OS1/33/20/13
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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EILEAN EIGLEI | Eilean Eiglei (No English) | Mr. McKay, Ex Schoolmaster Kirtomy Mr. McKay, Shepherd Kirtomy Mr. Munro Innkeeper Bettyhill |
009 | A small sloping island - Seperated from the mainland by a deep narrow channel. |
CREAG GARBH | Craig Garbh Rough Craig |
Mr. McKay, Ex Schoolmaster Kirtomy Mr. McKay, Shepherd Kirtomy Mr. Munro Innkeeper Bettyhill |
009 | A prominent uncultivate hill to the N.E. [North East] of Polearscaig. Covered with Rocks and Stones. |
CÀRN AN LAMHAIDH | Carn an Lamhaidh (Arm Hill) | Mr. McKay, Ex Schoolmaster Kirtomy Mr. McKay, Shepherd Kirtomy Mr. Munro Innkeeper Bettyhill |
009 | A prominent uncultivate hill to the N.W. [North West] of Polearscaig mostly covered with Rocks and Stones. |
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[Page] 13Parish of Farr -- County of Sutherland
[Note]
Càrn an Lamhaidh
maKes good sense - see Armstrong's Dictionary
But Càrn na [Lamhahrinch] I do not understand
I [met with several] Gaelic & Irish speakers who would
pronounce the name [Carn] na Lamha - [think] not [Lamhainch]
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KBMW- Moderator, DANIALSAN, Invicta2
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