OS1/28/19/18
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUIRINISH | Duirinish Duirinish Duirinish |
Revd. [Reverend] John Macpherson F.C. [Free Church] Manse Lochalsh Mr. Watson Factor Lochalsh Murdoch McDonald Labr. [Labourer] Plockton Lochalsh |
116 | This name is applied to a small hamlet situate on the west side of the road leading between Balmacara and the Villiage of Plockton about two miles from the latter. The houses are all one storey, chiefly thatched and of rather superior architecture and are occupied by crofters and Fishers. Property of A. Matheson M.P. [Member of Parliament] |
| ALLT DHUIRINISH | Allt Dhuirinish | Revd. [Reverend] John Macpherson F.C. [Free Church] Manse Lochalsh Mr. Watson Factor Lochalsh Murdoch McDonald Labr. [Labourer] Plockton Lochalsh |
116; 117 | This name is applied to a pretty large mountain stream flowing out Loch Achaidh na h-Ithinnich south east of "Duirinish", it flows through Duirinish and enters the sea at a small bay called "Port Ban". No English meaning received for this name. Propr. [Properietor] A. Matheson. |
| PORT BÀN | Port Bàn | Revd. [Reverend] J. Macpherson F.C. [Free Church] Manse Lochalsh Mr. Watson Factor Lochalsh Murdoch McDonald Labr. [Labourer] Plockton Lochalsh |
116 | Applies to a small bay on the sea coast about 1/2 mile north west of Duirinish. The name signifies "White Port". |
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[Page] 18Co. [County] Ross -- Ph. [Parish] of Lochalsh
Allt Dhuirinish [note] see page 10
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