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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FARRMHEALL | Farrmheall | Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie Mr. John McKay, Leirinmore Durness |
013 | This name applies to a large sized heathy clad Hill situated a short distance southwards of "Am Bealach" Meaning obscure, It is on the property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
| AM BEALACH | Am Bealach | Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie Mr. John McKay, Leirinmore Durness |
013 | This name Signifies "The Pass" It applies to a hollow or tract of low lying ground, including a Shepherds House, Situated about 3/4 of a mile north east of "Farrmheall" and is the property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland |
| THE PARPH | The Parph | Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie Mr. John McKay, Leirinmore Durness |
013 | This name applies to a large district of hill pasture comprising several miles and bounded on the north by the "North Sea"; on the east by the "Kyle of Durness; on the south, partly, by "Strath Shinary," and the hills known as "Beinn Dearg Mòr" and Meall na Moine"; after which it tends eastward and joins the "Kyle of Durness" towards its southern extremity. There are only five dwellings in this district including the Lightkeepers at Cape Wrath. |
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