OS1/33/14/9
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLT DRUIM AN DROINN | Allt Druim an Droinn | Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass, Golspie Mr. McKenzie, Gobernuisgach |
033; 042 | This name signifies "Burn of the Hump-ridge", and applies to a stream of considerable volume having its rise at the N.W. [North West] side of "Cnoc an Alltain Riabhach." thence flowing south west, till it falls into Allt, a' Feithe Bhuidhe. |
| ALLT DRUIM-NA-DRUINN For 1" purposes only. See Index | John Mackay Esq. Reay Villa, Bodenham Rd. Hereford | |||
| SÌTHAIN AN LAOIGH-AIRD | Sithain an Laoigh-aird | Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass Mr. John McKenzie |
042 | This name applies to a portion of land which extends along a portion of both sides of Allt a Chraois, Signification "Hillock of Calf's Height or headland" The property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland |
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[Page] 9Parish of Durness -- County of Sutherland
Sithain an Laoigh-aird [Note]
For uniformity it is better to Keep to the
spelling sithean which has been hitherto
used on the Plans - see Macleod & Dewar's Dicty. [Dictionary]
Sìthain is bad spelling it is a violation of the well
Known rule in orthography Leathan ri Leathan &c.
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KBMW- Moderator, Invicta2
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