OS1/28/19/65

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
LOCH IAIN OIG Loch Iain Oig
Loch Iain Oig
Loch Iain Oig
Revd. [Reverend] John Macpherson F.C. [Free Church] Manse Lochalsh
Mr. Watson Factor Balmacara Lochalsh
Murdoch McDonald Plockton Lochalsh
122 This name is applied to a small fresh water loch situated on the high ground between Balmacara and Kyle Inn, on the north side of the public road leading between the two places & about 3 1/2 miles from the first mentioned. proprietor A, Matheson M.P. [Member of Parliament] Ardross. The name signifies "Young John's Loch"
LOCH PALASCAIG Loch Palascaig Revd. [Reverend] John Macpherson F.C. [Free Church] Manse Lochalsh
Mr. Watson Factor Balmacara Lochalsh
Murdoch McDonald Plockton Lochalsh
122 This name is also applied to a small loch situated adjacent and west of Loch Iain Oig, and on the east of the hollow called Palascaig from which it takes its name, both lochs are connected by a small stream. No English meaning received on the ground for this name. A. Matheson M.P. [Member of Parliament] Proprietor.
GARBH-LINGE Garbh-linge Revd. [Reverend] John Macpherson F.C. [Free Church] Manse Lochalsh
Mr. Watson Factor Balmacara Lochalsh
Murdoch McDonald Plockton Lochalsh
122 Applies to a small prominent range of hill situate between the road leading between Balmacara and PlocK of Kyle and the coast of Loch Alsh. The name signifies "Rough Back". Proprietor A. Matheson M.P. [Member of Parliament]

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Co. [County] Ross -- Parish of Lochalsh

Garbh-linge [notes]
Suggested from Ex. [Examiners] Remarks and approved By order John T. Hoban c.a. [civilian assistant] 5 Jany [January] 1876
see page 66 ought to be spelled alike

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