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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLEN SHIEL | Glen Shiel Glen Shiel Glen Shiel Glen Shiel Glen Shiel Glen Shiel Glensheil Glensheil |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Matheson Ph. [Parish] Minister Glenshiel Farquhar McRae Labr. [Labourer] Glenshiel Black's County Map Map in New Statistical Account Index to New Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer Vol. [Volume] 1. page 692 In the descriptions in New Statistical Account pages 181, 182 & 193 Old Statistical Account |
128; 131; 132 | Is applied to a narrow valley commencing at the head of Loch Duich and running in an easterly direction for a distance of about 9 miles, The lower portion of which space consists of a level plain about 4 miles long and about 1/2 broad containing some good meadow and arable land "through which the River Shiel winds between low banks ornamented with alder bushes". (See New Statistical accounts). The whole Glen is under large sheep farms, the hills on both sides affording very good pasture. The south side of the river is the property of Evan Baillie Esqr. Dochfour and the north side J. T. MacKenzie Esqr. per Messrs Todd Murray and Jamieson 66 Queen St. Edinburgh. |
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[Page] 9Co. [County] Ross -- Parish of Glenshiel]
Loch Shiel - [crossed out] Cancelled. see p [page] 41. name Book for Sheet 128. [Signed] John T. Hoban C.a. [Civilian assistant]
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