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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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Tom an Eagail | Tom an Eagail Tom an Eagail Tom an Eagail |
James McFarlane Kilmartin D. McLaren Tigh an laoigh Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] McFarlane |
013.03 | A small hill in point of height, but of a broad and extensive size on the top. The name is well known & signifies the "clump of fear or terror." |
Creag Liath | Creag Liath | James McFarlane Kilmartin D. McLaren Tigh an laoigh Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] McFarlane |
013.03 | A rugged hill, particularly on the south & west sides, which are faced with small craigs, below "Tom an eagail." It is well known and signifies the "grey rock", but it is always applied to the whole feature. |
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[Page] 116Co. [County] Stirling -- Buchanan Parish
[Note under Tom an Eagail:]
Tom. (G. [Gaelic]) a hill
Eagail, (G. [Gaelic]) of Fear, dread, fright. &c
[Note under Creag Liath:]
Creag. (G. [Gaelic]) A rock
Liath (G [Gaelic]) grey color, mouldy.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, Gerald Cummins
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