OS1/33/10/1/19
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEODHA SMOO | Geodha Smoo Geodha Smoo |
Rev. [Reverend] J M Joass Mr John McKay |
006 | This name Signifies the "Creek of Smoo" and applies to a Small narrow Creek Situated about one half mile East of Sangomòr. |
| CREAG RUADH | Creag Ruadh Creag Ruadh |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr John McKay |
006 | This name Signifies the "Ria RocK" and applies to a Small ridge of rock on the Coast at the Eastern extremity of Leirnmhòr |
| CAVE OF SMOO | Cave of Smoo Cave of Smoo |
Rev. [Reverend] J M Joass Mr John McKay |
006 | This name applies to a Large Cave Situated at the Southern extremity of "Geodha Smoo" "Two miles East of the Church, and may be approached either by Sea or by a pathway from the road; directly above the Cave, a beautiful Waterfall arrests the Eye, decending from the road, about 100 yards to the Shore, and Crossing the water, after walKing about twenty yards the traveller is suddenly arrested by the grandeur and magnificence of the Cave, whether he views the Singular and Massive Construction of its Gothiclike and transverse Arches, or its immense height and width, for in some places, it is about 100 feet inside and as many in height, here, also, the noise of the waterfall steals on the ear, and when the voice is raised, an echo is distinctly heard". (Extract from Statistical account of the Parish of Durness.) |
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