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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BEINN ALLIGIN Beinn Alegin Mr D.Connell
Mr R Mcdonald
081 This name signifies 'hill of the little jewel' and is applied to a large hill situated about one and a half mile to the north of Upper Loch Torridon
Property of D. Darroch Esq.
TOLL A' MHADAIDH BEAG Toll a'Mhadaidh Beag Mr D.Connell Mr R Mcdonald 081 This name signifies 'small hollow of the dog' and is applied to a small hollow about one and a half mile to the north of Easter Corry
On the property of D. Darroch Esq.

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There is an added note: "In the Gaelic List, Mr D.Connell states that Alegin is partially of Norse Origin"

Transcriber's notes

Beinn Alligin is spelt in several different ways in the is book - 'Alegin' , 'Allegin' 'Ailliegain'

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