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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
TORRAN Torran
Torran
Torran
Revd [Reverend] D. McKinnon
Donald Macdonald Esqr. Tormore, By Broadford
Mr James MacLean Ground Officer, Broadford
046 This name is applied, to a district containing several small farms or crofts, the dwelling and outstanding houses are all one story high thatched and in indifferent repair, it is an anglicised name. Propt. [Property] of The Hon [Honourable] Lord McDonald Armadale Castle
SCHOOL [Torran] School (Boys & Girls) Revd [Reverend] D. McKinnon
Donald Macdonald Esqr. Tormore, By Broadford
Mr James MacLean Ground Officer, Broadford
046 This name applies to a School Situated in the district of Torrin and about seven miles west of Broadford, the building is one story & thatched the daily average attendance is 25 the ordinary branches of education are taught & it is supported by a grant from a Society of Ladies in Edinburgh, together with school fees Right Hon. [Honourable] Lord McDonald propr. [proprietor]

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County of Inverness (Isle of Skye) -- sheet 46

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Coire Odhar. 46/5 [note] These names will be found in Name Lists for 6 inch scale p.p. [pages] 51. 68. 69.
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