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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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BEINN NAM FITHEACH | Beinn nam Fitheach Beinn nam Fitheach Beinn nam Fitheach |
William Gellattly Esq. Factor, Kiloran Mr. M. McNeill Gamekeeper Kiloran Mr. Hugh Buie, Shepherd Bonaveh |
146.13 | A high rocky heathy hill, partly Covered with scrubby underwood, situated about ¾ of a mile E. [East] of Colonsay House. The property of Sir John McNeill, G.C.B. [Grand Cross of the Bath] English meaning, Hill of the ravens. |
TOBAR ÒRAIN | Tobar Òrain Tobar Òrain Tobar Òrain |
William Gellatly Esq. Factor, Kiloran Mr. M McNeill Gamekeeper Kiloran Mr. H. Buie, Shepherd Bonaveh |
146.13 | Up to within 30 years ago this well was a Copious spring, when it was deepened and lined with masonry by the late Lord Colonsay, Local tradition ascribes great healing virtues to its waters, said to have been bestowed upon it by Saint Oran after whom it is named. |
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11Parish of Colonsay & Oronsay Colonsay, Argyllshire.
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A. McDonald Lance Corporal R.E. [Royal Engineers]
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