This name applies to a hill signifying "The Ring Hill Top" and is situated N.W. [North West] 130 Chains from Glen ic Askill property of J. Robertson Esq. Greshornish Ho. [House] Duirinish and Bracadale Phs [Parishes]
OS1/16/9/20 ALLT BEINN A' CHEARCAILL Allt Beinn a' Chearcaill Mr. J. Macdonald Mr. Norman Ferguson 022 Applies to a stream signifying "The Ring Hill Burn" and rises 15 Chains E. [East] from Cruachan Beinn a' Chearcaill and flowing in a N.E. [North East] direction to its junction with Allt an Lòin Duibh
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OS1/16/9/21 MEALL TOBAR IAIN Meall Tobar Iain 022 Siignifies "Lump of John's Well" and is applied to the shoulder of a hill adjacent to Allt Donachaidh is proprietor.
OS1/16/9/21 ALLT A' CHOIRE Allt a'Choire 022 Is applied to a small stream rising on the mountain called "Ben Aketil" and flowing northerly till it joins with Allt Donachaidh after which it is known as "Abhainn Glinn Uachdaraich". Signification "The Corry Burn".
OS1/16/9/21 STRONE GEERS Strone Geers 022 Is applied to a small hill situate one mile south east from Ben Crokaig & on the property of Mr. Robinson of Greshornish
OS1/16/9/21 [Page] 21 Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Duirinish
OS1/16/9/22 MACSWEYN T S BURN MacSweyn's Burn Mr McDonald Mr. A McNeil Mr. Angus McLeod 022 Is applied to a small stream rising on a flat at the south side of Strone Geers and flowing in a south-east direction into Abhainn a' Cladha Ruaidh forming part of the source of the stream. Signification "McSwan's burn".
OS1/16/9/22 ALLT RUAIRIDH Allt Ruairidh Mr McDonald Mr. A McNeill Mr. Angus McLeod 022 Signifies "Rory's Burn" and is applied to a small stream rising near the pass called Clach Rathad and flowing in a S.E. [South East] direction for the distance of a mile when it joins another stream of similar size and becomes Rosgill River.
OS1/16/9/22 ALLT AN LEACAICH BHAIN Allt an Leacaich Bhàin Mr McDonald Mr. A McNeill Mr. Angus McLeod 022 Signifies "The white bog burn" and is applied to a small stream rising in a small marsh in Clach Rathad and flowing Northerly into Abhainn Ghlinn Uachdaraich
OS1/16/9/22 [Page] 22 Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Duirinish
OS1/16/9/23 TREASLANE RIVER 022 For Authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No 1 Snizort Ph [Parish]
OS1/16/9/23 ABHUINN CHOISHLEADAR 022 For Authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No 1 Duirinish Ph [Parish]
OS1/16/9/23 ALLT AN LOIN RUAIDH 022 For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No 1
OS1/16/9/23 CLATH RATHAD 22 For Authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 2
OS1/16/9/23 [Page] 23 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Duirinish Allt Ruairidh [crossed out] Beinn Mhic Cascail [crossed out]
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OS1/16/9/26 BORVE Borve Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A district lying on the north esat of the county road from Portree to Kensaleyre it is composed of rough pasture, ruins and a cottage or two storey thatched & in bad repair Property of Lord Macdonald
OS1/16/9/26 LON SGOILTE Lòn Sgoilte Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A small stream running south west from Beinn ach'a Bhaird and entering Lòn an Luig Bhuidhe 8 chains above where it takes the name of Carbost Burn. It signifies Split Burn.
OS1/16/9/26 LON AN LUIG BHUIDHE Lòn an Luig Bhuidhe Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A small stream running west from Creag a Glinne and taking the name of Carbost Burn a little above the County road. Its meaning is Burn of the Yellow hollow
OS1/16/9/26 [Page] 26 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Snizort SKye
OS1/16/9/27 LON NA GID DUIBHE Lòn an Gid Duibhe Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A small stream running South West from Creag aslinnie and taKing the name of Carbost Burn at its junction with Lòn a Gid Bhuidhe It means the Burn of the black Hot bed.
OS1/16/9/27 LON DUBH Lòn Dubh Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A small stream running north west parallel with the County road and entering Lon na h-Iulain 25 chains south of the school. Its meaning is Black Burn
OS1/16/9/27 CREAG A' GHLINNE Creag a' Ghlinne Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A long topped heathy pasture hill situated on the eastern of Borve. Property of Lord Macdonald. Its meaning is Craig of pool or pond
OS1/16/9/27 [Page] 27 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Snizort
OS1/16/9/28 BEN GRASCO Ben Grasco Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A low heathy paasture hill situated close to the southwest of Glengrasco. Property of Lord Macdonald Meaning obscure Snizort Ph [Parish]
OS1/16/9/28 Achadh Achadh Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A small district of arable & one storey cottages thatched and in bad repair. Property of Lord Macdonald. Meaning a field or plain Snizort Ph [Parish]
OS1/16/9/28 WOODEND Woodend Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 023 Applied to a shepherd's house situated 1/2 a mile to the east of Achadh. The house is one storey thatched & in bad repair an enclosure of arable surrounds the hous Property Lord Macdonald Portree Ph [Parish]
OS1/16/9/28 [Page] 28 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Portree -- SKye.
OS1/16/9/29 LON AN ACHAIDH Lòn an Achaidh Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson 023; 029 A large stream runing north through the districts of Glen Grasco & achadh and changing its name to Lon an Eirean at Dubh Lòn junction Its meaning is stream of the field
OS1/16/9/29 COULNACRAGGAN Coulnacraggan Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A small district of arable pasture & cottages one storey thatched & in bad repair Property of Lord Macdonald
OS1/16/9/29 GLENGRASCO Glengrasco Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A small district of arable pasture & one storey cottages thatched & in bad repair Property Lord Macdonald
OS1/16/9/29 [Page] 29 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Snizort SKye
OS1/16/9/30 DUN BORVE Dun Borve Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A ruin of a fort situated in the south eastern end of the district of Borve it is of Scandinavian origin and been used as a place of defence Lord Macdonald Proprietor Its meaning is Borve Fort
OS1/16/9/30 CLACHAN ERISCO Clachan Erisco Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson 023 Applies to three standing stones situated in the district of Borve Supposed to have been placed there by the followers of Fingall but nothing authentic is Known concerning them. Its meaning is obscure
OS1/16/9/30 LOCH A' GHLINNE BHIG Loch a' Ghlinne Bhig Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A small loch situated west of the public road from Skeabost to Bracadale. Its meaning is Loch of the little Glen.
OS1/16/9/30 [Page] 30 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Snizort SKye
OS1/16/9/31 GLEANN BEAG Gleann Beag Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson 023 Ruins & rough pasture situated close on the west side of River Snizort. Property of L Macdonald of SKeabost Its meaning is Little Glen
OS1/16/9/31 BEINN A'GHLINNE BHIG Beinn a' Ghlinne Bhig Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A low heathy pasture hill situated 3/4 of a mile to the north-west of Loch a' Ghlinne Bhig. Property of Lauchlin MacDonald Esqr. of Skeabost. Its meaning is Hill of the small glen.
OS1/16/9/31 LON A' GHLINNE BHIG Lòn a' Ghlinne Bhig Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A small stream running South out of Loch a Ghlinn Bhig and taKing the name of River Tora one and a half miles below the loch. Its meaning is Burn of the little Glen
OS1/16/9/31 [Page] 31 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Snizort SKye
OS1/16/9/32 BORVE CORRY Borve Corry Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A heathy pasture hollow situated between Creag a' Glinne & Pein Borve Property of Lord Macdonald
OS1/16/9/32 SCHOOL [Borve] School (Boys and Girls) Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson 023 Applied to one storey building slated & in good repair. The elementary branches of education are taught to an average attendence of 40 Boys & Girls This school was endowed by A McDermid a native of Borve from which endowment the masters salary is paid & repair of school maintained The children living in Borve are exempt from fees. Those in the adjoining districts are charged a nominal fee. Property of the Trustees
OS1/16/9/32 [Page] 32 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of snizort
OS1/16/9/33 PEIN BORVE Pein Borve Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A small heathy pasture hill situated close to the east of Borve Corry. Property of Lord Macdonald Its meaning is from the old division of land
OS1/16/9/33 BEALACH AN TEARNAIDH Bealach an Tearnaidh Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A heathy pasture hollow situated between Beinn Mheadhonach and Creag Linne Property of Lord Macdonald. Its meaning is Brae Pass Snizort & Portree Phs [Parishes]
OS1/16/9/33 BEINN MHEADHONACH Beinn Mheadhonach Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A round high topped hill situated ½ a mile to the north of Corr Beinn Property of Lord Macdonald Its meaning is Middle Hill Portree Ph [Parish]
OS1/16/9/33 [Page] 33 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of snizort sKye
OS1/16/9/34 PEIN A' CHLEIBH Pein a' chléibh Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A low heathy pasture hill situated a mile to the south of A' Chorrabh Beinn Property of Lord Macdonald Its meaning is Land of the creel rising a little to the east of "Woodend"
OS1/16/9/34 DUBH LON Dubh Lòn Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A stream running north west and entering Lòn Eireanneach at its junction with Lòn an Achaidh. Its meaning is Black Burn Snizort Ph [Parish] Portree Ph [Parish]
OS1/16/9/34 DRUMMUIE Drummuie Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A small district of arable pasture and one storey cottages in bad repair Property of Lord Macdonald
OS1/16/9/34 [page] 34 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Portree SKye
OS1/16/9/35 ESKIDAL BURN Eskidal River Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A large stream running south from Bealach an Tearnaidh and taking the name of River Leasgeary at "Lon Meadhonach" Its meaning is obscure
OS1/16/9/35 LON A' CHAPUILL Lòn a' chapuill Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A small stream running south west from a' Chorra bheinn and entering Eskidal Burn about ½ a mile North of where it changes its name to River Leasgeary. Its meaning is Mares Burn.
OS1/16/9/35 LON MEADHONACH Lòn Meadhonach Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A small stream running south west from Pein a chleibh and entering River Leasgeary at Achachork Its meaning is Middle Burn
OS1/16/9/35 [Page] 35 County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Portree. Skye
OS1/16/9/36 LON NA BUAILE RIABHAICH Lòn na Buaile Riabhaich Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A small stream running west from the eastern end of Drummie and entering Dubh Lon ½ a mile above its junction with Lon an Eireannaich. Its meaning is Burn of the Roaned Fold
OS1/16/9/36 RIVER LEASGEARY River Leasgeary Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 023; 029 A large stream running southeast from where it changed its name to Eskidal Burn at "Achachork" and entering Portree Loch near the village of Portree.
OS1/16/9/36 ACHTALEAN Achtalean Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A small district of arable & one storey cottages thatched and in bad repair. Property of Lord Macdonald. Signifies "Broad Acre".
OS1/16/9/36 [Page] 36 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Portree SKye
OS1/16/9/37 ACHACORK Ach-a'choire Achachork Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A small district of arable and a one storey cottage thatched and in middling repair. Property of Lord Macdonald. Signifies " Corn producing land".
OS1/16/9/37 MALIGAN Maligan Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A small district of ruins and a cottage or two thatched and in bad repair. property of Lord Macdonald.
OS1/16/9/37 LON ACHAIDH A' CHOIRCE Lòn Achadh a'choirce Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A small stream running south west from Pein a chleith and entering River Leasgeary at Maligan. Its meaning is Burn of the corn field.
OS1/16/9/37 [Page] 37 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Portree SKye
OS1/16/9/38 DUN DUGAN Dùn Dugan Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 023 Applied to a Knoll situated ½ mile to the north east of achtalean. Supposed to have been a place of defence during the time the scandinavians lived in the Island Its meaning is obscure
OS1/16/9/38 A' CHORRA-BHEINN A' Chorra-bheinn Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 023 A low topped heathy pasture hill situated ¾ of a mile to the north of Pein a' Chleibh. Property of Lord Macdonald of the Isles Meaning obscure.
OS1/16/9/38 [Page] 38 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Portree SKye
OS1/16/9/39 LÒN AN TAIRBH 023 For authorities and description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No 3
OS1/16/9/39 LÒN BEALACH TEARNAIDH 023 To authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No.1
OS1/16/9/39 RIVER SNIZORT 023 To authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 3
OS1/16/9/39 LOCH HOUNAN 023 To authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No.3
OS1/16/9/39 RIVER TORA 023 To authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 3
OS1/16/9/39 CARBOST BURN 023 To authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 3
OS1/16/9/39 LÒN SLOCHD NA CRICHE 023 To authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 3
OS1/16/9/39 LÒN NA BUAILE RUAIDH 023 To authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 3
OS1/16/9/39 LÒN NA H-ULAIN 023 To authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 3
OS1/16/9/39 [Page] 39 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Snizort
OS1/16/9/40 BEINN ACH' NAM BARD 023 For authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No.1
OS1/16/9/40 LÒN BHO-LAINN 023 For authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No.1
OS1/16/9/40 SNIZORT 023 For authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No.1
OS1/16/9/40 DUIRINISH For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No.2. Duirinish Ph [Parish]
OS1/16/9/40 [Page] 40 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Snizort
OS1/16/9/41 RUDHA NA H-AIRDE GLAISE Rudha na h-Airde Glaise Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 024 Applied to a bend in the west coast line of the sound of Raasay about midway between Portree & Rigg Property of Lord Macdonald Meaning High green Point
OS1/16/9/41 [Page] 41 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Portree, SKye Nicolson's Rock -- Cancelled By order John T. Hobban Ca. [Civilian assistant]
OS1/16/9/42 DÙN GERASHADER Dùn Gerashader Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 024 Is applied to the remains of a fort lying on the east side of River Chracaig and about one mile from Portree about 3 feet high of the wall is still standing. Lord Macdonald proprietor Meaning Garrashadder Fort
OS1/16/9/42 CREAG AN FHITHICH Creag an Fhithich Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 024 Applies to a small craig lying on the S.W. [South West] side of Lon Creag a' Fhithich and about 1½ miles from Portree Signifies Raven's Craig. Lord MacDonald's proprietor
OS1/16/9/42 [Page] 42 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree
OS1/16/9/43 LÒN A' GHLINNE Lòn a' Ghlinne Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 024 Is applied to a small stream rises about ½ mile west of Sithean Bealach Chumhaig and flowing in a westerly direction falls into the River Chracaig near Lòn Creag an Fhithich. Signifies Glen Burn
OS1/16/9/43 MARTAIG BURN Martaig Burn Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 024 Applies to a small mountain stream rises about ½ mile west of Bealach Cumhaug and flowing in a S.W. [South Westerly] direction falls into Lòn a' Gharaidh near Dun Garrashadder
OS1/16/9/43 LÒN CREAG AN FHITHICH Lòn Creag an Fhithich Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 023; 024 This name is applied to a small stream that rises on the moors 1½ miles South-westerly of Loch Fada and flowing in a S.E. [South Easterly] direction falls into Abhuinn Chragach near the junction of Lòn a' Ghlinn. Signifies Burn of the Ravens Craig
OS1/16/9/43 [Page] 43 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree
OS1/16/9/44 MANISH MORE Manish More Manish More Manish More Mr James McKenzie Balcharn, Island of Raasay. Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suishnish, Raasay Black's Map 024 This name is given to several ruins, and a small portion of land once under cultivation, which is situated on the west coast of Raasay island about six miles from Raasay House, the name Manish is said to be Scandinavian, and has therefore been anglicised. It is the property of W. Armitage Esq?
OS1/16/9/44 MANISHMORE BURN Manishmore Burn Mr James McKenzie Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith. W. McKenzie 024 This is a small hill stream about two miles in length, which rises in several branches on the western side of "Beinn a'Chapuill", and runs in a North Westerly direction, entering the sea at Manish Mor. As the name is Scandinavian, it has been anglicised.
OS1/16/9/44 CARN MOR Càrn Mòr Càrn Mòr Càrn Mòr Mr. James McKenzie Rev [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie 024 This name applies to a hill covered with heather, in the middle of the island, about eight miles north of Raasay House. It is on the estate of W. Armitage Esq., Raasay House. The name is gaelic and signifies "large cairn".
OS1/16/9/44 [Page] 44 County of Inverness (Island of Raasay) -- 6 Inch sheet 24 Ph [Parish] of Portree
OS1/16/9/45 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
OS1/16/9/45 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".
OS1/16/9/45 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 ".
OS1/16/9/45 [Page] 45 County of Inverness (Island of Raasay) -- Sheet (six Inch) 24 -- Parish of Portree
OS1/16/9/46 MANISH ISLAND Manish Island Manish Island Manish Island Mr James McKenzie Balcharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith Free Church Manse, Raasay, By Portree W. McKenzie Farmer, Suisnish, Raasay 024 This name is appplied to a Small barren Island Situated in the North East Coast of the Island of Raasay it is approachable at Low Water the property of meaning obscure W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House By Portree, Skye
OS1/16/9/46 [Page] 46 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree -- Island of Raasay
OS1/16/9/47 MANISH POINT Manish Point Manish Point Mr James McKenzie Rev. [Reverend]Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suisnish, Raasay 024 This name is applied to an Irregular headland on the north east coast of the Island of Raasay. Its English meaning is obscure . On the property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House N.B. [North Britain]
OS1/16/9/47 MANISH BEG Manish Beag Mr James McKenzie Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suisnish, Raasay 024 This name is applied to the ruins of a small hamlet situated A small stream of the same name and to the south west of Ruadh Mhanish. The property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House N.B [North Britain] Meaning obscure
OS1/16/9/47 MANISHBEG BURN Manishbeg Burn Mr James McKenzie Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suisnish, Raasay 024 Applies to a small stream running in a northerly direction and entering the sea immediately to the north of Eilean Mhanish the property of W. Armitage Esqr Meaning obscure
OS1/16/9/47 [Page] 47 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree Island of Raasay
OS1/16/9/48 LÒN NAM BREAC Lòn nam Breac Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 024 The name is applied to a portion of a mountain stream having its source at the base of Fiurnean and flowing in a South-westerly direction for about 1¼ miles changes its name to River Chracaig. Signifies Trout Burn
OS1/16/9/48 RIVER CHRACAIG River Chracaig Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 024 Is applied to a portion of a mountain stream, from which the name Lòn nam Breac ceases and flowing generally in a Southerly direction falls into the Sea at Portree
OS1/16/9/48 LÒN AIRIDH NA SGRITHILICH Lòn airidh na Sgrithilich Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 024; 024 A small stream having its source on the moors about 3/4 of a mile S.W. [South West] of Loch Fada and flowing an easterly course falls into Abhuinn Chragach at Lòn nam Breac Meaning obscure.
OS1/16/9/48 [Page] 48 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree
OS1/16/9/49 SÌTHEAN A' BHEALAICH CHUMHAING Sithean Bhealaich Chumhaing Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson Rev [Reverend] A.W. Donald, Kiltarlity, Beauly N.B.1895 024 Is applied to a hill lying about two miles north of Portree, has great cliffs on its eastern side, and is covered with heathy and rough pasture. Signifies Hill of the narrow Pass. Lord MacDonald proprietor
OS1/16/9/49 BEALACH CUMHANG Bealach Cumhang Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson Rev [Reverend] A.W. Donald, Kiltarlity, Beauly N.B.1895 024 This name is applied to a small pass lying about 1¼ miles north of Portree and South of Sithean Bhealaich chumhaig Signifies Narrow Pass Lord MacDonald proprietor
OS1/16/9/49 LÒN AN T-SÌTHEAN Lòn an t'sìthein Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson Rev [Reverend] A.W. Donald, Kiltarlity, Beauly N.B.1895 024 Applies to a small stream, rises on the west side of Sithean Bhealach Chumhaig and flowing nearly due west, falls into the River Chragach Meaning Burn of the fairy-hillock
OS1/16/9/49 [Page] 49 County of Inverness -- Portree
OS1/16/9/50 LOCH FADA Loch Fada Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 018; 024 The name appplies to a sheet of water about ¾ of a mile in length and about ⅛ of a mile in average width. lies about 3½ miles north-ward of Portree and signifies Long Loch. Proprietor Lord MacDonald of Armadale Castle
OS1/16/9/50 LÒN COIRE NA H-AIRIDH Lòn Coire na h'Airidh Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 023; 024 Is applied to a small stream rising to the west of Loch Fada and flowing generally in an easterly direction falls into the above Loch on its western side. Signifies Burn of the sheiling's corrie
OS1/16/9/50 CRAIG ULATOTA Craig Ulatota Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch Revd. [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 024 Applies to a rocky crag, lying about 1¼ S.E. [South East] of Loch Fada and near the source of Lòn Druiasach, Lord MacDonald proprietor Meaning obscure
OS1/16/9/50 [Page] 50 County of Inverness Parish of Portree
OS1/16/9/51 FIURNEAN Fuirnain Fiurnean Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch, Revd [Reverend] A. Martin, Angus Macpherson 024 Is applied to a hill lying about 1¼ miles east of Loch Fada. Is generally covered with rough pasture and has a small cliff at its north end. Lord MacDonald proprietor. Meaning obscure
OS1/16/9/51 PRINCE CHARLES'S CAVE Prince Charles's Cave Revd. [Reverend] John Darroch, Revd [Reverend] A. Martin, Angus Macpherson 024 The name is applied to a cave on the Sea-Shore lying about 4 miles from Portree, it is Situated above high water mark and some stalactites which were suspended from the roof are now mostly broken and carried off by Tourists. Prince Charles Edward was hid here for a short time during his sojourn in SKye.
OS1/16/9/51 LÒN DRUISEACH Lòn Druiseach Revd. [Reverend] John Darrroch, Revd [Reverend] A. Martin, Angus Macpherson 024 A small stream has its source near Creag Ulatola and flowing west falls into the River Chracaigh. Meaning Burn of the brambles
OS1/16/9/51 [Page] 51 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree
OS1/16/9/52 ALLT AN DOIRE DOMHAIN Allt an Doire Dhomhain Allt an Doire Dhomhain Allt an Doire Dhomhain Mr James McKenzie Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie Farmer Suisnish, Raasay 024 This name is applied to a small stream which rises in a hollow at the west side of Beinn a'Chapuill, and runs in a westerly direction for about a mile and a half when it enters the sea, on the West side of Raasay Island. The name is a gaelic one and signifies "Stream of the Steep Grove". It is on the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House
OS1/16/9/52 SCREAPADAL BURN Screapadal Burn Mr James McKenzie Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie Farmer Suisnish, Raasay 024; 025 A small stream having its source in Cairn Mòr it runs Eastward for a short distance and enters the sea. Meaning obscure
OS1/16/9/52 [Page] 52 County of Inverness -- (Island of Raasay) -- 6 Inch Sheet 24, -- Parish of Portree
OS1/16/9/53 LÒN A'GHEARRAIDH For authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 3
OS1/16/9/53 [Page] 53 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Portree
OS1/16/9/54 ALLT AN EASAIN DHUIBH Allt an Easain Dhuibh Allt an Easain Dhuibh Allt an Easain Dhuibh Mr. James Mckenzie, Balachara Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie 025 This name is applied to a small stream which flows out of "An Feur-loch" in a S.W. [South West] Direction and falls into "Loch Arnish" at its North East Corner, on the property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House N.B. [north Nritain] Signifies "stream of the little black waterfall".
OS1/16/9/54 ARNISH BURN Arnish Burn Mr. James Mckenzie, Balachara Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie A McLeod Greep 025 This name is applied to a small stream which flows out of "Loch nan Duthan" it flows into "Loch Arnish" a short distance to the South of "Allt Easan Duibh" on the property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House
OS1/16/9/54 MEALL DEARG Meall Dearg Mr. James Mckenzie, Balachara Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie 019; 025 This name is applied to a rocky ridge situated to the N.E. [North East] of Torrin its signification is the Red Hill, the property of W. Armitage Esqr
OS1/16/9/54 [Page] 54 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree -- Island of Raasay
OS1/16/9/55 LOCH MALLAICHTE Loch Mallaichte Loch Mallaichte Loch Mallaichte Mr. James McKenzie Balchara Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. Mckenzie 025 This name is applied to a small loch situated near the summit of Meall Dearg. Its signification is the Cursed Loch the property of W. Armitage Esqr N.B. [North Britain] Signification - "Cursed Loch"
OS1/16/9/55 AM FEUR-LOCH Am Feur-loch Mr. James McKenzie Balchara Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. Mckenzie 025 This name is applied to a small Loch situated a short distance to the South East of Loch Mallaichte out of it flows Allt Easain Duibh. The property of W. Armitage Esqr "Raasay House" N.B. [North Britain] Signification - "The Grass Loch"
OS1/16/9/55 LOCH NAN DUBHAN Loch nan Duthan Mr. James McKenzie Balchara Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. Mckenzie 025 This name is applied to a small [loch] situated a short distance to the South of "An Feur Loch" out of it flows "Allt Arnish" its Signification is the "Loch of the hook" the property of W. Armitage Esqr
OS1/16/9/55 [Page] 55 County of Inverness Parish of Portree -- Island of Raasay
OS1/16/9/56 ARNISH Arnish Mr. James McKenzie Balachara Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer Suishish, Raasay 025 This name is applied to a Small Loch situated to the East of "Loch nan Dubhan". Its signification is the "Loch of the one height" the property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House N.B. [North Britain]
OS1/16/9/56 [Page] 56 County of Inverness Parish of Portree -- Island of Raasay Loch na h-Aon-oidhche Cancelled By order John T. Hoban Ca [Civilian Assistant] Clac na Creadha Cancelled By order [JTH] [note] no Boundary Shown on trace for this name
OS1/16/9/57 AM FEADAN Am Feadan Am Feadan Am Feadan M James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suisnich, Raasay 025 This name is applied to a short and narrow pass situated to the East of the hamlet of "Arnish". It is one of the few places on the East coast of Raasay where access is obtained to the shore. The property of W. Armitage Esq, Raasay House N.B. [North Britain] Signifies "the Crevice"
OS1/16/9/57 MEALL DEARG ARNISH Meall Dearg Arnish M James McKenzie Balachara Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suisnich, Raasay 025 This name is applied to a hill Situated to the north of the hamlet of Arniash. Its signification is the "Red Hill of Arnish" the property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House N.B. [North Britain]
OS1/16/9/57 RUDHA CRION Rudha Crion M James McKenzie Balachara Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suisnich, Raasay 025 This name is applied to a bare point situated in the S.E. [South East] corner of Loch Arnish. Its signifies the "stunted or little pouch" the property of W. Armitage Esq Raasay House N.B. [North Britain]
OS1/16/9/57 [Page] 57 County of Inverness Parish of Portree -- Island of Raasay
OS1/16/9/58 LOCH BEAG Loch Beag Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie 025 This name is applied to a Small Loch Situated Immediately to the N.E [North East] corner of Loch an Uachdair. Its signification is rhe "little Loch" the property of W . Armitage Esqr Raasay House N.B. [North Britain]
OS1/16/9/58 LOCH ARNISH Loch Arnish Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie 025 This name is applied to an arm of the Sea on the N.W. [North West] corner of the Island of Raasay. It lies to the E. [East] of "Rudha Manish" and to the S. [South] of Ard an Torrain it is the principal inlet in the Island the meaning is obscure, the property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House N.B. [North Britain]
OS1/16/9/58 [Page] 58 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree -- Island of Raasay Sound of Raasay Cancelled See page for better description
OS1/16/9/59 SÌTHEAN MÒR Sìthean Mòr Sìthean Mòr Sìthean Mòr Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie 025 This name is applied to a small hill Situated to the south of the hamlet of Arnish its Signification "sharp pointed hill" the property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House N.B. [North Britain]
OS1/16/9/59 CREAG BHÀN Creag Bhàn Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie 025 This name is applied to a prominent hillock situated to the S.E. [South East] corner of Loch Arnish its signification is the white or pale rock. The property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House N.B. [North Britain]
OS1/16/9/59 LOCH AN UACHDAIR Loch an Uachdair Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie 024; 025 This name is applied to a pretty Loch Situated a short distance to the north of Brochel Castle It has two woody Islands Its signification is the Upper Loch the property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House N.B. [North Britain]
OS1/16/9/59 [Page] 59 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree -- Island of Raasay
OS1/16/9/60 BROCHEL Brochel Brochel Brochel Brochel Mr James McKenzie Balcharn Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suishnish, Raasay Chart & Black & Johnstons Maps 025 This name is Anglicised. It applies to a Shepherd's House and a number of Ruins. Situated on the East side of the Island and about 10 miles north of Raasay House. Property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House By Portree
OS1/16/9/60 NORTH SCREAPADAL North Screapadal North Screapadal North Screapadal Mr James McKenzie Balcharn Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie 025 The meaning of this name is obscure It applies to a number of Ruins Situated about 1 mile west of Brochel Castle the Property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House By Portree
OS1/16/9/60 SOUTH SCREAPADAL South Screapadal Mr James McKenzie Balcharn Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie 025 Meaning Obscure. It applies to a number of Ruins Situated on the East Side of the Island and 1¼ miles west of Brochel Castle Property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House By Portree
OS1/16/9/60 [Page] 60 County of Inverness (Isle of Raasay) [note] North Screapadal See before
OS1/16/9/61 CREAG NA BRUAICH Creag na Bruaich Creag na Bruaich Creag na Bruaich Mr. James McKenzie Balcharn Raasay Rev [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie Farmer Suishnish Raasay 025 Signifies "Belly Rock" It applies to a large bulging Rock Situated on north side of Island and about 8 miles from Raasay House. Property of Armitage Esqr Raasay House By Portree
OS1/16/9/61 BROCHIL CASLE (In Ruins) Brochel Castle Brochel Castle Brochel Castle Mr. James McKenzie Balcharn Raasay Rev [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W McKenzie 025 This name applies to the ruins of an old Castle the Residence of the McLeods of Raasay, situated on a rock near the sea and distant about 10 miles northwards of the present mansion This rock is not one map of Stone but a concretion of pebbles and clay so firm that it does not appear to moulder. The Erection is in the form of a parallelogram with wings on the East & West, the walls entire with the exception of a Small breach here & there. W. Armitage Esqr Raasay Ho [House] Propr [Proprietor]
OS1/16/9/61 [Page] 61 County of Inverness (Isle of Raasay) -- Parish of Portree
OS1/16/9/62 GLAS EILEAN Glas Eilean Glas Eilean Glas Eilean Mr. James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie 025 This name is applied to a Small Island situated a Short distance to the N.W. [North West] of "Ard an Torrain" at High water it becomes detached into two Small Islands both of which are covered with a rough description of Pasture The name signifies graty or green Island the property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House N.B. [North Britain]
OS1/16/9/62 FRAOCH EILEAN Fraoch Eilean Mr. James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie 025 The name applies to a small Island situated immediately to the North of Ard an Torrin the Coast is very steep the name signifies the Island of Heath. the property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House N.B. [North Britain]
OS1/16/9/62 [Page] 62 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree -- Island of Raasay
OS1/16/9/63 ÀRD AN TORRAIN Àrd an Torrain Àrd an Torrain Àrd an Torrain Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie 025 This name is applied to a Small point of land situated to the N.W. [North West] of "Loch Arnish" and a short distance to the North of the small hamlet of Torrin Its signification is the headland of the knoll the property of W. Armitage Esqr Raasay House N.B. [North Britain]
OS1/16/9/63 TORRAN Torran Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie 025 This name is applied to a small hamlet Situated to the N.E. [North East] Corner of "Loch Arnish" the dwellings are all one story high thatched, and not in good repair The property of W. Armitage Raasay House N.B. [North Britain] Name Anglicised
OS1/16/9/63 CLADH AN TORRAIN [Burial Ground] Cladh an Torrain Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie 025 This name is applied to the burial ground of the above hamlet its signification is the burying place of the Knoll W. Armitage
OS1/16/9/63 [Page] 63 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree -- Island of Raasay
OS1/16/9/64 BALMEANACH Balmeanach Balmeanach Balmeanach Mr. McNeill, Schoolmaster Skinidin, Dunvegan, Skye Mr. McDonald, Keeper, Colbost, by Struan, Portree, Skye McLeod of McLeods Estate Plan 028 This name is applied to a good sized farm house two stories in height slated & in good repair, the property of McLeod of McLeod. It is situated 1¼ miles east from the head of Loch Caroy. The house is at present occupied by a shepherd.
OS1/16/9/64 ALLT A' MHULAIG Allt a'Mhulaig Mr. D. McDonald, Keeper, Colbost A. McLeod Greep 028 Is applied to a small stream rising on the moor about ½ mile south from Balmenach house, and flowing in a southerly direction till it enters the sea at the confluence of Amhainn Oise. The name signifies "Mill Burn".
OS1/16/9/64 ALLT BHAILE MHEADHONAICH Allt Bhaile Mheadhonaich Mr. W. Nicolson, Schoolmaster, Carbost, Broadford, Skye Mr D. McDonald, Colbost 022; 028 This is a small stream rising on the hill adjacent and north from Balmenach and flowing southerly into Abhuinn Baile-meadhonaich. Signification "Middle town burn".
OS1/16/9/64 [Page] 64 Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Bracadale
OS1/16/9/65 ABHUINN BHAILE-MHEADHONAICH Abhuinn Baile-Mheadhonaich Abhuinn Baile-Mheadhonaich Mr. D. Nicolson Mr. D. McDonald 022; 028 This name is applied to a good sized mountain stream rising on the west side of the hill called An Cleireich and flowing in a westerly direction till it enters the sea at the head of Loch Caroy. The name signifies "Middle town river".
OS1/16/9/65 AN GROBAN An Groban Mr. D. Nicolson Mr. D. McDonald 022; 028 This name is applied to a small valley through which the above stream flows & in which the farm house of Balmenach is situate. It is the propt. [property] of McLeod of McLeod. Signification "Mugwort or Weed".
OS1/16/9/65 MULLACH GLEN ULLINISH Mullach Glen Ullinish Mr. D. Nicolson Mr. D. McDonald 028 This name signifies "Top of the pasture Glen" and is applied to a flatish hill between Balmenach & Gleann Oìs. McLeod of McLeod is proprietor.
OS1/16/9/65 [Page] 65 Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness -- Bracadale Ph [Parish]
OS1/16/9/66 CNOC A' FHRADHAIRC Cnoc a' Fhradhairc Cnoc a' Fhradhairc Mr Nicolson Mr McDonald 028 Is applied to a small hill on the south side of Gleann Òis a short distance S.E. [South East] from the huts called Osdal. McLeod of McLeod is proprietor. The name signifies "Knoll of the View"
OS1/16/9/66 OSDAL Osdal Mr Nicolson Mr McDonald 028 Is applied to a clump of small one storey thatched houses situate on the north bank of Amhainn Òis. On the property of Mcleod of McLeod.
OS1/16/9/66 BEINN BHEAG Beinn Bheag Mr Nicolson Mr McDonald 028 Is applied to a fair sized hill situate ½ a mile north from Balmenach on the property of McLeod of McLeod. Signification "Litttle Hill".
OS1/16/9/66 [Page] 66 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/9/67 BROISGILLMORE BURN Broisgillmore Burn Broisgillmore Burn Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald 028 Is applied to a small stream flowing through the hollow called Broisgil Mòr in a southerly direction till it joins the stream called "Croglan Burn". Signification "Big Broisgil burn".
OS1/16/9/67 CROGLAN BURN Croglan Burn Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald 028 Is applied to a small stream flowing into Òise River a short distance west from the shepherds house called Glenostile.
OS1/16/9/67 CROGLAN Croglan Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald 028 Is applied to an extent of moorland situate ½ mile S.W. [South West] from Glenosdal.
OS1/16/9/67 [Page] 67 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/9/68 GLEN COLBOST Glen Colbost Glen Colbost Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald Mr. Campbell, Ground Officer, Dunvegan 028 Is applied to an extent of ground on the south side of Glen Òis. Signification obscure
OS1/16/9/68 DÙN ARKAIG Dùn Arkaig Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald Mr. Campbell, Ground Officer, Dunvegan 028 This is applied to the remains of an Ancient fort or tower, a portion of the wall of which is still standing & is circular, & would seem to have been very strong in its day although built without lime or mortar. It is situate in that portion of Glen Òis called Glen Colbost. "Dùn" signifies fort, but the remainder of the name is obscure so far as English meaning goes.
OS1/16/9/68 GLEN ULLINISH Glen Ullinish Gleann Uil-innis Mr.Nicolson Mr. McDonald Mr. Campbell, Ground Officer, Dunvegan Johnston's Map 028 Is applied to a portion of Glen Òis situate on the opposite side of the river from Glen Colbost.
OS1/16/9/68 [Page] 68 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/9/69 OSE RIVER Ose River Mr. D Nicolson Mr. D. McDonald 022; 028 Is a large stream flowing out of Loch Con-ain at the head of Gleann Mhic-Caiscil and flowing in a south westerly direction till it enters the sea at Loch Caroy near Colbost Signification
OS1/16/9/69 GLEN OSE Glen Ose Mr. D Nicolson Mr. D. McDonald 022; 028 Is applied to a valley of considerable length & size which forms the course of Òise River It is covered with good pasture for sheep and is the property of McLeod of McLeod. Signification
OS1/16/9/69 [Page] 69 Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Bracadale Allt Ruaridh Cancelled J.T.H.
OS1/16/9/70 MEASHADER BURN Meashader Burn Meashader Burn Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald 028 Is applied to an ordinary sized stream flowing into the south side of Òise River at Glen Colbost
OS1/16/9/70 AM BIDEAN Am Bidean Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald 028 A small hill situate adjacent and south of the shepherds house called Glenosdal & on the property of McLeod of McLeod. The name signifies "Little Hill".
OS1/16/9/70 BROISGILL MORE Broisgill More Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald 028 Is applied to a hollow 1/2 mile southeast from Glenosdal, on the property of McLeod of McLeod. No English meaning could be got for the name.
OS1/16/9/70 [Page] 70 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/9/71 GLEN IC' ASKILL Glen ic Askill Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald 022; 028 This name is applied to the north eastern extremity of Gleann Òis. There is a shepherds house situate in this part of the Glen. McLeod of McLeod is propr. [proprietor]
OS1/16/9/71 GLENOSDAL Glenosdal Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald 028 This name is applied to a shepherds house situate about the centre of Gleann Òis; it is one storey in height, thatched & in fair repair. McLeod of McLeod is propr. [proprietor]
OS1/16/9/71 BEN SCUDAIG Ben Scudaig Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald Johnston's Map 028 The name is applied to an ordinary sized hill situated ½ mile east from Glenosdal on the property of McLeod of McLeod.
OS1/16/9/71 [Page] 71 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
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OS1/16/9/72 CREAGAN MORA Creagan Mora Mr Nicolson Mr McDonald 022; 028 Is an ordinary sized hill situate on the north side of Glen ic-Askill & ½ mile N.W. [North West] from the small loch called Loch Con-ain. The name signifies "The big rocks". McLeod of McLeod is proprietor.
OS1/16/9/72 SLOC A' MHADAIDH Sloc a' Mhadaidh Mr Nicolson Mr McDonald 028 Signifies "The foxes hollow" and is applied to a hollow on the west side of the hill called "Beinn na Cloiche", the property of McLeod of McLeod.
OS1/16/9/72 BEINN NA CLOICHE Beinn na Cloiche Mr Nicolson Mr McDonald 028 Is applied to a prominent hill situate between Bracadale and Glen ic-Askill and 1½ miles south from the last named place. The name signifies "Hill of the stones". McLeod of McLeod is proprietor.
OS1/16/9/72 [Page] 72 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/9/73 AN CLÈIREACH An Clèireach An Clèireach Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald 022; 028 This name is applied to a prominent hill situate ¾ of a mile N.E. [North East] from Balmenach on the property of McLeod of McLeod. The name signifies "Clerk".
OS1/16/9/73 RAGEARY BURN Rageary Burn Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald 028 Is applied to a small stream entering the south side of Amhainn Òise one mile N.E. [North East] from the remains of the ancient fort called Dùn Eaich-Ceag.
OS1/16/9/73 BEINN A' CHAIT Beinn a' Chait Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald 028 Is a good sized hill but of no great height situate on the south side of Askill on the property of McLeod of McLeod. The name signifies "The cats hill".
OS1/16/9/73 [Page] 73 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/9/74 ROS A' MHEALLAIN Ros a'Mheallain Ros a'Mheallain Mr.Nicolson Mr. McDonald 028 The name is applied to a small but prominent hill situate 1¼ miles N.E. [North East] from the farm house of Totardear on the property of McLeod of McLeod
OS1/16/9/74 BEN TREALAN Ben Trealan Mr.Nicolson Mr. McDonald 028 Is applied to a prominent hill situate a short distance north from the farm house called Ebost & on the property of McLeod of McLeod.
OS1/16/9/74 MULLACH GÀRAIDH DUIBHE Mullach Gàraidh Dhuibhe Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald 028 Signifies "Top of the black mound or dyke" and is applied to an ordinary sized hill one mile N.E. [North East] from Beinn Triallain, & on the property of Norman McLeod of McLeod Esqr. Dunvegan Castle Isle of Skye
OS1/16/9/74 [Page] 74 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/9/75 CREAG BHREAC Creag Bhreac Creag Bhreac Mr. Nicolson, Schoolmaster, Carbost, Broadford, Skye Mr McDonald, Keeper, Colbost, Struan, Portree, Skye. 028 Is a small but prominent hill situate a short distance to the east from Beinn na Cloiche. The name signifies "Spotted rock". McLeod of McLeod is proprietor.
OS1/16/9/75 TORQUIL'S BURN Torquil's Burn Mr. Nicolson, Schoolmaster, Carbost, Broadford, Skye Mr McDonald, Keeper, Colbost, Struan, Portree, Skye. 028 "Torquil's burn" & is applied to a small stream rising on the east side of Creag Bhreac and flowing in a southerly direction till it enters Allt Mòr.
OS1/16/9/75 ALLT BEINN NA CLOICHE Allt Beinn na Cloiche Mr. Nicolson, Schoolmaster, Carbost, Broadford, Skye Mr McDonald, Keeper, Colbost, Struan, Portree, Skye. 028 Is a small mountain stream rising between Beinn na Cloiche and Creag Bhreac and flowing in a southerly direction till it enters "Allt Bhudhaigire". Signification "Burn of the stony hill".
OS1/16/9/75 [Page] 75 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/9/76 BROISGILL BEG Broisgill Beg Broisgill Beg Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald 028 Is applied to a small hollow adjacent to the path leading between Bracadale and Gleann Òis and between the hills called Mullach Gàraidh Duibhe and Beinn nan Broclaich. McLeod of McLeod is proprietor. Meaning obscure
OS1/16/9/76 BEINN NAN BROCLAICH Beinn nan Broclaich Mr.Nicolson Mr. McDonald 028 The name is applied to a prominent hill situate between Bracadale & the shepherds house in Gleann Òis called Glenostile and on the property of McLeod of McLeod, The name signifies "Badger's den hill".
OS1/16/9/76 SKEALASAIG BURN Skealasaig Burn Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald 028 Is applied to an ordinary sized stream rising on Beinn nan Broclaich and flowing in a southerly direction till it enters Loch Beag near Struan Inn.
OS1/16/9/76 [Page] 76 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/9/77 CNOC NAM BRAONAN Cnoc nam Braonan Cnoc nam Braonan Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald 028 The name is applied to a small hill situate adjacent to the county road about 1¾ miles N.W. [North West] from Struan Inn. It is on the property of McLeod of McLeod. The name signifies "The earth nuts' knoll".
OS1/16/9/77 CROSS IURAN Cross Iuran Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald 028 Is applied to a small hill situate a short distance to the east of Cnoc nam Braouan, it is the property of McLeod of McLeod. The English meaning for the name is very doubtful.
OS1/16/9/77 ALLT DUGHAILL Allt Dughaill Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald 028 Is a small stream rising at the north side of Crois Iuràin and flowing southerly till it enters the sea. Signification "Dougal's burn"
OS1/16/9/77 [Page] 77 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/9/78 CREAG DHUBH Creag Dhubh Creag Dhubh Mr Nicolson Mr McDonald 028 A small Knoll situate adjacent to the farm house called Totardore, on the propt. [property] of McLeod of McLeod. The name signifies "Black Rock".
OS1/16/9/78 AMAR RIVER Abhuinn Amar River Mr Nicolson Mr McDonald 028 Is applied to the stream from the confluence of Allt Mòr with Glen Bracadale Burn till it enters the head of Loch Beag.
OS1/16/9/78 ALLT MÒR Allt Mòr Mr Nicolson Mr McDonald 028 Signifies "Big Burn" & is applied to a stream rising in Leacan Nighean Chiosalaillaich flowing southerly till it joins with Glen Bracadale Burn in forming Amar River.
OS1/16/9/78 AMAR Amar Mr Campbell Ground Officer Dunvegan A small district situated to the E. [East] of Totardor and S.E. [South East] of Leangamore
OS1/16/9/78 [Page] 78 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/9/79 ALLT DUBHAILTEACH Allt Dubhailteach Allt Dubhailteach Mr. Nicolson, Schoolmaster, Carbost, by Broadford, Skye. Mr. McDonald, Keeper, Colbost, Struan, by Portree, Skye 028 " Allt Dubhailteach" signifies "Sorrowful burn" and is applied to a small stream rising near the south face of Beinn na Cloiche and flowing in a southerly direction till it joins with Voaker Burn, when the name is changed & known as "Abhuinn na h-Eglaise"
OS1/16/9/79 AN LÒNAG An Lònag Mr. Nicolson, Schoolmaster, Carbost, by Broadford, Skye. Mr. McDonald, Keeper, Colbost, Struan, by Portree, Skye 028 Is applied to an extensive piece of moorland situate ¾ of a mile north from the farm house of Totardear and on the property of McLeod of McLeod. The name signifies "Soft meadow".
OS1/16/9/79 VOAKER BURN Voaker Burn Mr. Nicolson, Schoolmaster, Carbost, by Broadford, Skye. Mr. McDonald, Keeper, Colbost, Struan, by Portree, Skye 028 A small stream flowing in a southerly direction from the hill called Ros a'Mheallain
OS1/16/9/79 [Page] 79 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/9/80 COIREAG MHÒR Coireag Mhòr Coireag Mhòr Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald 028 A small hollow situate 1½ miles N.E. [North East] from Totardore and on the property of McLeod of McLeod. The name signifies "Big Hollow".
OS1/16/9/80 AN T-SRÒN An t-Sròn Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald 028 This name is applied to a small hill situate in the fork of the two streams called Allt Mor & Glen Bracadale Burn. McLeod of McLeod is proprietor. The name signifies the "Nose".
OS1/16/9/80 TEANGAMORE Teangamore Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald 028 Is applied to a shepherds house situate near the confluence of the above mentioned streams, it is one storey thatched & in fair repair.
OS1/16/9/80 [Page] 80 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/9/80 The name signifies "Big Tongue" has been scored out.
OS1/16/9/81 GLEN BRACADALE Glen Bracadale Glen Bracadale Mr Nicolson Mr McDonald 028; 029 This name is applied to a narrow Glen running in a north & east direction from the head of Loch Beag. It is the property of McLeod of McLeod and is entirely under sheep pasture.
OS1/16/9/81 FEARAN NAN CAILLEACH Fearan nan Cailleach Mr Nicolson Mr McDonald 028 Signifies "The odl womens land" and is applied to an extensive piece of moorland situate on the south side of Glen Bracadale. McLeod of McLeod is the proprietor.
OS1/16/9/81 [Page] 81 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness Lagan an t-Searraich Cancelled By order John T. Hoban C.a. [Civilian assistant]
OS1/16/9/82 BIODAN NAN CAILLEACH Biodan na Caillich Biodan na Cailleach Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald 028 This name is applied to a small hill on the south side of Glen Bracadale & adjacent to the shepherds house called "Teanga more". The name signifies "The Old womans Top".
OS1/16/9/82 ALLT NA CNODAICH Allt na Cnòdaich Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald 028 This name signifies "Collecting burn" and is applied to a small stream rising on "Beinn Thuaithealain" and flowing northerly till it enters Amar River.
OS1/16/9/82 CREAG MHÒR Creag Mhòr Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald 028 A prominent rocky face at the head & south of Loch Beag. The name signifies "Big Rock". It is on the property of McLeod of McLeod.
OS1/16/9/82 [Page] 82 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/9/83 LOCH BEAG Loch Beag Loch Beag Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald 028; 033 This name is applied to an arm of the sea running inland and north from Loch Harport. The name sigs. [signifies] "Little Loch".
OS1/16/9/83 GLEN BRACADALE BURN Bracadale Burn Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald 028; 029 A small stream flowing through the valley called Glen Bracadale until it joins Allt Mor. The name signifies "Burn of Glen Bracadale".
OS1/16/9/83 TOTARDOR Totardor Totardor Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald Mr. Campbell, Ground Officer, Dunvegan 028 Is a farm house of ordinary size situate about ¼ of a mile N.E. [North East] from the Established Church at Bracadale; it is one storey in height is slated & has been recently built. McLeod of McLeod is proprietor.
OS1/16/9/83 [Page] 83 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/9/84 TARNER ISLAND Tarner Island Mr McDonald Chart & Black's Map 028 This name is applied to an island ½ mile in length and ¼ mile in breadth the property of McLeod of McLeod and belonging to the parish of Bracadale. It is covered with good rough pasture and is situate one mile west from Ebost.
OS1/16/9/84 COLBOST POINT Colbost Point Mr McDonald Chart & Black's Map 028 This name is applied to a point or head-land situate about one mile south from the farm house called Colbost and on the property of McLeod of McLeod. Signification "Colbost Point".
OS1/16/9/84 GEARYMORE Gearymore Mr McDonald Chart & Black's Map 028 This name is applied to a clump of small thatched one storey houses situate adjacent to the county road near Colbost & on the property of McLeod of McLeod.
OS1/16/9/84 [Page] 84 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness Gearymore [note] By Order [initials]
OS1/16/9/85 SGEIR A' CHUAIN Sgeir a'Chuain Mr McDonald, Keeper, Colbost, Struan by Portree 028 This name is applied to a rock in the sea of considerable size at Low Water but very little of it is to be seen at High Water. It is situate ¾ of a mile to the west of Ose. Signifies "The Ocean Rock".
OS1/16/9/85 SGEIR BHEAG Sgeir Bheag Mr McDonald, Keeper, Colbost, Struan by Portree 028 Is applied to a low water rock situate a short distance North from Tarner Island. The name signifies "Little rock".
OS1/16/9/85 SGEIR MHÒR Sgeir Mhòr Mr McDonald, Keeper, Colbost, Struan by Portree 028 Is a rock similar to the above Sgeir Beag and situate north east and adjacent of the same. The name signifies "Big rock".
OS1/16/9/85 [Page] 85 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/9/86 DÙN GARSIN Dùn Garsin Mr N. McLeod Mr McKenzie Mr A McNeill 028 A small Knoll situated adjacent & east of the hill "Cnoc Gharsinn" the summit of which is the site of one of those ancient towers or forts called "Dùns". The stones of the building were taken to make walls &c. on the parliamentary road when it was being made. Meaning obscure
OS1/16/9/86 FORT (Site of) [Dùn Garsin] Fort [site of] 028 A small Knoll situated adjacent & east of the hill "Cnoc Gharsinn" the summit of which is the site of one of those ancient towers or forts called "Dùns". The stones of the building were taken to make walls &c. on the parliamentary road when it was being made. Meaning obscure
OS1/16/9/86 BALMORE For Authorities & description See 1/2500 Name Book Block No. 2
OS1/16/9/86 [Page] 36 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Bracadale Fort (site of) [note] Copied from 1/2500 Name Book
OS1/16/9/87 CREAG BHÀN Creag Bhàn Mr Martin. Glenmore. Mr McLeod. Snizort. Mr Beaton. Portree. 029 A small eminence on the parish boundary between Snizort and Portree phs [parishes]. Meaning "White Craig".
OS1/16/9/87 HORNISCO BURN Hornisco Burn Mr. Martin. Glenmore. Mr McLeod. Snizort. Mr. Beaton. Portree. 029 A small stream being part of the parish boundary between the parishes of Snizort & Portree. Meaning obscure.
OS1/16/9/87 [Page] 87 Portree and Snizort Phs [Parishes]
OS1/16/9/88 LÒN DUBH Lòn Dubh Lòn Dubh Mr D. Nicolson Mr D. McDonald 023; 029 Is applied to a good sized stream rising a short distance north east from Loch Connan and flowing south some distance and then in a easterly direction and following part of the Bdy [Boundary] between the Phs [Parishes] of Snizort & Bracadale. Signification "Black Stream".
OS1/16/9/88 AM MAOL Am Maol Mr D. Nicolson Mr D. McDonald 029 Is a good sized hill situate about 1¼ miles south east from Loch Connan & adjacent to the road leading between Bracadale & Skeabost. It is covered with good rough & heathy pasture & is the property of McLeod of McLeod - Signification "The Lump".
OS1/16/9/88 LEACAN NIGHEAN AN T-SIOSALAICH Leacan Nighean an t-Siosalaich Mr D. Nicolson Mr D. McDonald 028; 029 Is applied to a slope or face of hill situate about one mile south west from Am Maoil & adjacent to the above mentioned road. Sigfn. [Signification] "Chisolms Daughters Slope". McLeod of McLeod is proprietor
OS1/16/9/88 [Page] 88 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- Co. [County] Inverness Lòn Dubh [note] Bracadale Ph [Parish] Snizort Ph [Parish] Leacan Nighinn Chiosallaich - Cancelled By order John T. Hoban Ca. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/16/9/89 LOCH CONNAN Loch Connan Loch Connan Mr D. Nicolson, Schoolmaster Carbost by Broadford. Mr D. McDonald, Gamekeeper, Colbost, Struan by Portree. Black and Johnston's Maps 028; 029 This name is applied to a small fresh water loch situate at the estern estremity of Glen ic-AsKill.
OS1/16/9/89 BEINN A' MHADAIDH Beinn a' Mhadaidh Mr D. Nicolson, Schoolmaster Carbost by Broadford. Mr D. McDonald, Gamekeeper, Colbost, Struan by Portree. Black and Johnston's Maps 028; 029 Is applied to a good sized hill situate south and adjacent to Loch Connan & on the property of McLeod of McLeod Esqr. The name sigs [signifies] "Hill of the dog".
OS1/16/9/89 [Page] 89 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/9/90 GLEBE 28 For authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 3 Discribed in 6 inch Sheet 30 ? in Tindall
OS1/16/9/90 ABHUINN NA H-EGLAISE 28 For authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 3
OS1/16/9/90 SHAGEARY 28 For authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book - Block No. 3
OS1/16/9/90 [Page] 90 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Bracadale Lighelinn - Cancelled By order John T. Hoban 17 Oct [October] 1877 Bastle [crossed out] Beinn Thuaithealain - Cancelled By order John T. Hoban Ca [Civillian assistant] Balmore [crossed out]
OS1/16/9/91 COLBOST Colbost Colbost Mr McDonald Keeper, & resident Struan by Portree Mr Nicolson, Carbost 028 This name is applied to a small cottage occupied by a game keeper of McLeod of McLeod's. It is in good repair & situate a short distance S.E. [South East] from Ose & on the west side of the county road.
OS1/16/9/91 CNOC A' SGÀ Cnoc a Sgà Mr McDonald 028 This name is applied to a small hill situate a short distance south from the above described cottages. The name signifies "Knoll of the munument". McLeod of McLeod is proprietor.
OS1/16/9/91 [Page] 91 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/9/92 ACH'AN LOCHA Ach an Locha Ach an Locha Mr D. Nicolson Mr A. McDonald 029 This name signifies "Loch Field" and is applied to an extensive piece of flat moorland in which "Loch Duagrich" is situate. It is the property of McLeod of McLeod.
OS1/16/9/92 ALLT GARBH Allt Garbh Mr D. Nicolson Mr A. McDonald 029 A small stream flowing into the north end of the above mentioned loch. The name signifies "Rough Burn".
OS1/16/9/92 ABHUINN AN ACHA-LEATHAIN Abhuinn an Acha-leathain Mr D. Nicolson Mr A. McDonald 029 This name is applied to a large stream flowing northerly out of "Loch Duagrich". The name signifies "Broadfield river".
OS1/16/9/92 [Page] 92 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/9/93 BRAON' A' MHEALLAIN Braon'a' Mheallain Mr D. Nicolson Mr D. McDonald 029 This name is applied to a prominent hill situate adjacent & north of "Loch Duagrich" the property of Norman McLeod of McLeod Esqr. Dunvegan Castle by Portree. Its Signification "Protuberances of the Little Hill".
OS1/16/9/93 CREAGAN BREACA Creagan Breaca Mr D. Nicolson Mr A. McDonald 029 This name is applied to an ordinary sized hill a short distance north-west from "Loch Duagrich". It is covered with rocky heathy pasture & is the property of McLeod of McLeod. The name signifies "The spotted rocks".
OS1/16/9/93 ALLT BEITHE Allt Beithe Mr D. Nicolson Mr D. McDonald 029 A small stream flowing into Loch Duagrich at the south end. The name signifies " Birch Burn".
OS1/16/9/93 [Page] 93 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/9/94 TUNGADAL Tungadal Mr Nicolson Mr McDonald 029 This name is applied to a shipherds house situate on the east side of Loch Duagrich. It is one storey thatched & in good repair. McLeod of McLeod is proprietor.
OS1/16/9/94 DUN [Tungadal] Dùn Mr. Nicolson Mr. McDonald 029 Is applied to the remains of an ancient tower or fort situate a short distance N.E. [North East] from the above mentioned house. The name signifies "Fort".
OS1/16/9/94 [Page] 94 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/9/95 LUIDAIG BURN Luidaig Burn Mr D. Nicolson Mr D. McDonald 029 Is applied to a small stream flowing into Loch Duagrich on the east side & adjacent to a shipherds house which is of one storey & slated.
OS1/16/9/95 BEINN SHEILG Beinn Sheilg Mr D. Nicolson Mr D. McDonald 029 This name signifies "Hunting hill" & is applied to a prominent hill situate about ¾ of a mile south west from the head of the above mentioned loch.
OS1/16/9/95 DUAGRICH BURN Duagrich Burn Mr D. Nicolson Mr D. McDonald A. McLeod Greep 029 Is applied to a small stream having its source on Beinn Mheadhonach and flowing in a northerly direction till it enter the above named loch.
OS1/16/9/95 [Page] 95 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/9/96 GLEN TUNGADAL Glen Tungadal Glen Tungadal Mr D. Nicolson, Schoolmaster, Carbost by Broadford, Skye Mr D. McDonald, Keeper, Colbost by Portree. Skye. 029; 034 This name is applied to a glen running in a south east direction from "Loch Duagrich" for a considerable distance. It is covered with heathy pasture & is the property of McLeod of McLeod.
OS1/16/9/96 BEN DUAGRICH Ben Duagrich Mr D. Nicolson, Schoolmaster, Carbost by Broadford, Skye Mr D. McDonald, Keeper, Colbost by Portree. Skye. A McLeod Greep 029 This name signifies "Black Upper hill" & is applied to a prominent hill situate immediately above the south side of the loch bearing the same name. McLeod of McLeod is propr. [proprietor]
OS1/16/9/96 LOCH DUAGRICH Loch Duagrich Mr D. Nicolson, Schoolmaster, Carbost by Broadford, Skye Mr D. McDonald, Keeper, Colbost by Portree. Skye. A McLeod Greep 029 Is applied to a loch about ¾ of a mile in length & ¼ wide situate about 3 miles in an easterly direction from Bracadale.
OS1/16/9/96 [Page] 96 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/9/97 ACHALEATHAN Achaleathan Achaleathan Mr D. Nicolson Mr D. McDonald 029 This name signifies "Broad field" & is applied to an extensive piece of flatish moorland forming the course of the stream called Abhuinn un Acha-leathain.
OS1/16/9/97 VIDIGILL BURN Vidigill Burn Mr D. Nicolson Mr D. McDonald 029 A small stream flowing from a small loch of the same name in a north east direction till it enters the large strream flowing through Gleann Teangadail.
OS1/16/9/97 LOCH VIDIGILL Loch Vidigill Mr D. Nicolson Mr D. McDonald 029; 034 A small loch situate on the mountain about 1¾ miles south east from "Loch Duagrich".
OS1/16/9/97 [Page] 97 Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness
OS1/16/9/98 GLENMORE RIVER Glenmore River Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 A large stream running nort west from eastern end of the district of Mugaraidhaud joining River Snizort ¾ of a mile below the district of Glemnore.
OS1/16/9/98 BEALACH MÒR Bealach Mòr Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 A large heathy pasture hollow situated between Strock Beinn and An Sgreig property of Lord MacDonald. Its meaning is Big Pass.
OS1/16/9/98 STRÒC-BHEINN Stròc-bheinn Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson A McLeod, Greep 029 A large heathy pasture hill situated close to the south east of Bealach mor. property of Lord Macdonald. Its meaning is Obscure.
OS1/16/9/98 [Page] 98 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Portree, SKye
OS1/16/9/99 LÒN NA STEILL Lòn na Steill Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 A small stream running west out of Bealach mòr and entering Glenmore River near the district of Glenmore. Its meaning is The Spout Burn.
OS1/16/9/99 LÒN RUAIRIDH Lòn Ruairidh Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 A small stream running south west from Stroc bheinn and entering Glenmore River near Mugary. Its meaning is Rorry's Burn.
OS1/16/9/99 LÒN NA CRÌCHE Lòn na Criche Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029; 034 A stream running north east from the Parish Boundary and entering Glenmore River near Mugaraidh. It signifies March Burn
OS1/16/9/99 [Page] 99 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Portree, SKye
OS1/16/9/100 SKRIAIG BURN Skriaig Burn Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson 029 A small stream running South West from Sgriaig and entering Glenmore River north of Glenmore
OS1/16/9/100 LOCH NAN LEARG Loch nan Learg Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson 029 A small loch situated on the boundary between Snizort & Portree ¾ of a mile to the north west of Beinn Greine. Property of Lord Macdonald. Its meaning is Loch of the Rain geese.
OS1/16/9/100 BEINN NA GRÉINE Beinn na Gréine Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus MacPherson 029 A small topped heathy pasture hill situated ¾ of a mile to the north east of [blank] Property of Lord Macdonald. Its meaning is Hill of Sin.
OS1/16/9/100 [Page] 100 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Portree, SKye
OS1/16/9/101 SKRIAIG Skriaig Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 A small round topped heathy pasture hill situated on the east of Glemnore about a mile property of Lord Macdonald
OS1/16/9/101 GLENMORE Glenmore Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 A small district situated north of Mugeary and consisting of patches of arable cottages of one storey and in middling repair. Property of Lord Macdonald
OS1/16/9/101 MUGEARY Mugeary Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 A small district situated south of Glenmore and composed of one storey cottages in middling repair with patches of arable & rough pasture property of Lord Macdonald Obscure
OS1/16/9/101 [Page] 101 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Bracadale
OS1/16/9/102 LÒN NA H-AIRIDHE Lòn na h-Airidhe Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029; 030 A small stream running west from the moors and entering the River Barragill ¼ mile North of Barragill. Its meaning is Sheiling Burn.
OS1/16/9/102 LÒN CREAG A' CHAIT Lòn Creag a' Chait Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029; 030 A small stream running west from Craeag a' chait and entering Barragill River near where Lòn na Teangaidh enters on the other side. Its meaning is Burn of the Cats Craig.
OS1/16/9/102 [Page] 102 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Portree SKye Lòn Beinn Lee Cancelled By order John T. Hoban Ca [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/16/9/103 VARRAGILL BURN Barragill Burn Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 A medium sized stream running east out of Coir' a' Ghlinne and entering Easna Coille at Barragill. Its meaning is obscure.
OS1/16/9/103 VARRAGILL Varragill Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 Applied to some ruins and pasture situated at the junction of the Easna Coille with Barragill River property of Lord Macdonald
OS1/16/9/103 DUBH BHRÀIGH Dubh Bhràigh Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 A low round heathy pasture hill situated a little to the south west of Coir' a' Ghlinne property of Lord Macdonald. Its meaning is Black Brae.
OS1/16/9/103 [Page] 103 County of Inverness -- Ph[Parish] of Portree SKye
OS1/16/9/104 GASKIN BURN Gaskin Burn Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 A small stream running east from Stroc bhrinn and entering Barragill River ¾ of a mile south of Tota Thavig. Its meaning is obscure.
OS1/16/9/104 LÒN NA TEANGAIDH Lòn na Teangaidh Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 A stream running esat from Stroc Bhrinn and entering Barragill River ¼ of a mile south of Lòn Gaskin. Its meaning is Tongue Burn.
OS1/16/9/104 COIR' A' GHLINNE Coir' a' Ghlinne Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 A large heathy pasture hollow situated ½ mile to the south east of Stroc Bhrinn the property of Lord Macdonald. Its meaning is Glen Corrie
OS1/16/9/104 [Page] 104 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Portree, SKye
OS1/16/9/105 BEN GASKIN Beinn Gasgain Ben Gaskin Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 A low heathy pasture hill situated ½ a mile to the south west of Tota Thaoig House the property of Lord Macdonald Its meaning is obscure.
OS1/16/9/105 ALLT TOTA THAOIG Allt Tota Thaoig Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 A large stream running esat out of Bealach mor and entering Barragil River near Totahoig House. Its meaning is obscure
OS1/16/9/105 TOTA-THAOIG Tota-thaoig Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029 A small district lying on the main road from Portree to Sligachan it is composed of arable rough pasture and there is a good two storey house in the south end of the district slated and in good repair property of Lord Macdonald Named after its first occupant
OS1/16/9/105 [Page] 105 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Portree SKye
OS1/16/9/106 EAS NA COILLE 029 For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 4
OS1/16/9/106 GLEN BARRAGILL 029 For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 4
OS1/16/9/106 BARRAGILL RIVER 029 For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 4
OS1/16/9/106 BEN NAN LOCHAN 028; 029 For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 4 Bracadale Ph [Parish]
OS1/16/9/106 TUNGADAL RIVER 029 For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 4 Bracadale Ph [Parish]
OS1/16/9/106 BEINN MHEADHONACH 029 For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 4 Bracadale Ph [Parish]
OS1/16/9/106 LEATHAD CHOINNICH 029 For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 4 Bracadale Ph [Parish]
OS1/16/9/106 DRUIM NA CRÌCHE 029 For authorities & description see Six Inch Name Book - Block No. 4 Bracadale Ph [Parish]
OS1/16/9/106 [Page] 105 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Portree
OS1/16/9/107 LÒN A' GHLEANNAINE 030 For authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book- Block No. 3
OS1/16/9/107 LÒN BÀN 030 For authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book- Block No. 3
OS1/16/9/107 SCORR BURN 030 For authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book- Block No. 3
OS1/16/9/107 INVERARISH BURN 030 For authorities & description see 1/2500 Name Book- Block No. 4
OS1/16/9/107 [Page] 107 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Portree
OS1/16/9/108 RUDHA AN INBHIRE Rudha an Inbhire Rudha an Inbhire Rudha an Inbhire Mr James McKenzie Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie 030 This name signifies "Point or headland of the confluence of waters" and is applied to a small point of land, situated about one mile to the north of Balachuirn Property of W. Armitage Esqr.
OS1/16/9/108 LOCH CROIDEAN Portree Loch Croidean Loch Croidean Loch Croidean Mr James McKenzie Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie 030 This name signifies "Loch of the leech" and is applied to a small loch, situated about ¾ of a mile to the North of Balachuirn. Propt [Property] of W. Armitage Esqr.
OS1/16/9/108 LOCH AN RATHAID Loch an Rathaid Loch an Rathaid Loch an Rathaid Mr James McKenzie Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie 030 This name signifies "Road Loch" and is applied to a small Loch situated a little to the E. [East] of "Loch Criodhean" and about one half mile to the North of Balachuirn. W. Armitage Esqr. Proprietor
OS1/16/9/108 [Page] 108 County of Inverness [Island of Raasay] -- Sheet 30 -- Ph [Parish] of Portree Loch Croidean [note] wrong copied [initials]
OS1/16/9/109 GLAM Glam Glam Glam Mr. James McKenzie Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie 024; 030 This name signifies "The Mouthful" and is applied to a small clump of trees & grazing situated a little to the North of Allt a Ghlàim. Propt. [Property] of W. Armitage Esqr. Prince Charles Edward landed in a small boat from Portree at this place in A.D. 1745.
OS1/16/9/109 INVER Inver Inver Inver Mr James McKenzie Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie Black's Map & general usage 030 This name is applied to a few ruins situated at the confluence of Allt na Bràidh. Signifies "Confluence of Water" Property of W. Armitage Esqr.
OS1/16/9/109 EILEAN AN INBHIRE Eilean an Inbhire Eilean an Inbhire Eilean an Inbhire Mr James McKenzie Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie 030 This name signifies "Island of the confluence" and is applied to a small island situated a little to the West of "An t-Inbhir" Property of W. Armitage Esqr.
OS1/16/9/109 [Page] 109 County of Inverness [Island of Raasay] -- Sheet 30 -- Parish of Portree
OS1/16/9/110 BAILECHUIRN Balachuirn Balachuirn Balachuirn Mr James McKenzie Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie Farmer 030 This name signifies "Town of the Cairns" & is applied to several small farms or crofts, situated about three miles to the North of Raasay House are all one storey high thatched and in bad repair. Propt [Property] of W. Armitage Esqr.
OS1/16/9/110 BAILECHURIN [1895] Rev. [Reverend] D. McDonald, Kiltarlity, Beauly N.B. [North Britain] 1895
OS1/16/9/110 BAILEMEANACH Balmeanach Balmeanach Balmeanach Mr James McKenzie Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie Farmer 030 This name is applied to a shepherds dwelling situated about one half mile to the N.E. [North East] of Balacharn the house is one storey high thatched and in bad repair. Propt. [Property] of W. Armitage Esqr.
OS1/16/9/110 BAILEMEANACH [1895] Rev. [Reverend] D. McDonald, Kiltarlity, Beauly N.B. [North Britain] 1895
OS1/16/9/110 [Page] 110 County of Inverness [Island of Raasay] -- Sheet 30 -- Parish of Portree
OS1/16/9/111 LOCH EADAR DÀ BHAILE Loch Eadar dà Bhaile Loch Eadar dà Bhaile Loch Eadar dà Bhaile Mr James McKenzie Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer Suisnish, Raasay. 030 This name signifies "Loch between two towns" and is applied to a small loch situated between Balacharn and Balmeanach. On the property of W. Armitage Esqr.
OS1/16/9/111 BÀGH AN INBHIREE Bàgh an Inbhire Bàgh an Inbhire Bàgh an Inbhire Mr James McKenzie Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie 030 This name signifies "Bay of the confluence of waters" and is applied to a small bay situated a little to the N. [North] of Rudha an Inbhire.
OS1/16/9/111 CÀRN DEARG Càrn Dearg Càrn Dearg Càrn Dearg Mr James McKenzie Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie 030 this name signifies "Red Rock" and is applied to a small rock hill situated about four miles to the North of Raasay House. On the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House.
OS1/16/9/111 [Page] 111 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree -- Island of Raasay
OS1/16/9/112 MUCLACH Muclach Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A Martin A. Macpherson 030 Is applied to a house and small district lying about ½ mile N.W. [North West] of the district of Camusdionbheig. The house is one storey high thatched and in a bad state of repair. Lord MacDonald proprietor. Meaning A Herd of swine.
OS1/16/9/112 TIANAVAIG BAY Tianavaig Bay Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A Martin A. Macpherson 030 Applies to a small bay lying about 4 miles S.E. [South East] of Portree and on the eastern Shore of the Isle of SKye. The stream called Allt Dionbhiag falls into it.
OS1/16/9/112 [Page] 112 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree Sgeir Ousgaig Cancelled see Sgeir Chnapach"
OS1/16/9/113 LOCH CONARDAN Loch Conardan Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A Martin A. Macpherson 030 Is applied to a long narrow Loch lying about a mile South of the district of "Camastianavaig". Signification obscure Lord MacDonald Proprietor
OS1/16/9/113 TIANAVAIG BURN Tianavaig Burn Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A Martin A. Macpherson 030 Applies to a stream issuing from Loch Corendan and flowing north to it enters the district of Camastainavaig then turns east and flows into "Tianavaig Bay".
OS1/16/9/113 CAMASTIANAVAIG Camastianavaig Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A Martin A. Macpherson 030 This name is given to a district lying along the bay of the same name. The houses on it are all one storey high, thatched and in an inferior state of repair. Proprietor Lord MacDonald of Armadale Castle Isle of Skye
OS1/16/9/113 [Page] 113 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree
OS1/16/9/114 ALLT NA MOINE Allt na Moine Allt na Moine Allt na Moine Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer Suishnish, Raasay. 030 This name applies to a Small Stream which flows to Bagh Holoman. Its signification is the "Moss Burn" the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House N.B. [North Britain]
OS1/16/9/114 ALLT THOMAIS Allt Thomais Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer Suishnish, Raasay. 030 This name is applied to a stream which rises in a small loch a little to the east of "Carn nan Eun" and flows in a N.W. [North West] direction till it falls into the sea a short distance to the N. [North] of "Allt na Mòine". Its signification is "Thomas's Burn" on the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House N.B. [North Britain]
OS1/16/9/114 [Page] 114 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree -- Island of Raasay
OS1/16/9/115 HOLOMAN ISLAND Holoman Island Holoman Island Holoman Island Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer Suisnish, Raasay. 030 This name is applied to a small island situated in the North of "Bagh Holoman" and about one and a half miles to the North of Raasay House, the meaning of the name is obscure the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House N.B. [North Britain]
OS1/16/9/115 HOLOMAN BAY Holoman Bay Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer Suisnish, Raasay. 030 This name is applied to an arm of the sea on the West coast of the Island of Raasay about 1 mile to the North of Raasay in its south end are many low water Rocks. Meaning obscure
OS1/16/9/115 SGEIR CHNAPACH Sgeir Chnapach Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer Suisnish, Raasay. 030 This name is applied to a prominent High Water Rock situated in the South West end of the Holoman Bay. Its signification is the "Lumpy Rock". The property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House
OS1/16/9/115 [Page] 115 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree -- Island of Raasay
OS1/16/9/116 BEALACH RUADH Bealach Ruadh Bealach Ruadh Bealach Ruadh Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer Suishnish, Raasay 030 This name is applied to a short and narrow pass situated to the S.W. [South West] of "Dun Cann" and to the N.E. [North East] of "Carn Sgrabach" through it there is a bridle path. Its signification is the Red pass on the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House N.B. [North Britain]
OS1/16/9/116 LOCH NA CLARLAICH Loch na Clarlaich Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer Suishnish, Raasay 030 This name is applied to a small loch Situated a short distance from the N [North] West end of "Loch na Mua". Its signification is the "shallow loch" on the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House N.B. [North Britain]
OS1/16/9/116 [Page] 116 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree -- Island of Raasay
OS1/16/9/117 DUN CAAN Dun Caan Dun Caan Dun Caan Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suishnish, Raasay A. McPherson Portree Johnston's New Map 030 This name is applied to the highest hill in the Island of Raasay near its summit are two pretty large Lochs viz. "Loch na Meilleich" to the N.W. [North West] and "Loch na Mua" to the South. It is crowned with a rock resembling a fort. It is accessible from Raasay House by three bridle paths its signification is the "Head fort" the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House N.B.
OS1/16/9/117 HOLOMAN BURN Holoman Burn Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suishnish, Raasay A. McPherson Portree Johnston's New Map 030 This name is applied to a small stream which flows through that small district and falls into the N.E. [North East] corner of Holoman Bay. The meaning of the name is obscure the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House N.B.
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OS1/16/9/118 CÀRN NAN EUN Càrn nan Eun Càrn nan Eun Càrn nan Eun Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie Farmer, Suishnish, Raasay 030 This name is applied to a small hill situated about ¾ of a mile to the N.E. [North East] of Raasay House. Its signification is the "Birds rock" the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House
OS1/16/9/118 LOCH STORAB Loch Storab Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suishnish, Raasay 030 This name is applied to a small loch situated to the N.E. [North East] of "Cairn nan Eun" and to the West of "Loch na Clarach". Storabh is supposed to be a man's name said to be a son of King Lachlan of Denmark the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House
OS1/16/9/118 CÀRN SGRABACH Càrn Sgrabach Càrn Sgrabach Meall Sgreagach W. McKenzie, Farmer Suishnish, Raasay Mr James McKenzie, Crofter, Balachuirn, Raasay. Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith 030 This name is applied to a small hill situated to the N. [North] of "Loch Claclaich" and to the S.W. [South West] of "Loch na Meillich". Its signification is the "rough or Rugged Hill" the property of W. Armitage Esqr.
OS1/16/9/118 [Page] 118 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree -- Island of Raasay
OS1/16/9/119 STORAB BURN Storab Burn Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suishnish Raasay A. McPherson Portree 030 This name is applied to a stream which flows out of the Loch from which it derives its name viz. "Loch Storabh" its average course is in a north westerly direction and falls into "Allt a' Bhràghad" The property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House N.B. [North Britain] Meaning doubtful
OS1/16/9/119 HOLOMAN Holoman Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suishnish Raasay A. McPherson Portree 030 This name is applied to a few dwellings Situated on the N.E. [North East] Coast of "Bagh Holoman" and to the East of "Eilean Holoman" the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House. Meaning obscure
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OS1/16/9/120 MEALL DAIMH Meall Daimh Meall Daimh Meall Daimh Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie Farmer Suisnish, Raasay. 030 This name signifies "Hill of the ox" and is applied to a small hill situated about two miles to the N.E. [North East] of Raasay House. property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House
OS1/16/9/120 LOCH MEALL DAIMH Loch Meall Daimh Loch Meall Daimh Loch Meall Daimh Mr James McKenzie Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith Mr. McKenzie 030 This name signifies "Loch of the hill of the ox" and is applied to a small loch situated a little to the South of Meall Damh. Property of W. Armitage Esqr.
OS1/16/9/120 LOCH NA MÉIRLICH Loch na Mèilich Loch na Mèilich Loch na Mèilich Mr James McKenzie Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie 030 This name signifies "Loch of the bleating" and is applied to a small loch situated a little to the S.W. [South West] of Loch Meall Damh. Property of W. Armitage Esqr.
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OS1/16/9/121 ALLT NA GLAIC DUIRCHE Allt na Glaic Duirche Allt na Glaic Duirche Allt na Glaic Duirche Mr James McKenzie Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer Suisnish, Raasay 030 This name signifies "Burn of the Dark hollow" and is applied to a small stream, having its source on the North side of "Meall Damh" and runs in a Westerly direction and falls into Allt na Bhràidh. On the property of W. Armitage Esqr.
OS1/16/9/121 GLAC DHORCHA Glac Dhorcha Glac Dhorcha Glac Dhorcha Mr James McKenzie Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie 030 This name is applied to a small hollow, situated to the E. [East] of the road leading from Raasay House, to the North end of Raasay, and about four miles from the former. Signifies "Dark Hollow". property of W. Armitage Esqr.
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OS1/16/9/122 ALLT A' BHRÀGHAD Allt a'Bhràghad Allt a'Bhràghad Allt a'Bhràghad Mr James McKenzie Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie Farmer Suisnish Raasay 030 This name signifies "Burn of the quern or windmill" and is applied to a large stream, having its chief source out of Loch na Mèillich, passing the ruins of Braigh and then which it runs in a Westerly direction, and enters the sea at Eilean an Inbhir. On the property of W. Armitage Esqr.
OS1/16/9/122 BRAE Brae Brae Brae Mr James McKenzie Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie Farmer Suisnish Raasay Black's Map 030 This name is applied to the ruins of a shepherds dwelling and is situated a little to the West of Glac Dorcha and about four to the North of Raasay House. Property of W. Armitage Esqr.
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OS1/16/9/123 COILLE AN LEOTHAID Coille an Leothaid Coille an Leothaid Coille an Leothaid Mr James McKenzie Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie Farmer Suisnish Raasay 030 This name signifies "Wood of the slope or declivity" and is applied to a wood situated about four miles to the North of Raasay House, the trees are chiefly birch. Property of W. Armitage Esqr.
OS1/16/9/123 GLAM BURN Glam Burn Glam Burn Glam Burn Mr James McKenzie Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie 024; 030 This name is applied to a small stream having its source about one and a half mile to the N [North] of Meall Damh, and runs in a westerly direction till it enters the sea. Property of W. Armitage Esqr.
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OS1/16/9/124 MCQUEEN'S ROCK McQueen's RocK Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 Is applied to a line of cliffs extending from Ben Tianavaig Southward to Tianavaig Bay, some parts of them are pretty high a precipitous and in other parts they fall away to a green Slope.
OS1/16/9/124 AN TOM An Tom Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 A small hillock of conical shape situated on the coast near the Scarf Caves property of Lord Macdonald. Its meaning is High rock.
OS1/16/9/124 TOM CAVE Tom Cave Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 A large cave situated near "Udairne" its entrance is about 10 feet high & 6 broad and extending inward for about 30 yards. it can be entered by boat only, but is dry a little from its mouth. Its meaning is High rockK Cave.
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OS1/16/9/125 UDAIRN Udairn Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 Applied to a headland situated on the southern side of the sound of Raasay about halfway between Portree & Camus Iniray the property of Lord Macdonald. Its meaning is obscure.
OS1/16/9/125 CREAG A' CHAIT Creag a' Chait Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 A low heathy pasture hill situated about ¾ of a mile to the South west of Muclach the property of Lord Macdonald. Its meaning is Cats Creag.
OS1/16/9/125 GLEBE [Portree] Glebe Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 029; 030 Applied to some arable situated round the manse and to an extent of hill pasture South of the manse the property of the church of Scotland
OS1/16/9/125 [Page] 124 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Portree -- Skye
OS1/16/9/126 MCQUEEN'S LOCH McQueen's Loch Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 Is applied to a small Loch lying about ½ mile east of "Ben Tianavaig" and about the same distance S.W. [South West] of Clach Dhubh. Lord MacDonald proprietor
OS1/16/9/126 CLACH DHUBH Clach Dhubh Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 Applies to a small high water rock lying about ¾ of a mile N.E. [North East] of Ben Tianavaig and quite close to the shore. it is surrounded by water all states of the tide. Signifies Black Stone.
OS1/16/9/126 CREAG NA H-IOLAIRE Creag na h-I olaire Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 A small cliff lying near the sea and about ½ mile from Clach Dhubh. Signifies Eagles rock. Lord MacDonald proprietor
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OS1/16/9/127 BEN TIANAVAIG Ben Tianavaig Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 A very large hill 1352 feet high, and lying about 2 miles east of Portree. it is covered with heathy and rough pasture Lord MacDonald proprietor
OS1/16/9/127 SCARF CAVES Scarf Caves Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson 030 Applied to 4 caves situated on the coast near Ouderine and only approachable by boat, the water at their entrance being always deep. They are of various dimensions ranging from 8 to 15 feet high at their mouths and extending inwards from 30 to 60 yards. They are frequented by great numbers of seafoul & pigeons, but owing to the danger of landing by few Tourists
OS1/16/9/127 [Page] 127 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree
OS1/16/9/128 SOUND OF RAASAY Sound of Raasay Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Angus Macpherson A narrow sheet of water between the Isle of SKye and the Islands of Rona and Raasay. It is bounded on the north by a line from Rudha nam Brathairean to the north end of Rona and extends South as far as the Island of Raasay goes. it is stormy the only shelter for ships being Portree Harbour
OS1/16/9/128 STORAB'S GRAVE Site of Storab's Grave Mr James McKenzie Revd [Reverend] Angus Galbraith Mr McKenzie, Farmer, Suishnish, Raasay 030 This name signifies "Grave of Big Storab son of the King of Denmark" and applies to what is pointed out as the grave of a Danish warrior, there is a tradition that he visited a house which stood close by this place when he and the occupants had a dispute and on his departure he was followed and stabed with a dirk, and buried where he fell.
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OS1/16/9/128 [Page]128 County of Inverness -- Skye -- Ph [Parish] of Portree STORAB'S GRAVE [note] Copied from 1/2500 N.B. [Name Book] - Block No.3
OS1/16/9/129 TROTTERNISH Trotternish Revd [Reverend] John Darroch Portree Revd [Reverend] A. Martin Snizort Alexander McKenzie Earlish 030; 034 Applied to an extensive district extending from Rudha Hunish on the north to some miles south of Portree on the south. it is bounded on the west by the eastern shore of Loch Snizort & River Snizort and on the east by the western shore of Sound of Gairloch & Sound of Raasay. Captn. [Captain] Fraser of Kilmuir is the proprietor of the north end and Lord Macdonald of the south. The most important place in the district is Portree where markets are held and any matters of buisness transacted
OS1/16/9/129 [Page] 129 County of Inverness -- Skye -- Ph [Parish] of Portree
OS1/16/9/130 CADHA CÀRNACH Cadha Càrnach Cadha Càrnach Cadha Càrnach Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay N.B. [North Britain] Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith W. McKenzie, Farmer, Suishnish, Raasay. 031 This name is applied to a steep pass situated to the West of the North end of Loch a' chadha Carnaich and to the East of Dun Ceann Its signification is the pass of Cairns" the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House N.B. [North Britain]
OS1/16/9/130 [Page] 130 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree -- Island of Raasay
OS1/16/9/131 DRUIM AN AONAICH Druim an Aonaich Mr James MacKenzie Balacharn Revd. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith Mr McKenzie, Farmer, Suishnish. 025; 031 Applies to a Rocky ridge extending from "Cadha Carnach" to "Creag Bharuaich". Meaning "The highest ridge of the hill"
OS1/16/9/131 [Page] 131 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Portree
OS1/16/9/132 LOCH A' CHADHA-CHÀRNAICH Loch a' Chadha-chàrnaich Loch a' Chadha-chàrnaich Loch a' Chadha-chàrnaich Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith Mr McKenzie, Farmer Suishnish, Raasay 031 This name is applied to a Loch Situated to the South East of "Dun Ceann" of Raasay and a short distance to the N.E. [North East] of Hallaig. Its signification is the "Loch of the Pass of Cairns" the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House
OS1/16/9/132 LOCH NA MNÀ Loch na Mnà Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith Mr McKenzie, Farmer Suishnish, Raasay 030; 031 This name is applied to a Loch situated to the South of "Dun Ceann". Its signification is the "Womans Loch" the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House N.B. [North Britain]
OS1/16/9/132 HALLAIG Hallaig Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith Mr McKenzie, Farmer Suishnish, Raasay 031 This name is applied now to a shepherds house and some ruins, it was formerly applied to a small district to the north of "Beinn nan Lice". The name is Anglicised the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House N.B.[North Britain]
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OS1/16/9/133 CREAG NAN CADHAIG Creag nan Cadhaig Creag nan Cadhaig Creag nan Cadhaig Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith Mr McKenzie, Farmer Suishnish, Raasay 031 This name is applied to a prominent rock situated to the S.E. [South East] of "Loch a' chadha Carnaich" and to the N. [North] of Hallaig. Its signification is the "jack-daws Rock" the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House N.B. [North Britain]
OS1/16/9/133 RUDHA NA' LEAC Rudha na Leac Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith Mr McKenzie, Farmer Suishnish, Raasay 031 This name is applied to the principal point on the S.E. [South East] corner of the Island of Raasay to its S.W. [South West] lies the cliffy hill of Beinn nan Leac. Its signification is the "point of flags" the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House N.B. [North Britain]
OS1/16/9/133 RUDHA NAN LEAC [1895] Rev. [Reverend] A. McDonald, Kiltarlity, Beauly N.B. [North Britain] 1895
OS1/16/9/133 GUALAN NA' LEAC Gualann na Leac Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Island of Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith Mr McKenzie, Farmer Suishnish, Raasay 031 This name is applied to the N.E. [North East] corner of "Beinn nan Leac" from this point the whole of the east Coast of Raasay is visible Its signification is the flaggy shoulder the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House
OS1/16/9/133 [Page] 133 County of Inverness -- Parish of Portree -- Island of Raasay Rudha na Leac [note] Retained
OS1/16/9/134 HALLAIG BURN Hallaig Burn Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith Mr McKenzie, Farmer Suishnish Raasay. 031 This name is applied to a stream which flows in Northerly direction from its source near the summit of Beinn na Leac, at its mouth there is a Waterfall about 27 feet. Meaning obscure
OS1/16/9/134 AN LEAC An Leac Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith Mr McKenzie, Farmer Suishnish Raasay. 031 This name is applied to a firm slope to the E [East] of Beinn na Leac, it had at one time a few dwellings but now there is nothing remaining to identify their site. Meaning "The Flags"
OS1/16/9/134 BEINN NA' LEAC Beinn na' Leac Mr James McKenzie Balacharn Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith Mr McKenzie, Farmer Suishnish Raasay. 031 Applied to a hill situated in the S.E. [South East] of the Island of Raasay, it has to its N.E. [North East] side a belt of perpendicular cliffs and is connected with Dùn Caan by the principal water shed in the Island Meaning "Hill of Flags"
OS1/16/9/134 [Page] 134 Inverness shire -- Portree Ph [Parish] -- Island of Raasay
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OS1/16/9/136 ALLT LOCH A' CHADHA-CHÀRNAICH Allt Loch a' Chadha Chàrnaich Mr J. Mckenzie Balacharn Raasay Rev. [Reverend] Angus Galbraith Mr McKenzie Farmer 031 A small stream flowing out of a loch, bearing the same name and running northwards until it falls into the Inner Sound.
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OS1/16/9/137 [Page] 137 List of Proprietors in the Ph [Parish] of Snizort Proprietors -- Agents Alexander Macdonald. Esq. Lynedale, by Portree -- None L. Macdonald Esq. Skeabost House, Portree -- None Alexander Macdonald Esq. of Treasland Solicitor Portree -- None Captain William Fraser of Kilmuir Newton Nairn N.B. [North Britain] -- Alexander Macdonald, Solicitor, Portree Right Hon. [Honourable] Lord MacDonald Armadale Castle by Broadford. -- Donald Macdonald Esq. Tormore, by Broadford
OS1/16/9/138 [Page] 138 List of proprietors in Bracadale Ph [Parish] Proprietors -- Agent Macleod of Macleod, Dunvegan Castle by Portree -- Alexander Macdonald, Solicitor, Portree Right Hon [Honourable] Lord Macdonald [crossed out] [Signed] J C Macpherson CaptnE [Captain Engineers] December, 1877.
OS1/16/9/139 [Page] 139 [Volume] 9 OS1/16/9 [Date Stamp] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE 10 APR. [APRIL] 1900 SOUTHAMPTON NAME BOOK BLOCK 3. 6 INCH SCALE Ph [Parish] PORTREE Ph [Parish] DUIRINISH Ph [Parish] BRACADALE CONTAINING SHEETS 22,23,24,25,28,29,30,31. ISLAND OF SKYE INVERNESS-SHIRE.
OS1/16/9/140 [Page] 14 Block 3 6" (NAME BOOK) INDEX. Name of Objects -- Page Abhuinn Ghlinn Uachdaraich -- 16 Abhuinn Choisleadar -- 23 Abhuinn ' Bhaile Mheadhonaich -- 65 Abhuinn na h-Eglaise -- 90 Abhuinn an Acha-leathain -- 92 Achadh -- 28 Achtalran -- 36 Achachork -- 37 A' Chorra-bhrinn -- 38 Ach' an Locha -- 92 Achalrathan -- 97 Allt Corrach -- 7 Allt Crò nan Caorach -- 8 Allt nan Cat -- 14 Allt Airidh Dhonachaidh -- 14 Allt Donachaidh -- 16 Allt an Lòin Duibh -- 19 Allt Beinn a' Chearcaill -- 20 Allt a' Choire -- 21 Allt an Lòin Ruaidh -- 23 Allt an Easain Dhuibh -- 54 Allt a' Mhulaig -- 64 Allt Bhaile Mheadhonaich -- 64 Allt Beinn na Cloiche -- 75 Allt Dughaill -- 77 Allt Mòr -- 78 Allt Dubhailteach -- 79 Allt na Cnodaich -- 82 Allt Cnoc nan Gollan -- 89 Allt Garbh -- 92 Allt Brìthe -- 93 Allt Tola Thaoig -- 105 Allt na Moine -- 114 Allt na Glaic Duirche -- 121 Allt an Leacaich Bhàin -- 22 Allt a' Bhràghad -- 122 Allt an Doire Dhoinhain -- 52 Allt Thomais -- 114 Allt Dearg -- 9 Allt Dearg -- 12 Allt Ruairidh -- 22 Am Feadan -- 57 Am Feur-loch -- 55 Am Bidean -- 70 Amar River -- 78 Am Maol -- 88 An Groban -- 65 An Clèireach -- 73 An Lònag -- 79 An t-Sròn -- 80 An Tom -- 124 An Leac -- 134 Àrd an Torrain -- 63 Armish Burn -- 54 Armish -- 56 Aketil Burn -- 17 Allt Loch a' Chadha Chàrnaich -- 136 Beinn Bheag -- 66 Bailachuirn -- 110 Bailemeanach -- 110 Balmeanach -- 64 Balmore -- 86 Bàgh an Inbhire -- 111 Ben AKetil -- 5 Ben Crokaig -- 15
OS1/16/9/141 [page] 141 Name of Objects -- Page Ben Duagrich -- 96 ben Gaskin -- 105 Ben Grasco -- 28 Ben ic AsKill -- 23 Ben Roishader -- 10 Ben Sea -- 5 Ben Sendaig -- 71 Ben Trealan -- 74 Ben Tianavaig -- 127 Ben Uigshader -- 11 Bealach Cuinhang -- 49 Bealach Mor -- 98 Bealach Ruadh -- 116 Bealach an Tèarnaidh -- 33 Beinn Ach' nam Bard -- 40 Beinn Mheadhonach -- 33 Beinn Mheadhonach -- 106 Beinn Sheilg -- 95 Beinn Uilleinn -- 10 Beinn a' Chlèirich -- 6 Beinn a' Chearcaill -- 9 Beinn a' Chapuill -- 45 Beinn a' Chait -- 73 Beinn a' Ghlinn Bhig -- 31 Beinn na Cloiche -- 72 Beinn na Grèine -- 100 Beinn nan Lochan -- 106 Beinn na Leac -- 134 Beinn nan Broclaich -- 76 Biodan na Cailleach -- 82 Borve -- 26 Borve Corry -- 32 Brae -- 122 Brochil -- 60 Brochil Castle [in ruins] 61 Braon a' Mheallain -- 93 Broisgillmore Burn -- 67 Broisgill Beg -- 76 Broisgill More -- 70 Carbost Burn -- 39 Cadha Càrnach -- 130 Camastianavaig -- 113 Càrn Dearg -- 111 Càrn Mòr -- 44 Càrn Sgrabach -- 118 Càrn nan Eun -- 118 Clach Dubh -- 126 Clachan Erisco -- 30 Coir' a' Ghlinne -- 104 Clach Rathad -- 23 Cladh an Torrain -- 63 Cnocantoul -- 18 Cnoc a' chrochaire -- 17 Cnoc a' Fhradhairc -- 66 Cnoc a' Sgà -- 91 Cnoc nam Braonan -- 77 Coulnacraggan -- 29 Colbost Point -- 84 Colbost -- 91 Coille an Leothaid -- 123 Creag Bhàn -- 59 Creag Bhàn -- 87 Creag Bhreac -- 75 Creag Dubh -- 78 Creag Mhòr -- 82 Craig Ullatola -- 50 Creag a' Chait -- 125 Creag a' Ghlinne -- 27 Creag an Fhithich -- 41 Creag na Bruaich -- 61 Creag na h-Iolaire -- 126 Creag nan Cadhaig -- 133 Creagan Breaca -- 93 Creagan Mora -- 72 Crò nan Caorach -- 5 Cruachan Beinn a'Chearcaill -- 20 Cruachan Glen ic Askill -- 9 Coireag Mhòr -- 80
OS1/16/9/142 [Page] 142 Name of Objects -- Page Croglan -- 67 Croglan Burn -- 67 Cross Iuran -- 77 Doire Domhain -- 45 Druim na Crìche -- 106 Drummuie -- 34 Druim an Aonaich -- 131 Dùn Borve -- 30 Dùn Caan -- 117 Dùn Dugan -- 38 Dùn Arkaig -- 68 Dùn Garsin -- 86 Dùn Gerashader -- 42 Dùn -- 94 Duirinish -- 40 Dubh Bhràigh -- 103 Dubh Lòn -- 34 Duagrich Burn -- 95 Eas na Coille -- 106 Eilean an Inbhire -- 109 EsKidal Burn -- 35 Fearan nan Cailleach -- 81 Fiurnean -- 51 Fort (Site of) -- 86 Fraoch Eilean -- 62 Garbh Allt -- 45 Gearymore -- 84 Glas Eilean -- 62 Glam -- 109 Glam Burn -- 123 Glac Dhorcha -- 121 Glebe -- 125 Glebe -- 90 Glengrasco -- 29 Glenosdal -- 71 Glenmore -- 101 Glenmore River -- 98 Glac na Brothaig Airde -- 7 Glac na Brothaig Ìsle -- 8 Glen Bracadale -- 81 Glen Bracadale -- 83 Glen Varragill -- 106 Glen Colbost -- 68 Glen Heysdal -- 18 Glen ic AsKill -- 71 Glen Ose -- 69 Glen Tungadal -- 96 Glen Ullinish -- 68 Gleann Beag -- 31 Gleann Eoghainn -- 18 Gleann Uachdarach -- 15 Gaskin Burn -- 104 Gualann na Leac -- 133 Hallaig -- 132 Hallaig Burn -- 134 Heisary Burn -- 15 Holoman -- 119 Holoman Bay -- 115 Holoman Burn -- 117 Holoman Island -- 115 Hornisco Burn -- 87 Inner Sound -- 4 Inver -- 109 Inverarish Burn -- 107 Island of Raasay -- 3 Island of SKye -- 1 Leathad Choinnich -- 106 Leacan Nighean an t-Siosalaich -- 88 Lindaig Burn -- 95 List of Proprietors (Snozort Ph [Parish]) -- 137 List of Proprietors (Bracadale) -- 138 Loch Arnish -- 58 Loch Beag -- 58 Loch Beag -- 83 Loch Caroy -- 4
OS1/16/9/143 [Page] 143 Name of Objects -- Page Loch Connan -- 89 Loch Conardan -- 113 Loch Croidean -- 108 Loch Duagrich -- 96 loch Eadar dà Bhaile -- 111 Loch Fada -- 50 Loch Hounan -- 39 Loch Ravag -- 19 Loch Storab -- 108 Loch Tidigill -- 97 loch Cnoc a'Chrochaire -- 14 Loch Mallaichte -- 55 Loch a' Chadha-chàrnaich -- 132 Loch an Rathaid -- 108 Loch an Machdair -- 59 Loch a'Ghlinne Bhig -- 30 Loch na Clarlaich -- 116 Loch na Meilich -- 120 Loch na Mnà -- 132 Loch nan Dubhan -- 55 Loch nan Learg -- 100 Loch Meall Daimh -- 120 Lòn Achaidh a'Choires -- 37 Lòn Airidh na Sgrithilith -- 48 Lòn Bho-lainn -- 40 Lòn Bán -- 107 Lòn Bealach Tèarnaidh -- 39 Lòn Creag an Fhitheach -- 43 Lòn Coire na h-Airidh -- 50 Lòn Creag a' Chait -- 102 Lòn Dubh -- 27 Lòn Dubh -- 88 Lòn Druiseach -- 51 Lòn Mheadhonach -- 35 Lòn Ruairidh -- 99 Lòn Sgoilte -- 26 Lòn Slochd na Crìche -- 39 Lòn na Teangaidh -- 104 Lòn a' Chapuill -- 35 Lòn a' Ghlinne -- 43 Lòn a'Ghlinne Bhig -- 31 Lòn a'Ghearraidh -- 53 Lòn a' Ghleannain -- 107 Lòn an Achaidh -- 29 Lòn an Luig Bhuidhe -- 26 Lòn an Tairbh -- 39 Lòn ant-Sìthean -- 49 Lòn na h-Airdhe -- 102 Lòn na Buaile Ruaidhe -- 39 Lòn na Crìche -- 99 Lòn na Steill -- 99 Lòn na h-Ullain -- 39 Lòn na Gill Duibhe -- 27 Lòn nam Breac -- 48 Maligan -- 37 Martaig Burn -- 43 Manish More -- 44 Manishnore Burn44 Manish Island -- 46 Manish Point -- 47 Manish Beg -- 47 Manishbeg Burn -- 47 Meall Daimh -- 120 Meashadwe Burn -- 70 Meall Dearg Arnish -- 57 Meall Dearg -- 54 Meall Buidhe -- 11 Meall Tobar Iain -- 21 Monadh Choisladir -- 16 Mullach Ben Sca -- 8 Mullach Garabh Duibhe -- 74 Muclach -- 112 Mullach Glen Ullinish -- 65 Mugeary -- 101 Macsweyn's Burn -- 22 McQueen's Loch -- 126 McQueen's Rock -- 124
OS1/16/9/144 [Page] 144 Name of Objects -- Page North Screapadal -- 60 Osdal -- 66 Ose River -- 69 Pein Borve -- 33 Pein a' Chribh -- 34 Prince Charles's Cave -- 51 Rageary Burn -- 17 Rageary Burn -- 73 River Leasgeary -- 36 River Tara -- 39 River Snizort -- 39 River Chracaig -- 48 Rosgill River -- 13 Ròs a' Mheallain -- 74 Rudha na h'Airde Glaise -- 41 Rudha nan Leac -- 133 Rudha an Inbhire -- 108 Rudha Crion -- 57 Scarf Caves --127 Scorr Burn -- 107 School [Boys and Girls] -- 32 Sgeir Bheag -- 85 Sgeir a' Chuain -- 85 Sgeir Chnapach -- 115 Sgeir Mhór -- 85 Sìthean a' Bhealaich Chumhaing -- 49 Sìthean Mòr --59 SKealasaig Burn -- 76 SKriaig Burn -- 100 Sloc a' Mhadaidh -- 72 Slochd Uigshader -- 12 Snizort -- 40 Sound of Raasay -- 128 South Screapadal -- 60 Screapadal Burn -- 52 Sròn an Aighe -- 19 Strone Geers -- 21 Skageary -- 90 Stròc-bhrinn -- 98 Storab Burn -- 119 Storab's Grave -- 128 Tarner Island -- 84 Teangamore -- 80 Tianavaig Bay -- 112 Tainavaig Burn - 113 Tom Cave -- 124 Torran -- 63 Tota - thavig -- 105 Totardor -- 83 Torquil's Burn -- 75 Treaslane River -- 23 Trotternish -- 129 Tungadal -- 94 Tungadal River -- 106
OS1/16/9/145 [Page] 145 Name of Objects -- Page Udairn -- 115 Uigshader -- 11 Varragill Burn --103 Varragill -- 103 Varragill River -- 106 Vidigill Burn -- 97 Voaker Burn -- 79 Woodend -- 28