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TONGUE |
Tongue
Tongue
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Morrisons Map of Sutherland
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Crawford, Tongue House |
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Applies to an Extensive Highland Parish. Situated about the North Centre of the County of Sutherland, it is bounded on the East and South by the Parish of Farr and on the west by the Parish of Durness, it is principally Moorland with patches of Cultivation here and there Scattered generally near the North portion of the Parish. Amongst the principal Eminences in the Parish may be mentioned "Beinn Laoghal" "Beinn's-tomaine", "Cnoc an Fhreaceadain" and "Beinn Thutaig", the Lakes are "Loch Laoghail" "Loch Cregach" "Loch an Dithreibh" "Loch Slain" and the "Kyle of Tongue". The two principal Rivers are the Borgie and Ceann Locha". The only wood of any importance is Tongue Wood in the vicinity of "Tongue House". The northern boundary of the Parish is formed by the North Sea which has a very wild and precipitous coast line nearly all throughout. The Parish is in whole the property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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Sutherland -- Ph. [Parish] of Tongue
The parish of Tongue is in the Presbytery of Tongue, Synod of Sutherland and Caithness. It is bounded on the north by the North Sea; on the East and South by the parish of Farr; and on the West by the parish of Durness. There are no Detached portions of the parish of Tongue and there are no detached portion of any other parish situated within it. |
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GEODHA RAINEACH |
Geodha Raineach
Geodha Raineach |
Revd. [Reverend] J. M. Joass
Mr John Stewart |
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This name signifying "Cove of the Brackens", is applied to a Small Creek, Situated along the Coast of the North Sea a short distance S. [South] of "Geodha nan Columan". |
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ALLT GARBH |
Allt Garbh
Allt Garbh |
Revd [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr John Stewart |
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This name Signifies "Rough Stream" and is applied to a stream having its Source about 1/2 a mile S.E. [South East] of "Loch nan Clach Geala" it flows N.E. [North East] and enters Allt na Caillich". |
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ALLT NA CAILLICH |
Allt na Caillich
Allt na Caillich |
Revd. [Reverend] J. M. Joass
Mr John Stewart |
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This name Signifying "The Old Womans Stream" is applied to a Stream having its Source out of "Loch na h-Uaighe" it flows Southwards and enters "Allt Srath Melness". |
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ACHANINBHIR |
Achaninbhir
Achaninbhir
Achaninbhir |
Revd. [Reverend] J. M. Joass
Mr John Stewart
Mr Donald Munro, Shoemaker, Sgianach, Melness |
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This name Applies to two dwelling houses with Suitable Offices, and Close to Each other, situated on the North Side of "Srath Melness" South of "Leathad Dubh," they are 1 storey high, Thatched and in a poor Condition, property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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ACHANINVER
1-inch Revision Oct.1894 |
Achininver |
John Box Esq. factor Tongue
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LOCH NA H-UAIGHE |
Loch na h-Uaighe
Loch na h-Uaighe |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. John Stewart, Midtown |
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This name Signifying "Loch of the Grave". is applied to a Small Lake, Situated About a mile N. [North] West of "Achanimbhir". |
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LOCHAN NA CLAISE DOMHAIN |
Lochan na Claise Domhain
Lochan na Claise Domhain |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. John Stewart, Midtown |
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This name Signifying "Little Loch of the Deep Hollow" is applied to a Small lake, Situated about 3/4 of a mile E [East] of "Loch na h-Uaighe." |
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SRÒN AN DAIMH |
Sròn an Daimh
Sròn an Daimh |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. John Stewart, Midtown |
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This name Signifying " Nose of the Ox" is applied to a Small promontory Situated a Short distance North of "Geodh' an Fhuarain". |
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GEODH' AN FHUARAIN |
Geodh' an Fhuarain
Geodh' an Fhuarain |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. John Stewart, Midtown |
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This name Signifying "Cove of the Well" is applied to a Small Creek or Bay Situated between "Geodha nan Columan" and "Sròn an Daimh". |
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GEODHA NAN COLUMAN |
Geodha nan Columan
Geodha nan Columan |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. John Stewart, Midtown |
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This name Signifying "Cove of the Pigeon" is applied to a Small Cove Situated between "Geodha Raineach" and "Geodha nan Columan. |
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LEATHAD DUBH |
Leathad Dubh
Leathad Dubh |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. John Stewart, Midtown |
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This name Signifying "Black Hillside" is applied to a Steep Hillface Situated a Short distance North of "Achaninbhir" |
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EAST STRATHAN |
East Strachan
East Strachan
East Strachan |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. John Stewart, Midtown
Mr. Donald Munro, Shoemaker Sgianach, Melness |
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This name is applied to a Small district Consisting of numerous Crofts, Situated to the East of "Srath Melness near its North Extremity, the dwellings and offices in this district are all one Storey high, Thatched, and in very poor repair, property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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TRÀIGH AN T-SRATHAIN |
Tràigh an t-Srathain
Tràigh an t-Srathain
Tràigh an t-Srathain
Tràigh an t-Srathain |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. John Stewart, Midtown
Mr. Donald Munro Shoemaker Sgianach, Melness |
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This name Signifies" Shore of the Strath" and is applied to a large Sandy Beach and a portion of water or Bay Situated along the Coast of the North Sea, Adjacent to the district of "East Strathan". |
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EILEAN A' CHAOIL |
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PORTVASGO |
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GEODHA NA CREADHA RUAIDHE |
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MEALL MOR |
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STAC BEAG |
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STAC DUBH |
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STAC MOR |
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ALLT RIABHACH |
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CREAG NAN GOBHAR |
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SRATH MELNESS |
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STRATH MELNESS |
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AN GARBH-ALLT |
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CNOC SRON A' MHARTARAICH |
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LUBINVULLIN |
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LUIB-A-MHUILINN |
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ALLT A' BHATHAICH |
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ALLT SRATH MELNESS |
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WEST STRATHAN |
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CNOC NA MOINE |
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CNOC ODHAR |
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DALNAFREE |
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CLAIS-TORRAN-CUIDICHINN |
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DUBH-SGEIR BHEAG |
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FREE CHURCH [Talmine] |
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MELNESS |
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TORRINCUDIGAN |
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ACHNAHUAIGHE |
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ALLT ACHADH NA H-UAIGHE |
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CREAG MHOR |
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DUBH-SGEIR MHOR |
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LOCH FHASGAIDH |
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LOCH VASGO |
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ALLT CLAISE NAN SGIATH |
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ALLT NAM BREAC BUIDHE |
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BLAR NAN LION |
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ALLT A' MHUILINN |
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BAGH THALMIN MOR |
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POST OFFICE [Talmine] |
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LOWER TALMIN |
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CNOC LOCHAN NA SEANAIG |
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PIER [Tongue House] |
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BEINN THEANGA |
Beinn Theanga
Beinn Theanga |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Cassels, Ground officer Reidhtheanga |
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This name Signifying "Tongue Hill." is applied to a Considerable Eminence Situated a short distance S.E. [South East] of the district of Reidhtheanga |
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TONGUE LODGE
1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Tongue Lodge |
John Box, Esq. factor Tongue
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A substantially built house used as a shooting lodge, about half a mile south west from Tongue House, 2 miles north west from Tongue village. Property of the Duke of Sutherland |
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ALLTAN RUADH |
Alltan Ruadh
Alltan Ruadh |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Robert Munro, Tongue Ferry |
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This name Signifying "The Red Streamlet" is applied to a Small Stream having its Source about a mile N.W. {North West] of "Boarscaig" it flows N.E. [North East] and Enters the "Kyle of Tongue." |
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BOARSCAIG |
Boarscaig
Boarscaig |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Robert Munro, Tongue Ferry |
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This name Applies to a few Ruins apparently the remains of Small farmhouse or Crofts. Situated on the West Side of the Kyle of Tongue about 3/4 of a mile South of "Tongue Ferry." |
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ALLT A' CHOIRE RIABHAICH |
Allt a' Choire Riabhaich
Allt a' Choire Riabhaich |
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Mr. John Munro, Shepherd Inchkinloch |
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This name signifies "Burn of the Brindled Hollow, is applied to a Stream flowing north and east out of Loch an t-Sionnaich and entering the Kyle of Tongue. |
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LOCH CRAlSG |
Loch Craisg
Loch Craisg |
Mr Cassels, Ground Officer Rhitongue
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LOCH A' CHRAISG
1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Loch a' Chraisg
Loch a' Chraisg
Loch a' Chraisg |
Mr. Angus McKay, Dionside. Tongue
Mr. Robert McKay, Braetongue
Mr. Hugh Matheson Rhitongue |
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TONGUE BURN |
Tongue Burn
Tongue Burn
Tongue Burn |
Mr Cassels, Ground Officer Rhitongue
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Crawford. Tongue House |
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This name Applies to a Small Stream flowing out of the North End of "Loch Craisg" it flows past "Tongue House" and Enters the Kyle of Tongue |
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BEINN BHREAC |
Beinn Bhreac
Beinn Bhreac
Beinn Bhreac |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. John Munro |
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This name signifies "The Speckled Hill," and is applied to a large hill, having prominent tops all bearing separate names, it is situated about 1 1/2 miles east of, and overlooking the Village of Tongue |
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Loch Craisg [Crossed out]
Kyle of Tongue [Crossed out
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CHURCH [parish] |
Church
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Mr. McLeod,
Mr. McKay
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This is the parish church and was first erected in 1680 rebuilt in 1731 and repaired in 1778. Before it was repaired it was seated to contain 600, but since then, it can only accommodate about 200. It is a low small building, slated, and in good order |
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MANSE [parish] |
Manse
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Manse |
Mr. McLeod
Mr. McKay
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
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This is the parish manse, it is a substantial stone building two stories high, slated and in thorough repair, It has also good slated offices attached. |
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TONGUE HOTEL |
Tongue Hotel
Tongue Hotel
Tongue Hotel |
Mr Crawford, Factor
Mr. McLeod.
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
016 |
This is a large stone building three stories high having suitable offices attached, the whole being slated and in very good condition. The Duke of Sutherland proprietor |
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KIRKIBOLL BURN |
Kirkiboll Burn
Kirkiboll Burn
Kirkiboll Burn |
Mr. McLeod, Postmaster, Kirkiboll
Mr. McKay, Tongue Ferry
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie |
016; 025 |
This is a small stream which bears this name from its junction with Allt na Eich and runs N [North] & Easterly for about half a mile and enters the Kyle of Tongue at its southern side. |
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BRÀIGH-THEANGA |
Bràightheanga
Bràightheanga
Bràightheanga |
Mr. McLeod
Mr. McKay
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
016 |
This name is applied to a small cultivated district situated about half a mile to the south of Tongue House, and joins the small district named Brae Kirkiboll. It is entirely the property of the Duke of Sutherland. |
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RABBIT ISLANDS |
Rabbit Islands |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. John Macpherson, Shepherd Torrisdale |
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This name applies to two large Islands situated in the North Sea, just outside of the Kyle of Tongue; they are covered with a rough grassy pasture but are not inhabited |
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HARBOUR |
Harbour
Harbour
Harbour |
Mr John McPherson Shepherd, Torrisdale
Revd [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie
Mr. Telford, Skerray Mains |
O17 |
Applies to a Small Harbour Situated adjacent to "Sgulomie" Made at the Expense of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland for the Convenience of the district, it is Seldom used As a harbour by Any vessels other than a few fishing boats. |
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PIER [Sgulomie] |
Pier
Pier
Pier |
Mr John McPherson Shepherd, Torrisdale
Revd [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie
Mr. Telford, Skerray Mains |
017 |
Applies to a Small Stone Pier Situated at the North East Extremity of the "Harbour"described above |
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CÀRN AN FHÉIDH |
Càrn an Fhéidh
Cárn an Fhéidh
Càrn an Fhéidh |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Golspie
Mr. John Macpherson Torrisdal |
017 |
This name Signifying the "Deers Hill or Cairn", is applied to an eminence Situated a short distance east of the north end of Beinn Bhlanda |
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BEINN BHLANDA |
Beinn Bhlanda
Beinn Bhlanda |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. John Macpherson Torrisdail |
017 |
This name the Signification of which is obscure is applied to an Extensive Hill Situated North of the County Road leading from Kirkiboll to Thurso and adjacent to "Blanda" |
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CORN MILL (Disused) [Allt Srath Teanga] |
Corn Mill (Disused)
Corn Mill (Disused) |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. John Macpherson Torrisdail |
017 |
Applies to a Corn Mill Situated on the South Side of "Allt Srath Teanga" adjacent to the district of Blauda, the Mill is one Storey high Thatched and in fair repair property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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Corn Mill [Note]
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CNOC AN TIGHE |
Cnoc an Tighe
Cnoc an Tighe |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. John Macpherson, Torrisdale |
017 |
This name Signifying "Knoll of the House" is applied to a Small Eminence Situated on the East Side of the Public Road leading to "Sgulomie" |
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SGULOMIE |
Sgulomie
Sgulomie |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. John Macpherson, Torrisdale |
017 |
This name applies to a populated district Situated on the East Side of Tongue Bay and about 2 Miles North of Tongue House, the houses are all one Storey high chiefly Thatched and in good repair, property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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SKULLOMIE 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Skullomie |
John Box Esq. factor Tongue
See 1-inch Name list of sh [sheet] 14 submitted to him |
017 |
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MEALL MOR |
Meall Mòr
Meall Mòr |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. John Macpherson, Torrisdale |
017 |
This name Signifying the "Large Hill" is applied to a prominent & Rocky Eminence Situated on the East margin of the Kyle of Tongue about 1/2 a mile West of the Village of "Cuilabhacaidh" |
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Sgulomie [Crossed out] |
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CUILABHACAIDH |
Cuilabhacaidh
Cuilabhacaidh |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr. John Macpherson |
017 |
This name applies to a Small Village Situated on the South Side of the County Road leading from Kirkiboll to Thurso and about 2 miles from the former, the houses are all one Storey, Slated, and in good repair, the property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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COULBACKIE 1-inch Revision Oct [October] 1894 |
Coulbackie |
Duke of Sutherland's Map 1853-68
Mr Alexander Mackintosh Schoolmaster Melvich |
017 |
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BÀGH CUILABHACAIDH |
Bàgh Cuilabhacaidh
Bàgh Cuilabhacaidh |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr. John Macpherson |
017 |
This name applies to a Small Bay Situated on the East Side of the Kyle of Tongue about 1/2 a mile West of the Village of Cuilabhacaidh. |
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COULBACKIE BAY 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Coulbackie Bay |
adopted, to agree with Coulbackie |
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BLANDA |
Blanda
Blanda |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr. John Macpherson |
017 |
This name applies to a Small district of houses &c Situated in "Srath Theanga" the houses are all one storey high, principally Thatched, and in good repair, the property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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BLANDY 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Blandy |
John Box Esq. factor Tongue
See 1-inch Name list Submitted of sh. [sheet] 114. |
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Sutherland -- Ph. [Parish] of Tongue
Cuilabhacaidh [Crossed out]
Bàgh Cuilabhacaidh [Crossed out]
Blanda [Crossed out] |
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SCHOOL |
F.C. [Free Church] School
F.C. [Free Church] School
F.C. [Free Church] School |
Revd. [Reverend] G MacKay
Mr Telford
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
017 |
This name applies to a school in connection with the Free church Situate immediately west of the Free church in Srath Theanga, it is a plain edifice of one Storey, built of Stone, and slated, has an average attendance of scholars of both Sexes to the number of 50, and is supported by the school fees, and the Education Committee of the Free Church of Scotland - Mr Hugh Manson is schoolmaster |
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County of Sutherland -- Parish of Tongue
F.C. [Free Church] School [Note]
It is superfluous to prefix Free Church to this name as the School is
so convenient to the Church.
Blanda [Crossed out]
Cancelled. Written and described
on Plan 17/5
[Signed] William J. Murray
2nd. Corpl. RE [2nd. Corporal Royal Engineers] |
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SRATH THEANGA |
Srath Theanga
Srath Theanga
Srath Theanga |
Revd. [Reverend] G MacKay. F.C. [Free Church] Manse.
Mr Telford Mains of Skena.
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie |
017 |
This name applies to a small Strath or glen, Situate about half a mile South of Beinn Bhlanda. |
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STRATHTONGUE
1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Strathtongue |
John Box Esq. factor Tongue
See 1-inch Name list of sh. [sheet] 114 submitted to him |
017 |
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FREE CHURCH |
Free Church
Free Church |
Revd. [Reverend] G MacKay Minister
Mr. Telford
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
017 |
This name applies to a church in connection with the Free church of Scotland. Situate about 30 chains east of Cuilabhacaidh, The church, a plain Structure was erected in 1844 -1845 - and contains Sittings for 750 worshippers. The Manse which is Situate immediately north of the church is of two storey's in height built of stone and slated, in good repair. |
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Srath Theanga [Crossed out] |
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DAIL-A-CHAIRN |
Dailachairn
Dailachairn
Dailachairn
Dailachairn |
Revd. [Reverend] George MacKay F.C. [Free Church] Manse
Mr. Telford. Skerra Mains
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Golspie |
017 |
This name applies to a small district containing 4 small crofts Situate at the south end of Srath Theanga on the property of the Duke of Sutherland. |
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DALCHARN 1-inch Revision Oct. [October] 1894 |
Dalcharn |
John Box Esq. factor Tongue
See 1-inch Name list of sh. [sheet] 114 submitted to him |
017 |
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REIDH-THEANGA |
Réidhtheanga
Réidhtheanga |
Mr. Telford
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
017 |
This name Applies to a Small Cultivated district Situated on the West Side of the County Road to Thurso, And about 2 miles North of Kirkiboll the dwellings are one Storey high, part slated part Thatched, in good repair, the property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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RHITONGUE 1-inch Revision Oct. [October] 1984 |
Rhitongue |
John Box esq. factor Tongue
See 1-inch Name list of sh. [sheet] 114. submitted |
017 |
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PICTISH TOWER (Remains of) [Reidh-theanga] |
Pictish Tower (Remains of)
Pictish Tower
(Remains of) |
Mr. Telford
Revd. [Reverend[ J.M. Joass |
017 |
Applies to the Remains of a Pictish Tower, in very poor preservation in the district of "Reidhtheanga" there is very little of it remaining, although its form is Easily traced, the Stones of which it was Composed have probably been removed for building purposes. |
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BROUGH [Reidh-theanga] |
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Archaoelogia Scotica Vol.5 p.1 p.191 [Volume 5. Part 1. page 191.] |
017 |
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Dailachairn [Crossed out]
Rèidhtheanga [Crossed out] |
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CNOC AN FHREICEADAIN |
Cnoc an Fhreiceadain
Cnoc an Fhreiceadain |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr. Telford, Skerra Mains |
017 |
This name Signifying "Hill of the Watching" is applied to a prominent rocky Eminence Situated adjacent to and South of the Small Village of "Cuilabhacaidh". |
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SRATH-THEANGA |
Sratheanga
Sratheanga
Sratheanga |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr. Telford Skerra Mains
Mr. MacKay, Tenant |
017 |
Applies to a Farmsteading Situated in "Srath Theanga" W. [West] of and adjacent to "Lochan Dubh" the dwelling and offices Are All one Storey high, Slated and in good repair, property of His Grace. the Duke of Sutherland. |
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STRATHTONGUE
1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Strathtongue |
Mr. John Box Esq. factor Tongue
See 1-inch Name list of sh. [sheet] 114. submitted |
017 |
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ALLT SRATH THEANGA |
Allt Srath Theanga
Allt Srath Theanga
Allt Srath Theanga |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr. Telford ,Skerra Mains
Mr. MacKay, Tenant |
017 |
This name Signifying "Stream of the Tongue Strath" is applied to a Stream having its Source by the junction of two Streams named "Allt Bad Chrasgbhacaidh" and Alltan na Creige respectively it flows through Srath Theanga and Enters Tongue Bay Adjacent to "Sgullomie" |
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STRATHTONGUE BURN
1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Strathtongue Burn |
Mr. John Box Esq. factor Tongue
See 1-inch Name list of sh [sheet] 114 submitted |
017 |
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Sutherland -- Ph. [Parish] of Tongue
Sratheanga [Crossed out]
Strathtongue [Note]
Col. [Colonel] Parsons RE [Royal Engineers]
Sir, Please have this
name corrected on the Plan
17/9 which is at Southampton
Allt Srath Theanga [Crossed out] |
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LOCHAN DUBH |
Lochan Dubh
Lochan Dubh |
Revd [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Telford, Mains of Skerra |
017 |
This name Signifying "The Little Black Loch" is Applied to a Small Lake situated in "Srath Theanga" E. [East] of and Adjacent to the Farmsteading of "Srath Theanga" |
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MANSE [Free Church] |
F.C. [Free Church] Manse
F.C. [Free Church] Manse |
Revd [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Telford, Mains of Skerra |
017 |
Applies to a Substantial Edifice of 2 Storeys high situated in rear of and close to the Free Church in "Srath Theanga" it is the property of the Trustees of the Free Church of Scotland. |
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BAD-CHRASG-BHACAIDH |
Bad Chrasg bhacaidh
Bad Chrasg bhacaidh |
Revd [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Telford, Mains of Skerra |
017 |
Applies to a few Ruins situated about a 1/4 of a mile South of the rear of "Cnoc an Fhreiceadain" |
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AN DUBH-LOCH |
An Dubh-loch
An Dubh-loch |
Revd [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Telford, Mains of Skerra |
017 |
This name Signifying the Black Loch is Applied to a Small lake situated at the South East of "Cnoc An Fhreiceadain" |
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Sutherland -- Ph. [Parish] of Tongue
F.C. [Free Church] Manse [Note]
It is superfluous to prefix Free Church to this name as the Manse is
so convenient to the Church
Bad Chrasgbhacaidh [Notes]
Bad-chrasg-bhacaidh
[Signed] Parsons RE [Royal Engineers]
Please have
this name corrected
on Plan, We did not
receive it with the
remarks |
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ALLT BAD CHRASGBHACAIDH |
Allt Bad Chrasgbhacaidh
Allt Bad Chrasgbhacaidh |
Revd [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr. Telford |
017 |
Applies to a Stream having its Source about a 1/2 a mile South of "Ban Chrasgbhacaidh" and flowing North East till it joins with "Alltan na Creighe" in forming "Allt Srath Theanga" |
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CNOC DAIL AI CHÀIRN |
Cnoc Dail a'Chàirn
Cnoc Dail a'Chàirn |
Revd [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr. Telford |
017 |
Applies to a prominent Hill Situated on the East Side of "Srath Theanga" at its Southern Extremity |
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ALLTAN NA CREIGE |
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HYSBACKIE |
Hysbackie
Hysbackie |
Mr McLeod
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
025 |
This name is applied to a group of crofters houses and offices, all of which are one story high, thatched and only in middling order. It is the property of the Duke of Sutherland |
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INCHVERRY |
Inchverry
Inchverry |
Mr McLeod
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
025 |
This name applies to two croft houses, one story high, thatched and in fair repair. Proprietor the Duke of Sutherland |
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INCHVERRY BURN |
Inchverry Burn
Inchverry Burn |
Mr McLeod
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
025 |
This is a small hill stream about the fourths of a mile in length, and which rises near Hysbackie and runs past Inchverry from which it takes its name, and enters Allt an Rian |
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GLEBE |
Glebe
Glebe |
Mr McLeod
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
016; 025 |
This is the glebe attached to the Established church manse, and Extends to about 50 acres, the one half of which is fair arable land, the remainder being good pasture |
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DÌONÀITE |
Dìonàite
Dìonàite |
Mr McLeod Postmaster Kirkiboll
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie |
025 |
This is a small croft house with small offices attached, one story hig thatched, and in very bad repair It is the property of the Duke of Sutherland |
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DIONSIDE
1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Dionside
Dionside
Dionside |
Mr. McLeod Postmaster Tongue
Rev. [Reverend] David Lundie Tongue
Mr. Angus McKay occupier |
025 |
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ALLT AN DÌONÀITE |
Allt an Dìonàite
Allt an Dìonàite |
Mr McLeod
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie |
025 |
This name applies to a burn which runs on the S [South] west side of the above object and rising about a mile east of Scrabster and flowing in a North easterly direction until it falls into Allt an Rian South of Rian Bridge. |
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DIONSIDE BURN
1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Dionside Burn |
Mr. McLeod Postmaster Tongue
Rev. [Reverend] David Lundie Tongue
Mr. Angus McKay |
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CREAGAN A' CHÀIRN |
Creagan a' Chàirn
Creagan a' Chàirn |
Mr McLeod
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie |
025 |
This is a small hill covered with heather, which lies a short distance to the S [South] west of Rhian Bridge It signifies" Craig of the Cairn" and is on the Duke of Sutherland's property |
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County of Sutherland -- Parish of Tongue
Dìonàite [Crossed out]
Allt an Dìonàite [Crossed out]
Beinn Bhreac [Crossed out]
Cancelled see p [page] 37
[Initialled] WP |
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CNOC-A-MHUILINN |
Cnocamhuilinn
Cnocamhuilinn |
Mr McLeod Post Office
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
025 |
This name is given to the dwelling house and Kennels of a game keeper, the house being one story high, slated and in very good condition It is the property of the Duke of Sutherland |
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CAISTEAL BHARRAICH (In Ruins) |
Caisteal Bharraich
Caisteal Bharraich |
Mr McLeod
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
025 |
This name is given to a small ruin, square in shape, and resembling a ruined tower, which is situated on a promontory formed by the junction of Allt an Rian with the Kyle of Tongue. It is roofless, and the walls stand about 20 feet in height The Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass states that it was the Castle and residence of Bishop Barr. |
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Parish of Tongue
Cnoc-a-mhuilinn [Note]
Col [Colonel] Parsons] RE [Royal Engineers]
Sir. Please have this name
corrected on Plan 25/7 |
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RIAN BRIDGE |
Rian Bridge
Rian Bridge |
Mr McLeod Postmaster Kirkiboll
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie |
025 |
This is a small one arched stone bridge which crosses "Alltan Rian" about half a mile from the hamlet of Kirkiboll and on the road from it to Kinloch Lodge. It was built at the expense of the present tenant of Ribigill and the Duke of Sutherland |
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RHIAN BRIDGE
1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Rhian Bridge |
For authorities See page 67 |
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AN GARBH-CHNOC |
An Garbh-chnoc
An Garbh-chnoc |
Mr Mcleod
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, |
025 |
This is a small hill, covered with heathy pasture and scattered fir trees, which lies a short distance to the north W [West] of Rian Bridge and is on the estate o Duke of Sutherland |
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FREE CHURCH SCHOOL |
F.C. [Free Church] School |
Mr McKay, Master
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
025 |
This is the Free Church school house, and is one story high slated and in fair repair The ordinary rudimentary branches are taught, average attendance 50, property of the Trustees of the Free Church of Scotland |
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County of Sutherland -- Parish of Tongue
F.C. [Free Church] School [Note]
National or Board
Schools not in
operation here up
to date of Examining
Kirkiboll Burn [Crossed out]
Cancelled written on Plan
16/16
[Signed] William J. Murray
2nd Corp RE [2nd Corporal Royal Engineers]
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Kirkiboll
Kirkiboll
Kirkiboll |
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Mr McKay, Free Church schoolmaster Kirkiboll
Revd. [Reverend] J. M. Joass, Golspie |
025 |
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Post Office
Post Office
Post Office |
Mr. D. McLeod, Postmaster
Mr McKay, F.C. [Free Church] Schoolmaster
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
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This is a small house one story high, situated in the village of Kirkiboll, slated and in thorough repair It has a Despatch and arrival every day except sunday three times a week to and from Lairg, and the same number of times to and from Thurso by mail Gig. It is the property of the Duke of Sutherland. |
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Brae Kirkiboll
Brae Kirkiboll
Brae Kirkiboll |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. McLeod, Postmaster, Kirkiboll
Mr. Murray, Watchmaker, Braetongue |
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This name applies to a Small district Consisting of a Number of Small farms or Crofts, and Situated about 1/2 a Mile E. [East] of the village of "Kirkiboll" the dwellings in this district are all one Storey in height, part Slated, part Thatched, in fair repair and are the property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland |
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Ardachaidh
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Coill' Ardachaidh
Coill' Ardachaidh
Coill' Ardachaidh |
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Mr. McKay
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
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County of Sutherland -- Parish of Tongue
Allt an Rian [Crossed out]
Cancelled. described on
Plan 25/8
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2nd Corp R.E. [2nd Corporal Royal Engineers] |
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Allt an Eich
Allt an Eich
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Mr McKay
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Ribigill
Ribigill |
Mr Mitchell, Tenant
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Scrabster
Scrabster |
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Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
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Scrabster Burn
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Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
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Allt Cùl a' Mhuilinn |
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County of Sutherland -- Parish of Tongue
Coill' Ardachaidh [Crossed out]
Cancelled described on Plan 35/4.
[Signed] William J. Murray
2nd Corp RE [2nd Corporal Royal Engineers]
Allt na Girisich [Notes]
Girishich
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Aug. 22nd 1874
Dear Sir
I regret having been
unable until now to reply to
yours of the 18th inst. [instant]
I do not remember
having authenticated the
name Allt an Girishich X
in the absence of reference to
the sheet & number Cannot
find it among my notes,
but suppose it is as stated.
The Southampton
spelling Allt an Girisich
is more in accordance with
Gaelic etymology. I am
Yours sincerely
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Kyle of Tongue
Kyle of Tongue
Kyle of Tongue |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Crawford, Tongue House
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This name applies to a large Estuary or Arm of the North Sea. Situated in the North West of the "Parish of Tongue" it is about 6 miles in length and averages from 3/4 to one mile wide, it is navigable for vessels of any tonnage as far as the "Pier" near Tongue House, it is crossed by a Ferry called "Tongue Ferry" adjacent to "Achmholldairaich", it is bounded on the North by Tongue Bay |
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Sutherland -- Ph. [Parish] of Tongue
Kyle of Tongue [Note]
Write the above name
in R.C. [Roman Capitals] up to the Ferry.
and below that object
in I.C. [Italic Capitals] as it is not
navigable from that place
Loch na h-Uaighe [Crossed out]
Allt Garbh [Crossed out]
Allt a' Bhàthaich [Crossed out]
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Allt an Rian
Allt an Rian |
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Rhian Burn
Rhian Burn
Rhian Burn
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Admiralty Chart (1954) !!
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Allt an Rian [Crossed out]
Allt Lòn Mealasgaig [Crossed out]
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Carney
NAME BOOK
OF PART OF THE
PARISH OF TONGUE
On the 1/2500 Scale
In
SUTHERLAND
[Date Stamp] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE 29 Apr. 1903 * SOUTHAMPTON* |
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INDEX
Name of Objects -- Page
Achininver -- 3
Achintyhalvin -- 12
Achuvoldrach -- 26
Achuvoldrach Burn -- 26
Achinahuagh -- 14
Allt a' Bhàthaich -- 11
Allt Achadh na h-Uaighe -- 14
Allt a' Choire Riabhaich -- 35
Allt an Eich -- 62
Allt a' Mhuilinn -- 17
Allt an Readanaich -- 27
Alltan Ruadh -- 35
Alltan na Creige -- 52
Allt Bad Chrasgbhacaidh -- 52
Allt Claise nan Sgíath -- 15
Allt Cùl a' Mhuilinn -- 64
Allt Garbh -- 3
Allt Leth-shligheach -- 18
Allt nam Breac Buidhe -- 15
Allt na Caillich -- 3
Allt na Girisich -- 64
Allt Riabhach -- 9
Strathtongue Burn -- 50
An Dubh-loch -- 51
An Garbh-allt -- 10
An Garbh-chnoc -- 56
Ardachaidh -- 61
Ard Skinid -- 20
Ard Sgianaich -- 20
Bad-chrasg-bhacaidh -- 51
Coulbackie Bay -- 46
Bàgh Thalmin Beag -- 20
Bàgh Thalmin Mòr -- 17
Beinn Bhlanda -- 43
Beinn Bhreac -- 37
Beinn Bhreac -- 54
Beinn Theanga -- 33
Blandy -- 46
Blàr nan Lian -- 15
Boarscaig -- 35
Braetongue -- 59
Caisteal Bharraich (In Ruins) -- 55
Cattlefold -- 20
Càrn an Fhéidh -- 42
Church -- 39
Cnoc an Airbhe -- 20
Cnoc an Dubh-locha -- 22
Cnoc-a'-mhuilinn -- 55
Cnoc an Fhreiceadain -- 50
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Name of Objects -- Page
Cnoc Alasdair Mhòr -- 21
Cnoc Dail a' Chairn -- 52
Cnoc Lochan na Seanaig -- 22
Cnoc Odhar -- 12
Cnoc na Mòine -- 12
Cnoc Sròn Mhartaraich -- 10
Coill' Ardachaidh -- 61
Corn Mill (Disused) -- 43
Creagan a' Chàirn -- 54
Creag Mhòr -- 14
Creag nan Gobhar -- 9
Coulbackie -- 46
Dalvraid -- 11
Dalcharn -- 49
Dalnafree -- 12
Dionside -- 54
Dionside Burn -- 54
Dubh-sgeir-Beag -- 13
Dubh-sgeir-Mhòr -- 14
Dùn Buidh -- 24
Pictish Tower Site of -- 24
East Strathan -- 5
Eilean a' Chaoil -- 7
Eilean Creagach -- 17
Talmine Island -- 17
Free Church -- 13
Free Church -- 48
Free Church Manse -- 17
Free Church School -- 57
Geodh' an Fhuarain -- 4
Geodha nan Columan -- 4
Geodha na Creadha Ruaidhe -- 8
Geodha Raineach -- 3
Glebe -- 53
Grave Yard -- 26
Harbour -- 42
Hysbackie -- 53
Inchverry -- 53
Inchverry Burn -- 53
Kirkiboll -- 58
Kirkiboll Burn -- 40
Kyle of Tongue -- 66
Leathad Dubh -- 5
Lochan Dubh -- 51
Loch a' Mhuilinn -- 22
Lochan na Claise Domhain -- 4
Loch a' Chraisg -- 37
Loch Vasgo -- 14
Loch na h-Uaighe -- 4
Lower Talmin -- 19
Lubinvullin -- 10
Manse -- 39
Manse -- 51
Meall Mòr -- 45
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Name of Objects -- Page
Melness House -- 23
Midfield -- 7
Midtown -- 24
North Sea -- 16
Pictish Town (Remains of) -- 49
Pier -- 26
Pier -- 30
Pier -- 31
Pier -- 42
Port Vasgo -- 7
Portvasgo -- 7
Post Office -- 18
Post Office -- 58
Rabbit Island -- 41
Rhitongue -- 49
Rhian Burn -- 67
Rhian Bridge -- 56
Ribigill -- 63
School -- 18
School -- 29
School -- 47
Scrabster -- 63
Scrabster Burn -- 63
Skinid -- 20
Skullomie -- 45
Signal House -- 29
Strath Melness -- 9
Strathtongue -- 50
Sròn an Daimh -- 4
Stac Beag -- 8
Stac Dubh -- 8
Strath Melness Burn -- 11
Stac Mòr -- 8
Talmine -- 19
Talmine Mill (Corn) -- 19
Tongue (Ph. [Parish]) -- 1
Tongue Bay -- 24
Tongue Burn -- 37
Tongue Ferry -- 25
Tongue Hotel -- 39
Tongue Lodge -- 33
Tongue House -- 32
Tongue Island -- 25
Tongue Wood -- 31
Torrincudigan -- 13
Traigh an t-Srathain -- 5
Tumuli -- 23
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Extracts from the New Statistical Account. ------- Examiners replies to each
Parish of Tongue ------- of the underlined portions
Name - This District, previous to its erections into a separate ------- Captain Coddington R.E. [Royal Engineers]
parish in 1724 and while it constituted but a portion of the
original parish of Durness, was called Kintail, - a term ------- Sir,
signifying "the head of the sea", (Cean an t' sàil). The name
was derived from the arm of the sea, which for many miles, stretches
inland into the parish from the Northern Ocean. The modern name ------- Written & described as North Sea.
(Tongue,) which at first was written ( Tung,) is in all probability
derived from a narrow neck of land jutting out transversely for
a considerable distance into the Kyle near the House of Tongue, ------- Answered Elsewhere
which bears a resemblance to a protruded Tongue.
Boundaries Extent.___ It would seem by this record of erection,
that the boundaries of this parish extended from Torrisdale in the
east, to the Water of Polla in the west: from the Whiten-head in the------- "Ceann Na Geala" Vide Name Sheets - Mòr [Initialled] WP
north, to the great deer forest in the south. By use and wont, however,
these boundaries are greatly contracted on the West, in which direction
the parish is considered now only to extend to the top of the Moin
or the Ben hope mountain range. ------- Not in my Work [Initialled] William J. Murray
Topographical Appearances. ___ The general aspect of the parish
is mountainous. In topographical character, however, it is divided
into two districts, distinct form each other. The first embraces all that
is peculiarly alpine, and is the principal part of the parish as to
extent, population, culture, and beauty. It lies towards the West, and
consists of the great Valley of Tongue, formed by the arm of the sea ------- Not Known by this Name
already mentioned, with the streams which flow from the interior
into the head of it. On either side of the bay, two mountain ranges,
rising abruptly and boldly from the ocean, stretch along its whole
length, and continue taking nearly a parallel direction, till inter-
upted by a third range, stretching from east to West, which
consists of the mountain of Ben Laoghal and its arms. The ------- Vide Name Sheet
whole constitutes a semicircular chain of hills apparently continuous
and gives to the valley the form of a spacious amphitheatre. The
Western range, commencing with Ben Hutig, which is 1345 feet
high, is for some miles of nearly a uniform height, and somewhat
monotonous, till it reaches its southern extremity, when it
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[Extracts from the New Statistical Account.] ------- Examiners replies to each
[Parish of Tongue] ------- of the underlined portions
suddenly terminates in the high mountain of Ben Hope, 3061
feet high. The eastern range is a serious of rounded hills, not very
lofty, rising above the bay sometimes abruptly. The Ben Laoghal ------- Answered Elsewhere
range is the most picturesque. This noble hill, the queen of Highland
mountains, occupies the central point of the whole semicircular chain
it is the most prominent and striking object in the whole scenery
At the southern extremity of a low extensive valley, it starts up
majestically to the height of 2508 feet presenting towards its base
and expanded breast of two miles breadth, and cleft at its top ------- For Names and description
in four massy towering and splintered peaks, standing boldly ------- of Peaks See name Sheets
aloof from each other. Within this great chain, there are various
objects which constitute marked features in the scenery of the
district. Amongst these, the Kyle occupies a prominent place ------- Kyle of Tongue Written
so studded with islands at its mouth, that from some points of view
its connection with the Ocean seems wholly intercepted. Another
interesting and conspicuous object is the Promontory of Castle ------- No Such name Known
Barrich. It consists of a small hill range, running south and ------- written "An Garbh-chnoc"
north, rising gradually from the low ground at the foot of Ben
Laoghal, and terminating at its northern extremity in a bold
rock of considerable altitude, which is washed at its base by the
Water of the Kyle, and has its conical summit surmounted by
a fine old ruin, which imparts a pleasing aspect. ------- Caisteal Bharrach See name sheets
The second or eastern division of the parish is rather tame and
monotonous. Yet in the midst of this district, there will be found
numerous little glens, bearing a rich soil and a large population. ------- No Names
The coast is in general high and rocky, and round the promontory of
the Whiten-head exceeding bold and picturesque. The rocks are
frequently intersected by creeks, and formed into Caves and arches
The Caves of Freasgail, which are described in the former Account ------- See extract from Old Statistical
of this parish have been noticed in the account of the parish of ------- Account at the end of this [?]
Durness, in consequence of the modern ideas regarding the ------- Vide Name Sheets
boundaries of the two parishes. The islands are Eilean na Naoimh,
(Saint's Island) Eilean na Roan, (Seal Island,) and the Rabbit
Islands. Eilean na Naoimh, situated close by the eastern ------- Vide name Sheets
coast of the parish, had formerly a Chapel and burial place on ------- Is the grave yard still used?
it, the traces of which are still to be seen. On the south side of ------- Vide name Sheets
the island, the Sea, after passing for several yards through a
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[Extracts from the New Statistical Account] ------- Examiners replies to each of
[Parish of Tongue] ------- the underlined portions
narrow channel spouts up into the air, sometimes to a height
of 30 feet, through a hole in the rock, which in shape & size, is ------- Has not any name
like the moon at full, and a few seconds afterwards, there is a
discharge of water from the east side of the island, with a noise
resembling the explosion of Cannon. Eilean na Roan is of ------- Written and described as Eilean nan Ròn (The Seal Island)
considerable size, and has the appearance of two islands, par-
ticularly at high water. Part of it is scooped out like a basin,
in which the soil is very fertile, and cultivated by a few small
tenants. Its rocks are high and precipitous, and to the north side
abound with deep narrow fissures, through which the Wind
rushes with great violence. In these fissures the natives season
their fish without salt. On this north side also there is
a spacious and elegant looking arch about 150 feet span, and ------- Written Natural Arch has no other name
70 feet broad. About the middle of the island there is a large
circular hole, which has fallen in many years ago, and is ------- Has not any name
supposed to communicate with the sea by a subterranean Cavern.
The Rabbit Islands, three in number, are further within the
mouth of the Bay than the former, and so in some measure removed ------- There are only two islands bearing the
from the raging of the Ocean. The present name of these islands ------- name "Rabbit Island" [Initialled] WP.
sufficiently indicates who are their principal inhabitants. The
ancient name was Eilean na Gaeil, the island of strangers, from
the Danes having been said to have landed upon it. The principal ------- Written and described as
Bays are those of Torrisdale and Tongue; the former is open and ------- Bàgh Thorrisdaile and
tempestuous affording little or no shelter for vessels; the latter is ------- Tor
in the Kyle, or arm of the sea, already noticed. Its length is about
ten miles, the average breadth about 1 1/2 miles. Its depth is nowhere
great, and, from the shifting nature of its sand banks, navigation
is difficult and often perilous. There is, however, good anchorage
for ships of any burden at the Rabbit Islands, where they may ride
with safety in storms from most directions, A fine roadstead is also
to be found in its neighbourhood at Talmine, a pretty Bay that ------- Vide Name sheets
branches off the west side of the Kyle. It has a smooth beach, and
a fine bottom, is much sheltered from the most tempestuous winds,
and commands a ready exit to the ocean. At present it is one
of the principal fishing stations on the coast. Almost opposite to
Talmine, on the east side of the Kyle, there is the creek of
Sculomy, which at present shelters a few fishing boats. ------- "Sgulomie" written & described
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[Extracts from the New Statistical Account] ------- Examiners replies to each of
[Parish of Tongue] ------- the underlined portions
Hydrography. __ The parish abounds with springs, which are
generally perennial, but sometimes intermittent. Chalybeate ------- I could not obtain [names]
springs are quite common. Sulphureous ones are found in ------- for any of the Springs [?]
several places, chiefly around Ben Laoghal, and there some ------- in this Parish.
which seem to be a compound of both. The lochs most deserving
of notice are the following:___ Loch Maedie, in the southern extremity ------- Vide Name Sheets
of the parish which may be about 6 miles in circumference. Its ap[earance] ------- Loch Meadie the correct spelling
is striking, from its margin being singularly indented by numerous
little bays and projecting points of land, and from its bosom being ------- Any Bays having names
Studded with islands, on which grow trees of considerable size. ------- have been written and described.
Loch Diru lies at the foot of Diru rock, which is part of the West ------- Loch Dithreibh & Creagan
arm of Ben Laoghal. The loch is 2 miles long, and the rock, which ------- Dithreibh Written &c.
is nearly the same length, towers majestically above it to the
height of 200 feet. This loch is one of the unobserved beauties of the
parish, lying in a secluded spot, and inaccessible to any but the
pedestrian. On the east and south east sides of Ben Laoghal
there is a chain of lochs of considerable extent, called Lochs Cullisaid, ------- Not in my work [Initialled]
Laoghal, Craggy, and Slain which communicate with each ------- Loch Laoghal, Creagach
other by narrow fords or small rivulets. Loch Laoghal is the longest ------- & Slain Written & Described
of the four,and, indeed, the largest in the parish, being 5 miles long and
upwards of a mile broad. There are two islands upon it, where wild
fowls nestle in great numbers; on the east side there rises a hill
of considerable height, green to the top, with a thriving birch wood
at its base. Loch Craggy is interesting is interesting, by commanding a fine
profile view of Ben Laoghal. The rivers are the Borgie (called River Borgie. Written
and described in the former Account The Torrisdale) rises from Loch Slain, and,
after separating this parish from that of Farr during the greater
part of its course, falls into the sea on the west side of the Bay ------- "Amhainn Ceann Loch
of Torrisdale. The Rhians and the Kinloch, neither of them more ------- and Allt an Rian.
than two miles in length, falls into the head of the Kyle of Tongue ------- Vide Name Sheets
the former on the east side of Castle Varrich, the latter on its West.
A stripe of mica slate is found at the shore, on the west side of the
bay stretching from a point opposite the village of Tongue to a place
called Portvasgo, near the Rabbit Islands. The mountain range, ------- Vide name sheets
stretching along the east side of the Kyle from Coldbacky to ------- Cuilabhacaidh written and described
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[Parish of Tongue] ------- of the underlined portions
to Cnoc Craggy, consists of conglomerate capping the gneiss ------- Vide Name Sheet
and resting horizontally on its fractured beds. Red sandstone
has also been discovered at one point in this mountain range
near Dalcharn. ------- Vide Name sheets
The only plantations of any extent in the parish are those
around the House of Tongue
Antiquities.___ The most striking ruin is Castle Varrich standing ------- Vide Name sheets
on the promontory already mentioned bearing the same
name. It is a square building, which originally consisted
of two stories, the first arched with stone, the second covered
with wood. Its dimensions inside are not great: the walls
are thick, and still of a considerable height. Tradition is
silent as to its history, on which subject its name has given
rise to various conjectures; but most probably the name is
merely derived from a Gaelic word signifying the castle
on the eminence. The remains of several circular towers ------- Vide Name sheets & Traces,
are to be seen, extending from the coast to the interior,which,
from the circumstance of one being always in sight of another
are supposed to have been erected for the purpose of conveying
telegraphic information when an enemy threatened to
invade the country. Several subterranean caves have been
found in the parish, long and narrow in their construction,
with a small entrance. From various circumstances they
appear to be artificial, and were probably occupied by the
natives, in warlike times, as places of retreat. The only Tumuli ------ Tumuli shown on 6 Inch Sheet 25. Trace 5 & 6. and will be found
to be seen are at a place called Druim na Coup, where, as ------- described in the Name Sheet along with Druim na Coib.
has been noticed in the former Account, a battle was fought ------- Vide Name Sheet
between the Mackays and the Sutherlands. Upon the same
ground, or nearly so, a party of French were seized in 1746,
going south with gold to aid the rebels. The French vessel in
which they were conveyed, being pursued of this coast, ran for
safety into the Bay of Tongue, and the party, carrying their valuable ------- Tongue Bay, Written
treasure, landed at Melness, where for a night they were protected ------- See other side
by a gentleman of Kindred sentiments. Next day his son
went to convey them by the nearest route through the country, but,
as soon as their character and object were Known, they were
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[Parish of Tongue] ------- of the underlined portions
pursued by a band of Natives from several neighbouring places
When the French came to Druim na Coup, finding that these were
in chase of them, and hearing the beating of a drum resounding from
the cliffs of Ben Laoghal, indicating the approach of soldiers from
the south, they at once surrendered. Much of the gold was lost, being
probably thrown into a deep loch in the neighbourhood, but a consi-
derable quantity was appripriated by those who led on the pursuit.
A few gold coins have since been found at a considerable distance ------- Place where Gold coin was found at Lochan [Hacorilias]
from Druim na Coup. ------- has been marked on Trace as a cross and note appended
The Duke of Sutherland, the only nobleman connected with the Parish
as proprietor, has a residence in it -- the House of Tongue, which he occasionally ------- Written Tongue House
occupies for a few days in Autumn, when visiting his extensive
estates in the north. Part of it is inhabited by his Grace's Factor.
Quarries. The only quarries that have been wrought are on the Melness
or on the west side of the Bay of Tongue, a flag quarry at Portvasgo ------- There are no proper Quarries at these places.
and a slate quarry at Talmine. There is a Salmon fishing upon
the water of Borgie, where on average 2000 fish are caught yearly. ------- River Borgie, written &c
The Bay of Tongue is crossed by a ferry 1262 yards broad ------- Tongue Ferry Written &c
The church is so situated as to be nearly equidistant from the several ------- Written & Described 1731 repaired 1778
extremities of the parish. There are, however, two populous districts on
either side of it, so remote, that few of the people can attend public
worship. The SKerray district to the east, which contains a population ------- Sgeirach written
of 630, is from 7 to 11 miles distant from the church . The Melness ------- Melness written &c.
district to the west, with a population of 690, is from 4 to 8 miles
distant, separated, moreover, by an arm of the sea.
At present there are 3 schools in the parish; the parochial, and
two supported by the Educational Committee of the General Assembly.
One of the Assembly's schools is at SKerray, the other at Melness.
Two years ago a subscription library and reading club were ------- Not Known
set on foot, through the streneous and praisworthy exertions of
Mr. Horsburgh, the local factor. There is a branch in this parish
of the Sutherland Savings Bank established in 183 by the advice ------- Not in Existance Now
and under the direction of Mr. Loch, M.P. [Member of Parliament] Commissioner to the Duke
of Sutherland. There are only two houses licensed to sell spirits.
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Hills, Lakes, and Rivers. A semicircular chain of Mountains
passes nearly through the middle of the parish, the principal
of which are Knoc Rheacadan, ( The Watchman's Hill ) Ben ------- See below - Cnoc Rheacadan not noticed in
Laoghal, and Ben Hope. Ben Laoghal is almost a perpendicular ------- the New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
rock deeply furrowed, and about half a mile high. As it declines
towards the West, it is broken into several craggy points, on one ------- This is not Correct What
which are seen the remains of a building, called by the country ------- is referred to is a Mass of Solid rock and is
people Caisteal nan Druidhich (the Druids Castle) ------- Authenticated in Name Sheets as "An Caisteal"
Ben Laoghal is famed in the Songs of the bards, as the scene of the death
of Dermid, a young man of such extraordinary beauty, that no female
heart, of that age, could resist; and withal of such prowess, that even
Fingal, whose wife he had seduced, would not himself attack him,
[&] found means to get him slain by a boar. He and the Lady, or the boar, ------- Vide Name Sheets
it is not yet determined which) lie buried at the foot of the Mountain.
From the foot of Ben Hope to the Whiting Head on the West, and as far
as Tongue Bay on the east, the Moine a long tract of hilly desert, ------- A' Mhòine Written &c.
covered with dark heath, and interspersed with greyish rocks,im-
passable bogs, and stagnant pools of brownish water, presents
a prospect uniformly rugged and dreary.
The parish of Tongue abounds in mineral springs; but none of
them have as yet been applied to medical purposes. The most
remarkable is at Sculomy, about a mile from Cnoc Rheacadan. ------- Sgulomie & Cnoc nan Fhreaceadain " Written &c.
It has a strong sulphurous taste & smell, resembling, it is said,
the Moffat Waters. ------- This has no Connection with this County or Ph. [Parish]
The coast is in general high and rocky, and is intersected by seve-
ral small creeks, in one of which ( Port Vaisgaig) there is a quarry ------- Port an Fhasgaidh written and described
of grey slate, and another of excellent flags, both easily wrought.
The great cave of Fraisgill called Uaidh-Mhòr-Fhraisgill ------- Written &c.
extends more than half a mile underground, it is about 50 feet
high and 20 feet width at the entrance, and grows narrow by
degrees, till at last a man can scarcely creep in it.
Antiquities:- At Melness there are the remains of an ancient
building, but so ruinous, and so covered with earth, that its original
form cannot be distinctly traced. It is called Dun Bhuidh, the Yellow heap, ------- Site of Dun Buidhe, [ ?]
and supposed to be erected by Dornadilla, king of the Scotch.
The skeleton of two men were found buried near it some years ago.
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One of them measured in length about 7 feet. At a distance of about half
a mile from Melness, there are several heaps of stones, and ruins of small
circular buildings scattered at various distances on a rising ground
near the sea. The circular buildings are said to have been folds erected ------- Cattlefold written on Plan
to guard the younger cattle from the wolves. No account is given of these
heaps. though, from the size and situation of them, it would seem
a battle had been fought on the spot. Druim na Coup is famous in
this country for a battle fought there between the Mackays and the
Sutherlands in which the Mackays obtained a complete though mourn-
full victory, for their aged chieftain was accidentally slain by Jomhar
Macmathan, a poltroon, who had been spurred on by the contemptuous
carriage of his wife, to engage in the contest of heroes. It must not be
omitted, that Matheson's head was fixed on a pole, at a place called
from that circumstance, Cnocan an Ceann, the hillock of the head. ------- Not shown in New Stat. Acc. [Statistical Account]
Caistal a' Bharruich, a structure so ancient, that there is no consistent ------- Called Castle Barrich in New Stat [Statistical] Account
tradition concerning it. Perhaps it was possessed by John Mackay
Abarach, the greatest name for heroism in this part of the Highlands;
and what renders this conjecture, the more plausible, there is a cave
in the rock upon which the Castle is built called Leabuidh Eoin Abaruich ------- Not shown in N. Stat. [New Statistical] Account
i.e. John of Lochaber's Bed. The black and grey eagles build their
nests in Island na Coomb and the Whiting Head
In replying to remarks on Antiquities &c, in the parish
the Superintendent of examiners will supply all the local
information he can obtain, and state what steps he has taken
to obtain such in formation.
By Order
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