OS1/28/13/20A

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
AN OIRTHIR An Deireadh
An Oirthir
John McKenzie, Strath Gairloch
Correct name & orthography Kenneth J Mackenzie
044 This name is applied to the Hillside along Loch Gairloch, (on the north) from Lonemore on the east to Cnoc a' Chairn Deirg on the west, Signifies - "The border" , or "Coast".
ACHADH AN OIRTHIRE Achadh an Deiridh
Achadh an Oirthire
John McKenzie, Strath Gairloch
This being a genitive can take a final e "Oirthire" Kenneth J Mackenzie
044 An enclosed portion of "An Deireadh, south east of Càrn na Béiste, Signifies = "shealing" of the border".
CAOCHAN AN OIRTHIRE Caochan an Deiridh
Caochan an Oirthire
John McKenzie, Strath Gairloch
"Oirthire" as above Kenneth J Mackenzie
044 A stream rising north west of Càrn na Béiste and falling into Loch Gairloch.
Signifies = "Stream of the Border"

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AN OIRTHIR Is the correct way of spelling the name - G M M.
ACHADH AN OIRTHIRE All [llichairlations] Correct

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