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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
MEALL A' GHUAIL Meall a' Ghuail
Meall a' Ghuail
Mr A C MacKenzie Schoolmaster Maryburgh
Mr A MacKenzie Crofter Heights of Fodderty
076 This name is applied to an ordinary sized hill, situated between Strath Sgiathach an Gleann Speireig near the east end of the former. Signifies "Coal Hill". Property of Duncan Davidson of Tulloch.
STONE CIRCLE (Remains of) [Balnacrae] Stone Circle
(Remains of)
Stone Circle
(Remains of)
Mr A C MacKenzie
Mr A MacKenzie
076 This name is applied to a Druidical Circle (or Temple) situated in Strath Sgiathach near its eastern extremity. There are many stones to be seen in connection with it 5 of them lying two of large dimentions and 1f 6in thick several of the Standing ones is also large. The highest stands 5f 6in above ground. breadth being the same at the bottom and taperin upwards others varies in height from 4 feet to 1. Several of the stones almost forms right angles and incline in all directions. Altogether its appearance is ruinous there being a heap of loose stones in the center. and others scattered about. Their is also the appearance of a circle formed around it. Probably of stones but not sufficiently defined to be shewn. Property of Duncan Davidson Esq of Tulloch.

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