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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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AMHUINN GHRIDE | Amhuinn Ghride or River Creed Amhuinn Ghride or River Creed Amhuinn Ghride or River Creed Amhuinn Ghride or River Creed Amhuinn Ghride or River Creed | Murdoch McDonald John McKay Allan Ross John McRae Donald Murray | 027 | Rises in the moor about 7 miles from Stornoway flows towards the South East and falls into Stornoway Harbour half a mile south of the town. A small river flowing thro' the moors and forming a portion of the boundary between the parishes of Stornoway and Lochs it runs into Stornoway Harbour about ½ mile below the town. It is considered one of the best rivers in the Island for Trout or Salmon fishing |
RIVER CREED | Amhuinn Ghride or River Creed Amhuinn Ghride or River Creed Amhuinn Ghride or River Creed Amhuinn Ghride or River Creed Amhuinn Ghride or River Creed | Murdoch McDonald John McKay Allan Ross John McRae Donald Murray | 027 | Rises in the moor about 7 miles from Stornoway flows towards the South East and falls into Stornoway Harbour half a mile south of the town. A small river flowing thro' the moors and forming a portion of the boundary between the parishes of Stornoway and Lochs it runs into Stornoway Harbour about ½ mile below the town. It is considered one of the best rivers in the Island for Trout or Salmon fishing |
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