Ross and Cromarty Mainland, volume 21

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info
OS1/28/21/1 LOCHBROOM Lochbroom 013 Authorised and described in Name Book of Sheet 8
OS1/28/21/1 WESTER ROSS Wester Ross 013 Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book of Alness Ph. [Parish] Sheet 65.
OS1/28/21/1 [Page] 1 Cromartyshire (Det. [Detached] No. 10)
OS1/28/21/2 CROMARTYSHIRE (Detd. No. 10) Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No 10) 013; 014; 022 For Authorities & Descriptive Remarks Vide Name Book for 6 inch Sheets 3 & 4 Lochbroom Ph. [Parish].
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OS1/28/21/3 SRÒN A' BHUIC Sròn a' Bhuic Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Grant, Ullapool Mr. D. Matheson, Ullapool Mr Campbell, Morefield 013 Applies to a point on the coast to the west of Morefield. The name means "Snout of the Buck".
OS1/28/21/3 LOCH BROOM Loch Broom 013 Authorised and described in Name Book of Sheet 22.
OS1/28/21/3 [Page] 3 Parish of Lochbroom -- Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No 10)
OS1/28/21/4 LUIB MÒRA Luib Mòra Revd [Reverend] Mr Grant, Ullapool Mr D. Matheson, Ullapool Mr. Campbell, Morefield. 013 This name applies to a pebbly beach on the north shore of Loch Broom, extending about half a mile south-wesward of the mouth of Allatyrne Burn. It means "Big Bends."
OS1/28/21/4 CNOC NA MÒINE Cnoc na Mòine Revd [Reverend] Mr Grant, Ullapool Mr D. Matheson, Ullapool Mr. Campbell, Morefield 013 This name applies' to the western extremity of Druim na Mor-choille. It means "Hillock of the Moss".
OS1/28/21/4 BLÀR AN T-SRATHAIN Blàr an t-Srathain Revd [Reverend] Mr Grant, Ullapool Mr D. Matheson, Ullapool Mr. Campbell, Morefield 013 An extensive peat moss at "An Srathan on the South Side of Allatyrne Burn. The name means "Moss of the Little Strath."
OS1/28/21/4 [Page] 4 Parish of Lochbroom -- Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No. 10) Blàr an t-Srathain Written on body of 6 inch Sheet 13
OS1/28/21/5 ALLT A' BHAID-DARAICH Allt a' Bhaid-daraich Revd. [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 A small rivulet passing out of "Loch na Beinne" flowing in a South Easterly direction through "An Cliabhan" for about 3/4 mile and falls into the "Ullapool River" Name means "Stream of the tuft of the Oak-trees"
OS1/28/21/5 BEINN GIUBHAIS Beinn Giubhais Revd. [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a long elevated ridge stretching from Druim na Mor-choille a distance of about 1/2 mile in a north easterly direction, at the bottom, on the West; passes the County road; from Ullapool to Ledmore; and on the East, a foot path between Ullapool and Strath Kinnaird Name means "The Fir Mountains"
OS1/28/21/5 [Page] 5 Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No. 10) -- Lochbroom Ph. [Parish] [signed] Kenneth Campbell C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 26.1.70
OS1/28/21/6 DRUIM NA MÒR-CHOILLE Druim na Mòr-choille Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a high ridge extending from Morefield, and elevating towards the West end of "Beinn Guibhais" Name meaning "The ridge of the Big Wood".
OS1/28/21/6 LOCH DUBH Loch Dubh Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a small Loch situated about 1/2 mile North East of Morefield and near the West end of "Beinn Guibhais"
OS1/28/21/6 LOCHAN NA BEINNE Lochan na Beinne Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a small Loch situated a short distance South of "Loch Dubh" and at the West end of "Beinn Guibhais" Name meaning Loch of the mountains.
OS1/28/21/6 ALLT LEACACH Allt Leacach Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 A mountain stream rising a short distance above Creagan Mòra flows northwards crossing Rhidorrach Road, 3/4 mile from its junction at Moss of Ullapool falls into Ullapool River "Name means stream of the flat Stones"
OS1/28/21/6 [Page] 6 Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No. 10) -- Parish of Lochbroom
OS1/28/21/7 MEALL MÒR Meall Mòr Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 A low but conspicuous hill situated a short distance South East of Beinn Guibhais and about 1 mile north East of Ullapool Bridge close to the East of it flows a small rivulet called "Allt na Criche" Name meaning "Big hillock".
OS1/28/21/7 ALLT NA CRICHE Allt na Crìche Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 A small stream rising in a small Loch about 3/4 mile East of "Meall Mòr" flows in a S [South] Westerly direction to near "Meal Mor" thence South and falls into Ullapool River Name meaning "March Stream"
OS1/28/21/7 ALLT NA BÉISTE Allt na Béiste Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 A small stream at the East end of Morefield flowing from the County Road in a Southerly direction and falls into Loch Broom Name means "Stream of the worms".
OS1/28/21/7 [Page] 7 Parish of Lochbroon -- Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No. 10)
OS1/28/21/8 MOREFIELD Morefield Revd. [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a small Hamlet situated about 1 mile north west of Ullapool and on the South side of road leading from Ullapool to Ledmore. It is about 1/2 mile in length and 1/4 in breadth bounded on the South West by Lochbroom. Each house has got a piece of Arable land together with Hill pasture and the inhabitants are chiefly Sea-faring men. The property belongs to Sir James Mathieson. Stornoway.
OS1/28/21/8 LUIB NA MÒR CHOILLE Luib na Mòr-choille Revd. [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to the Beach below Morefield extending from Allt-na Béiste for about 1/4 mile in a north Westerly direction Name means "The bend of the Big Wood."
OS1/28/21/8 [Page] 8 Cromartyshire (Det. [Detached] No 10) -- Lochbroom Ph. [Parish] [signed] Kenneth Campbell Ca [Civilian Assistant] 27.1.70
OS1/28/21/9 AN CLIABHAN An Cliaban Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a hollow about the centre of "Allt a Bhad-daraich" and, about 1/2 mile north of Ullapool Bridge Name means "The Creel"
OS1/28/21/9 POLL A' CHLIABHAIN Pol a' Chliabhain Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a pool on the "Ullapool river" situated about 1/4 mile north of the Ullapool Bridge name meaning "Pool of the Creel"
OS1/28/21/9 CAR POLL A' CHLIABHAIN Car Poll a' Chliabhain Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 A small round bend situated close to "Poll a Chliabhain" on the north side of the River Name meaning "The burn of the Pool of the Creel"
OS1/28/21/9 [Page] 9 Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No 10) -- Parish Lochbroom
OS1/28/21/10 ULLAPOOL RIVER Ullapool River Revd [Reverend] James Grant, Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Issues partly from Loch Dambh a distance of about three miles north of Rhidorrach Lodge ("Shooting Lodge") It flows very rapidly forming some remarkable falls and Chasms midway between its source and the Lodge, and where it receives some other rapid tributaries, thence passes close to the shooting Lodge, smoothly through a long flat Glen interspersed with "Birch Wood" and enters the East end of a large sheet of water called "Loch Achall". and from thence swiftly flows in a Westerly direction for about 3 miles and falls into Lochbroom. It is famous for Salmon and trout fishing.
OS1/28/21/10 [Page] 10 Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No 10) -- Lochbroom Ph. [Parish] [note] Description to be altered [signed] Kenneth Campbell C.A [Civilian Assistant] 27/3/[70]
OS1/28/21/11 MOSS OF ULLAPOOL Moss of Ullapool Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a few thatched houses situated about 3/4 mile North west of Ullapool and at the junction of roads for Lesmore, Rhidorrach, and Ullapool. They are also close to "Ullapool River".
OS1/28/21/11 ALLTAN RUADH Alltan Ruadh Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 A small rivulet rising on the South West side of Meall Mòr and flows in a Southerly direction and falls into the Ullapool River about 3/4 mile East of the Bridge, name means "Red Burn"
OS1/28/21/11 CREAGAN DUBHA Creagan Dubha Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a few broken cliffs of Rocks situated about 1/2 a mile North East of Ullapool Bridge on northside of the River Name meaning Black Rocks
OS1/28/21/11 [Page] 11 Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No. 10) -- Lochbroom Ph. [Parish] [signed] Kenneth Campbell CA [Civilian Assistant] 29.1.7[1]
OS1/28/21/12 GLAC RAINICH Glac Rainich Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 A small hollow situated about 1/4 mile North of Ullapool Bridge and a short distance north west of "Poll a Chliabhain" Name meaning "The Hollow of the Ferns."
OS1/28/21/12 ALLT GLAC RAINICH Allt Glac Rainich Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 A small rivulet rising a little to the south of Glac Rainich flows a short distance southwards enters the Ullapool River at the Bridge close to the "Moss of Ullapool Name means "The stream of the Hollow of Fern.
OS1/28/21/12 ULLAPOOL BRIDGE Ullapool Bridge (Wooden) Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 A wooden Bridge on the Ullapool River at the crossing of the County Road from Ullapool to Ledmore and close to a few houses called "The Moss of Ullapool".
OS1/28/21/12 [Page] 12 Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No 10) -- Parish of Lochbroom
OS1/28/21/13 CREAGAN MÒRA Creagan Mòra 014 Authorised and described in Name Book of sheet-14 6 inch work
OS1/28/21/13 [Page] 13 Sheet 14 Ph [Parish] of Lochbroom -- Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No.10)
OS1/28/21/14 [Page] 14 [Blank page]
OS1/28/21/15 SCHOOL [Ullapool] School Revd [Reverend] James Grant, Ullapool Mr K Cameron Ullapool Mr D. Matheson Morefield 014 A small building at the east end of Argyle Street. It is a male and female School and is in connection with the Established Church. The average attendance of Pupils is about 60.__
OS1/28/21/15 ULLAPOOL POINT Ullapool Point Revd [Reverend] James Grant, Ullapool Mr K. Cameron Ullapool Mr D. Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a point of land at the west end of Shore Street and about 1/4 of a mile SW [South West] of Ullapool Quay.
OS1/28/21/15 SHORE STREET [Ullapool] Shore Street Revd [Reverend] James Grant, Ullapool Mr K Cameron Ullapool Mr D. Matheson Morefield 014 A single line of buildings which Commences at the south end of Mill street, and runs in a southwesterly direction along the shore of Loch Broom as far as Ullapool Point.
OS1/28/21/15 [Page] 15 Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No10). Parish of Lochbroom [Signed] Alexander Bain C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/28/21/16 QUAY STREET [Ullapool] Quay Street Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr K Cameron, Ullapool Mr D. Matheson Morefield 014 Runs in a northerly direction from the Pier, passing the east ends of Pultney Street and Market Street, and retains the name to about 10 chains northward of the latter
OS1/28/21/16 FREE CHURCH [Ullapool] Free Church Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr K Cameron, Ullapool Mr D. Matheson Morefield 014 Is a large and commodious building situate at the east end of Market Street, It is supported by the sustentation fund and has an average attendance of about 700 persons
OS1/28/21/16 FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [Ullapool] F. C. [Free Church] School Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr K Cameron, Ullapool Mr D. Matheson Morefield 014 Is a good stone building near the west end of Market Street, and on the north side of the street. It is a male & female School and has an average attendance of about 100 pupils.
OS1/28/21/16 [Page] 16 Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No10). Parish of Lochbroom [Signed] Alexander Bain C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/28/21/17 PULTNEY STREET [Ullapool] Pultney Street Rev[Reverend]Mr Grant Ullapool Mr K Cameron Ullapool Mr D Matheson Morefield 014 Runs between Mill St. and Quay Street and is parrellel to Market Street, and lies midway between it and Argyle Street.
OS1/28/21/17 ARGYLL STREET [Ullapool] Argyll Street Rev[Reverend]Mr Grant Ullapool Mr K Cameron Ullapool Mr D Matheson Morefield 014 Runs in a westerly direction from Mill Street and extends to within four chains of the west shore of Lochbroom. It is Parrallel to Pultney Street and lies midway between it and Shore Street.
OS1/28/21/17 MILL STREET [Ullapool] Mill Street Rev[Reverend]Mr Grant Ullapool Mr K Cameron Ullapool Mr D Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a portion of the County Road on the east side of Ullapool extending from the east end of Shore Street northward as far as the east end of Custom House St.
OS1/28/21/17 [Page] 17 Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No10). Parish of Lochbroom [Signed] Alexander Bain C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/28/21/18 WEST TERRACE [Ullapool] West Terrace Revd [Reverend] J Grant Ullapool Mr K Cameron Ullapool Mr D. Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a narrow portion of grass lying on the west side of Paire Mhor, and extends from the west end of Argyle St. to Caisteal Mhic Cneacail
OS1/28/21/18 CUSTOM HOUSE STREET [Ullapool] Custom House Street Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr K Cameron, Ullapool Mr D. Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a short street at the north end of the Village of Ullapool, running east and west, And is about 4 chains north of Market St.
OS1/28/21/18 MARKET STREET [Ullapool] Market Street Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr K Cameron, Ullapool Mr D. Matheson Morefield 014 Runs east and west through the north portion of the Village of Ullapool, and is parrellel to Custom House St. and Pultney Street and lies midway between them
OS1/28/21/18 [Page] 18 Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No10). Parish of Lochbroom [Signed] Alexander Bain C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/28/21/19 GOB AN T-SHEID Gob an t-sheid Revd [Reverend] Mr. Grant Ullapool Mr. Cameron Ullapool Mr. D. Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a point of land situate on the north side of the mouth of the Ullapool river and about 1/4 mile West of Morefield Cottage The name means "Mouth of the Shed" Property of the Duchess of Sutherland.
OS1/28/21/19 MOREFIELD COTTAGE Morefield Cottage Revd [Reverend] Mr. Grant Ullapool Mr. Cameron Ullapool Mr. D. Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a farm house situate on the west side of Ullapool River and about 10 chains west of the Mill of Ullapool. Property of the Duchess of Sutherland.
OS1/28/21/19 MILL OF ULLAPOOL (Corn & Barley) Mill of Ullapool (Corn & Barley) Revd [Reverend] Mr. Grant Ullapool Mr. Cameron Ullapool Mr. D. Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a corn & barley [Mill] on the east bank of the Ullapool River at about 1/4 of a mile South of the Bridge and about 10 Chains east of Morefield Cottage. Property of Sir James Matheson.
OS1/28/21/19 [Page] 19 Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No 10) -- Parish of Lochbroom [signed] Alexander Bain C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/28/21/20 Site of CAISTEAL MHIC CNEACAIL Cairsteal Mhic Cneacail (Site of) Revd [Reverend] Mr Grant Ullapool Mr. K. Cameron Ullapool Mr. D. Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to the site of an old Castle Situate at the northwest corner of Pairc Mhòr, and within an enclosure of land at the north end of West terrace. The name means "MacNicolsons Castle" There is nothing Known as to the origin of the above. J.C.
OS1/28/21/20 [Page] 20 Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No 10) -- Parish of Lochbroom An t-Sron Roan [crossed out] Pairc Mhòr [crossed out]
OS1/28/21/21 FREE CHURCH MANSE [Ullapool] F.C. [Free Church] Manse Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 The residence of the Free Curch [Church] Minister erected at the expense of the Congregation Is a commodious building situated a short distance East of the Village close to the "Royal Hotel". The Glebe consists of about three Acres of Arable land together with a share of Hill pasture, from the front to the road leads a small Avenue and round about the Mansion are trees and Shrubberies !
OS1/28/21/21 CREAGAN BREACA Creagan Breaca Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a steep rocky face, stretching from the Mansion House Ullapool, for about 1/4 mile Eastwards and on the north side of road, leaving from Ullapool to Garve Name means "Spotted Craigs or RocKs"
OS1/28/21/21 [Page] 21 Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No 10) -- Parish of Lochbroom [signed] Kenneth Campbell C.A. [Civilian Assistant] [20.1.70]
OS1/28/21/22 HILL COTTAGE Hill Cottage Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 A nice dwelling house with Offices attached situated a short distance East of Ullapool. "Free Church" and about the same distance North of the "Royal Hotel", & pleasantly situated has a row of Larch trees on the South and stretching a short distance in front being the only wood in the vicinity It is the property of "Sir James Matheson" Stornoway - in the occupation of Mr Munro agent and Factor for Sir James Matheson
OS1/28/21/22 ROYAL HOTEL [Ullapool] Royal Hotel Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 The principal Hotel in the Village a commodious edifice at the East end of Ullapool, several years ago it had been enlarged, and now affords accomodation for a good number. Its situation is very pleasant being on a higher foundation than any other building in the Village, is quite close to the Sea. it has also offices attached. and the property of Sir James Matheson Stornoway Castle.
OS1/28/21/22 [Page] 22 Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No 10) -- Parish of Lochbroom
OS1/28/21/23 CNOC NA CROICHE Cnoc na Croiche Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a hill situated close above Hill Cottage Ullapool, and in the Vicinity of the village Name means "Hill of the Gallows", from its having formerly been a place where Criminals were executed
OS1/28/21/23 GLAC NA CROICHE Glac na Croiche Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a small hollow on the South side of the hill through which passes a rough flowing stream passing quite close to "Hill Cottage" a distance of about 10 Chains West of the "Glac".
OS1/28/21/23 GLAC NAN SGEULACH Glac nan Sgeulach Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a hollow the Source of "Alltan a Ghamhainn" about 1 mile East of "Ullapool Village" and 1/4 North of the Braes of Ullapool. 'name means "Hollow of the Tales"
OS1/28/21/23 [Page] 23 Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No 10) -- Parish of Lochbroom [signed] Kenneth Campbell Ca [Civilian Assistant] 26.1.78
OS1/28/21/24 [Page] 24 [Blank page]
OS1/28/21/25 CHURCH (Quoad Sacra) [Ullapool] Church Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr. Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 A large and commodious building situate on the north side of Argyle Street and about 5 chains west of the Caledonian Inn, It is a Quoad-Sacra Church pertaining to the Ph [Parish] of Lochbroon and is surrounded by a small grave yard.
OS1/28/21/25 MANSE [Ullapool] Manse Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr. Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Is a handsome and commodious building situate on the north side of Shore Street and about 5 chains west of Ullapool Quay. It is the residence of the Revd [Reverend] James Grant, Minister of the above Quoad Sacra Church.
OS1/28/21/25 CALEDONIAN BANK [Ullapool] Caledonian BanK Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr. Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Is a substantial stone building situate on the north side of Argyle Street, and about 6 chains east of the Caledonian Inn. It is the property of Mr. Macphail merchant Ullapool.
OS1/28/21/25 [Page] 25 Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No 10) -- Parish of Lochbroom
OS1/28/21/26 CALEDONIAN INN [Ullapool] Caledonian Inn Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 A small public house situated in Argyle Street about 5 Chains east of the Manse, And a short distance north of Ullapool Quay Property of Sir J. Matheson.
OS1/28/21/26 POORHOUSE [Ullapool] Poorhouse Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 A small building in West Terrace about 1/4 of a mile south of Caisteal Mhic-Cneacail, and is supported by the Parish
OS1/28/21/26 POLICE STATION [Ullapool] Police Station Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Is a good substantial building situate in Quay Street, at a short distance north of the Caledonian Inn, It has two cells on the Ground floor and the remainder of the house is used as the Constable's residence
OS1/28/21/26 [Page] 26 Cromartyshire (Det. [Detached] No 10) -- Parish of Lochbroom [Signed] Alexander Bain C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/28/21/27 ULLAPOOL (contd) [continued] Ullapool cont. [continued] Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr K. Cameron Ullapool Mr D Matheson Morefield 014 [commenced on page 28] taKen from a spring in Glac nan Sgeulach, - a distance of about 1 mile south of Ullapool Sir James Matheson is the proprietor of Ullapool. He bought it from the British Fishery Society who founded the town about a century ago. The property formerly belonged to the Cromarty Family (McKenzie) and is a part of the Ancient Barony of Coigach.
OS1/28/21/27 POST OFFICE [ullapool] Post Office Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr K. Cameron Ullapool Mr D Matheson Morefield 014 Situated in Shore Street, there is a 2 daily despatch and arrival at the office except on Sundays, during the Summer and on every other day during the winter months. It is also a Telegraph office.
OS1/28/21/27 [Page] 27 Cromartyshire (Det. [Detached] No 10) -- Parish of Lochbroom Ullapool [note] Commenced in page 28, [Signed] Alexander Bain C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/28/21/28 ULLAPOOL Ullapool Revd [Reverend] J Grant Ullapool Mr K. Cameron Ullapool Mr D Matheson Morefield Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland 014 Ullapool is a Village situated on a point of land on the east coast of Loch Broom. It is inhabited chiefly by Fishermen who carry on a large trade during the fishing season. It has 2 Churches a Quoad Sacra and a Free. and a day school in connection with each. there is also a small Poorhouse, a Police Station, a Branch of the Caledonian BanK. four Public Houses and several Grocer & small merchant's shops The Village has recently been supplied with water taken (Continued in page 27.)
OS1/28/21/28 [Page] 28 Cromartyshire (Det. [Detached] No 10) -- Parish of Lochbroom
OS1/28/21/29 UAMH DHUBH Uamh Dhubh Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applied to a small cave situated a very short distance South of "Port a' Bheannachaidh" and close to the County road about it abounds some high rocks into which, the Sea, at high water brakes. Name means The Black Cave
OS1/28/21/29 ALLTAN A' GHAMHAINN Alltan a' Ghamhainn Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 A mountain stream rising at the top of Glac nan Sgeulach flowing in a South Westerly direction, crossing the County road about 1/2 mile South E. [East] of Ullapool; East-end, and falls into the Sea Name means "Stirk's Stream"
OS1/28/21/29 DROCHAID ALLTAN A' GHAMHAIN Drochaid Alltan a Ghamhainn Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 A substantial stone Bridge on "Alltan a Ghamhainn where the county road crosses about 1/4 mile S.E. [South East] of Free Manse. Ullapool. Name means The Bridge of the Stirks stream
OS1/28/21/29 [Page] 29 Cromartyshire (Det. [Detached] No 10) -- Parish of Lochbroom
OS1/28/21/30 POLL A' CHLADHA Poll a Chladha Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a bay stretching from Ullapool point to an adjacent point called "Rudha Mòr" about 1/4 mile S.E. [South East] of the "Royal Hotel". It is here chiefly that Vessels. coming up Lochbroom [Anchor] Is well sheltered in all directions and has a firm sandy bottom the bay westerly is free from Rocks and is of considerable depth. Name meaning "The pool of the Churchyard"
OS1/28/21/30 RUDHA MÒR Rudha Mòr Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a flat point situated a short distance South East of the Free Church Manse. The property of Sir James Matheson. Stornaway Castle Name means "Big Point".
OS1/28/21/30 PORT A' BHEANNACHAIDH Port a' Bheannachaidh Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 A small inlet situated about 10 Chains South of the Bridge "Drochaid Alltan a' Ghamhainn" is very precipetuous round about and close to the countryroad Name meaning "Blessed Port"
OS1/28/21/30 [Page] 30 Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No 10) -- Lochbroom Ph [Parish] [signed] Kenneth Campbell Ca [Civilian Assistant] 28.1.70
OS1/28/21/31 MEALL MÒR Meall Mòr Revd. [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a high conspicuous round hill situated about 1 mile East of Ullapool and a short distance north of the Source of "Allt na Glaic Moire" Name meaning "Big Hill"
OS1/28/21/31 MAOL CALAISCEIG Maol Calaisceig Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a stretch of elevated ground on the West slope of Beinn Eilideach about 3/4 mile north of the Braes of Ullapool and about 1/2. north of Corry Shepherd's house The property of Sir James Matheson Stornaway Castle.
OS1/28/21/31 GLAC SCAP Glac Scap Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 A large hollow close to the East side of Maol. Calaisceig and at the foot of Beinn Eilideach (westwards) through the centre passes a Cart Road ending at the north end of it
OS1/28/21/31 [Page] 31 Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No. 10) -- Ph. [Parish] Lochbroom
OS1/28/21/32 LOCH NAN CNAIMH Loch nan Cnaimh Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a lake situated about 1/4 mile East of "Glac Scap" and close to passes "Allt Loch Choire Dhuibh" Name means "Loch of the Bones"
OS1/28/21/32 PAIRC MHÒR Pairc Mhòr Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a stretch of flat moorland extending from Torranacosh along the North of the "Braes of Ullapool" for about 1/4 mile. It is uncultivated. The property of Sir James Matheson Stornaway Castle,
OS1/28/21/32 TORRAN NA COISE Torran na Coise Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a hill very precipituous in the South side close to Torranacosh North (wards) and extending from the West end of the "Braes of Ullapool" to Glac na Sgeulach" Name means Hillock of the foot.
OS1/28/21/32 [Page] 32 Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No. 10) -- Ph. [Parish] Lochbroom [signed] Kenneth Campbell C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 26.1.70
OS1/28/21/33 GLAC MHÒR Glac Mhòr Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a hollow at the source of Allt na Glaic Moìre", a distance of about 1/4 mile East of "Hill Cottage" Ullapool; and through this Glaic the stream called after the same name passes quite close to Hill Cottage Name means "Big Hollow"
OS1/28/21/33 ALLT NA GLAIC MÒIRE Allt na Glaic Mòire Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 A rough mountain stream rising a distance of about 1/2 mile East of Hill Cottage, flows in a westerly direction through a rocky Hill-face. passing Hill Cottage, thence forming a drain towards Mill Street Ullapool. flows parellel with Street and falls into Lochbroom Name means "Stream of the Big Hollow"
OS1/28/21/33 [Page] 33 Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No. 10) -- Parish of Lochbroom Allt na Glaic Mòire [note] Written on body of Sheet 14. 13. [signed] Kenneth Campbell C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/28/21/34 COIGACH Coigach Authorised and described in Name Book of sheet 8.
OS1/28/21/34 [Page] 34 Sheet 14 Ph [Parish] of Lochbroon -- Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No 10) Coigach [note] Written on body of 6 inch Sheets 7 & 8 Meall Mòr [crossed out]
OS1/28/21/35 TORRANACOSH Torranacosh Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a few croft houses at the West end of the Braes of Ullapool and the portion next to the Village of Ullapool close to the County Road leading to Garve The property of Sir James Matheson Stornaway Castle.
OS1/28/21/35 GADCAISCEIG Gadcaisceig Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a few Croft houses with pieces of land attached at the foot of the hill called "Torra na Coise" a short distance eastwards of Gad-Caisceig and extends along the County Road; on the North side, for about 1/4 mile. The property of Sir James Matheson Stornaway Castle.
OS1/28/21/35 CREAG NAN CUDAIGEAN Creag nan Cudaigean Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 A flat rock on Lochbroom side a short distance S.S.W. [South South West] Gad-Caisceig West end. Name meaning "Rock of the Cuddies"
OS1/28/21/35 [Page] 35 Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No 10) -- Lochbroom Ph [Parish]
OS1/28/21/36 BRAES OF ULLAPOOL Braes of Ullapool Revd. [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a number of thatched houses situated about 1 mile East of the Village of Ullapool and on the North side of the County Road; leading to Garve, Each House has a small portion of land together with Hill pasture. The tillage is accomplished by the aid of the Shovel or spade; this occuring through the steepness of the west of it, and also being in small patches. It extends for about 1/2 a mile in length and 1/4 in Breadth. The property of Sir James Matheson Stornaway Castle
OS1/28/21/36 [Page] 36 Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No 10) -- Lochbroom Ph [Parish] [signed] K. Campbell C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 26.1.75
OS1/28/21/37 CREAG A' BHOTHAIN Creag a Bhothain Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a small precipice at the foot of "Beinn Eilideach" (west wards) and about about 1/4 mile East of Corry House. Name meaning "The rocK of the Bothy"
OS1/28/21/37 ALLT CREAGAN BURAIGE Allt Creagan Buraige Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 A mountain stream rising in a small Loch near the Summit of "Beinn Eilideach" flows in a westerly direction joins the "Allt Loch Choire Dhuibh" about 1/2 South-West of its source. Name means "Stream of the Rock of the sheltered Banks"
OS1/28/21/37 [Page] 37 Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No 10) -- Lochbroom Ph [Parish] [signed] Kenneth Campbell Ca [Civilian Assistant] 28.1.75
OS1/28/21/38 ALLT GLAC SCAP Allt Glac Scap Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to a mountain stream rising a short distance East of "Calaisceig" flowing in a Southerly direction joining "Allt Loch Choire Dhuibh" about 1/2 mile north of Corry Shepherd's House, Name means. "Stream of the hollow"
OS1/28/21/38 ALLT A' CHOIRE Allt a' Choire Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Kenneth Cameron Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Morefield 014 Applies to the continuation of Allt Loch a' Choire Dhuibh from the place where Allt Creagan Buraige joins it till it discharges itself into Loch Broom a west of Corry House after Braes of Ullapool Name means "Stream of the Corry".
OS1/28/21/38 [Page] 38 Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No 10) -- Parish of Lochbroom
OS1/28/21/39 ALLT LOCH A' CHOIRE DHUIBH Allt Loch a' Choire Dhuibh Authorised and described in Name Book of sheet 14 6 inch work.
OS1/28/21/39 [Page] 39 Sheet 14 Ph [Parish] of Lochbroom -- Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No 10)
OS1/28/21/40 BEINN EILIDEACH Beinn Eilideach Authorised and described in Name Book of Sheet 22. 6 inch work
OS1/28/21/40 SRUTH LAGAIDH Sruth Lagaidh Malcolm McLean Dundonnell John McLean, Aultnaharrie John Munro, Rhiroy 022 Applies to a narrow part of Loch Broom opposite to Newton Loggie, & nearly 3 miles South East of Ullapool,
OS1/28/21/40 [Page] 40 Sheet 22. Ph [Parish] of Lochbroom -- Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No 10)
OS1/28/21/41 CORRY BRIDGE Corry Bridge Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Mr McKenzie, Braes of Ullapool. 022 Applies to a bridge Situated about 1 mile South of Ullapool on the road from Ullapool to Garve:
OS1/28/21/41 ALLT AN TALLAIN Allt an Tallain Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Mr McKenzie, Braes of Ullapool. 022 Applies to a Mountain Stream flowing from Allt an Tota where the stream crosses the Garve road about 1 1/2 miles from Ullapool, flowing Westerly, falls "into the Sea about 30 chains from the road"
OS1/28/21/41 CORRY POINT Corry Point Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Mr McKenzie, Braes of Ullapool. 022 Applies to a point Situated about 2 miles South of Ullapool extending from Allt an Tallan to Camus an Daimh. The property of the Duchess of Sutherland".
OS1/28/21/41 [Page] 41 Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No 10) -- Parish of Lochbroom [signed] James Froud C/a [Civilian assistant]
OS1/28/21/42 CAMAS AN DAIMH Camas an Daimh Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Ullapool Mr McKenzie, Braes of Ullapool. 022 Applies to a bay situated about 2 1/4 miles South of Ullapool, extending from Corry point about 1/4 mile South. The name means. "Bay of the Ox".
OS1/28/21/42 ALLT NA CRÌCHE Allt na Crìche Revd [Reverend] James Grant Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson Ullapool Mr McKenzie, Braes of Ullapool. 022 Applies to a mountain Stream rising on the north west Side of Beinn Eilideach, flowing westerly falls into the Sea about 10 Chains South of Camus an Daimh dividing the property of the Duchess of Sutherland and Mr Davidson. The name means. "March or Boundary Stream".
OS1/28/21/42 [Page] 42 Cromarty Shire -- Parish of Lochbroom [signed] James Froud C/a [Civilian assistant]
OS1/28/21/43 ALLT AN TOTA Allt an Tota Revd [Reverend] James Grant, Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson, Ullapool Mr McKenzie, Braes of Ullapool. 022 applies to a mountain Stream rising on the north-west Side of Beinn Eilideach, flowing South west, falling into Allt and Tallan at the crossing of the Garve Road about 1 1/2 miles from Ullapool. The name means". "Stream of the Roofless House".
OS1/28/21/43 ALLT CREAG A' BHOTHAIN Allt Creag a' Bhothain Revd [Reverend] James Grant, Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson, Ullapool Mr McKenzie, Braes of Ullapool. 022 applies to a mountain Stream rising on the north side of Beinn Eilideach flowing north west, falling into Corry Burn, about 1/4 mile east of Corry. The name means. "Stream of the Rock of the hut".
OS1/28/21/43 AN COIRE An Coire Revd [Reverend] James Grant, Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson, Ullapool Mr McKenzie, Braes of Ullapool. 022 applies to a large hollow Situated about 1 mile East of Corry and on the north west Side of Beinn Eilideach. The property of the Duchess of Sutherland. The name means. "The Hollow".
OS1/28/21/43 [Page] 43 Cromartyshire (No 10) -- Parish of Lochbroom [signed] James Froud C/a [Civilian assistant]
OS1/28/21/44 COILLE A' CHOIRE Coille a' Choire Revd [Reverend] James Grant, Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson, Ullapool. Mr McKenzie, Braes of Ullapool. 022 Applies to a Small Birch-wood situated on the west Side of Allt na Criche, about a 1/4 mile South-east of Camus an Daimh. The property of the Duchess of Sutherland. The name means. "Wood of the hollow".
OS1/28/21/44 LECKMELM WOOD Leckmelm Wood Revd [Reverend] James Grant, Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson, Ullapool. Mr McKenzie, Braes of Ullapool. 022 Applies to a large wood, (mixed) situated on the east side of Allt na Criche about 1/2 mile north of Leckmelm Village. The property of Mr Davidson
OS1/28/21/44 CORRY Corry Revd [Reverend] James Grant, Ullapool Mr Duncan Matheson, Ullapool. Mr McKenzie, Braes of Ullapool. 022 Applies to a Shepherd's House situated about 1 1/4 mile south-east of Ullapool about 1/4 mile south of the Braes of Ullapool. 'The property of the Duchess of Sutherland".
OS1/28/21/44 [Page] 44 Cromartyshire (Det [Detached] No 10) and County of Ross -- Parish of Lochbroom [signed] James Froud c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/28/21/45 [Page] 45 Ross-shire & Cromartyshire -- (Det [Detached] No 10) Principal Proprietors in this Name Book Sir James Matheson, Bart, [Baronet] per James Munro Esq. Stornoway Castle Factor Hill Cottage, Ullapool Her Grace The Duchess of Sutherland per Mr. W. Gunn Factor Strathpeffer by Dingwall The Trustees of Duncan Davidson Esq per Mr Hossack. Docharty by Dingwall [Page signed] F H Fawkes LRE. [Lieutenant Royal Engineers] 8.9.75.
OS1/28/21/46 [Page] 46 [Volume] 21 OS1/28/21 Lindsey [Stamped] Ordnance Survey M.S. STORE SOUTHAMPTON 23 FEB.91 NAME BOOK for 1/2500 Sheets 13.12, 14 9,13 & 14 & 22.2 Of Part of the Parish of LOCHBROOM ROSS-SHIRE & CROMARTYSHIRE. (Detached No.10)
OS1/28/21/47 [Page] 47 (NAME BOOK). INDEX. Name of Objects -- Page Allt Creag a’ Bhothain -- 43 Allt Creagan Buraige -- 37 Allt Glac Rainich -- 12 Allt Glac Scap -- 38 Allt Leacach -- 6 Allt Loch a’ Choire Dhuibh -- 39 Allt a’ Bhaid-daraich -- 5 Allt a’ Choire -- 38 Allt an Tallain -- 41 Allt an Tota -- 43 Allt na Beiste -- 7 Allt na Crìche -- 7 Allt na Crìche -- 42 Allt na Glaic Mòire -- 33 Alltan Ruadh -- 11 Alltan a’ Ghamhainn -- 29 An Cliabhan -- 9 An Coire -- 43 Argyll Street -- 17 Beinn Eilideach -- 40 Beinn Giubhais -- 5 Blàr an t-Srathain -- 4 Braes Of Ullapool -- 36 Caisteal Mhic Cneacail Site of -- 20 Caledonian Bank -- 25 Caledonian Inn -- 26 Camas an Daimh -- 42 Car Poll a’ Chliabhain -- 9
OS1/28/21/48 [Page] 48 (NAME BOOK). INDEX. Name of Objects -- Page Church -- 25 Cnoc na Croiche -- 23 Cnoc na Moine -- 4 Coigach -- 34 Coille a’ Choire -- 44 Corry -- 44 Corry Bridge -- 41 Corry Point -- 41 Creag a’ Bhothain -- 37 Creag nan Cudaigean -- 35 Creagan Breaca -- 21 Creagan Dubha -- 11 Creagan Mora -- 13 Cromartyshire (Detd. [Detached] No 10) -- 2 Custom House Street -- 18 Drochaid Alltan a’ Ghamhain -- 29 Druim na Mòr-choille -- 6 Free Church -- 16 F. C. [Free Church] Manse -- 21 F. C. [Free Church] School -- 16 Gadcaisceig -- 35 Glac Mhòr -- 33 Glac Rainich -- 12 Glac Scap -- 31 Glac na Croiche -- 23 Glac Nan Sgeulach -- 23 Gob an t-Sheid -- 19 Hill Cottage -- 22
OS1/28/21/49 [Page] 49 (NAME BOOK). INDEX. Name of Objects -- Page Leckmelm Wood -- 44 Loch Broom -- 3 Loch Dubh -- 6 Loch nan Cnaimh -- 32 Lochan na Beinne -- 6 Luib Mòra -- 4 Luib na Mòr-choille -- 8 Lochbroom (Ph. [Parish] Name) -- 1 Manse -- 25 Maol Calaisceig -- 31 Market Street -- 18 Meall Mòr -- 7 Meall Mòr -- 31 Mill Of Ullapool (Corn & Barley) -- 19 Morefield -- 8 Mill Street -- 17 Morefield Cottage -- 19 Moss of Ullapool -- 11 Pairc Mhòr -- 32 Police Station -- 26 Poll a’ Chadha -- 30 Poll a’ Chliabhain -- 9 Poorhouse -- 26 Post Office -- 27 Pultney Street -- 17 Port a’ Bheannachaidh -- 30 Proprietors' Names & Addresses -- 45 Quay Street -- 16 Royal Hotel -- 22 Rudha Mòr -- 30
OS1/28/21/50 [Page] 50 (NAME BOOK). INDEX. Name of Objects -- Page School -- 15 Shore Street -- 15 Sròn a’ Bhuic -- 3 Sruth Lagaidh -- 40 Torran na Coise -- 32 Torranacosh -- 35 Uamh Dhubh -- 29 Ullapool -- 28 Ullapool Bridge -- 12 Ullapool Point -- 15 Ullapool River -- 10 West Terrace -- 18 Wester Ross -- 1