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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
THE PARPH The Parph Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Manse Golspie
Mr. John McKay Leirinvor By Durness
001; 002; 004; 005; 013 This name applies to a large district of hill pasture comprising Several Square Miles, bounded on the North by the "North Sea," on the East by the "Kyle of Durness," on the South partly by "Strath Shinary & the hills Known as "Beinn Dearg Mòr & Meall na Moine," after which it extends Eastwards & joins the "Kyle of Durness" towards it Southern extremity, there are only five dwellings in this district including the Light Keepers at "Cape Wrath"
COIR' A' CHOIN Coir' a' Choin Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass
Mr. John McKay
004 Applied to a Small hollow Situated a Short distance South West of Cnoc na Glaic Tarsuinn & is covered with heathy pasture and it Signifies The "Hollow of the Dog."

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