OS1/32/6/80
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beinn a' Bhàn | Beinn a' Bhan Beinn a' Bhan Beinn a' Bhan Beinn a' Bhan |
D Mitchell Esqr. J. Buchanan Comer J. McLaren GameKeeper Mr. A. Blair Rowardennan |
006 | A large hill south-east of "Ben Lomond", falling on the north to the River Forth & on the south and east to "Bruach Caorruinn Burn". It is steep on all sides but more particularly on the north. It signifies The fair or white hill or mountain. |
| Creag na h-Ulaidhe | Creag na h-Ulaidhe | D Mitchell Esqr. J. Buchanan Comer J. McLaren GameKeeper Mr. A. Blair Rowardennan |
006 | A rock on the eastern face of "Beinn a' Bhan". It signifies the treasure rock - Ulaidhe is a Name which, it is said, may often be found to similar objects in the Highlands. |
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[Page] 80Co. [County] Stirling -- Buchanan Parish
[Note under Beinn a' Bhàn:]
Beinn A mountain
"Bhan" from "Ban", White &c
When the adjective Bàn is made a noun substantive its form is Bàine
The same as Whiteness is derived from the adjective white
Bàine (s. f. [substantive feminine]) Paleness Whiteness, fairness
To make the adjective Bàn, a noun masculine as in
the above name is a vulgarism
[Note under Creag na h-Ulaidhe:]
Creag. A rock
Ulaidhe, from Ulaidh A treasure
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, l10hoy
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