OS1/28/9/95
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRUIM A' CHAIT | Druim a' Chait Druim a' Chait Druim a' Chait |
Mr John Carr. GameKeeper Balach Cottage Mr McKenzie. Gamekeeper Brahan Castle. Mr MacKenzie, Maryburgh. |
088 | This name Signifies The Cats Back and applies to a ridge, Situate NW [North West] a short distance from Ballach Cottage Chiefly on the property of the Duchess of Sutherland. |
| BALLACH COTTAGE | Ballach Cottage Ballach Cottage Ballach Cottage |
Mr John Carr, TenantMr McKenzie. Mr R Beaton Knockfairly Mr BlacKadder, Manager Brahan Castle. |
088 | This name applies to a cottage situate a short distance S W [South West] of Knockfairly one storey in height, built of Sonte, and thatched K.J. MacKenzie Esq Brahan Castle, properitor |
| BEALACH BHRATHAN | Bealach Bhrathain | Mr John Carr, TenantMr McKenzie. Mr R Beaton Knockfairly Mr BlacKadder, Manager Brahan Castle. Mr, MacKenzie, Maryburgh. |
088 | This name signifying "The Pass of Brahan" applies to a hollow situate on the east side of "Druim a' Chait upon the property of the Duchess of Sutherland Dunrobin Castle near Golspie The word "Brathain" signifies "Quern or handmill-stone." |
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[page] 95County of Ross & Cromarty shire (Detd [Detached] No 21)
Druim a' Chait [note] Ph [Parish] of Fodderty Propert Coromarty shire
Ballach Cottage [note] Ph [Parish] of Dingwall
Bealach Bhrathan [notes]
By order John T Hoban c.a. [civilian assistant] 14 Jany [January] 1876
Cromarty shire
Brath gen. [genitive] Brathan A quern not Bhrathain
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