Argyll volume 08

  1. Records
  2. Ordnance Survey Name Books
  3. Argyll OS Name Books, 1868-1878
  4. Argyll volume 08
Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/2/8/1 INVERARAY [parish] Inveraray Inveraray Inveraray Inveraray Inveraray Inveraray Inverary Inverary Inverary Inverary Inverary Inverary Sheriff's Returns Old Stat: [Statistical] Account Origines Parochiales James Robertson Esqr. Factor Revd. [Reverend] J McDougall Lochgoilhead Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson Ph. [Parish] Minister New Stat [Statistical] Account. Fullarton's Gazetteer County Directory Post Office Directory Oliver & Boyd's Almanac 1862 Black's Guide Various "Inveraray, in Gaelic, Ion-ar-ao-reidh is the modern name of the parish. The appellations by which it was formerly distinguished, Kilmilieu & Gleneray were either given in consequence of its being the cell of some monk or from a glen which forms a considerable part of the district. The river which runs by Inveraray, in Gaelic, Ao-reidh, is a contraction of Ao a privative (not) and Reidh, Smooth is evidently contrasted with Sio-reidh always smooth, the name of another river near the town remarkable for its smoothness From Ao-reidh is derived Glenao-reidh the valley through which the river passes, and Ionar-ao-reidh the flat ground on both sides the mouth of the river or a Piece of flat ground at the mouth of a rapid rough river The parish is bounded on the south-west by the parish of Kilmichael Glassary; on the south and south-east by Loch Fine; on the east by Loch Fine and the parish of Kilmorich, on the north & North-east by the parish of Glenorchy [continued on page 2]
OS1/2/8/1 Page 1. [Notes] See page 53 Note There is not any portion of this parish Detached, nor is there any portion of any other parish contained within the Boundary of this parish.
OS1/2/8/2 [Inveraray continued] [continued from page 1] & Inishail; on the West & North-West by the parishes of Kilchrenan & Dalavaich It stetches along Loch Fine for about 10 miles presenting an undulating outline of projecting rocks and retiring bays. Its form appears that of a Crescent, constituted by mountains based by plains of greater or less declination and cleft by two valleys running along its whole length, which meet and bisect each other at the burgh of Inveraray. These valleys are formed on the north east end of the parish by Glenshira and Glenaray". Old & New Stat [Statistical] Accounts.
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OS1/2/8/3 ERALLICH WATER Erallich Water Erallich Water Erallich Water Allan Bell "H. [High] Ballentyre" John McCall "Coille-bhraghad" G. Ferguson "Low Ballentyre" 133 A broad and rapid stream having its rises in a "loch" on the Moors. flows in an almost esterly direction till it joins the "River Aray" near the Three Bridges.
OS1/2/8/3 ALLT NAN ORD Allt nan Ord Allt nan Ord Allt nan Ord Allan Bell John McCall G. Ferguson 133 A small stream having its source on the Moors, flows in a North-easterly course into "Erallich Water". Sig. [Signification] "Burn of the Hammers".
OS1/2/8/3 ALLT AN T-SLUICHD Allt an t-Sluichd Allt an t-Sluichd Allt an t-Sluichd Allan Bell G. Ferguson Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson 133 A small stream flowing in an easterly direction from the Moors - joins the "Erallich" at a short distance west of the farm ho: [house] of High Balantyre. Sig:- [Signification] "Burn of the Hollow."
OS1/2/8/3 [Page] 3 "Argyllshire" -- Ph. [Parish] of Inverary Allt nan Ord [note] Ord - a mountain of a round form, and steep Note: "Ord" in topographical names does not imply Hammer but signifies a hill of a particular shape.
OS1/2/8/3A [Page] 3a EXAMINATION OFFICE Parish of Inverary Argyllshire [Left hand side] Remarks on the Plans, &c. Sheets 125, 133 &c. In the New Statistical Account of this Parish there is mention of a large valley or Glen named "Glen Aray" through which the River Aray runs. The name of this Glen is not written on any of the Plans of this Parish. Should not the name Glen Aray be inserted on the plans of this Parish, and if so, please supply a small tracing showing the extent to which the name applies, and I will have it inserted on the plans. [signed] R M Parsons Lieut [Lieutenant] Colonel R.E. [Royal Engineers] 22 October 1875 Captain Archer Royal Engineers [Right hand side] Replies Col [Colonel] Parsons RE [Royal Engineers] In the office there are no Documents or Plans connected with this Parish; they have all been sent to Southampton long ago. C/a [Civilian Assistant] Henigan who was transferred from this Division to Southampton on 8th. February last was I believe employed examining this parish & could no doubt give the information required. [signed] G W Archer Capt RE [Captain Royal Engineers] 25/10/75 [25 October 1875] "Glen Aray" extends from "Tom an Fheidh" on the north to "Malt Land" on the South. [signed] Rd. Henigan 28.10.75 [28 October 1875]
OS1/2/8/4 SRÒN REITHE Sròn Reithe Sròn Reithe Sròn Reithe Allan Bell High Balentyre G. Ferguson "Low Balentyre" James Robertson Esqr. "factor" 133 A rocky projection on the farm of "High Balentyre" Sig:- [Signification] "Tup's Promontory".
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OS1/2/8/5 HIGH BALANTYRE High Balantyre High Balantyre High Balantyre Allan Bell Occupier Mr. Robertson. factor. G. Ferguson. Low Balantyre 133 A farm house with offices &c. attached. The property of the Duke of Argyll.
OS1/2/8/5 CHALYBEATE SPRING Chalybeate Spring 133 Close to the dwelling house on the South-west end is a spring strongly Impregnated with iron and other chemical composites designated a "Chalybeate Spring".
OS1/2/8/5 BALANTYRE WOOD "Balantyre Wood" "Balantyre Wood" "Balantyre Wood" Allan Bell. High Balantyre Mr. Robertson. factor George Ferguson. "Low Balantyre" 133 An extensive wood composed of natural trees interspersed with fir trees planted some of them many years ago. The wood is bounded by the river on the north; The stone wall which is colored yellow, on the west; which wall curves round to the South, and on the east by the High road.
OS1/2/8/5 [Page] 5 Inveraray Ph. [Parish] -- Argyll
OS1/2/8/6 EAS A' CHLÉIBH Eas a' Chléibh Eas a' Chléibh Eas a' Chléibh Mr. Robertson - factor Allan Bell. H. [High] Balantyre G. Ferguson. Low Balantyre 133 A rocky part of the "River Aray" situated close to the high road. Sig. [Signification] "The Basket Falls"
OS1/2/8/6 LODGE "Lodge" Mr. Robertson. Factor 133 A gate house Connected with The enclosed grounds held by the "Duke of Argyll".
OS1/2/8/6 SRÒN-GHARBH Sròn-gharbh Sròn-gharbh Sròn-gharbh Mr. Robertson - factor Allan Bell. H. [High] Balantyre G. Ferguson. Low Balantyre 133 A cottage situated at the South-west corner of the planting which bears the same name.
OS1/2/8/6 CRUACH A' BHEANNAIN "Cruach a' Bheannain". "Cruach a' Bheannain" "Cruach a' Bheannain" Allan Bell. H. B. [High Balantyre] G. Ferguson. L. B. [Low Balantyre] Mr. Robertson, factor 133 An elevated portion of ground bounded on the west by moor land, and on the east by Close wood.
OS1/2/8/6 [Page] 6 Inveraray Ph. [Parish] -- Argyllshire Cruach a' Bheannain [note] Beannan (dim. [diminutive] of Beinn) A little hill
OS1/2/8/7 ALLT BAIL' A' GHOBHAINN Allt Bail' a ' Ghobhainn Allt Bail' a' Ghobhainn Allt Bail' a' Ghobhainn Allan Bell "High Balantyre" Mr. Robertson factor Donald McKenzie "Maltland" 133 A rapid stream which flows in an Easterly course till its junction with the "River Aray" close to Carlonan Lodge. Sig. [Signification] "The Smith's Town Burn".
OS1/2/8/7 LOW BALANTYRE "Low Balantyre" "Low Balantyre" "Low Balantyre" G. Ferguson - Occupier Allan Bell. "High Balantyre" Mr. Robertson - factor 133 A small farmhouse having offices and ground attached - Property of the "Duke of Argyll".
OS1/2/8/7 BALANTYRE LODGE Balantyre Lodge Balantyre Lodge Mr Robertson - factor. G. Ferguson - "Low B. [Ballantyre]" 133 A gate house in the "Duke of Argyll's policy grounds. It joins the High road.
OS1/2/8/7 CARLONAN BRIDGE Carlonan Bridge Carlonan Bridge Carlonan Bridge Foal's Bridge Foal's Bridge Mr. Robertson - factor G. Ferguson Low Balantyre Donald McKenzie Maltland Allan Bell High Balantyre Mr. Blair "Tom-breac" 133 A small stone bridge crossing the "Aray" north of "Carlonan Mill".
OS1/2/8/7 [Page] 7 Inveraray Ph. [Parish] -- Argyllshire Allt Bail' a' Ghobhainn [note] The apostrophe not to be inserted in this case unless to mark the elision of the letter -e
OS1/2/8/8 TOM BREAC "Tom Breac" "Tom Breac" "Tom Breac" Mr. Blair "Tom-breac" Mr. Robertson. factor Donald McKenzie. Maltlands 133 A rocky hillock north of the farmhouse of same name. Sig. [Signification] "Speckled Hillock"
OS1/2/8/8 TOM-BREAC Tom-breac Tom-breac Tom-breac Mr. Blair - Occupier. Mr. Robertson - factor D. McKenzie. "Maltlands" 133 An extensive farm house and Offices with the land attached - Property of the "Duke of Argyll
OS1/2/8/8 CARLONAN MILL (Corn) Carlonan Mill Cartonan Mill Carlonan Mill Mr. Blair - Occupier Mr. Robertson - factor Allan Bell. "High Balantyre". 133 A Corn Mill on East side of the river Aray. There are dwellings occupied by workmen close to the Mill all of which are included in the name given. Here the bed of the river is much exposed when the water is low with large rocks & boulders, and close to the mill is a very high Waterfall.
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OS1/2/8/9 CARLONAN LODGE Carlonan Lodge Carlonan Lodge Carlonan Lodge Mr. Robertson factor G. Ferguson. "Low Balantyre" D. McKenzie - "Maltlands". 133 A small gate house south of "Carlonan Mill", within the Duke's Policy grounds.
OS1/2/8/9 VOLUNTEER RIFLE RANGE Butts or Rifle Range. Mr. Robertson - factor G. Ferguson. "Low Balantyre". 133 Two Butts or Targets used by the "Inveraray Volunteer Company" for Rifle practice.
OS1/2/8/9 DOVE COT Dove Cot Dove Cot Mr. Robertson - factor G. Ferguson - "Low Balantyre" 133 A small circular Stone building within the "Duke's Policy grounds".
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OS1/2/8/11 SRÒN-GHARBH PLANTATION Sròn-garbh Plantation Sròn-gharbh Plantation Mr. Robertson - factor Donald McKenzie - Maltlands Allan Bell - High Balantyre. 133 A very extensive planting. Chiefly fir trees. Bounded on the west by the "River Aray", South & east by the March dike between this and the "Tom-breac" grounds - and Northwards over the feature termed, "Sron Gharbh".
OS1/2/8/11 TOM-BREAC PLANTATION Tom-breac Plantation Tom-breac Plantation Mr. Robertson - factor D. McKenzie Allan Bell 133 An extensive plantation chiefly young fir. It is enclosed by a March dike or fence which separates - Sròn Gharbh planting on the North and Brackley Wood on the South.
OS1/2/8/11 MEALL RÉIDH Meall Réidh Meall Réidh Meall Réidh Mr. Robertson - factor D. McKenzie - "Maltlands". Allan Bell. High Balantyre 133 A rising ground in a Moorland district east of "Tom-breac farm". Sig [Signification] "Smooth Hill"
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OS1/2/8/12 BRACKLEY WOOD Brackley Wood Brackley Wood Brackley Wood Mr. Robertson factor Mr. D. McKenzie "Maltlands" G. Ferguson "Low Balantyre" 133 Chiefly composed of Natural Wood - Bounded on west by private road - South as far as the first fence - East it blends with the pasture ground and again on the north with the March fence enclosing "Tom-breac plantation".
OS1/2/8/12 SEILEACH MÒR Seileach Mòr Seileach Mòr Mr. Robertson - factor D. McKenzie - Maltlands. 133 A small triangular strip of young planting - chiefly fir - Sig. [Signification] "Large Willow". It is somewhat difficult to obtain the origin of the name except from a supposition that a tree of large growth had occupied a conspicuous position here at one period.
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OS1/2/8/13 EAS DUBHAIR Eas Dubhair Eas Dubhair Eas Dubhair "Eas Dubharach" "Eas Dubhair" Mr. Robertson Factor Mr. Turner Mam Mr. Archibald McVicar Auchnagl. [Auchnangoul] Shady Cataract Cataract of (the) Shade 133 A small burn rising on the water Shed north of "Dun Corrbhile" descending through a remarkable deep and precipitous ravine and enters the "Dubh-loch". Sig. [Signification] "Shaded Cataract".
OS1/2/8/13 DÙN CÒRR-BHILE Dùn Corrbhile Dùn Corrbhile Dùn Corrbhile Dùn Còrr-bhile Mr. Robertson Factor Mr. McPherson Minister Mr. McVicar Auchnagoul Appd. ortho. [Approved orthography] 133 A commanding hill immediately north of "Dun Cuaiche" & rising to a height considerably higher than the Same. Sig. [Signification] "Hill of (the) Steep brae"
OS1/2/8/13 LODGE [Dubh-loch Avenue] Lodge Lodge Mr. Robertson Factor Mr. Carmichael Inveraray 133 A small gate house near the entrance to the "Dubh-loch Avenue"
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OS1/2/8/14 DUBH LOCH Dubh-loch Dubh-loch Douloch Mr. Robertson Factor Rd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson New Stat Acc/t. [Statistical Account] 133 A beautiful lake of fresh and Salt water alternately, picturesquely Situated at the mouth of "Glen Shira". The tide flows up the channel of the "Gearr Abhinn" into this loch & stops the current of the River for a considerable distance up the Glen. Sig. [Signification] "Black loch"
OS1/2/8/14 DROCHAID ATHNANLANN Drochaid Ath nan lann Drochaid Ath nan lann Drochaid Ath nan lann Mr. Robertson Factor Rd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson Mr. McVicar Auchnagoul 133 An excellent bridge over the "Gearr Abhinn" near the outlet of the "Dubh Loch" Sig. [Signification] "Bridge of the Ford of the lances"
OS1/2/8/14 [Page] 14 Ph. [Parish] Inveraray Dubh Loch [note] "The principal lake in the parish is the Douloch or Black lake, So named from its deep and dark coloured waters," New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
OS1/2/8/15 ATH NAN LANN Ath nan lann Ath nan lann Ath nan lann "Ath nan Lann" Mr. Robertson Factor Rd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson Mr. McVicar Auchnagoul Gael: ortho. [Gaelic orthography] 133 A shallow place near the bridge in the "Gearr abhinn". Where tradition says was used in early times, (before bridges were put up), by the people as a ford. From its name no doubt it has been the scene of some conflict or other Sig. [Signification] "The ford of the lances"
OS1/2/8/15 GEÀRR ABHAINN Gearr Abhainn Gearr Abhainn Gear-amhuinn Mr. Robertson Factor Rd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson New Stat [Statistical] Account 133 Applied to the Channel leading from "Dubh-loch" to "Loch Shira" Sig. [Signification] "Short river"
OS1/2/8/15 [Page] 15 133-2 -- Ph. [Parish] Inveraray Gearr Abhainn [note] Accent not on Plan
OS1/2/8/16 CASTLE (Site of) [Dubh Loch] Site of Castle Site of Castle Site of Castle Site of Castle Mr. Robertson Factor Rd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson Mr. Archibald McVicar Auchnagoul New Stat [Statistical] Account 133 Near the outlet of the Dubh-loch, is a piece of irregular ground slightly elevated indicating Something to have been there. Tradition hands it down as being the site of a stronghold of the McNaughtans, who were at an early date very extensive propietors in the district.
OS1/2/8/16 AVENUE [Dubh Loch] Dubh-loch Avenue Dubh-loch Avenue Mr. Robertson Factor Rd. [Reverend] Mr.McPherson 133 A magnificent Avenue,(trees very large) at the entrance to "Glen Shira".
OS1/2/8/16 [Page] 16 Plan 133-2 -- Ph. [Parish] Inveraray Castle [note] "The only vestiges of ancient buildings in the parish are those of the Laird of Mc Naughtan, on the banks of the Douloch &c. &c" New Stat Acct. [Statistical Account] "There still exists the remains of the Castle of the MacNaughtans on the Douloch". Origines Parochiales"
OS1/2/8/17 TOM MÒR Tom Mòr Tom Mòr Mr. Robertson Factor Rd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson 133 A wooded eminence to the immediate west of "Leacann Mhor" Sig. [Signification] "Large Knoll".
OS1/2/8/17 LEACANN MHÒR Leacann Mhòr Mr. Robertson Factor Rd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson 133 Is applied to a small farm house, Cot-house &c. situated on the west side "Allt a' Riabhachan. Sig. [Signification] "Great declivity"
OS1/2/8/17 QUAKERS BURN Quakers Burn Quakers Burn Quakers Burn Mr. Robertson Mr. Ferguson Mr. McKenzie 133 A small stream rising on Tom Mor & flowing in a North easterly direction - it joins Allt Baile a Gobhainn
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OS1/2/8/19 CARN BÀN Carn Bán Carn Bán Mr. Robertson Chamberlain Rd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson 133 Is applied to the place between the Garden & a bend of the "River Aray" where Some houses stood at an early date. Sign. [Signification] "White Cairn"
OS1/2/8/19 MALT LAND Malt-land Mr. Robertson, Chamberlain Rd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson 133 A Square block of buildings. Comprising workmen's house's, Saw Mill, Dog Kennel &c. & the "ruins" of an old Riding School, which was burned down about 40 years ago. The property of the Duke of Argyll.
OS1/2/8/19 ALLT RIABHACHAN Allt Riabhachan Mr. D. McKenzie Mr. G. Ferguson 133 A well Known name applying to a good stream flowing in a northerly direction till its influx with the River Aray about a 1/4 mile North of Maltland.
OS1/2/8/19 [Page] 19 Plan 133-5 -- Ph. [Parish] Inveraray -- Argyllshire
OS1/2/8/20 QUEEN'S DRIVE Queen's Drive Queen's Drive Mr. Wylie, Chamberlain Captain Melville RE [Royal Engineers] 133 This name applies to a portion of the road runing through the wood, commencing a few Chains South of Quakers Burn, and extending to within a few Chains north of the Bridge near the Waterfall.
OS1/2/8/20 STEALLAIRE BÀN LOCH Steallaire Bàn Loch Steallaire Bàn Loch Mr. Wylie, Chamberlain Captain Melville RE [Royal Engineers] 133 A Small fresh Water Loch situated adjacent to the Waterfall at the South end of the Queens Drive.
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OS1/2/8/21 CREAG DHUBH Creag Dhubh Creag Dhubh Creag Dhubh Mr. Stewart - Forester Mr. Robertson Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson 133 A hill feature situated in an extensive wood. The name is lead to signify "Black Craig". No name given to the wood.
OS1/2/8/21 CROIT-A'-BHILE "Croit-a'-bhile" Mr. Stewart - Forester Mr. Robertson Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson 133 A small cothouse or gate house at the turn of the high road leading to Inveraray. The name is lead to signify "The Edge Croft". The Authorities are in favour of having this mode of spelling.
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OS1/2/8/23 DÙN NA CUAICHE Dun na Cuaiche Dun na Cuaiche Dunchuaich Dunicoich Dunchaiaich Mr. Robertson, Factor Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson New Statistical Account Old Statl. [Statistical] Account Origines Parochiales 133 A conspicuous and conical hill, situated about 1 1/2 miles north of Inveraray. It is 5 or 600 feet above Sea level, is completely enveloped in a wood, except a small piece on the top which is bare, and commands an excellent view of the surrounding country; Signification, "The Cuckoo's Hill".
OS1/2/8/23 FORT [Dun na Cuaiche] Fort Mr. Robertson, Factor Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson New Statistical Account Old Statl. [Statistical] Account Origines Parochiales 133 On the top of Dun na Cuaiche there are the remains of an ancient fort which can be plainly traced round the top of the hill, and which appears to have been a place of considerable strength. "One of the only vestiges of Ancient buildings or obelisks are those of an ancient fort at Dunchuaich" "New Statl [Statistical] Account". "There are no remains of any ancient buildings or obelisks except the vestiges of one of the old forts so common in the highlands which may be traced at Dunicoich" Old Statl. [Statistical] Account. "There still exist the remains on an old Fort at Dunchaiaich" "Origines Parochiales"
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OS1/2/8/24 TOWER [Dun na Cuaiche] Tower Tower Tower Tower Mr Robertson, Factor Malcolm Bell, Inverary Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson Black's Guide 133 On the top of Dun na Cuaich there is also a Tower still in good preservation, which was used as a watch tower by the Argyle family. As the hill commands a very extensive view, any approaching danger could easily be observed, and when so, a bell, which fixed in the tower, was rung to warn the inhabitants. The bell is no longer to be seen, but the iron bars to which it was attached are still there.
OS1/2/8/24 GLAC A' BHARAILLE Glac a' Bharaille Glac a' Bharaille Mr. Robertson - Factor D. McKenzie - Maltlands 133 A hollow situated on the north side of "Dun Na Cuaiche" Sig. [Signification] "The Barrel Hollow".
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OS1/2/8/25 CHAPEL (Site of) [Kilmiliew] Site of Chapel Site of Chapel Rd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson Mr. A. McVicar Auchnagoul 133 Tradition points out the place marked on Trace by Cross as being the situation where the Chapel stood. Mr. McVicar one of the authorities & as such is recognized by the Argyll family as being the best on the estate remembers seventy years ago of the people talking about where the Chapel stood & he himself has seen masonry underground on the spot indicated by Cross.
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OS1/2/8/27 BLÀRAN BUIDHE Blàran Buidhe Blàran Buidhe Malcolm Bell, Inverary Mr. Robertson, Factor. Alexander McKellar, Inverary Yellow Plain (dim [diminutive]) 133 A steep hillside sloping towards Loch Shira, is completely covered with wood, and extends from the south east side of Dun na Cuaiche about 1/2 a mile North-eastwards. Signification; Yellow plain
OS1/2/8/27 BURIAL GROUND [Kilmiliew] Kilmiliew (Burial ground) Kilmiliew (Burial ground) Kilmiliew (Burial ground) New Statistical Account Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson Mr. Robertson, Factor 133 The burial ground of the parish of Inveraray. It is situated on the shore about 1/2 a mile north of the Town. It is pretty extensive and several of the stones bear dates early in the 18th. Century. Sign. [Signification] Unknown "In the burial ground there are also three flags which are supposed to have been taken from Iona. They were probably removed after the act of the Convention of Estates in 1561 for demolishing all the abbeys of Monks &c. On two there is no impression but a twohanded sword; The third is more curiously carved." New Statistical Account
OS1/2/8/27 KILMILIEW 133 "Kilmaliew is now applied to the burial ground only" N.S.A. [New Statistical Account]
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OS1/2/8/29 DROCHAID GEARR-ABHAINN Drochaid Gearr-abhainn Drochaid Gearr-abhainn Drochaid Gearr-abhainn Mr. Robertson, Factor Malcolm Bell, Inverary Alexander McKellar Salmon draught 133 A substantial bridge spanning the river Shira about a mile and three quarters north of Inverary. Sign. [Signification] Short River Bridge.
OS1/2/8/29 STRONE COTTAGE Strone Cottage Mr. Robertson Factor Malcolm Bell Inverary Peter McArthur Inverary 133 A neat cottage on the east side of Loch Shira, the property of the Dukes of Argyll.
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OS1/2/8/31 INVERARAY CASTLE Inveraray Castle Inveraray Castle Inveraray Castle Inveraray Castle Inveraray Castle Inverary Castle Inverary Castle Mr. Robertson Factor Mr. Henderson Town Clerk Recommended by the Duke of Argyll Origines Parochiales Old Stat: [Statistical] Account Black's Guide Fullarton's Gazetteer 133 A beautifully finished building almost Square three stories in height, a tower at each corner, and a pavillion in the centre. It stands almost on the site of the former Castle, the present building not being much over a century old. The Castle is surrounded by extensive ornamental grounds &c. Many of the trees in the Park & grounds are very large and as such are represented on Trace.
OS1/2/8/31 [Page] 31 [Note] "About the year 1745 the present Castle was begun & finished a few years after. It stands a few yards to the west of the Site of the former Castle" New Stat. A/c [Statistical Account] "In 1432 the castle was called Innerayra, in 1470 Invereray, in 1529 Innuerira, & in 1667 Inveraray" Origines
OS1/2/8/32 CHERRYPARK Cherrypark Cherrypark Cherrypark Mr. Robertson Factor Mr. Henderson T.C [Town Clerk] Mr. Stewart Forrester 133 The stabling & offices belonging to the "Castle" and from appearance seems to have been built about the same time. A Cherry-park or garden existed at one period close to the building.
OS1/2/8/32 LADY'S POOL Lady's Pool Mr. Robertson Factor Mr. Henderson T.C [Town Clerk] Mr. Stewart Forrester 133 A bend in the River Aray close to Cherrypark, in which a young lady is supposed to have been drowned at one period.
OS1/2/8/32 IVY COTTAGE Ivy Cottage Mr. Robertson Factor Mr. Henderson T.C [Town Clerk] Mr. Stewart Forrester 133 A small cottage SE. [South East] of the Castle & close to the highroad and bridge.
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OS1/2/8/33 BURIAL GROUND (Site of) [nr Inveraray CastIe] Burial Ground (Site of) Burial Ground (Site of) New Stat [Statistical] Account Mr. Robertson - factor Mr. Henderson - T.C. [Town Clerk] 133 A small green mound flat at the top on which two trees are at present growing. This marks the site of the Ancient Burial ground of the Parish referred to in "Statistical Acct. [Account]"
OS1/2/8/33 [Page] 33 Ph. [Parish] of Inveraray. -- Argyll. [Note] "There is a round mound of earth between the present burial-ground & the River Aray, which was the old burial ground of Kilmilieu consecrated in Popish times. A few trees are now growing on the top of the mound & near to these bones have been found in the memory of an individual lately living" New Stat [Statistical] Account
OS1/2/8/34 STANDING STONE [nr Inveraray Castle] Standing Stone New Stat. [Statistical] Account Mr. Robertson - factor Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson P.M. [Parish Minister] 133 A rude stone which stands about 8 feet from the ground. It is referred to in "Historical Records" as something commemorative of Druidical times. Viewed from the "Castle" its situation is southwards and not far from the same.
OS1/2/8/34 [Page] 34 Ph. [Parish] of Inveraray. -- Argyllshire [Note] "A large stone, resembling the relics of Druidical times, stands in the lawn close to the Castle. There is no tradition regarding it, farther than that it marked at one point the boundary between the lands of McIvors & McVicars." New Stat [Statistical] Account
OS1/2/8/35 STRONE POINT Strone Point Strone Point Strone Point Mr. Robertson, Factor Malcolm Bell, Inverary Alexander McKellar Inverary 133 A broad promontory situated between Loch Shira and the upper portion of Loch Fyne
OS1/2/8/35 LOCH SHIRA Loch Shira Mr. Robertson - Factor Malcolm Bell, Inveraray Alexander McKellar Inveraray 133 An arm of Loch Fyne about one mile long and half broad, on the east side of the loch and about 1 mile north east of Inverary.
OS1/2/8/35 [Page] 35 Sheet 133-6 -- Inverary
OS1/2/8/36 [Page] 36 [Blank page]
OS1/2/8/37 AUCHNATRA Auchnatra Auchnatra Auchnatra Mr. Robertson Factor Mr. Brodie Dunderawe Mr. McKellar Auchnatra 133 A shepherds house situated near the Public road 1/2 mile from "Strone point"
OS1/2/8/37 AUCHNATRA BURN Auchnatra Burn Auchnatra Burn Auchnatra Burn Mr. Robertson Factor Mr. Brodie Dunderawe Mr. McKellar Auchnatra 133 A good mountain Stream running near Auchnatra house
OS1/2/8/37 [Page] 37 Plan 133-7 -- Ph. [Parish] Inveraray.
OS1/2/8/38 [Page] 38 also Dunan Glas Dùnan Glas [Page otherwise blank]
OS1/2/8/39 COILLE-BHRÀGHAD Coille-bhràghad Coille-bhràghad Coille-bhràghad John Mc.Call. Occr. [Occupier] Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson Invy. [Inveraray] James Robertson Esqr. factor 133 A farm ho: [house] with Offices and land attached. The property of the Duke of Argyll. The Signification of name is that of "Upper-wood."
OS1/2/8/39 SILVER MINE (Disused) [Coille-bhràghad] "Silver Mine" (Disused) "Silver Mine" (Disused) John McCall George Ferguson "Ballentyre" 133 In the neighbourhood of "Coille-bhraghad" is a Silver Mine, now disused. Many of the working or "Inclines" are yet to be seen.
OS1/2/8/39 TOWN COMMON Town Common Town Common Town Common James Robertson Esqr. "factor" John McCall George Ferguson 133 An extensive tract of "Moor-land" which belongs to the "Burgh of Inveraray" for grazing purposes. The extent is defined by a yellow border on Trace.
OS1/2/8/39 [Page] 39 Argyllshire -- Ph. [Parish] of Inveraray.
OS1/2/8/40 [Page] 40 [Blank page]
OS1/2/8/41 BEALACH AN FHUARAIN Bealach an Fhuarain Bealach an Fhuarain Bealach an Fhuarain Mr. Robertson Factor Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson Provost McTaggart 133 A well known and famous spring issuing from an oval shaped cavity in a rock on the slope of the wood immediately west of the Town of Inverary. From the remarkable appearance nature has given it a square stone building was erected over it, having an iron barred gate for protection, in the early part of this Century. Sig. [Significaton] "The spring of the hollow"
OS1/2/8/41 EAS A' CHÒSAIN Eas a' Chòsain Mr. Robertson Factor Rd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson Provost McTaggart 133 A narrow and precipitous sloped Glen striking off at the South Corner of the great avenue Sig. [Signification] "The hollow ravine"
OS1/2/8/41 [Page] 41 Plan 133-8 -- Ph. [Parish] Inverary.
OS1/2/8/42 ALLT EAS A' CHÒSAIN Allt Eas a' Chòsain Allt Eas a' Chòsain Allt Eas a' Chòsain Mr. Robertson Factor Provost McTaggart Rd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson 133 A small stream rising at the head of "Eas a' Chosain" & running through the same to the avenue where it then assumes the name of "Cromallt" The Royalty Boundary takes the course of this stream to near the head of Eas a' Chosain where it takes the road at the crossing of the same. Sig. [Signification] "The nook ravine burn".
OS1/2/8/42 CRÒM ALLT Cròm Allt Mr. Robertson, Factor Rd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson Provost McTaggart 133 This name applies to the stream after leaving the avenue 22 chains N.W. [North West] of the Lodge, running past & joining the sea near the same & is part of the Southern portion of the "Royalty Boundary". Sig. [Signification] "Crooked stream"
OS1/2/8/42 [Page] 42 Plan 133-9 -- Ph. [Parish] Inverary
OS1/2/8/43 UPPER AVENUE Upper Avenue Upper Avenue Provost McTaggart Mr. Henderson Town Clerk 133 A beautiful Carriage drive extending about 3/4 of a mile along the bottom of the wood immediately west of the Town of Inveraray.
OS1/2/8/43 [Page] 43
OS1/2/8/44 MANSE Manse Manse Manse Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clelloch Sir George Hume Mr. McPherson 133 The residence of the Established Minister. The property of the Presbytery for the Gaelic portion See p [page] 48.
OS1/2/8/44 RUDHA-NA-CRAIGE Rudha-na-creig "Rudha-ca-craige" Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clelloch Sir George Hume Mr. McPherson Gaelic Ortho. [Orthography] 133 A superior dwelling house with garden & ornamental grounds attached The residence of the Proc. [Procurator] Fiscal. Sig. [Signification] The Craig point
OS1/2/8/44 CREAGAN NAN CAORACH Creagan nan Caorach Mr. McClelloch Mr. Robertson Factor Rd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson 133 A widely known name applied to a rocky piece of rising ground on the shore to the immediate south of "Rudha na Creig" & has been the scene of several executions of Criminals for Murder. Sig. [Signification] "The sheeps Craig".
OS1/2/8/44 [Page] 44 Plan 133-9 -- Ph. [Parish] Inverary
OS1/2/8/45 MAIN STREET Main Street Main Street Main Street Mr Robertson Duke's factor. D. McGregor "Inverary" G. Ferguson "Inverary" 133 The next leading Street of importance to that of Front St - The name extends from "The Square" to "Front St."
OS1/2/8/45 BANK "Bank" Mr Robertson Duke's factor. D. McGregor "Inverary" G. Ferguson "Inverary" 133 A fine Stone building comprising the "Office for transacting business which is situated on the ground floor - The dwelling house above - It Stands at the North-west Angle of "The Square", and is the property of "The National Bank of Scotland
OS1/2/8/45 HOTEL "George Hotel" "George Hotel" Mr Robertson Duke's factor. D. McGregor "Inverary" G. Ferguson "Inverary" Signboard 133 A Second Class Hotel. at the north-east corner of "The Square" and fronting "Main St."
OS1/2/8/45 [Page] 45 Ph. [Parish] of Inverary -- Argyllshire
OS1/2/8/46 CHURCH Church Church Church Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson Inc. [Incumbent] Mr. Robertson Stat. [Statistical] Account 133 A large Stone pile situated in the Centre of "The Square"- The property of the Heritors of the Parish.
OS1/2/8/46 SCHOOL School Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson Inc. [Incumbent] Mr. Robertson Stat. [Statistical] Account 133 The parish School of the district. Situated at the west end of "The Square".
OS1/2/8/46 THE SQUARE The Square Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson Inc. [Incumbent] Mr. Robertson Stat. [Statistical] Account 133 Applicable to the quadrangle at the South end of Main St. In the Centre stands the Ph. [Parish] Church.
OS1/2/8/46 [Page] 46 Ph. [Parish] of Inverary
OS1/2/8/47 HOTEL [Argyle Arms, Inveraray] Argyle Arms Hotel Argyle Arms Hotel On Sign Board Mr. Robertson - Factor Mr D McPherson O.C. [Occupier] 133 The principal Hotel in the Town, possessing first class accommodation. The property of the Duke of Argyle.
OS1/2/8/47 FRONT STREET [Inveraray] Front Street On Sign Board Mr. Robertson - Factor Mr D McPherson O.C. [Occupier] 133 One of the two leading streets in the town - Extends
OS1/2/8/47 STONE CROSS (Sculptured) [Inveraray] Stone Cross Stone Cross Stone Cross Stat. [Statistical] Account Mr. Robertson - factor Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson 133 At the junction of Front St. with "Main St. resting on a pedestal is one of those curiously carved stone crosses, such as may be seen at "Iona" and may probably have been brought from that place.
OS1/2/8/47 [Page] 47 Parish of Inverary -- Argyll.
OS1/2/8/48 MANSE [Inveraray] Manse Manse Manse Revd [Reverend] Mr McPherson. Incut. [Incumbent] Mr Robertson - factor. Duncan McGregor "Main St." 133 There are two Manses attached to the Parish Church of this place - one Situated South of "Newtown" which is occupied by the Minister for the Gaelic portion of the Congragation - and this which is situated at the north-east end of "Main St." occupied by the Minister for the English Section of the Same.
OS1/2/8/48 PIER [Inveraray] Pier Rd. [Reverend] Mr McPherson Mr. Robertson Duncan McGregor 133 A Stone pier constructed Many years since but still in good preservation. Is used for landing passengers and goods by Steamers which ply daily up & down the Loch.
OS1/2/8/48 FERRY [Inveraray] 133 there is a steam ferry from here to St Catherines.
OS1/2/8/48 [Page] 48 Parish of Inveraray -- Argyllshire
OS1/2/8/49 BANK [Union Bank, Inveraray] "Bank" "Bank" "Bank" J. M. Wright Esqr. Banker Mr. Robertson - factor Printed Forms 133 A branch of the Union Bank of Scotland, situated Close to the County Buildings.
OS1/2/8/49 ARK LAND Ark Land J. M. Wright Esqr. Banker Mr Robertson - factor 133 A row of houses situated South-west of Ph. [Parish] Church. The street fronting bears no name.
OS1/2/8/49 RELIEF LAND Relief Land J. M. Wright Esqr. Banker Mr Robertson - factor 133 The above description is likewise applicable to these - situated on the east side of public road.
OS1/2/8/49 FACTORY LAND Factory Land J. M. Wright Esqr. Banker Mr Robertson - factor 133 A row of dwellings north of County Buildings - all in good repair.
OS1/2/8/49 [Page] 49 Ph. [Parish] of Inverary -- Argyll
OS1/2/8/49 Ark Land and Relief Land will be found named on 25" map, sheet 133.10.
OS1/2/8/50 COUNTY BUILDINGS [Inveraray] County Buildings County Buildings County Buildings Mr. Robertson - Factor Mr. Thomson, Govr. [Governor] Mr. McCleloch Fiscal 133 An extensive stone erection - comprising Court Ho. [House] Governor's Ho. [House] and within a substantial stone built wall are two Prisons. One for the male the southern portion and the other the female.
OS1/2/8/50 PRISON (Male) [Inveraray] 133 within a substantial stone built wall are two Prisons. One for the male the southern portion and the other the female.
OS1/2/8/50 PRISON (Female) [Inveraray] 133 within a substantial stone built wall are two Prisons. One for the male the southern portion and the other the female.
OS1/2/8/50 MONUMENT [Inveraray] Monumental Stone Monumental Stone J. M. Wright Banker Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson Mr. Robertson - factor 133 This Stone may be seen at the back of the "Union Bank" - placed some years ago by the Inhabitants of Inverary as a monument in memory of some who suffered during the persecutions of 1685. It is supposed that several are interred beneath.
OS1/2/8/50 [Page] 50 Ph. [Parish] of Inverary
OS1/2/8/50 The Prisons, and Monument, are named on the 25" map, sheet 133.10.
OS1/2/8/51 CROSS HOUSES Cross Houses Cross Houses Cross Houses Mr. Robertson. Factor D. McGregor. Main St. George Ferguson Main St. 133 Three rows of dwellings North of the Gas Works, The prop. [property] of The Duke.
OS1/2/8/51 GAS WORKS Gas Works Mr Robertson. Factor D. McGregor. Main St. George Ferguson Main St. 133 A small pile of buildings used for supplying gas to the Town - The property of a Company.
OS1/2/8/51 THE AVENUE "The Avenue" Mr Robertson. Factor D. McGregor. Main St. George Ferguson Main St. 133 A magnificent carriage drive belonging to the Castle - extending fully a mile. The trees on each side are of beach and for the most part very large.
OS1/2/8/51 [Page] 51 Ph. [Parish] of Inverary -- Argyllshire
OS1/2/8/52 FISHERLAND QUARRY Fisherland Qy. [Quarry] Fisherland Qy. [Quarry] Fisherland Qy. [Quarry] Mr. Robertson, factor G. Ferguson Clerk D. McGregor Main St. 133 An old quarry close to the South west angle of the Argyle Hotel Garden.
OS1/2/8/52 NEWTOWN Newtown Mr. Robertson, factor G. Ferguson Clerk D. McGregor Main St. 133 A row of cottages combined with one or two superior dwelling houses, a F. Ch. [Free Church] & School - U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church &c - All feus off the Duke of Argyle's Estate.
OS1/2/8/52 FREE CHURCH Free Church Mr. Robertson, factor G. Ferguson Clerk D. McGregor Main St. 133 A Fr. Ch. [Free Church]
OS1/2/8/52 SCHOOL School Mr. Robertson, factor G. Ferguson Clerk D. McGregor Main St. 133 & School
OS1/2/8/52 U.P. [United Presbyterian] CHURCH U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church Mr. Robertson, factor G. Ferguson Clerk D. McGregor Main St. 133 U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church &c - All feus off the Duke of Argyle's Estate.
OS1/2/8/52 NEWTOWN BAY Newtown Bay Mr. Robertson, factor G. Ferguson Clerk D. McGregor Main St. 133 A small bay in "Loch Fyne". extending from the point close or facing "County Bdgs. [Buildings]" on the north to "An Oitir on the South.
OS1/2/8/52 [Page] 52 Ph. [Parish] of Inverary.
OS1/2/8/53 INVERARAY Inveraray Inveraray Inveraray Inveraray Inveraray (in 1595) Inveraray Inveraray Inveraray Inveraray Inverary Inverary Inverary Inverary Inverary James Robertson Esqr. Factor Murray's Time Tables Glasgow Daily Newspapers. Old Stat. [Statistical] Account. Origines Parochiales Sheriff Cleghorn Revd. [Reverend] John MacDougall Manse Lochgilphead D Maclullich Procurator Fiscal J. M. Wright Agent Union Bank New Stat [Statistical] Account Fullarton's Gazetteer Black's Guide Oliver & Boyds Almanac Post Office Directory 133 The County town of Argyllshire stands at the lower end of a small bay, where the River Aray falls into Loch Fine. It was erected into a royal burgh in 1648 by Charles I while he was a prisoner in Carisbrook Castle & has been for a long period the principal seat of the Argyll family and is an important station for the prosecution of the herring fishery. It joins with Ayr, Irvine, Campbelton & Oban in returning one Member to Parliament. Is governed by a Provost, 2 Bailies & 9 Councillors, is well lighted with Gas & has an ample supply of Water. Markets are held in May, July and October. There are two leading thoroughfares already mentioned, two Hotels, several public houses and a Post Office which is situated on West side of Main Street.
OS1/2/8/53 POST OFFICE Post Office John Rose Postmaster 133 a Post Office which is situated on West side of Main Street.
OS1/2/8/53 [Page] 53 Inveraray [note re herring fishery] not now [Initialled] HT
OS1/2/8/54 LOCH FINE Loch Fine Authorized and Described in Name Book of Kilmichael Glassary
OS1/2/8/54 [Page] 54
OS1/2/8/55 FREE CHURCH MANSE F.C. [Free Church] Manse F.C. [Free Church] Manse Rd. [Reverend] Mr. Rose Manse Mr. Robertson Factor 133 A plain two storied building with garden & ornamental grounds attached. The residence of the F.C. [Free Church] pastor.
OS1/2/8/55 TIGH AN RUDHA Tigh an Rudha Tigh an Rudha Tigh an Rudha Sir George Hume Mr. Robertson Factor Rd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson 133 A Superior dwelling house with garden & ornamental grounds attached the Residence of Sir George Hume Sheriff Substitute. Sig. [Signification] "The Point House"
OS1/2/8/55 AN OITIR An Oitir An Oitir Mr. Robertson Factor Rd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson 133 A reef of Sand opposite the F.C. [Free Church] Manse. Visible only at very low tides Sig. [Signification] "The Sand bank".
OS1/2/8/55 [Page] 55 Plan 133-10 -- Ph. [Parish] Inverary.
OS1/2/8/56 [Page] 57 [Blank page]
OS1/2/8/57 CREAG BRUACHAIG Creag Bruachag Creag Bruachag Creag Bruachag Creag Bruachaig Mr. Robertson Factor Nicol McVicar Mr. McVicar Auchnagoul Gael: ortho. [Gaelic orthography] 133 A wooded peaked hill over-looking the "Lodge" to the South of "Inverarary" Sig. [Signification] "Small steep Craig"
OS1/2/8/57 AUCHNABREAC Auch-na-breac Auch-na-breac Auch-na-breac "Achan-breac" Achnabreck Mr. Robertson Factor Nicol McVicar Lodge Mr. McVicar Auchnagoul Speckled field New Stat [Statistical] Account 133 A Small farm house on the South Side of "Creagh" Bruachag" Sometimes goes under the name of "Town Common"
OS1/2/8/57 [Page] 57 Ph. [Parish] Inveraray
OS1/2/8/58 SGEIR BRUACHAIG Sgeir Bruachag Sgeir Bruachag Sgeir Bruachag Sgeir Bruachaig Mr. Robertson Factor Mr. McVicar Auchnagoul Nicol McVicar Lodge Gael: ortho: [Gaelic orthography] 133 A Small rock in the bay opposite the "Lodge'. Visible only at Low Water. Sig. [Signification] "Small steep rock".
OS1/2/8/58 LODGE Lodge Lodge Mr Robertson Factor Nicol McVicar Lodge 133 A neat little cottage at the south extremity of the Avenue
OS1/2/8/58 LODGE Lodge Lodge Mr Robertson Factor Nicol McVicar Lodge 133 A Small gate house at the entrance of the occupation Road leading past Dalchenna to "Furnace"
OS1/2/8/58 [Page] 58 Ph. [Parish] Inveraray
OS1/2/8/59 CREAG DHUBH Creag Dubh Creag Dubh Creag Dubh Creag Dhubh Mr. Robertson Factor Neil McBean Dalchenna Donald McVicar Auchnagoul Gael: ortho. [Gaelic orthography] 133 A hill thicKly studded with wood on its east side - overlooking "Dalchenna" farmhouse Sig [Signification] "Black Craig."
OS1/2/8/59 DALCHENNA BURN Dalchenna Burn Dalchenna Burn Dalchenna Burn Mr Taylor Dalchenna Neil McBean Dalchenna Donald McVicar Auchnagoul 133 Applies to the stream gathering in the wood above "Horsepark Cottage" running past "Dalchenna" & joins "Loch Fine"
OS1/2/8/59 BARR-BHREAC (Ruin) Barrbhreac Barrbhreac Barr-breac or Barr-bhreac Neil McBean Dalchenna Donald McVicar Auchnagoul Gael ortho: [Gaelic orthography] for Speckled Top. 133 The ruins of a farm house on a height above the Public road.
OS1/2/8/59 [Page] 59 Ph. [Parish] Inveraray
OS1/2/8/60 HORSEPARK COTTAGE Horsepark Cottage Horsepark Cottage Horsepark Cottage Mr. Robertson Factor Donald McVicar Auchnagoul Mr. Taylor Dalchenna 133 A small cottage with veg [vegetable] garden attached, on the road above "Dalchenna"
OS1/2/8/60 DALCHENNA Dalchenna Dalchenna Dalchenna Dalchenna Mr. Robertson Factor Neil McBean Mr. Taylor Farmer Dalchenna New Stat [Statistical] Account 133 An excellent farm house with good garden attached - The Offices are detached a short distance from the farmhouse
OS1/2/8/60 DALCHENNA POINT Dalchenna Point Dalchenna Point Dalchenna Point Mr. Robertson Factor Neil McBean Gardener Mr. Taylor Farmer 133 A well known point opposite "Dalchenna" Farm house. It takes its name from the farm.
OS1/2/8/60 EILEAN DUBH Eilean Dubh Eilean Dubh Eilean Dubh Donald McVicar Auchnagoul Mr. Taylor Farmer Neil McBean Gardener 133 A small green patch on the beach opposite "Dalchenna" It is surrounded by water at High Tide only Sig. [Signification] "Black Island".
OS1/2/8/60 [Page] 60 last Ph. [Parish] Inveraray
OS1/2/8/61 MAOL ACHADH Maol Achaidh Maol Achaidh Maol Achaidh "Maol Achadh" Mr. McVicar Auchnangoul Mr. Duncan Clark Auchnangoul Mr. Archibald Munro Kilian Bare field 140 A prominent feature on the grazing of Kilian about half a mile to the west of the farm steading of that name Sign. [Signification] 'Bald field'
OS1/2/8/61 TOM NAM BUACHAILLEAN Tom an Buachaillean "Toman Bhuachaillean" Tom nam Buachaillean Mr. McVicar Auchnangoul Mr. Duncan Clark Auchnangoul Mr. Archibald Munro Kilian Shepherds' Knoll The Shepherds' Knoll 140 A knoll on the grazing of Kilian situate about a quarter of a mile to the north west of Maol Achaidh Sign [Signification] "Shepherds Knoll"
OS1/2/8/61 TOM A' CHALLTUINNE Tom a' Challtuinne Mr. McVicar Auchnangoul Mr. Duncan Clark Auchnangoul Mr. Archibald Munro Kilian 140 A small knoll about 10 chains to the west of the junction of Allt Tom a Challtuinn with Douglas Water. Sign. [Signification] "Hazel Knoll"
OS1/2/8/61 ALLT TOM A' CHALLTUINNE Allt Tom a' Challtuinne Mr. McVicar Auchnangoul Mr. Duncan Clark Auchnangoul Mr. Archibald Munro Kilian 140 A good stream rising to the north west of Tom an Buachaillean & flowing in a northerly direction till it joins the Douglas Water half a mile to the West of Auchnangoul Sig [Signification]"Burn of Hazel Knoll"
OS1/2/8/61 [Page] 61 Argyllshire -- Parish of Inverary Tom a' Challtuinne [note] final -e? See Dicty. [Dictionary] and see page 94 of this book Allt Tom a' Challtuinne [note] final -e? See page 94
OS1/2/8/62 DROMAN DUBH Druman Dubh Druman Dubh Druman Dubh "Droman Dubh" Mr. McVicar Mr Duncan Clark Mr. Archibald Munro Black Ridge 140 This name applies to ridge lying a short distance to the northwest of the junction of Allt Achaidh Leathaidh with Douglas Water. Sign. [Signification] "Black ridge"
OS1/2/8/62 ALLT ACHADH LEATHAID Allt Achaidh Leathaid "Allt Achadh Leathaid" Mr. McVicar Mr Duncan Clark Mr. Archibald Munro Gael: ortho: [Gaelic orthography] 140 A small stream rising at the base of Druman Dubh & forming a junction with Douglas Water near to the junction of Allt Achaidh na Teanga Sign. [Signification] "Burn of the field declivity"
OS1/2/8/62 LEAC SGRÒBAIN Leac Sgròbain Mr. McVicar Mr Duncan Clark Mr. Archibald Munro 140 A small rocky knoll near to Auchnangoul. Sign. [Signification] "Scratched flag"
OS1/2/8/62 ALLT ACHADH NA TEANGAIDH Allt Achaidh na Teanga "Allt Achadh na Teangaidh" "Allt Achadh-teangaidh" Mr. McVicar Mr Duncan Clark Mr. Archibald Munro Tongue field B. [Burn] 140 A good stream rising to the north and forming a junction with Douglas Water about a quarter of a mile to the West of Auchnangoul. Sign. [Signification] "The Tonguefield burn"
OS1/2/8/62 [Page] 62 Argyllshire -- Parish of Inverary
OS1/2/8/63 BARMORE WOOD Barmore Wood Barmore Wood Barmore Wood Mr. McVicar Mr. Duncan Clark Mr. Archibald Munro 140 This name applies to a mixed plantation on the east side of Douglas water and a little south of Auchnangoul.
OS1/2/8/63 AUCHNAGOUL Auchnangoul Auchnangoul Auchnangoul Mr. McVicar Mr. Duncan Clark Mr. Archibald Munro James Robertson Esq Factor Rev [Reverend] Mr McPherson 140 A number of small farm steadings and cottars houses forming a village The property of the Duke of Argyll
OS1/2/8/63 SAUNACH Saunach Saunach Mr. McVicar Mr. Duncan Clark Mr. Archibald Munro Mr. Malcolm Clark occupier 140 A small cottage on the South side of the County road to Inverary and about 1/4 a mile to the South of Auchnangoul. The property of the Duke of Argyll.
OS1/2/8/63 [Page] 63 Argyllshire -- Parish of Inverary
OS1/2/8/63 Auchnagoul: this would seem to be the modern spelling of this place, but the spelling given under various modes, Auchnangoul, is that used on the 1st edition maps, both 6" and 25".
OS1/2/8/64 CIST Ciste na Cloiche Ciste na Cloiche Ciste na Cloiche James Robertson Esq Factor Rev [Reverend] Mr McPherson Mr McVicar Auchnangoul 140 A stone cist or coffin in a field about 10 chains to the north East of Auchnangoul. It consists of 4 stones or slabs with a large flag on the top and measures about 9 feet by 4 on the outside the northern end being open. It is supposed by the authorities quoted to have been the burial place of a Chief.
OS1/2/8/64 CREAGAN RUADH Creag an Ruadh Creag an Ruadh "Creagan Ruadh" Mr McVicar Mr Malcolm Clark "Red Craig" 140 A rough piece of ground a little to S.W. [South West] of Killian farm house. Sign. [Signification] "Red Craig"
OS1/2/8/64 KILIAN Kilian Kilian Kilian Kilian Mr McVicar Mr Malcolm Clark Mr Steel Occupier James Robertson Esq Rev [Reverend] Mr McPherson 140 A superior built farm steading & offices the property of the Duke of Argyll
OS1/2/8/64 BURIAL GROUND (Site of) Kilian Mr McVicar Mr Malcolm Clark Mr Steel Occupier James Robertson Esq Rev [Reverend] Mr McPherson 140 Near to the farm house of Kilian is a stone cist or coffin said to have been the burial place of St John the patron saint of the district. The covering was removed some years since when the present farm house was being built in order to supply some stone that was required by the builders, but the proprietor being apprised of it its removal it was left unused and presently lies between the farm house and the cist. It has apparently been enclosed [continued on page 65]
OS1/2/8/64 CIST 140 Near to the farm house of Kilian is a stone cist or coffin said to have been the burial place of St John the patron saint of the district. The covering was removed some years since when the present farm house was being built in order to supply some stone that was required by the builders, but the proprietor being apprised of it its removal it was left unused and presently lies between the farm house and the cist. It has apparently been enclosed [continued on page 65]
OS1/2/8/64 [Page] 64 Argyllshire -- Parish of inverary Burial Ground/Cist [note] "Anciently there appear to have been Churches or Chapels at Kilmun, Kilblane, Glenshira, Kilbryde, Kilian and Auchantiobairt, the cemeteries of some of which were in use in the last century" Origines Parochiales"
OS1/2/8/65 Kilian (Continued) [continued from page 64] by a wall about 20 links square the remains of which are still to be seen "There were in the parish several places of burial in ancient times and in which children and infants were interred in the last century. These are Kilmun (called after St Mundo) Glenaray Kilblane (after St Blane) Glenshira, Kilbryde and Kilian (named in honor of St Bride and Kilian)".
OS1/2/8/65 GEAD NAN CEARC Gead nan Cearc Gead nan Cearc Gead nan Cearc Mr McVicar Mr Duncan Clark Mr Malcolm Clark 140 A name applied to a hollow a little to the East of Kilian last described. Sign. [Signification] The hens' spot of ground
OS1/2/8/65 EAS AN TUIM RIABHAICH Eas an Tom Ribhach "Easan Tuim Ribeich" Eas an Tuim Riabhaich Mr McVicar Mr Duncan Clark Mr Malcolm Clark Gael: ortho: [Gaelic orthography] Cascade of the Brindled Hillock. Appd. [Approved] 140 A deep hollow on a small stream about 1/2 a mile south west of Kilian
OS1/2/8/65 LAGANTAOIR Lagantaoir Mr McVicar Mr Duncan Clark Mr Malcolm Clark James Robertson Esq Factor 140 A small Cottage on the farm of Kilian the property of the Duke of Argyll.
OS1/2/8/65 [Page] 65 Argyllshire -- Parish of Inverary Kilian [note] I was unable to identify foundation of any building such as this [Initialled] J.P.W. Eas an Tuim Riabhaich [note] Eas an Tuim Riabhaich - The Cascade of the brindled hillock
OS1/2/8/66 SCHOOL [Kilian] School School School James Robertson Esq Rev [Reverend] Mr McPherson Mr McVean Teacher 140 A building used as a school supported by the Duke of Argyll
OS1/2/8/66 ALLT GARBH Allt Garbh Allt Garbh Allt Garbh Mr McVicar Mr Duncan Clark Mr Malcolm Clark 140 A good stream bearing this name from Eas an Tom Ribhach till it joins Douglas water a little to the West of Claoniri. Sign. [Signification] "Rough burn"
OS1/2/8/66 CREAGAN CRUINN Creagan Cruinne Creagan Cruinn Mr McVicar Mr Duncan Clark Mr Malcolm Clark Gael: Ortho: [Gaelic Orthography] 140 A wooded knoll a short distance to the south west of Lagantaoir. Sign. [Signification] "Little round rock"
OS1/2/8/66 CLAONAIRI Claonairi Cloanary Mr McVicar Mr Duncan Clark Mr Malcolm Clark James Robertson Esq Factor New Stat [Statistical] Account 140 A superior farm house and offices the property of the Duke of Argyll
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OS1/2/8/67 Roman Bridge Roman Bridge Roman Bridge Roman Bridge James Robertson Esq Rev [Reverend] Mr McPherson Mr McVicar 140.4. trace 6 This name is applied to a narrow bridge across the Douglas Water a little to the north of Claoniri farm house. "There is a bridge over the water of Douglas, on the road which leads to the house of Claonary three miles and a half to the west of the burgh so ancient that the date of its building is unknown. The arch forms the segment of a circle and it is therefore called the Roman Bridge" "New Stat Acc: [Statistical Account]"
OS1/2/8/67 Douglas Water Douglas Water Douglas Water James Robertson Esq Rev [Reverend] Mr McPherson Mr McVicar New Stat [Statistical] Account 140.4 trace 6 A small river having its source in the moors to the west of Auchnangoul and flowing in an Easterly direction till it falls into Loch Fine. A short distance west of Auchnangoul its channel becomes very rugged till it nears Lagantoire. "The smaller streams are very abundant the most considerable of these are the Douglas &c" "New Stat Acct [Statistical Account]" [continued on page 68]
OS1/2/8/67 [Page] 67 Argyllshire -- Parish of Inverary Roman Bridge [note] N.B. There is little doubt this is an old bridge but there is nothing to determine its age - and it being also known as the "Roman Bridge" to write it in G.T. [ German Text] would probably mislead as to its character. [Initialled] J.P.W
OS1/2/8/68 Douglas Water (Continued) [Continued from Page 67] "In the south of the Parish a stream called the Douglas burn runs Eastward into Lochfyne." "Origines Parochiales"
OS1/2/8/68 CNOC AN AINGIL Cnoc an Aingeil Cnoc an Aingeil Cnoc an Aingeil "Cnocan Aingil" Cnoc an Aingil Mr McVicar Mr Malcolm Clark Mr McKechnie Claonairi Messenger's Knoll Ortho. Appd. [Orthography Approved] 140 A small wooded knoll close to the farm of Claonairi. Sign. [Signification] "Angel's Knoll" not little knoll as now written
OS1/2/8/68 DUN SGAICH Dun Sgaich Mr McVicar Mr Malcolm Clark Mr McKechnie Claonairi 140 A prominent wooded hill about 1/2 a mile to the south East of Claonairi farm house. Sign. [Signification] "Uncertain"
OS1/2/8/68 ALLT CREAG A' GHILL'EACHAIN Allt Creag a' Ghill eachan Allt Creag a' Ghille "Allt Creag a' Ghille-eichein" Allt Creag a' Ghill'eachain Mr McVicar Mr Malcolm Clark Mr McKechnie Claonairi The lads rock B. [Burn] "Burn of the Groom's Rock. Burn of the lad's rock. 140 A mountain stream having its source on Cosdubh (Trace 3 140.8) & flowing in a northerly direction till it falls into Douglas Water. Sign. [Signification] "Burn of the lads rock"
OS1/2/8/68 [Page] 68 Argyllshire -- Parish of Inverary [Note - Cnoc an Aingil] Is it correct to write it the diminutive? It is against all the authorities more commonly written "Cnocan Aingil" See Dewar & McLeods Dicty. [Dictionary] Also MacEachainn's [Note - Allt Creag a' Ghill'eachain] Gille-each or Gill'each A groom - (Diminutive Gille-eachan) Gille-eachan A little groom, or lad, Dim [Diminutive] of Gill'each Gill'eachan See p. [page] 26
OS1/2/8/69 TORR BEAG Torr Beag Torr Beag Neil McGougan, Auchendrain Malcolm Clark, Saunach 140 A rocky eminence on the grazing of Kilian. Signification, "Small hill"
OS1/2/8/69 COIRE CLAONAIRI Coire Claonairi Coire Claonairi Coire Claonairi Revd. [Reverend] Neil McPherson Inverary Malcolm Clark Mr McVicar Auchnangoul 140 A pretty extensive hollow or depression, situated between 'Coireachan' and the summit of 'Leathaid Bheithe'. Sign. [Signification] 'Dell of Claonairi'
OS1/2/8/69 NA COIREACHAN Coireachan Coireachan Na Coireachan Alexander Irvine, Kenmore D Gillies Creaggan Appd. [Approved] 140 This name is applied to a range of small rocky knolls on the grazing of Claonairi
OS1/2/8/69 FORT [Na Coireachan] 140 And on one of which is situated the remains of an old fort, no information regarding it can be obtained in the locality.
OS1/2/8/69 [Page] 69 Argyllshire -- Parish of Inverary Na Coireachan [note] Na Coireachan? It is necessary in this case to prefix the def. [definite] Article
OS1/2/8/70 CÒS DUBH Còs Dubh Còs Dubh Còs Dubh Malcolm Clark Alexander Irvine D. Gillies Creaggan 140 A hollow situated at head of 'Alt Creag a' Ghilleachan' on east side of stone wall forming march between the grazings of Claonairi & Kenmore, Signification, Black hollow,
OS1/2/8/70 DRUIM MAOILEIN Druim Maoilean "Druim Maoilein" Malcolm Clark Alexander Irvine D. Gillies Creaggan Bleak Hill or ridge 140 A name applied to a ridge of Moorland situated between the head of Easan Fairbh' and "Coireachan" (trace 2) Sign. [Signification] quite Plain Maoillean the brow of a bleak Hill
OS1/2/8/70 TOM DOIRE BHUIC Tom Doire Bhuic Malcolm Clark Alexander Irvine D. Gillies Creaggan 140 A small eminence, on north side of Old public road from Kenmore to Claonairi, Sign. [Signification] Knoll (of the) Buck's thicket
OS1/2/8/70 [Page] 70 Argyllshire -- Parish of Inverary [Note - Druim Maoilein] See page 72
OS1/2/8/71 LEATHAD BHEITH Leathaid Bheith Leathaid Bheith Leathaid Bheith "Leathad Bheith" Neil McGougan Auchandrain Malcolm Clark Mr. McVicar Auchnangoul The Declivity of Birches 140 Applicable to a smooth hillside of considerable extent, situated about 3/4 of a mile south west of Claonairi farmhouse Signification, 'Birch declivity',
OS1/2/8/71 CREAG NAN CAT Creag nan Cat Creag nan Cat Revr. [Reverend] Neil McPherson, Inverary Neil McGougan Auchandrain Malcolm Clark Mr. McVicar Auchnangoul 140 An extensive range of rocks, on the grazing of Claonairi Sign. [Signification] Craig of the cats
OS1/2/8/71 CREAGAN CRAOIBHE-CAORRUINN Creagan Craoibhe Caorruinn "Creagan Craoibhe-caorruinn" Neil McGougan Auchandrain Macolm Clark Mr. McVicar Auchnangoul 140 Several small rocks situated about 20 chains northwest of Creag nan Cat. Sign. [Signification] Mountain ash trees small crags
OS1/2/8/71 [Page] 71 Argyllshire -- Parish of Inverary Leathaid Bheith [note] Leathan Bheith The Declivity of Birches Leathan Beithe the Declivity of Birch or Birch declivity ? Creagan Craoibhe-caorruinn [note] Croibhe Caorruinn ought to be written a Compound word - see sheet 151 6 inch scale and Name Bk [Book] for the same page 76 where Croabh-fearna is made a compound word [--] a parallel case Then see [the rule] for the declension of compound nouns in any Gaelic Dic [Dictionary] of Compound Nouns Rule - The antecedent noun is declined in both numbers according to its own declension with the subjunctive noun agreeing with it in every case like an adjective but always retaining the termination of its genitive in both numbers
OS1/2/8/72 AM MAOILEAN Maoilean Maoilean Maoilean Am Maoilean or Maoilean Alexander Irvine D Gillies M Clark The bleak place Bleak place 140 A name applied to a flat hollow, of considerable length, situated on the grazing of Kenmore. Fuel in annually dug from it Signification not known.
OS1/2/8/72 TOM AN SGALAIG Tom a' Sgalaig Tom an Sgalaig Alexander Irvine D Gillies M Clark 140 An eminence on west side of old public road from Kenmore to Claonairi Sign. [Signification] The farm servant's hill,
OS1/2/8/72 [Page] 72 Argyllshire -- Parish of Inverary Am Maoilean [note] See page 70 Sig. [Signification] The brow of a bleak hill Dr. [Doctor] McLeod's Dicty. [Dictionary]
OS1/2/8/73 CREAGNANCAT (Ruins) Creagnancat (Ruins) Creagnancat (Ruins) Creagnancat (Ruins) James Robertson Esq Factor for the Duke of Argyle Rev [Reverend] Mr Mcpherson Inverary Mr Alexander Irvine Kenmore 140 A ruin on the grazing of Clonairi the property of the Duke of Argyll
OS1/2/8/73 CNOC BIORACH NAN CADHAG Cnoc Biorach nan Cadhag Cnoc Biorach nan Cadhag Cnoc Biorach nan Cadhag Mr. McPhail Auchintiobairt Mr Peter Munro Kenmore Mr. Alexander Irvine 140 A small knoll about 1/2 a mile to the south east of Creagnancat. Sign. [Signification] "The sharp Knoll of the Jackdaw"
OS1/2/8/73 AODANN RAINEACH Aodann Raineaich "Aodann Raineach" Mr. McPhail Auchintiobairt Mr Peter Munro Kenmore Mr. Alexander Irvine Adopted 140 This name applies to a feature on the west side and near to the rise of, Allt Luig na Meine. (Trace 5) Sign. [Signification] "Brackan face"
OS1/2/8/73 BARR NAN EACH Barr nan Each Mr. McPhail Auchintiobairt Mr Peter Munro Kenmore Mr. Alexander Irvine 140 An eminence on the grazing of Kenmore about a quarter of a mile to the East of Aodann Raineaich Sign. [Signification] Hill of the Horses
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OS1/2/8/74 DOIRE NA CRÌCHE Doire na Crìche Doire na Crìche Doire na Crìche Mr. Alexander Irvine Mr. Peter Munro Mr McVicar Auchnagoul 140 An eminence on the grazing of Kenmore half a mile to the north of Barr nan Each. Sign. [Signification] "March Thicket"
OS1/2/8/74 FORT [Doire na Crìche] Fort Mr. Alexander Irvine Mr. Peter Munro Mr McVicar Auchnagoul 140 On the Summit of this hill is a Small Circular Enclosure Evidently a British Fort
OS1/2/8/74 CREAG BHREAC Creag Bhreac Mr. Alexander Irvine Mr. Peter Munro Mr McVicar Auchnagoul 140 A small rock in a field about a quarter of a mile to the north west of the village of Kenmore. Sign. [Signification] "Spotted Craig"
OS1/2/8/74 KENMORE Kenmore Kenmore Kenmore Mr. Alexander Irvine Mr. Peter Munro Mr McVicar Auchnagoul James Robertson Esq Factor New Stat [Statistical] Account 140 A small fishing village on the Western shores of Lochfine situate about 5 miles to the South East of Inverary. Six of the inhabitants rent a farm adjoining the village, from the Duke of Argyle. The remainder are cottars
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OS1/2/8/75 EAS NAN CALL Eas nan Call Eas nan Call Eas nan Call Mr Alexander Irvine Mr Peter Munro Mr McPhail 140 This name applies to rough portion of stream between Auchantiobairt and about 10 chains to the north East of Athlean. Sign. [Signification] "Cataract of the Calamity" Calamities
OS1/2/8/75 ALLT LAG-NA-MEINE Allt Luig na Meine Allt Lag-na-meine Mr Alexander Irvine Mr Peter Munro Mr McPhail 140 A good stream rising a short distance to the west of Doire na Criche and flowing about a mile in a southerly direction till it falls into Lochfine at Pennymore Point Sign. [Signification] "Unknown"
OS1/2/8/75 CNOCAN DONNAICH DHUIBH Cnoc an Donncha dubh "Cnocan Donnaich Dhuibh" Mr Alexander Irvine Mr Peter Munro Mr McPhail 140 A knoll on the grazings of Kenmore & Pennymore about a mile to the north east of Auchantiobairt (Trace 4) Sign. [Signification] "Black Duncans Knoll"
OS1/2/8/75 [Page] 75 Argyllshire -- Parish of Inverary Allt Lag-na-meine [note] Sig. [Signification] Rivulet of the ore-containing hollow. Cnocan Donnaich Dhuibh [note] or it may be written "Cnocan Donnaich Dhuibh" See p. [page] __ [Not there]
OS1/2/8/76 CNOC REAMHAR Cnoc Reamhar Cnoc Reamhar Cnoc Reamhar Mr McPhail Auchantiobairt Mr Alexander Irvine Mr Peter Munro 140 A prominent ridge about 10 chains to the west of Auchantiobairt farm steading. Sign. [Signification] "Great eminence"
OS1/2/8/76 AUCHANTIOBAIRT Auchantiobairt Auchantiobairt Auchantiobairt Mr McPhail Auchantiobairt Mr Alexander Irvine Mr Peter Munro James Robertson Esq Factor Rev [Reverend] Mr McPherson 140 A farm house and offices attached the property of the Duke of Argyll
OS1/2/8/76 CHAPEL (Site of) [Auchantiobairt] Chapel (Site of) Mr McPhail Auchantiobairt Mr Alexander Irvine Mr Peter Munro James Robertson Esq Factor Rev [Reverend] Mr McPherson 140 A Chapel stood at one time a few chains to the south of Auchantiobairt farm steading but no traces of it now remain. The site is pointed out by the authorities quoted. A few chains to the east of the site of the chapel there is a fine well known by a few of the inhabitants as the "Roman well" but Messrs. Robertson & McPherson think it has derived this name probably from the fact of the Chapel being Roman Catholic. Religious houses at Kilbryde and Auchantiobairt. At the latter place there were lately several stone crosses of considerable sise and in good preservation. Nothing is found there now but the fragments of a cross of roof slate which fills up a chasm in a turf fence. It bears no inscription it seems to have been a station of some importance It is elevated above Lochfine about 500 feet and commands an extensive view. At the base of the hill on which it [continued page 77]
OS1/2/8/76 WELL [Auchantiobairt] 140 A few chains to the east of the site of the chapel there is a fine well known by a few of the inhabitants as the "Roman well" but Messrs. Robertson & McPherson think it has derived this name probably from the fact of the Chapel being Roman Catholic.
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OS1/2/8/77 Chapel contd [continued] [continued from page 76] "it is situated and close to the present farm house of Pennymore there was also a few years ago a curiously constructed stone stair which it was supposed was intended to lead to the religious house above There is reason to believe that this Parish was in the days of Popery provided with places of worship at Achantiobairt &c" New Stat: [Statistical] Account
OS1/2/8/77 ATHLEAN (Ruins) Athlean Athlean James Robertson Esq Factor Rev [Reverend] Mr McPherson Mr Alexander Irvine 140 A ruin on the farm of Pennymore about 1/2 a mile to the south of Auchantiobairt farm house. The property of the Duke of Argyll.
OS1/2/8/77 BURIAL GROUND (Clark Family) [Tom Ailpein] Burial Ground James Robertson Esq Factor Rev [Reverend] Mr McPherson Mr. Alexander Irvine 140 At the south west base of Tom Alpein there is a burial place (enclosed) where are interred the Clarks who were proprietors of Pennymore.
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OS1/2/8/78 BARRAVAICHA (Ruin) Barravaicha Barravaicha Barravaicha James Robertson Esq Factor Rev [Reverend] Mr McPherson Mr Alexander Irvine 140 A ruin on the east side of the public road 20 chains to the south East of Cnoc an Donncha dubh the property of the Duke of Argyll.
OS1/2/8/78 CREAG A' CHROMAIN Creag a' Chromain Creag a' Chromain Mr Alexander Irvine Mr Peter Munro 140 A prominent rock a little to the East of Barravaicha. Sign. [Signification] "Gulls rock".
OS1/2/8/78 TOM AILPEIN Tom Ailpein Mr Alexander Irvine Mr Peter Munro 140 A wooded ridge a little to the South west of Barravaiche. Sign. [Signification] "Alpines Knoll" "Alpin's Knoll"
OS1/2/8/78 AN OIGEACH Oigeach An Oigeach Mr Alexander Irvine Mr Peter Munro The Stallion 140 A flat rock visable at low water lying about 12 chains to the South of Creag a' Chromain. Sign. [Signification] "Stallion"
OS1/2/8/78 CÀRN BÀN Carnban Càrn Bàn Mr Alexander Irvine Mr Peter Munro 140 A cairn of loose stones near the High water mark about 30 chains south of the Village of Kenmore (Trace 3) Sign. [Signification] "White Cairn"
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OS1/2/8/79 CRALECKAN Craleckan Craleckan Craleckan Craleckan James Robertson Esqr. Factor Inverary Revr. [Reverend] Neil McPherson Inverary John McVicar Tenant New Stat [Statistical] Account 140 A small farmsteading, the property of the Duke of Argyll.
OS1/2/8/79 CREAGAN AN T-SILIDH Creagan an-t Silidh Creagan an-t Silidh Creagan an-t Silidh Malcolm Clark. Saunach D Gilles. Creaggan Alexander Irvine. Kenmore 140 A well known name applied to a small precipice on north side of public road from Kenmore to Furnace, Signification. 'The dripping rock'
OS1/2/8/79 ROC DEARG Roc Dearg Malcolm Clark. Saunach D Gilles. Creaggan Alexander Irvine. Kenmore 140 Applicable to a portion of red coloured porphyry rock situated in Lock Fine, and visible only at low water, Sign. [Signification] 'Red rock'
OS1/2/8/79 [Page] 79 Argyllshire -- Parish of Inverary Creagan an-t Silidh [note] McE [McEachan] McL & D [McLeod & Dewar] Arm [Armstrong]
OS1/2/8/80 FURNACE Furnace Furnace Furnace Furnace James Robertson Esqr. Revr. [Reverend] Neil McPherson Alexander Irvine New Stat [Statistical] Account 140 A Small village on the west shore of Loch Fine, distant about 7 1/2 miles from Inverary, Porphyritic Quarries are extensively wrought, principally for the manufacture, or making, of street paving stones, tramways are laid down for the convenience of working and shipping. About the end of last century Iron was manufactured here, by a company from Wales, from whence the ore was shipped, charcoal being easily obtainable from the extensive natural hardwood forests of the district. The furnace remains or ruin still exist, as also other buildings in connection therewith, several of which are converted into dwelling houses It is chiefly inhabited by fishermen, Contains a Post office, and derives the name from the above erection, which ceased to work about 50 years ago.
OS1/2/8/80 BARR NA H-AIRE Barr na-h Aire James Robertson Esqr. Revr. [Reverend] Neil McPherson Alexander Irvine New Stat [Statistical] Account 140 An eminence overlooking the above village Sign, [Signification] Hill of the watch
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OS1/2/8/81 PORT NAN SÈ UAMH Port na Sè Uamh Port na Sè Uamh Port na Sè Uamh "Port nan Sè Uamh" Alexander Irvine Kenmore D Gillies Malcolm Clark Gaelic Ortho. [Orthography] 140 Applicable to a small creek between two rocks on the west shore of Loch Fine, about 10 chains east of Pennymore Sign. [Signification] Port or harbour of the Six Caves
OS1/2/8/81 LOUGH FINE For authorities &c. See Name Book for Kilmichael Glassary
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OS1/2/8/82 PENNYMORE POINT Pennymore Point Pennymore Point Pennymore Point James Robertson Esqr. Malcolm Clark Alexander Irvine 140 A rocky point of land jutting into _ Loch Fine, near house of same name
OS1/2/8/82 PENNYMORE Pennymore Pennymore Pennymore Pennymore James Robertson Esqr. Inverary Revr. [Reverend] Neil McPherson Malcolm Clark Saunach New Stat [Statistical] Account .40 A two storey dwelling house and offices, formerly the mansion of The Clark's of that Ilk, now the property of The Duke of Argyll,
OS1/2/8/82 BARR MÒR Barr Mòr James Robertson Esq Inverary Revr. [Reverend] Neil McPherson Malcolm Clark Saunach New Stat [Statistical] Account 140 A wooded feature, north east of the above Sign, [Signification] 'Large hill or top,'
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OS1/2/8/83 DAILAMHUILINN Dailamhuilinn Dailamhuilinn Dailamhuilinn James Robertson Esq Factor Rev [Reverend] Mr McPherson Mr McVicar 141 A small thatched cottage about 1/2 a mile to the East of Claonairi farm house the property of the Duke of Argyll.
OS1/2/8/83 KILBRIDE LODGE Kilbride Lodge James Robertson Esq Factor Rev [Reverend] Mr McPherson Mr McVicar 141 A good dwelling house on north side of public road from Inverary to Kenmore & near to bridge across Douglas Water the property of the Duke of Argyll
OS1/2/8/83 DAIL A' CHÒMHRAIG Dail a' Chomhraig Dail a' Chomhraig Dail a' Chomhraig Mr McVicar Mr Malcolm Clark Mr Alexander Irvine 141 A name applied to a field a little to the East of Kilbride Lodge. Sign. [Signification] "Field of the Battle"
OS1/2/8/83 LÙIB IOMAIRE MHÒIR Lùib Iomraidh Mor Lùib Iomraidh Mhòir Lùib Iomaire Mhòir Mr McVicar Mr Malcolm Clark Mr Alexander Irvine Gaél: Ortho: [Gaelic Orthography] 141 A bay or creek on the west shore of Loch fine about a quarter of a mile North East of Kilbride Lodge Sign. [Signification] "Creek of the large ridge"
OS1/2/8/83 [Page] 83 Argyllshire -- Parish of Inverary Lùib Iomaire Mhòir [note] Lùib Iomaire Mhòir Iomraidh - to row, move, use, wield, ( a verb active) Iomair a ridge of Land &c.
OS1/2/8/84 CREAG A' GHILL'EACHAIN Creag a' Ghilleachan Creag a' Ghilleachan Creag a' Ghilleachan "Creag a' Ghill'eachain" Mr McVicar Mr Malcolm Clark Mr Alexander Irvine Gaelic Ortho: [Orthography] 141 A name applied to a wooded ridge of considerable height on the farm of Claonairi. Sign. [Signification] "The lads rock"
OS1/2/8/84 RUDHA NAM FRANGACH Rudha nam Frangach Mr McVicar Mr Malcolm Clark Mr Alexander Irvine 141 A low point of land jutting into Lochfyne. Sign. [Signification] "Promontory of the Frenchman"
OS1/2/8/84 Site of KILBRIDE BURIAL GROUND Kilbride Kilbride Kilbride Kilbryde Kilbryde James Robertson Esq Factor Rev [Reverend] Mr McPherson Mr Alexander Irvine New Stat [Statistical] Account Origines Parochiales 141 This name is applied to the place indicated by cross on trace and said by the authorities quoted to have been a burial ground, In confirmation of which a slab about 4 feet long partly covered by grass is still to be seen, and said to mark the grave of a daughter of McNaughton of Dundarra who died near this place. No trace of a Chapel or place of worship is to be seen and the inhabitants can give no information regarding it. "There were in the parish several places of burial in ancient times & in which children & infants were interred in the last Century. These are Kilmun (called after St Munde) Glenary Kilblane (after St Blane) Glenshira Kilbryde & Kilean called after St Bride & Kilean." "New Stat [Statistical] Account"
OS1/2/8/84 [Page] 84 Argyllshire -- Parish of Inverary Creag a' Ghill'eachain [note] See p. [page] 10 Kilbride Burial Ground [note] "Anciently there appear to have been Churches or Chapels at Kilmun, Kilblane Glenshira, Kilbryde, Kilian & Achantiobairt the cemeteries of some of which were in use in the last century" Origines Parochiales
OS1/2/8/85 EASAN TAIRBH Easan Tairbh Easan Tairbh Easan Tairbh Alexander Irvine. Kenmore D Gillies, Creaggan Malcolm Clark. Saùnach 141; 140 A well known name applied to portion of stream, extending from bridge on old public road, from Kenmore to Claonairi, (140.8. Trace 3) to about 10 chains south of Kilbride (site of) (141.1. trace 4), Its course is mostly through thick wood, Sign [Signification] Cataracts (of the) bull,
OS1/2/8/85 CREAGGAN Creaggan Creaggan Creaggan Creggans Revr. [Reverend] Neil McPherson Inverary James Robertson Esqr. Factor A Irvine New Stat [Statistical] Account 141 A good dwelling house, presently used as an infant or industrial school, endeavours are being made to have it permanently constituted so. It is the property of the Duke of Argyll,
OS1/2/8/85 CREAG NA H-IOLAIRE Creag na-h Iolaire Revr. [Reverend] Neil McPherson Inverary James Robertson Esqr. Factor A Irvine 141 A prominent whinstone rock on margin of Loch Fine, a little south of Creaggan. Signification The eagle's crag
OS1/2/8/85 [Page] 85 Argyllshire -- Parish of Inverary Creag na h-Iolaire [note] incorrect Please Correct Plan
OS1/2/8/86 LAG A' CHONNAIDH Lag an Connaidh Lag an Connaidh Lag an Connaidh Lag a' Chonnaidh A Irvine, Kenmore D Gillies, Creaggan M. Clark Saunach 141 A small hollow in wood about 15 Chains south of Creag na-h Iolaire, Signification. The firewood hollow
OS1/2/8/86 ALLT AN FHEADAIN Allt an Fheadain A Irvine, Kenmore D Gillies, Creaggan M. Clark Saunach 141 A small stream falling into Loch Fine, Sign. [Signification] 'Burn of the fife'
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OS1/2/8/87 CLACH BHADACH Clach Bhadaiche Clach Bhadaiche "Clach Bhadach" Mr Alexander Irvine Kenmore Mr. Peter Munro Kenmore Tufty Stone. 141 A large boulder close to the High Water mark a few chains to the north of the Village of Kenmore (140.12. Trace 3) Sign. [Signification] "Stone of the tufts"
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OS1/2/8/89 CREAG BHALGACH Creagh Balgach Creagh Balgach Creagh Balgach Creagh Bhalgach Donald Campbell, Druimfern, Donald Bell, Druimfern, Colin McArthur, Tulloch, G.O. [Gaelic Orthography] 125 A Conspicuous Craig N.W. [North West] of Allt Barain, So named from its Curved shape. Sig. [Signification] Bellied Craig.
OS1/2/8/89 ALLT CREAG NA H-AIRIDH Allt Creag na h-Airidhe Allt Creag na h-Airidh Donald Campbell Donald Bell G.O. (Gaelic Orthography) 125 A mountain stream issuing from a Craig so named, and joining Allt Barain about half a mile above Drimfern. Sig. [Signification] Stream of the Craig of the sheiling
OS1/2/8/89 DRUIM BÀN Druim Bàn Druim Bàn Donald Campbell Donald Bell 125 A grassy ridge lying betwixt the Peat Road and Allt Barain a little above Drimfern. Sig. [Signification] White Ridge
OS1/2/8/89 DRIMFERN Drimfern Drimfern Drimfern D. Campbell Tenant D. Bell Tenant Rent Roll 125 Applies to two Farm houses, Outhouses, Gardens &c. about half a mile west of the main Road at the base of Druim Breac. Popy. [Property] of His Grace the Duke of Argyle.
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OS1/2/8/90 ALLT A' MHAGARAIN Allt Mhagarain Allt Mhagarain Allt Mhagarain "Allt a' Mhagarain" "Allt Magarain" Mr. Smith Stronmagachan, D. Campbell, Drimfern, D. Bell Drimfern G.O. [Gaelic Orthography] of the Creeping Stream G.O. [Gaelic Orthography] of Creeping Stream 125 A considerable mountain stream Rising in Cruach Mhor and flowing in a S. [South] East direction, passing between Drimfern and Stronmagachan. joining the river Airidh N.E. [North East] of the latter place. Sig. [Signification] Creeping Stream
OS1/2/8/90 TOM FUAR Tom Fuar Tom Fuar Colin McArthur Tulloch Martin Munro Tulloch 125 A round prominent Green Knoll south of Tulloch, and on the west side of the County Road. Sig. [Signification] Cold Knoll
OS1/2/8/90 TOM NA CÙIRTE Tom na Cùirt Tom na Cùirt "Tom na Cùirte. Colin McArthur, Tulloch Martin Munro Tulloch G.O. [Gaelic Orthography] 125 A conspicuous Green eminence South of the Above. Sig. [Signification] Knoll of the Court.
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OS1/2/8/91 DRUIM BREAC Druim Breac Druim Breac Donald Campbell, Drimfearn Donald Bell Drimfearn 125 A prominent rocky ridge lying between Drimfern, & Allt Barain, Sig. [Signification] Spotted Ridge
OS1/2/8/91 TOISEACH NAM MARBH Toiseach Na-mairbh "Toiseach nam Marbh" Donald Campbell D. Bell 125 A piece of Ground lying between Allt Barain & a stone wall on the North, on the west side of the main road, so named from it having been at one time a place of Sepulture, but as to date & furthur particulars such were not obtainable. Sig. [Signification] The place of the Dead
OS1/2/8/91 LUIDHEAGAN DUBH Luidheagain Dhubh Luidheagain Dhubh "Luidheagan Dubh" D. Campbell D. Bell Colin McArthur Tulloch G.O. [Gaelic Orthography] 125 A sloping Brae face, near the wood side on the north of the Road leading to Drimfern. Sig. [Signification] The little sloping Black Brae
OS1/2/8/91 [Page] 91 Sheet 125.9 -- Argyllshire
OS1/2/8/92 EAS NA H-AIRIDH Eas Na h-Airidhe Eas Na h-Airidhe "Eas na h-Airidh" Donald Campbell D. Bell G.O. [Gaelic Orthography] 125 A waterfall, at the end of the wood on the above stream. Sig: [Signification] Waterfall of the Shieling
OS1/2/8/92 ALLT BARAIN Allt Barain Allt Barain Allt Barain D. Campbell D. Bell Colin McArthur Tulloch 125 A stream of considerable size and extent, rising about 2 miles S. [South] West of Drimfern, joining the River Airidh, N. [North] East of the same immediately below the County Road. Sig. [Signification] The "Baron's Stream"
OS1/2/8/92 [Page] 92 125-9 -- Argyllshire [Entry for An Garadh has been crossed out with note] Omit - unimportant [Initialled] B.H.M
OS1/2/8/93 UPPER KENNACHREGAN Upper Kennachregan Upper Kennachregan Upper Kennachregan Duncan Turner, Shepherd D. Campbell Drimfern D Bell Drimfern 125 A dwelling house, Garden &c. attached. On the East side of the River Airie. And opposite to Drimfern. In the Occupation of Mr Turner of Maam, Propy: [Property] of His Grace the Duke of Argyll.
OS1/2/8/93 CREAGAN MHÀRTUIN Creagan Màrtuin Creagan Màrtuin Creagan Mhàrtuin D. Campbell D. Bell G.O. [Gaelic Orthography] 125 A small crag N. [North] West of Allt Mhagarain, and about half a mile South of Drimfern Sig. [Signification] "Martin's Craigs"
OS1/2/8/93 ALLT THÒMAIS Allt Tòmas Allt Tòmas "Allt Thòmais" D. Campbell D. Bell G.O. [Gaelic Orthography] 125 A mountain stream running partly parallel to Allt Mhagarain and joining it North of Stronmagachan. Sig [Signification] "Thomas' stream"
OS1/2/8/93 [Page] 93 Sheet 125-9 -- Argyllshire
OS1/2/8/94 BARR A' CHALLTUINNE Barr a' Challtuinne Barr a' Challtuinne Barr a' Challtuinne "Barr a' Challtuinne" "Barr Challtuinn" "Barr nan Calltuinn" Donald Campbell, Drimfern, Donald Bell Drimfern, Martin Munro Tulloch Top of the Hazel Top of (the) Hazels Top of the Hazels 125 Applied to the top of the rising ground, top of the wood, both sides of the Road leading to Drimfern Sig. [Signification] "Top of the Hazel"
OS1/2/8/94 TOM AN T-SABHAIL Tom an Sabhal Tom an Sabhal Tom an t-Sabhail D. Campbell D. Bell G.O. [Gaelic Orthography] 125 A prominent Green Knoll, near Drimfern, N. [North] side of the Road leading to the meadow. Sig. [Signification] "Knoll of the Barn"
OS1/2/8/94 CNOC RAINEACH Cnoc Raineach Cnoc Raineach Cnoc Raineach D. Campbell D. Bell Duncan Turner, Upper Kennachregan 125 A prominent heathy Knoll N.E. [North East] of Kinnechreagan so named from being covered with Ferns. Sig. [Signification] "The Fern Knoll" or Knoll of (the) Ferns
OS1/2/8/94 [Page] 94 Sheet 125-9 -- Argyllshire Barr a' Challtuinne [note] See page 61
OS1/2/8/95 SLOCHD AN T-SEILICH Slochd an Seileach Slochd an Seileach Slochd an Seileach Slochd an t-Seilich D. Campbell, Drimfern D. Bell Drimfern Mr Smith, Stronmagachan The Willow Hollow (s) 125 A flat piece of meadow land between the stone wall and Allt Magarain, extending from the main road up the stream Sig. [Signification] "The willow hollow"
OS1/2/8/95 TOM BÀN Tom Bàn Tom Bàn D. Campbell Mr. Patrick Smith 125 A conspicuous grassy Knoll overlooking Strommagachan on the north side. Sig. [Signification] "The white Knoll"
OS1/2/8/95 STRONMAGACHAN Stronmagachan Stronmagachan Stronmagachan Mr Patrick Smith, Tenant Rent Roll D Campbell, Drimfern. 125 A very fine dwelling house, good Garden and outhouses attached, pleasantly situated on an eminence overlooking the River Airie. Propy. [Property] of his Grace The Duke Of Argyle.
OS1/2/8/95 CÀRN BÀN Càrn Bàn Càrn Bàn Càrn Bàn Colin McArthur Tullish Duncan Campbell Drinfern Patrick Smith Stronmagachan 125 Applies to a small Knoll which is situated about 20 Chains North east of Stronmagachan farmhouse, on which it is said at one time stood a Cairn,* Sig. [Signification] White Cairn. *The Cairn is supposed to have been Ancient
OS1/2/8/95 CAIRN (Site of) [Càrn Bàn] Càrn Bàn Càrn Bàn Càrn Bàn Colin McArthur Tullish Duncan Campbell Drinfern Patrick Smith Stronmagachan 125 Applies to a small Knoll which is situated about 20 Chains North east of Stronmagachan farmhouse, on which it is said at one time stood a Cairn,* Sig. [Signification] White Cairn. *The Cairn is supposed to have been Ancient
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OS1/2/8/96 BARR LOISGTE Barr Loisgte Barr Loisgte Barr Loisgte Duncan Turner, Kennacreagahan D Campbell, Drimfren, D. Bell, Drimfern 125 A conspicuous high part in the wood at the end of Ceann Creagan. Sig. [Signification] "The Burnt Top"
OS1/2/8/96 CEANN CHREAGAN Ceann Creagan Ceann Creagan Ceann Creagan "Ceann Creagain" Ceann Chreagan D. Turner D. Campbell D Bell G.O. [Gaelic Orhography] Appd. [Approved] 125 A rugged pice [piece] of rocky ground facing the South, on the margin of the Wood. Sig. [Signification] "End of Crags"
OS1/2/8/96 SCHOOL [Barr Loisgte] School School School Mr Thomas McArthur Schoolmaster D Turner D Campbell 125 A small building about a hundred yds [yards] from the junction of the old road with the County Road, Dwelling house on West side Supported by the Duke of Argyll & Sustentation fund, employing A schoolmaster & mistress, averiging about 45 boys & girls. Py. [Property] of His Grace the Duke of Argyll.
OS1/2/8/96 [Page] 96 Sheet 125-9 -- Argyllshire Ceann Chreagan [note] The plural not the diminutive Eng [End] of little Craigs
OS1/2/8/97 TOM NAM BUACHAILLEAN Tom na Buachaillean Tom na Buachaillean "Tom nam Buachaillean" Hugh Bell Sallachry Mr Campbell Druimfrain G.O. [Gaelic Orthography] 125 A small eminence about 1/2 a mile north west of Kilmun F.H. (Farm House) T [Trace] 4. Sign. [Signification] "Knoll of the Shepherds."
OS1/2/8/97 CREAG COUR Creag Cour Creag Cour Hugh Bell Sallachry Mr Campbell Druimfrain 125 A small rock a short distance South of the above. Sign. [Signification] "Creag (Rock) Cour unknown"
OS1/2/8/97 CÀRN ODHAR Càrn Odhar Càrn Odhar Hugh Bell Sallachry Mr Campbell Druimfrain 125 A small eminence in the wood about 1/4 of a mile north east of Kilmun. Sign. [Signification] "Dun heap"
OS1/2/8/97 ALLT AN SPIORAID Allt na Spioraid Allt na Spioraid "Allt an Spioraid" Hugh Bell Sallachry Mr Campbell Druimfrain G.O. [Gaelic Orthography] 125 A mountain stream flowing into River Aray near Linneghlutton T [Trace] 3. Sign. [Signification] "Burn of the Spirit"
OS1/2/8/97 [Page] 97 Sheet 125.13 -- Parish of Inverary -- Argyllshire
OS1/2/8/98 CHAPEL (Ruins of) [Sallachry] Chapel and Burial Ground (Remains of) Chapel and Burial Ground (Remains of) Chapel and Burial Ground (Remains of) Hugh Bell Sallachry Mr Campbell Druimfrain Mr Ferguson Inveraray 125 About 1/4 of a mile from the farm house of Kilmun in the corner of a field are the remains of an ancient place of worship and burial place. The walls are still quite distinct and stand about 2 feet from the surface. It was dedicated to St Munde. "There were in the Parish several places of burial in ancient times in which children and infants were interred in the last century. These are Kilmun (called after St Munde) Glenary &c." "New Stat [Statistical] Account"
OS1/2/8/98 BURIAL GROUND [Sallachry] Chapel and Burial Ground (Remains of) Chapel and Burial Ground (Remains of) Chapel and Burial Ground (Remains of) Hugh Bell Sallachry Mr Campbell Druimfrain Mr Ferguson Inveraray 125 About 1/4 of a mile from the farm house of Kilmun in the corner of a field are the remains of an ancient place of worship and burial place. The walls are still quite distinct and stand about 2 feet from the surface. It was dedicated to St Munde. "There were in the Parish several places of burial in ancient times in which children and infants were interred in the last century. These are Kilmun (called after St Munde) Glenary &c." "New Stat [Statistical] Account"
OS1/2/8/98 [Page] 98 125.13 -- Parish of Inverary -- Argyllshire
OS1/2/8/99 CREAG A' CHAIBEIL Creag a' Chaibeil Creag a' Chaibeil Hugh Bell Sallachry Mr Campbell Druimfrain 125 Several small broken rocks immediately north of Chapel and Burial Ground. Sign. [Signification] "Rock of the Chapel"
OS1/2/8/99 LOWER KENNACHREGAN (Ruins) Lower Kennachregan (Ruins) Lower Kennachregan (Ruins) Lower Kennachregan (Ruins) Hugh Bell Sallachry Mr Campbell Druimfrain Mr Wylie Factor 125 Several ruins on east side of Glen Aray about 4 miles from Inverary.
OS1/2/8/99 LINNEGHLUTTON Linneghlutton Linneghlutton Linneghlutton Hugh Bell Sallachry Mr Campbell Druimfrain Mr Wylie Factor 125 A large pool on the river Aray about 1/2 a mile south of Lower Kenachregan. The name also applies to small Cottage near Public road. Sign. [Signification] "Unknown"
OS1/2/8/99 SALLACHRY Sallachry Sallachry Sallachry Hugh Bell Tenant Mr Campbell Druimfrain Mr Wylie Factor 125 Applicable to a number of houses in Glen Aray, about 3 miles north west of Inverary. The Property of the Duke of Argyll.
OS1/2/8/99 [Page] 99 125.13 -- Parish of Inverary -- Argyllshire
OS1/2/8/100 KILMUN Kilmun Kilmun Kilmun Hugh Bell Sallachry Mr Campbell Druimfrain Mr Wylie Factor 125 A small farm about 1/2 a mile north of Sallachry. - The Property of the Duke of Argyll.
OS1/2/8/100 TOM DUBH NA FAING Tom Dubh an Fainge Tom Dubh an Fainge "Tom Dubh na Faing" Hugh Bell Sallachry Mr Campbell Druimfrain G.O. [Gaelic Orthography] 125 A little knoll upward of 1/4 of a mile west of Sallachry. Sign. [Signification] "Black knoll of the Sheepfold."
OS1/2/8/100 CREAG NA GAIBHRE Creag na Gobhair Creag na Gobhair Creaqg na Gaibhre Hugh Bell Sallachry Mr Campbell Druimfrain Appd. ortho. [Approved orthography] 125 A prominent rock a short distance north west of Tom Dubh an Faing. Sign [Signification] "Rock of the Goat."
OS1/2/8/100 TOM NA SGRATHA Tom na Sgrath Tom na Sgrath "Tom na Sgratha" Hugh Bell Sallachry Mr Campbell Druimfrain G.O. [Gaelic Orthography] 125 A small eminence 1/2 of a mile west of Sallachry. Sign [Signification] "Knoll of the Turf".
OS1/2/8/100 EAS CAILLICH Eas Cailleach Eas Cailleach "Eas Caillich" Hugh Bell Sallachry Mr Campbell Druimfrain G.O. [Gaelic Orthography] 125 Applicable to a wooded gullet on Allt Criche, a short distance south east of Kilmun. Sign [Signification] "Old womans Cataract."
OS1/2/8/100 [Page] 100 125.13 -- Parish of Inverary -- Argyllshire Creag na Gaibhre [note] Greag na Gaibhre. It is either Creag na Gaibhre or Creag a' Ghobhair but in Argyllshire we find it made feminine not masculine
OS1/2/8/101 ALLT CRÌCHE Allt Crìche Allt Crìche Hugh Bell Sallachry Mr Campbell Druimfrain 125 A mountain stream rising in the moors above Kilmun, and flowing into River Aray at Three Bridges. Sign [Signification] "March Burn."
OS1/2/8/101 EAS NA BÒ RIABHAICH Eas na Bò Riabhach Eas na Bò Riabhach "Eas na Bò Riabhaich" Hugh Bell Sallachry Mr Campbell Druimfrain G.O. [Gaelic Orthography] 125 A waterfall on a small stream flowing into Allt Criche a little to the East of Eas Cailleach. Sign [Signification] "Cataract of the Brindled Cow."
OS1/2/8/101 BARR MÒR Barr Mòr Barr Mòr Hugh Bell Sallachry Mr Campbell Drumfrain 125 A small eminence a short distance south of Eas na Bo Riabhach. Sign [Signification] "Large Top."
OS1/2/8/101 BILE GHARBH Bile Garbh Bile Garbh Bile Garbh "Bile Gharbh" Hugh Bell Sallachry Mr Campbell Druimfrain Mr Ferguson Inverary G.O. [Gaelic Orthography] 125 Applicable to a mixed wood extending from Erallich Water northwards for nearly a mile. Sign. [Signification] "Rough Edge."
OS1/2/8/101 [Page] 101 125.13 -- Parish of Inverary -- Argyllshire Eas na Bò Riabhach [note] Eas na Boin Riabhaich Declined lik Fuil chraobhach
OS1/2/8/102 DALCHLACHAN (Ruin) Dalchlachan Dalchlachan Dalchlachan Hugh Bell Sallachry Mr Campbell Druimfrain Mr Wylie Factor 125 A ruin a short distance south of Linneghlutton.
OS1/2/8/102 DALCHRUINNICH (Ruin) (Ruin) Dalchruinnich Dalchruinnich Dalchruinnich Hugh Bell Salachry Mr Campbell Drumfrain Mr Wylie Factor 125 A ruin immediately south of the above.
OS1/2/8/102 THREE BRIDGES Three Bridges Three Bridges Three Bridges Hugh Bell Salachry Mr Campbell Druimfrain Mr Wylie Factor 125 A small cottage on west side of public road 3 miles from Inverary. The Property of the Duke of Argyll
OS1/2/8/102 [Page] 102 125.13 -- Parish of Inverary -- Argyllshire [Entry for Creag na Gobhair has been crossed out] [Signed] Bruce H. Melville Capt. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers] July 30th. 1870
OS1/2/8/103 [Page] 103 [Volume] 8 OS1/2/8 [Date stamp] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE SOUTHAMPTON 21 APRIL 1897 NAME BOOK OF THE PARISH OF INVERARAY ARGYLLSHSIRE 1/2500 Scale
OS1/2/8/104 [Page] 104 Index Names -- Sheet -- Plan -- Page Allt nan Ord -- 133 -- 1 -- 3 Allt an t-Sluichd -- 133 -- 1 -- 3 Allt Bail' a' Ghobhainn -- 133 -- 1 -- 7 Ath na Lann -- 133 -- 2 -- 15 Avenue -- 133 -- 2 -- 16 Allt Riabhachan -- 133 -- 5 -- 19 Auchnatra -- 133 -- 7 -- 37 Auchnatra Burn -- 133 -- 7 -- 37 Allt Eas a' Chòsain -- 133 -- 9 -- 42 Ark Land -- 133 -- 10 -- 49 An Oitir -- 133 -- 10 -- 55 Auchnabreac -- 133 -- 13 -- 57 Allt Tom a' Challtuinne -- 140 -- 4 -- 61 Allt Achadh Leathaid -- 140 -- 4 -- 62 Allt Achadh na Teangaidh -- 140 -- 4 -- 62 Auchnagoul -- 140 -- 4 -- 63 Allt Garbh -- 140 -- 4 -- 66 Alllt Creag a' Ghill' eachain -- 140 -- 4 -- 68 Am Maoilean -- 140 -- 8 -- 72 Aodann Raineach -- 140 -- 12 -- 73 Allt Lag-na-meine -- 140 -- 12 -- 75 Auchantiobairt -- 140 -- 12 -- 76 Athlean (Ruins) -- 140 -- 12 -- 77 Ann Oigeach -- 140 -- 12 -- 78 Allt an Fheadain -- 141 -- 5 -- 86 Allt Creagnah-Airidh -- 125 -- 9 -- 89 Allt a' Mhagarain -- 125 -- 9 -- 90 Allt Barain -- 125 -- 9 -- 92 Allt Thomais -- 125 -- 9 -- 93 Alt an Spioraid -- 125 -- 13 -- 97 Allt Criche -- 125 -- 13 -- 101 Balantyre Wood -- 133 -- 1 -- 5 Balantyre Lodge -- 133 -- 1 -- 7 Brackley Wood -- 133 -- 2 -- 12 Blàran Buidhe -- 133 -- 6 -- 27 Burial Ground (Kilmiliew) -- 133 -- 6 -- 27 Burial Ground (site of) -- 133 -- 6 -- 33 Bealach an Fhuarain -- 133 -- 9 -- 41 Bank -- 133 -- 10 -- 45 Bank -- 133 -- 10 -- 49 Barr-Chreac [Bhreac] -- 133 -- 13 -- 59 Barmore Wood -- 140 -- 4 -- 63 Burial Ground (Site of) -- 140 -- 4 -- 64 Barr nan Each -- 140 -- 12 -- 73 Burial Ground -- 140 -- 12 -- 77 Barravaicha (ruin ) -- 140 -- 12 -- 78 Barr na h-Aire -- 140 -- 15 -- 80 Barr Mòr -- 140 -- 16 -- 82 Barr a' Challtuinne -- 125 -- 9 -- 94 Barr Loisgte -- 125 -- 9 -- 96 Burial Ground -- 125 -- 13 -- 98 Barr Mòr -- 125 -- 13 -- 101 Bile Gharbh -- 125 -- 13 -- 101 Chalybeate Spring -- 133 -- 1 -- 5 Cruach a' Bheannain -- 133 -- 1 -- 6 Carlonan Bridge -- 133 -- 1 -- 7 Carlonan Mill (Corn) -- 133 -- 1 -- 8 Carlonan Lodge -- 133 -- 1 -- 9
OS1/2/8/105 [Page] 105 Names -- Sheet -- Plan -- Page Castle (Site of) -- 133 -- 2 -- 16 Carn Bàn -- 133 -- 5 -- 19 Creag Dhubh -- 133 -- 5 -- 21 Croit-a-bhile -- 133 -- 5 -- 21 Cherrypark -- 133 -- 6 -- 32 Coille-bhràghad -- 133 -- 9 -- 39 Cròm Allt -- 133 -- 9 -- 42 Creagan nan Caorach -- 133 -- 9 -- 44 Church -- 133 -- 10 -- 46 County Buildings -- 133 -- 10 -- 50 Cross Houses -- 133 -- 10 -- 51 Creag Bruachaig -- 133 -- 13 -- 57 Creag Dhubh -- 133 -- 13 -- 59 Cist -- 140 -- 4 -- 64 Creagan Cruinn -- 140 -- 4 -- 66 Creagan Ruadh -- 140 -- 4 -- 64 Claonairi -- 140 -- 4 -- 66 Cnocan Aingil -- 140 -- 4 -- 68 Coire Claonairi -- 140 -- 8 -- 69 Na Coireachan -- 140 -- 8 -- 69 Càs Dubh -- 140 -- 8 -- 70 Creag nan Cat -- 140 -- 8 -- 71 Creagan Craoibhe-caorruinn -- 140 -- 8 -- 71 Creagnancat (ruins) -- 140 -- 12 -- 73 Cnoc Bionach nan Cadhag -- 140 -- 12 -- 73 Creag Bhreac -- 140 -- 12 -- 74 Cnocan Donnaich Dhuibh -- 140 -- 12 -- 75 Cnoc Reamhar -- 140 -- 12 -- 76 Creag a' Chromain -- 140 -- 12 -- 78 Càrn Bàn -- 140 -- 12 -- 78 Craleckan -- 140 -- 15 -- 79 Creagan an A-Silidh -- 140 -- 15 -- 79 Creag a Ghill'eachain -- 141 -- 1 -- 84 Creaggan -- 141 -- 5 -- 85 Creag na h-Iolaire -- 141 -- 5 -- 85 Clach Bhadach -- 141 -- 9 -- 87 Creag Bhalgach -- 125 -- 9 -- 89 Creagan Inhàrtuin -- 125 -- 9 -- 93 Cnoc Raineach -- 125 -- 9 -- 94 Càrn Bàn -- 125 -- 9 -- 95 Ceann Chreagan -- 125 -- 9 -- 96 Creag Cour -- 125 -- 13 -- 97 Càrn Odhar -- 125 -- 13 -- 97 Chapel (ruins of) -- 125 -- 13 -- 98 Creag a' Chaibeil -- 125 -- 13 -- 99 Creag na Goibhre -- 125 -- 13 -- 100 Dove Cot -- 133 -- 1 -- 9 Dùn Còrr-bhile -- 133 -- 2 -- 13 Dubh Loch -- 133 -- 2 -- 14 Drochaid Athnanlann -- 133 -- 2 -- 14 Dun na Cuaiche -- 133 -- 6 -- 23 Drochaid Gearr-abhainn -- 133 -- 6 -- 29 Dalchenna Burn -- 133 -- 13 -- 59 Dalchenna -- 133 -- 13 -- 60 Dalchenna Point -- 133 -- 13 -- 60 Droman Dubh -- 140 -- 4 -- 62 Douglas Water -- 140 -- 4 -- 67 Dun Sgaich -- 140 -- 4 -- 68 Druim Maoilein -- 140 -- 8 -- 70 Doire na Crìche -- 140 -- 12 -- 74 Dailamhuilinn -- 141 -- 1 -- 83 Dail a' Chomhraig -- 141 -- 1 -- 83 Druim Bàn -- 125 -- 9 -- 89 Drimfern -- 125 -- 9 -- 89 Druim Breac -- 125 -- 9 -- 91 Dalchlachan -- 125 -- 13 -- 102 Dalchruinnich (Ruin) -- 125 -- 13 -- 102
OS1/2/8/106 [Page] 106 Names -- Sheet -- Plans -- Page Erallich Water -- 133 -- 1 -- 3 Eas a' Chlèibh -- 133 -- 1 -- 6 Eas Dubhair -- 133 -- 2 -- 13 Eas a' Chosain -- 133 -- 9 -- 41 Eilean Dubh -- 133 -- 13 -- 60 Eas an Tuim Riàbhaich -- 140 -- 4 -- 65 Eas nan Call -- 140 -- 12 -- 75 Easan Tairbh -- 141 -- 5 -- 85 Eas na h-Airidh -- 125 -- 9 -- 92 Eas Caillich -- 125 -- 13 -- 100 Eas na Bò Riabhaich -- 125 -- 13 -- 101 Fort -- 133 -- 6 -- 23 Front Street -- 133 -- 10 -- 47 Ferry -- 133 -- 10 -- 48 Factory Land -- 133 -- 10 -- 49 Free Church -- 133 -- 10 -- 52 Fisherland Quarry -- 133 -- 10 -- 52 FC [Free Church] Manse -- 133 -- 10 -- 55 Fort -- 140 -- 8 -- 69 Fort -- 140 -- 12 -- 74 Furnace -- 140 -- 15 -- 80 Gearr Abhainn -- 133 -- 2 -- 15 Glen Aray -- 133 -- 1 & 5 -- 3 Glac a' Bharaille -- 133 -- 6 -- 24 Gas Works -- 133 -- 10 -- 51 Gead nan Cearc -- 140 -- 4 -- 65 High Balantyne -- 133 -- 1 -- 5 Hotel -- 133 -- 10 -- 45 Hotel -- 133 -- 10 -- 47 Horsepark Cottage -- 133 -- 13 -- 60 Inveraray Castle -- 133 -- 6 -- 31 Ivy Cottage -- 133 -- 6 -- 32 Inveraray -- 133 -- 10 -- 53 Kilian -- 140 -- 4 -- 64 Kenmore -- 140 -- 12 -- 74 Kilbride Lodge -- 141 -- 1 -- 83 Kilmun -- 125 -- 13 -- 100 Lodge -- 133 -- 1 -- 6 Lorr Balantyne -- 133 -- 1 -- 7 Lodge -- 133 -- 2 -- 13 Leacann Mhòr -- 133 -- 5 -- 17 Lady's Pool -- 133 -- 6 -- 32 Loch Shira -- 133 -- 6 -- 35 Lodge -- 133 -- 13 -- 58 Lodge -- 133 -- 13 -- 58 Loch Fine -- 141 -- 9 -- 81 Leac Sgrobain -- 140 -- 4 -- 62 Lagantaoir -- 140 -- 4 -- 65 Leathad Bheith -- 140 -- 8 -- 71 Lùib Iomaire Mhòir -- 141 -- 1 -- 83 Lag a' Chomaidh -- 141 -- 5 -- 86 Luidheagan Dubh -- 125 -- 9 -- 91 Lower Kennachregan -- 125 -- 13 -- 99 Linneghlutton -- 125 -- 13 -- 99 Meall Rèidh -- 133 -- 2 -- 11 Malt Land -- 133 -- 5 -- 19 Manse -- 133 -- 9 -- 44 Main Street -- 133 -- 9 -- 45 Manse -- 133 -- 10 -- 48 Monument -- 133 -- 10 -- 50 Maol Achadh -- 140 -- 4 -- 61 Newtown -- 133 -- 10 -- 52 Newtown Bay -- 133 -- 10 -- 52 Pier -- 133 -- 10 -- 48 Prison (Male) -- 133 -- 10 -- 50 Prison (Female) -- 133 -- 10 -- 50 Post Office -- 133 -- 10 -- 53 Port nan Sè Uamh -- 140 -- 16 -- 81
OS1/2/8/107 [Page] 107 Names -- Sheet -- Plan -- Page Pennymore Point -- 140 -- 16 -- 82 Pennymore -- 140 -- 16 -- 82 Quakers Burn -- 133 -- 5 -- 17 Queen's Drive -- 135 -- 5 -- 20 Rudha-na-Craige -- 133 -- 9 -- 44 Relief Land -- 133 -- 10 -- 49 Roman Bridge -- 140 -- 4 -- 67 Roc Dearg -- 140 -- 15 -- 79 Rudha nam Frangach -- 141 -- 1 -- 84 Sron Reithe -- 133 -- 1 -- 4 Sron-gharbh -- 133 -- 1 -- 6 Sron-gharbh Plantation -- 133 -- 2 -- 11 Seileach Mòr -- 133 -- 2 -- 12 Steallaire Bàn Loch -- 133 -- 5 -- 20 Strone Cottage -- 133 -- 6 -- 29 Standing Stone -- 133 -- 6 -- 34 Strone Point -- 133 -- 6 -- 35 Silver Mine (Disused) -- 133 -- 9 -- 39 Site of Chapel -- 133 -- 6 -- 25 Site of Chapel -- 140 -- 12 -- 76 Site of Kilbride Burial Ground -- 141 -- 1 -- 84 School -- 133 -- 10 -- 46 Stone Cross (Sculptured) -- 133 -- 10 -- 47 School -- 133 -- 10 -- 52 Sgeir Bruachaig -- 133 -- 13 -- 58 Sannach -- 140 -- 4 -- 63 School -- 140 -- 4 -- 66 Slochd an t-Seilich -- 125 -- 9 -- 95 Stronnagachan -- 125 -- 9 -- 95 Site of Cairn -- 125 -- 9 -- 95 School -- 125 -- 9 -- 96 Sallachry -- 125 -- 13 -- 99 Tom Breac -- 133 -- 1 -- 8 Tom-breac -- 133 -- 1 -- 8 Tom-breac Plantation -- 133 -- 2 -- 11 Tom Mòr -- 133 -- 5 -- 17 Tower -- 133 -- 6 -- 24 Town Common -- 133 -- 9 -- 39 The Square -- 133 -- 10 -- 46 The Avenue -- 133 -- 10 -- 51 Tigh an Rudha -- 133 -- 10 -- 55 Tom nam Buachaillean -- 140 -- 4 -- 61 Tom a Challtuinne -- 140 -- 4 -- 61 Torr Beag -- 140 -- 8 -- 69 Tom Doire Bhuic -- [140] -- [8] -- 70 Tom an Sgalaig -- 140 -- 8 -- 72 Tom Ailpein -- 140 -- 12 -- 78 Tom Fuar -- 125 -- 9 -- 90 Tom na Guirte -- 125 -- 9 -- 90 Toiseach nam Marbh -- 125 -- 9 -- 91 Tom an t-Sabhail -- 125 -- 9 -- 94 Tom Bàn -- 125 -- 9 -- 95 Tom nam Buachaillean -- 125 -- 13 -- 97 Tom Dubh na Faing -- 125 -- 13 -- 100 Tom na Sgratha --125 -- 13 -- 100 Three Bridges -- 125 -- 13 -- 102 Upper Avenue -- 133 -- 9 -- 43 U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church -- 133 -- 10 -- 52 Upper Kennachregan -- 125 -- 9 -- 93 Well -- 140 -- 12 -- 76 Volunteer Rifle Range -- 133 -- 1 -- 9