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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIVER SHIEL | River Shiel River Shiel Shiel Water River Sheil |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Matheson Ph. [Parish] Minister Farquhar McRae, Labr. [Labourer] Glenshiel Black's County Map New Statistical Account |
128; 131; 132 | This name is applied to a large mountain stream having its source from several small streams about 8¼ miles up Glen Shiel from Shiel Inn, it flows through the valley of Glen Shiel & during heavy rains it rises very sudden and often floods the lower part of the glen. It forms the property boundary between Evan Ballie Esqr. of Dochfour & J. T. MacKenzie Esqr. The upper part of its course is very rugged and rocky and the lower is shingly. |
| BEINN MHÒR | Beinn Mhòr Benmore |
Revd [Reverend] A. Matheson Established Manse Glenshiel Farquhar McRae Labr. [Labourer] Glenshiel New Statistical Account |
128; 131; 132 | This name is applied to a range of hills commencing at the head of Loch Duich and running eastward to the Co. Bdy. [County Boundary] it is the most conspicious in this district owing to the many conical tops on it, it is very precipitous on both sides and carries out an average height of about 4000ft, it divides the vallies of "Glen Shiel" & "Gleann Lice". The name signifies "Great Mountain". Proprietor J. T. MacKenzie Esqr. per Messrs Todd Murray & Jamieson 66 Queen St. Edinburgh. It extends westward from Sgur an Mor'aich and eastward to Sgur a' Bhealaich Dheirg |
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[Page] 10Co. [County] Ross -- Ph. [Parish] Glen Shiel
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