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CAPE WRATH |
Cape Wrath |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
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This name applies to the most north westerly point of land in Scotland, The coast at this point, and for several miles to the east, and west, is bold, and rocky, the Cliffs rising perpendicular at some places to a height of about four hundred feet, Previous to the erection of the Light house in the Year 1825, on this Headland mariners navigating these Seas, and who did not Know the Coast well, were often driven on to these rocks and dashed to pieces. Since the erection of the Light house, 'wrecks', are a rare occurrence in this quarter. This promontory, or headland, is on his Grace the Duke of Sutherland's property. |
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UAMH CHÀM |
Uamh Chàm |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name signifies the "CrooKed Cave," and applies to a small Creek situated a short distance to the S [South] West of "Cape Wrath." It is on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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AMHAINN CHEARBHAIG |
Amhainn Chearbhaig |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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The meaning of this word is not Known it applies to a stream issuing from "Loch na Gainmich," but bearing the name Allt Cnoc nan Fiadh for a short distance, thence flowing in a northerly direction until it falls into "Bagh "Chearbhaig. |
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KEARVAIG RIVER 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Kearvaig River |
Evander McIver Esq. factor Golspie
See 1-inch Name list of sh. [sheet] 113 No.8. |
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ACAIRSEID CHOINNICH OIG |
Acairseid Chonnich Oig |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name signifies "anchorage of young Kenneth," it apples to a small Creek, or Bay. situated at "Cape Wrath," and within a very short distance of the Lighthouse. |
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STAC AN DÙNAIN |
Stac an Dùnain |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name signifies "Steep Rock of the Little Heap" and applies to a low water Rock at the utmost extremity of "Cape Wrath." and within a few Chains of the Light House. |
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LIGHTHOUSE [Cape Wrath] |
Light House
Light House
Light-house at Cape Wrath
Lighthouse at Cape Wrath |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay.
New Statistical Account page 94
Index to New Statistical Account page 94 |
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This name applies to a house erected by the Commissioners for Northern Lights in the year 1825. The tower, or light house proper, is of a Circular shape, and about 50. feet high, and has 24. lights 12. white, and 12, Red, revolving every minute, the house adjoining is occupied by the light Keepers, and stands at an elevation of about three hundred feet above Sea level, The property of the Commissioners of Northern Lights |
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DÙNAN MÒR |
Dùnan Mòr |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name signifies the "Large Heap." and applies to a heathy clad Knoll, situated a short distance to the South-east of "Cape Wrath" Light House, partly the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland, & partly that of the Commissioners of Northern Lights |
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GEODHA GLAS |
Geodha Glas |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass,
Mr. John McKay, |
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This name signifies the "Grey Creek" and applies to a small Creek situated a short distance to the east of "Cape "Wrath "Light "House. |
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DUSLIC |
Duslic |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass
Mr. John McKay. |
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The meaning of this word is not Known, it applies to two rocks which are situated about three fourths of a mile to the north-east of "Cape Wrath. Light House," They are entirely submerged at high water, but the place where they stand is easily Known, in Consequence of the agitated state of the water surrounding them. |
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GEODH' AN FHUARAIN |
Geodh' an Fhuarain |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass,
Mr. John McKay, |
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This name signifies the "Cave of the well." and applies to a small creek situated immediately to the east of Cape Wrath Light House. |
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GEODHA RUADH NA FOLA |
Geodha Ruadh na Fola |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies the "Red Creek of the Blood." and applies to a Small Creek, or Bay, Situated about two and a half miles South of "Cape Wrath." |
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GEODHA RUADH FÀIL 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Geodha Ruadh Fàil
Geodha Ruadh Fàil
Geodha Ruadh Fàil |
Mr. Robert M'Callum fmr [farmer] Sheigra
Mr. Alexander Munro shepd. [shepherd] Hope, formerly Kearvaig
Mr. Colin Morrison Merchant Oldshore Beg |
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[Signifies] The penfold red Creek |
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CLAIS LÙIBEACH |
Clais Lùibeach |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies "Hollow of the Creeks, or Corners" and applies to a hollow situated at the point where "Allt na Claise Luibeich" flows into the Sea. On the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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CLAIS NA DOIMHNE |
Clais na Doimhne |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies the "Deep Hollow." and applies to a hollow Situated on the Seashore and about one mile South of "Cape Wrath." on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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ALLT NA CLAIS LÙIBEICH |
Allt na Claise Lùibeich |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay |
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This name Signifies Stream of the "Hollow of the "Corners," It has its Source about one. and a half miles South-east of "Cape "Wrath Light House," and flows in a South Westerly direction until it falls into The Minch [Initialled] WP |
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A' CHAILLEACH |
A' Chailleach |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay |
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These names signify "The old Wife." and "The old Man," and apply to two detached rocks a few feet apart. They are situated about a mile to the S [South] west of "Cape Wrath" and a few feet outside of Low Water Mark. |
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AM BODACH |
Am Bodach |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay |
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These names signify "The old Wife." and "The old Man," and apply to two detached rocks a few feet apart. They are situated about a mile to the S [South] west of "Cape Wrath" and a few feet outside of Low Water Mark. |
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CLAIS CHÀRNACH |
Clais Chàrnach |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay |
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This name Signifies "Hollow of the Cairns." and applies to a piece of low ground situated near the seashore and about two miles South-east of "Cape Wrath". Duke of Sutherland. property. |
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GEODHA NA SEAMRAIG |
Geodha na Seamraig |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name signifies the "Cove of the Clover," and applies to a small Creek or Bay, situated about two and a half miles eastwards of "Cape Wrath" "Light "House. |
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LOCH NA SEAMRAIG |
Loch na Seamraig |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies "Loch of the Clover," and applies to a small Loch situated a short distance to the south, of "Geodha na Seamraig." on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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CNOC NAN TRI-MÌLE |
Cnoc nan Tri-Mìle |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name signifies "Hill of the three miles," and applies to a heathy Clad Knoll situated about three miles South-east of "Cape Wrath Light House." on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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Loch na Seamraig [Note]
Loch nan Seamraig ?
Cnoc nan Tri-Mìle [Note]
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BÀGH CHEARBHAIG |
Bàgh Chearbhaig |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name applies to a sandy Bay situate about three miles to the east of "Cape Wrath Light house." The meaning of the word is not Known, |
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KEARVAIG BAY 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Kearvaig Bay
Kearvaig Bay
Kearvaig Bay |
Evander McIver Esq. factor Scourie
Mr. R. McCallum fmr. [farmer] Sheigra formerly Kearvaig
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CEARBHAG |
Cearbhag |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name applies to a shepherd house situated near the seashore, and about three, or three, and a fourth miles eastwards of Cape Wrath." It is one storey in height thatched and in neat repair on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland, |
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KEARVAIG 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Kearvaig |
Evander McIver. Esq. factor. Scourie.
See 1-inch Name list of sh. [sheet] 113. submitted to him
Black's Map of Scotland 1868 |
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CLO' CHEARBHAIG |
Clo' Chearbhaig |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name applies to a ledge of rocks situated a short distance to the east of "Bagh Chearbhaig." The meaning of the word Chearbhaig is not Known. |
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CLO KEARVAIG |
Clo Kearvaig |
Evander McIver. Esq. factor. Scourie.
See 1-inch Name list of sh. [sheet] 113. submitted to him
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CLO' MÒR |
Clo' Mòr |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name applies to a steep or precipitous ledge of rocks extending in an easterly direction for a distance of about two miles from "Bagh Chearbhaig," Meaning doubtful. |
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STAC A' CHLÒ |
Stac a' Chlò |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name applies to a detached rock rising perpendicularly out of the water, it. is situated in a small Creek or Bay about three fourths of a mile to the east of "Bagh Chearbhaig," Meaning obscure. |
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STAC CLO' CHEARBHAIG |
Stac Clò Chearbhaig |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name applies to some rocks which are situated a short distance out from Low Water M. [Mark] and rising perpendicular out of the water to a height of some fifty. or 60. feet. and forming a very prominent feature in the locality. Meaning doubtful |
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STACK CLO KEARVAIG 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Stack Clo Kearvaig
Stack Clo Kearvaig
Stack Clo Kearvaig |
Mr. Alexander Munro shd. [shepherd] Hope formerly Kearvaig
Mr. R. McCallum fmr. [farmer] Sheigra formerly Kearvaig
Mr. Donald Ross shd [shepherd] Grudie |
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ALLT DUBH |
Allt Dubh |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies the "Black Stream." It has its source a short distance to the west of "Meall Sgribhinn." and flows in a north-westerly direction into "Bagh Chearbhaig." |
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ALLT NA LUACHRACH |
Allt na Luachrach |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies "Stream of the Rashes." It has its Source a Short distance to the South-west of "Meall Sgribhinn." and flows in a north westerly direction until it Joins "Allt Dubh |
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ALLT LÒN AN LAOIGH |
Allt Lòn Laoigh |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies Stream of the "Calf's Morass." or marsh. it has its source a Short distance to the west of the source of "Allt na Luachrach." and flows in a north-westerly direction until it joins "Amhainn "Chearbhaig. |
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Allt na Luachrach [Note]
Allt nan Luachrach
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AN GARBH-EILEAN |
An Garbh-eilean |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies "The Rough Island." and applies to an Island detached off the mainland about a fourth of a mile. It is on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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CLÉIT DHUBH |
Cléit Dhubh |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies the "Black Ridge or Reef." and applies to a ridge of low water rocks situated a short distance to the north of "Cnoc Carn an Léim." |
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CÀRN AN LÉIM |
Càrn an Líem |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies "Rock of the Leap," and applies to a rocky Knoll situated near the Sea shore, and about one mile to the North-east of "Meall Sgribhinn," It is on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland, |
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LEAC BUIDHE |
Leac Buidhe |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name signifies the "Yellow Flag." and applies to some low water rocks situated a short distance to the east of "Cnoc-Carn an Leim." |
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GEODHA SLIGEACH |
Geodha Sligeach |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name signifies the "Cave of the Drift," or Wreck, and applies to a small Creek situated at the point where "Allt na h-Airde" flows into the sea. |
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ALLT NA H-AIRDE |
Allt na h-Airde |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name signifies "Stream of the height. or promontory." It issues out of Loch na h-Innse Odhar," and flows in a northerly direction until it falls into the North Sea A Short distance South of "Eilean nan Cas-leac" |
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Leac Buidhe [Notes]
Lic Buidhe
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See Also Page 17 Leac an Fhir-Dhuirnis
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EILEAN NAN CAS-LEAC |
Eilean nan Cas-leac |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay |
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This name Signifies "Island of Curved or twisted Flags." and applies to an Island divided into 3 parts by two small passages of Water detached from the mainland about one fourth of a mile. and in a northerly direction from "Geodha Sligeach," It is the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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EILEAN NAN GLAS-LEAC 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Eilean nan Glas-leac |
Mr. Torquil Nicolson schoolhouse Durness
Mr. George McKay Durness
Mr. Hugh McKay Durnes |
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[Signifies] The gray flags or rocks. |
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CNOC CÀRN AN LÉIM |
Cnoc Càrn an Léim |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay |
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This name Signifies "Hill of the Cairns of the Leap." and applies to a small heathy Clad hill situated a short distance to the north-east of "Meall Sgribhinn." on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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SOC GLAS |
Soc Glas |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name signifies the "Grey Snout," and applies to a Small heathy Clad hill situated immediately to the west of "Cnoc Carn an Leim," his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. proprietor. |
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MEALL SGRIBHINN |
Meall Sgribhinn |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name signifies "Hill of the Rocky Slopes." and applies to a large sized hill situated about 6 miles eastwards of "Cape Wrath." It is on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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SGRIBHIS-BHEINN 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Sgribhis-bheinn
Sgribhis-bheinn
Sgribhis-bheinn
Sgrebhisbheinn |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Grant Durness
Mr. Donald Ross shepd. [shepherd] Grudie
Mr. R. McCallum fmr. [farmer] Sheigra
New Statl. [Statistical] Account of Durness ph. [parish] attached to 1/2500 N. Bk. [Name Book] Durness |
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A' GHOIL |
A' Ghoil |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
002 |
This name Signifies the "Place of boiling or agitated water" and applies to a small Creek, or inlet, situated near " Geodha Dubh." |
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GEODHA DUBH |
Geodha Dubh |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
002 |
This name signifies the "Black Cove." and applies to a Small Creek, or Bay situated a short distance to the west of "Port Odhar." |
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NORTH SEA |
North Sea |
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North Sea [Note]
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PORT ODHAR |
Port Odhar |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
002 |
This name Signifies the "Dun Port," and applies to a small sandy bay situated a short distance to the east of "Geodha Dubh." |
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GUALAINN A' CHÀIRN |
Gualainn a' Chàirn |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
002 |
This name Signifies "Shoulder of the Cairns," and applies to a rocky point situated on the west side of the "Kyle of Durness," and near the point, or Headland, Known as "Farrid, or Faire ard," |
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GUALAINN A' CHÀIRN |
Gualainn a' Chairn |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
002 |
This name occurs twice on this trace it signifies "shoulder of the Cairns," in both cases, and applies to two rocky points situated South of Port Odhar |
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FAIR-AIRD |
Fair-aird |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
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Applied to a point of land Situated about two miles to the North of Cnoc nan Sglait It is Covered with rich pasture. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor |
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AN FHARAID |
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Hew Morrison Esqre. Edinboro' [Edinburgh] Public Liby. [Library]. |
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LEAC AN FHIR-DHUIRNIS |
Leac an Fhir Dhuirnis |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
002 |
This name Signifies the "Durness Men's flag" and applies to a portion of Low Water rocks Situated a little the East of "Fair-aird" |
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LEAC FIR DHUIRNIS 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894. |
Leac Fir Dhuirnis
Leac Fir Dhuirnis
Leac Fir Dhuirnis |
Mr. Richard McKay Durness
Mr. Andrew McKay Durness
Mr. George Campbell. Durness |
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CLACH MHÒR NA FAIR-AIRD |
Clach Mhor na Fair-aird |
Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
002 |
This name Signifies the "Large Stone of Fair-aird" and applies to a large detached rock Situated about one fourth mile East of "Fair-aird" |
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CLACH BHEAG NA FAIR-AIRD |
Clach Beag na Fair aird |
Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
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This name Signifies the "Small Stone of Fair-aird" and applies to a detached rock Situated a Short distance West of "Clach Mhor na Fair-aird". |
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Leac an Fhir Dhuirnis [Note]
Lic an Fhindhuirnis
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POLL A' GHEODHA BHÀIN |
Poll a' Gheodha Bhàin
Poll a' Gheodha Bhàin |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie
Mr. John McKay Leirinmhor By Durness |
002 |
This name Signifies the "Dell of the white Creek." and applies to a Small hollow covered with pasture Situated about one fourth mile west of "Fair-aird" His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor |
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GEODHA BÀN |
Geodha Bàn
Geodha Bàn |
Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
002 |
This name Signifies the "White Creek" and applies to a Creek Situated a Short distance East of "Poll a' Gheodha Bhain" |
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CNOC NAN SGLIAT |
Cnoc nan Sgliat
Cnoc nan Sgliat |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
002 |
This name Signifies "Knoll of the Slate" and applies to a Small Hillock Situated a Short distance South of "Fair-aird" on the property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland |
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GOB NAN LEAC |
Gob nan Leac
Gob nan Leac |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
002 |
This name Signifies the "Flaggy point" and applies to a Small point of Land Situated at the Northern extremity of "Fair-aird". His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor |
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GOB NA LICE 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Gob na Lice
Gob na Lice
Gob na Lice |
Mr. George McKay Durness
Mr. Donald McKay Portnancon
Mr. Alexander Dingwell Sangomore |
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GEODH' AN LOCHAIN |
Geodh' an Lochain |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
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This name Signifies the "Creek of the pool" and applies to a Small Creek Situated Situated about one fourth mile South of "Clach Mhòr na Fair aird" |
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LOCH A' GEODHA RUAIDH |
Loch a' Gheodha Ruaidh |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies "Loch of the Red Cove," and applies to a Small mountain loch Situated a short distance to the South-east of "Geodha Ruadh Suinn-bhaid," It is the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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GEODHA NAN GOBHLACHAN DUBHA |
Geodha nan Gobhlachan Dubha |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies the "Black Cove of the Forks, or Bends," and applies to a Small Creek, situated about two, and a half miles Southwards of "Cape Wrath," |
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ALLT AN FHÀS-RUDHA MHÒIR |
Allt an Fhàs-rudha Mhòir |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies "Stream of the Large point," It takes its rise on the east side of "Cnoc an Daimh," and flows in a north-easterly direction until it falls into "Amhainn Chearbheag," |
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Allt an Fhàs-rudha Mhòir [Note]
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RUDH' AN T-SOCAICH GHLAIS |
Rudh' an' t-Socaich Ghlais |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies "Point of the Grey Snout," and applies to a point of land Situated about four miles to the South of "Cape Wrath." It is on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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GEODHA RUADH AN T-SEANNABHAID |
Geodha Ruadh Seannabhaid |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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The meaning of this word is not Known, it applies to a Small Creek, or bay. Situated a little to the South of "Rudh an t-Socàich Ghlais." |
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Cnoc a' Gheodha Ruaidh [Crossed out]
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THE MINCH |
The Minch
The Minch |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
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This name applies to a portion of the Atlantic Ocean Situated between the Hebrides and the Mainland. Its Northern boundary Stretches Westwards from Cape Wrath to the Butt of Lewis, and it extends Southwards as far as the Isle of Skye. |
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See description and authorities for this name in the 9th. Division Name Book for Sheet 13. |
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MEOVALLY BEG 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Meovally Beg |
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THE PARPH |
The Parph |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Manse Golspie
Mr. John McKay Leirinvor By Durness |
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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" |
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COIR' A' CHOIN |
Coir' a' Choin |
Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
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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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LOCH GÉISGEACH |
Loch Géisgeach |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
004 |
The meaning of this word "Geisgeach" is not Known, it applies to a medium Sized mountain loch Situated about one mile to the South of "Cnoc an Daimh," on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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LOCH KEISGAIG 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Loch Keisgaig |
Evander McIver. Esq. factor Scourie
See 1-inch Name list of sh. [sheet] 113. submitted to him |
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CNOC AN DAIMH |
Cnoc an Daimh |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies the "Ox's Knoll." it applies to a middling Sized hill Situated a Short distance to the South-east of "Cnoc an Ghiubhais." on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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CNOC A' GHIUBHAIS |
Cnoc a' Ghiubhais |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies the "Fir Knoll." and applies to a considerable Sized hill covered with heathy pasture, on the property of his Grace, the Duke of Sutherland. |
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Loch Géisgeach [Note]
Geisgeach creaKing, a CreaKing noise. |
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SÌTHEAN NA H-IOLAIRE |
Sìthean na h-Iolaire |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies the "Eagles Knoll," and applies to a heathy Clad Knoll Situated a Short distance to the west of "Cnoc a' Ghiubhais," on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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AMHAINN GÉISGEACH |
Amhainn Géisgeach |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
004 |
The meaning of this word is not Known, it applies to a stream issuing from Loch Geisgeach, and flowing generally in a westerly direction until it falls into "Bagha Geisgeach." |
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KEISGAIG RIVER 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Keisgaig River
River Kescaig |
Evander McIver Esq. factor Scourie.
See 1-inch Name list of sh. [sheet] 113. submitted to him
New Stat. [Statistical] Account of Durness Ph. [Parish] attached to 1/2500 N. Bk [Name Book] Durness. |
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BÀGH GÉISGEACH |
Bàgh Géisgeach |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
004 |
The meaning of the word is not Known, it applies to a Small bay situated a little over three miles Southwards of "Cape Wrath, Light House" |
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BAY OF KEISGAIG 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Bay of Keisgaig |
Evander McIver factor Scourie.
See 1-inch Name list of sh. [sheet] 113. submitted to him |
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Sìthean na h-Iolaire [Note]
[Sithean] accent wanted [over i-]
Bàgh Géisgeach [Note]
Geisgeach, CreaKing, |
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EILEAN BULGACH |
Eilean Bulgach |
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass M.A. [Master of Arts] Golspie
Hugh McLeod Oldshore |
004 |
An island two miles from Sandwood Beach. It has a very rocky coast, with sunken rocks Sig:- [Signification] "The bulging island" |
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EILEAN A' BHUILG 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Eilean a' Bhuilg
Eilean a' Bhuilg
Eilean a' Bhuilg |
Mr. Alexander Munro shd. [shepherd] Hope, late Kearvaig
Mr. Robert McCallum fmr [farmer] Sheigra,
Mr. Colin Morrison Merchant Oldshore Beg |
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[Signification] Island of the swell or surge |
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AM BUACHAILLE |
Am Buachaille |
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass M.A. [Master of Arts] Golspie
Hugh McLeod Oldshore |
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A perpendicular column of rock standing in the Sea a short distance from the promontory of that name Sig:- [Signification] "The Herd" |
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RUDH' A' BHUACHAILLE |
Rudh' a' Bhuachaille |
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass M.A. [Master of Arts] Golspie
Hugh McLeod Oldshore |
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A rocky promontory about a mile west of Sandwood Beach Sig:- [Signification] "The promontory of the herd" |
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ALLT LOCHAN A' GEODHA RUAIDH |
Allt Lochan a' Gheodha Ruaidh |
Revd. [Reverend] JM Joass M.A. [Master of Arts]
Angus McKay Achriesgill |
004 |
This stream flows from Loch Gheodha Ruaidh into Amhainn an t-Srath Chaillich signifying "Stream of the Loch of the red Cove." |
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ALLT CNOC NA SÌTHE |
Allt Cnoc na Sìthe |
Revd. [Reverend] JM Joass M.A. [Master of Arts]
Angus McKay Achriesgill |
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A small stream rising some distance to the north Cnoc Eileach na Clais signifying The "stream of the Knoll of the Fairy" and flows into Amhainn Srath na Caillich. |
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SRATH NA CAILLICH |
Srath na Caillich |
Revd. [Reverend] JM Joass M.A. [Master of Arts]
Angus McKay Achriesgill |
004 |
A long vally extending along Amhainn an t-Srath Chaillich signifying the "Valley of the old woman" |
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STRATH CHAILLACH 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Strath Chaillach
Strath Chaillach
Strath Chaillach
Strath Chaillach
Strath Chaillach |
Evander McIver Esq. factor Scourie.
See 1-inch Name list of sh. [sheet] 113 submitted to him
Mr. Donald Ross shd. [shepherd] Grudie
Mr. R. McCallum fmr. [farmer] Sheigra
Duke of Sutherland's map 1853-68 |
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CÀRN NAOMHA |
Carn Naomha |
Revd. [Reverend] JM Joass M.A. [Master of Arts]
Angus McKay Achriesgill |
004 |
A Knoll situated to the south of Allt Cnoc na Sithe where it joins Amhainn an t-Srath Chaillich, signifying the "Holy hill" |
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CNOC A' GHEODHA RUAIDH |
Cnoc a' Gheodha Ruaidh |
Revd. [Reverend] J M Joass M A [Master of Arts] Angus McKay Achriesgill |
004 |
A Knoll situate nearly two miles north of Sandwood Loch signifying the "Knoll of the red Cove" |
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AMHAINN SRATH NA CAILLICH |
Amhainn Srath na Caillich |
Revd. [Reverend] J M Joass M A [Master of Arts]
Angus McKay Achriesgill |
004 |
A large River the continuation of Alt a Ghobhair flowing in a westerly direction receiving Allt Bealach Coire na Caoidh, Allt Eileach na Claise, Allt Cnoc na Sithe, and Allt Lochan a Gheodha Ruaidh on the north side, and on the south Alltan Dubh, & Alltan Lionmhoir, falling into the sea at Bun Amhainn an t-Srath-Chaillich |
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STRATH CHAILLACH RIVER |
Strath Chaillach River |
Evander McIver Esq. factor Scourie.
See 1-inch Name list of sh. [sheet] 113 submitted to him
Mr. Donald Ross shd. [shepherd] Grudie
Mr. R. McCallum fmr. [farmer] Sheigra
Duke of Sutherland's map 1853-68 |
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SANDWOOD LOCH |
Sandwood Loch |
Revd. [Reverend] M'Kenzie Kinlochbervie
Hugh M'Leod Fhas-thir Mhòr
Map of Sutherland
General Custom |
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A large fresh water loch Situate about 1/2 Mile N. [North] West of Carn a Chuil and and about 1/4 Mile east of Sandwood The Northern end of this loch joins the sea at High Water and is divided from it at Low Water by a sandy Beach Known as "Traigh an t-Seannabhaid" |
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ALLT A' CHÙIL BUIDHE |
Allt a' Chùil Bhuidhe |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Golspie
Hugh M'Leod Fhas-thir Mhor. |
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"The stream of the yellow back" A mountain Stream rising on the N.E. [North East] base of Carn a' Chùil flowing in a north Westerly direction until it enters Sandwood Loch. |
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LOCH BALL NA FÀIRE |
Loch Ball na Faire |
Revd [Reverend] J M. Joass M A [Master of Arts]
Angus McKay Achriesgill |
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A Small Loch situate north of Fionn-leathad na Caorach Sig- [Signification] The "Loch of the Spot of Daybreak" |
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LOCHAN BEUL NA FÀIRE 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Lochan Beul na Fàire
Lochan Beul na Fàire
Lochan Beul na Fàire |
Mr. R. McCallum fmr [farmer] Sheigra,
Mr. Donald Ross shd. [shepherd] Gruidie formerly Strathan
Mr. Alexander Munro shd. [shepherd] Hope, formerly Kearvaig |
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[Signification] Small loch of the top of the height |
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ALLT CLAIS NA CAORACH |
Allt Clais na Caorach |
Revd [Reverend] J M. Joass M A [Master of Arts]
Angus McKay Achriesgill |
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A Small stream flowing from Loch Ball na Faire into Amhainn an t-Srath Chaillich signifying "Stream of the hollow of the Sheep" |
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ALLT NA H-URCHAIRE |
Allt na h-Urchaire |
Revd [Reverend] J M. Joass M A [Master of Arts]
Angus McKay Achriesgill |
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A Small Stream flowing near Fionn-leathad na Caorach into Sandwood Loch Sign. [Signification] "Stream of the Shot" |
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TRÀIGH AN T-SEANNABHAID |
Tràigh an t-Seannabhaid |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass M.A. [Master of Arts] Golspie |
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A very large extent of Land situate between Sandwood Loch & the Sea signification Uknown |
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Allt na h-Urchaire [Note]
Sandwood Loch [Circled in Description]
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LOCHAN AN T-SAIC |
Lochan an t-Saic |
Revd [Reverend] J M Joass M.A. [Master of Arts]
Angus McKay Achriesgill |
004 |
A loch situate a short distance south of Carn Naomha signifying "Small Loch of the load" |
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LOCHAN NAN SAC 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Lochan nan Sac
Lochan nan Sac
Lochan nan Sac |
Mr. Alexander Munro Shd. [Shepherd] Hope late Kearvaig
Mr. R. McCallum farmer Sheigra
Mr. D. Ross Shd. [Shepherd] Grudie |
004 |
[Signifying] "Small Loch of the Sacks" because horsemen used to load and unload at this place. |
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ALLT A' CHÌNN LÉITH |
Allt a' Chìnn Leith |
Revd [Reverend] J M Joass M.A. [Master of Arts]
Angus McKay Achriesgill |
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A stream flowing from Lochan an t-Saic into Sandwood Loch Sig - [Signification] "Stream of the Grey head" |
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CNOC LOCHAN AN T-SAIC |
Cnoc Lochan an t-Saic |
Revd [Reverend] J M Joass M.A. [Master of Arts]
Angus McKay Achriesgill |
004 |
A large Knoll situate south of Lochan an t-Saic signifying The "Knoll of the Small loch of the Burden" |
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CNOC LOCHAN NAN SAC 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Cnoc Lochan nan Sac |
Mr. Alexander Munro Shd. [Shepherd] Hope late Kearvaig
Mr. R. McCallum farmer Sheigra
Mr. D. Ross Shd. [Shepherd] Grudie |
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[Signifying] "Knoll of the Small loch of the burdens or sacks" |
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FIONN-LEATHAD NA CAORACH |
Fionn-leathad na Caorach |
Revd [Reverend] J M Joass M.A. [Master of Arts]
Angus McKay Achriesgill |
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A Knoll situate a short distance south of Cnoc Lochan an t-Saic signifying The "pleasant hill side of the Sheep" |
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ALLT BEALACH COIRE NA CAOIDHE |
Allt Bealach Coire na Caoidhe |
Revd. [Reverend] J M. Joass M.A. [Master of Arts]
Angus McKay Achriesgill |
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A long narrow stream flowing from Bealach Coire Caoidh' into Amhainn an t-Srath Chaillich Signifying the Stream of the Pass of the Hollow of mourning |
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Beinn Dhearg [Crossed out]
Cancelled See p [page] 39.
[Initialled] WP
[Signed] T Gilloley
CA [Civilian Assistant] |
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ALLTAN LIONMHÒR |
Alltan Lionmhor |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass M.A. [Master of Arts]
Angus McKay Achriesgill |
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A small stream flowing into Amhainn an t-Srath-Chaillich signification Many Streams |
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ALLTAN DUBH |
Alltan Dubh |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass M.A. [Master of Arts]
Angus McKay Achriesgill |
004; 013 |
A small stream flowing into Amhainn an t-Srath Chaillich a short distance east of Alltain Lionmhoir signifying The small black stream |
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CREAG NA GAIBHRE |
Creag na Gaibhre |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass M.A. [Master of Arts]
Angus McKay Achriesgill |
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A Knoll south of Allt Bealach Coire na Caoidh signifying The Goats rock |
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BEALACH COIRE NA CAOIDHE |
Bealach Coire na Caoidhe |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass M.A. [Master of Arts]
Angus McKay Achriesgill |
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A hollow situate north east of Creag na Gaibhre signifying Pass of the hollow of mourning |
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UIDH TRÀIGH AN T-SEANNABHAID |
Uidh Tràigh an t-Seannabhaid |
Revd. [Reverend] J M Joass M.A. [Master of Arts]
Angus McKay Achriesgill |
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A large Stream flowing from Sandwood Loch into the sea Signification Uknown |
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BUN AMHAINN AN T-SRATH'-CHAILLICH |
Bun Amhainn an t-Srath'-chailich |
Revd. [Reverend] J M Joass M.A. [Master of Arts]
Angus McKay Achriesgill |
004 |
A Small bay situated a short distance north of Traigh an t-Seanna-bhaid Signification The mouth of the River of the valley of the old woman |
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ALLT EILEACH NA CLAISE |
Allt Eileach na Claise |
Revd. [Reverend] J M Joass M.A. [Master of Arts]
Angus McKay Achriesgill |
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This stream rises near Cnoc Eileach na Clais & flows into Amhainn an t-Srath-Chaillich Signification "Burn of the Mound of the Furrow." |
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CNOC EILEACH NA CLAISE |
Cnoc Eileach na Claise |
Revd. [Reverend] J M Joass M.A. [Master of Arts]
Angus McKay Achriesgill |
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A Knoll situate some distance north of Creag na Gaibhre signification "Hill of the Mound of the Furrow" |
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BEINN DEARG BHEAG |
Beinn Dearg Bheag |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
004 |
This name Signifies the "little Red Hill," and applies to a medium Sized hill Situated about 6 miles Southwards of "Cape Wrath." It is on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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BEALACH COIR' A' CHOIN |
Bealach Coir' a' Choin |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies "pass of the Dog's Hollow." and applies to a hollow or pass Situated about half a mile to the South of "Beinn Dhearg Bheag." on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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BEALACH CNOC NA FÉITHE |
Bealach Cnoc na Féithe |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. Leirinvore, Durness. Sutherlandshire |
004 |
This name Signifies "Pass of the Knoll of the Strath." and applies to a hollow, or pass. situated about one, and a fourth miles to the North-West "Beinn Dhearg Bheag." on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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BEALACH CNOC NA H-UIDHE 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Bealach Cnoc na h-Uidhe |
Mr. R. McCallum fmr [farmer] Sheigra
Mr. Donald Ross shd. [shepherd] Grudie
Mr. Neil McMathieson late sh. [shepherd] Bealach |
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[Signification] "Pass of the Knoll of the Stream." |
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Beinn Dhearg Bheag [Note]
Beinn Dearg Bheag [Initialled] WP
D - after not aspirated
Bealach Coir' a' Choin [Note]
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ALLT BEALACH CNOC NA FÉITHE |
Allt Bealach Cnoc na Féithe |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies "Stream of the Pass of the Marsh Knoll." It issues near the north east end of "Bealach Cnoc na Féithe." and flows in a South-Westerly direction until it joins a stream bearing the name of Allt Cnoc na Sithe. It is on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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Allt Bealach Cnoc na h-Uidhe |
Mr. R. McCallum fmr [farmer] Sheigra
Mr. Donald Ross shd. [shepherd] Grudie
Mr. Neil McMathieson late sh. [shepherd] Bealach |
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CREAG RIABHACH NA GLUGAICHE |
Creag Riabhach na Glugaiche |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass,
Mr. John McKay, |
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The name Signifies "Brindled Rock of the Noise or Gabble" and applies to a heathy Clad hill situated about one mile to the north west of "Cnoc na Glais Tarsuinn," and a short distance to the S [South] west of "Loch Glugaiche", It is on the property of his Grace, the Duke of Sutherland. |
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CNOC NAN GOBHLACHAN DUBHA |
Cnoc nan Gobhlachan Dubha |
Corrected by
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Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies the "Black Knoll of the Forks, or Binds," and applies to a rocky hillock situated about two, and a half miles South of "Cape Wrath," on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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ALLT BROCACH |
Allt Brocach |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies the "Speckled or Greyish Stream," it issues from Loch na Glugaich" and flows in an northerly direction until it falls into Amhainn Chearbhaig," |
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ALLT CNOC NAM FIADH |
Allt Cnoc nam Fiadh |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name signifies stream of the "Deer's Knoll." and applies to a stream issuing from "Loch na Gainmhich." and flowing in a north-westerly direction until it joins "Amhainn Chearbhaig," |
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LOCH NA GLUGAICHE |
Loch na Glugaiche |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name signifies "Loch of the Noise or Gabble," and applies to a small sheet of water Situated a short distance to the north west of "Loch na Glaic Tarsuinn." on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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LOCHAN NA GLAMHAICHD 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Lochan na Glamhaichd
Lochan na Glamhaichd
Lochan na Glamhaichd |
Mr. Kenneth Matheson Bealach
Mr. Alexander Munro Shd. [Shepherd] Hope formerly Kearvaig
Mr. Mr. MacCallum fm. [farmer] Sheigra formerly Kearvaig |
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MAOL MEALLACH |
Maol Meallach |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies the "Poled or Humel hill," and applies to a Small heathy Clad hill situated a short distance to the north of "Fas Bheinn," on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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MAOVALLY 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Maovally
Maovally
Maovally
Maovally |
Mr. Alexander Munro shd. [shepherd] Hope formerly Kearvaig
Mr. R. McCallum fmr. [farmer] Sheigra, formerly Kearvaig
Duke of Sutherland's Estate Map 1853-68
Black's Guide to Scotland 1868. |
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Meaning obscure. (Local pron. [pronunciation] followed) |
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FAS-BHEINN |
Fàs-bheinn |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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The meaning of this word is not Known. it applies to a large heathy clad hill Situated about five miles to the South-east of "Cape Wrath," |
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FASHVEN 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Fashven
Fashven
Fashven
Fashven |
Evander McIver Esq. factor Scourie
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Grant Durness.
Mr. Donald Ross shd. [shepherd] Grudie
Black's Guide to Scotland 1868. |
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LOCH NA GLAIC TARSUINN |
Loch na Glaic Tarsuinn |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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The name Signifies Loch of the "Oblique Defile, or Dell," and applies to a middling Sized mountain Loch situated a short distance to the north-west of "Loch na Gainmhich." on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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Fashven [Note]
On Sheet 4 & 5 |
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LOCH NA GAINMHICH |
Loch na Gainmhich |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name signifies the "Sandy loch," and applies to a large mountain loch situated about half a mile to the north-east of "Cnoc na Glaic Tarsuinn," on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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ALLT NA BRUACHAIN DUIBHE |
Allt na Bruachain Duibhe |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name signifies stream of the "Little Black Brae," it has its source a short distance to the east of "Cnoc na Glaic Tarsuinn," and flows in an easterly direction until it Joins "Allt Lòn na Béiste," |
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CNOC NA GLAIC TARSUINN |
Cnoc na Glaic Tarsuinn |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name signifies "Knoll of the Black Brae," and applies to a heathy Clad hill situated a short distance to the South east of "Beinn Dhearg Bheag," on the property of his Grace, the Duke of Sutherland. |
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Loch na Gainmhich [Note]
Loch na Gainimh
Would it not be better use the
shortest form of spelling
Allt na Bruachain Duibhe [Notes]
Allt a' Bhruachain Duibh ?
On Sheet 5
Diminutives in an are generally masculine
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LOCH NAM BREAC |
Loch nam Breac |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies "Loch of the Trout," and applies to a small Loch situated about a fourth of a mile South east of "Loch na h-Innse Odhair." It is the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland, |
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LOCH NAM BREAC BUIDHE 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Loch nam Breac Buidhe
Loch nam Breac Buidhe
Loch nam Breac Buidhe
Loch nam Breac Buidhe |
Duke of Sutherland's estate map 1853-68
Mr. Donald Ross shd. [shepherd] Grudie
Mr. Neil Matheson Bealach
Mr. R. McCallum fmr [farmer] Sheigra |
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[Signifies] "Loch of the yellow Trout," |
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AMHAINN NA CLAIGIONNAICH |
Amhainn na Claigionnaich |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies "Stream of the Fertile Pasture." and applies to a large Stream issuing out of "Loch Bad Nan Earb," and flowing in a north easterly direction into the "Kyle of Durness," |
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ALLT BAD A' GHILLE |
Allt Bad a' Ghille |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name signifies "Stream of the Lad's Bush, It has its Source near the western extremity of "Blàr na h-Innse Odhair," and flows in an easterly direction until it unites with "Amhainn na Claigionnaich." |
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Amhainn na Claigionnaich [Note]
Claigionnach The Head stall of a halter |
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LOCH NA H-INNSE ODHAIR |
Loch na h-Innse Odhair |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies "Loch of the Dun Pasture," and applies to a large Sheet of water Situated about 7. miles South-east of "Cape Wrath," and immediately N [North] of the 7th. Mile Stone from "Cape Wrath" It is on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland, |
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INNISODHAR |
Innis Odhar |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies the "Dun Pastures," and applies to a Shepherds house Situated about 7 miles South-east of "Cape Wrath," and about 8 chains West of "Loch na h-Innse Odhair" It is one storey high thatched and in fair repair, on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland, |
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Cnoc na Bà Ruaidhe [Crossed out]
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BLÀR NA H-INNSE ODHAIR |
Blàr na h-Innse Odhair |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies "Moss of the Dun Pasture." and applies to a large tract of low. mossy. Rough Pasture Ground Situated about 8. miles South east of "Cape Wrath." It is on the property of his Grace , the Duke of Sutherland. |
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LOCH BAD NAN EARB |
Loch Bad nan Earb |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies "Loch of the Roes Bush." and applies to a middling Sized Loch situate about one and three fourth miles South of "Cnoc na Bà Ruidhe," on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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LOCH BAD AN FHEUR-LOCH 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Loch Bad an Fheur-loch
Loch Bad an Fheur-loch
Loch Bad an Fheur-loch |
Mr. Donald Ross shd. [shepherd] Grudie
Mr. R. McCallum fmr [farmer] Sheigra born at Dall
Mr. Neil Mathieson Bealach |
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[Signifies] "Loch of the thicket or tuft of the grassy loch" |
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CNOC NA BÀ RUAIDHE |
Cnoc na Bà Ruaidhe |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies "Knoll of the Red Cow," and applies to a heathy clad hill Situated on the west shore of the "Kyle of Durness," It is on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland, |
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DAIL |
Dail |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name applies to a Shepherds house situated near the place where the "Amhainn Na Claigionnaich," falls into the "Kyle of Durness," It is one storey in height, slated, and in neat repair, on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland, |
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DALL 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Dall |
Evander McIver. Esq. factor Scourie.
See 1-inch Name list of sh. [sheet] 114 submitted to him |
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BÀGH BAILE NA CILLE |
Bàgh Baile na Cille |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name applies to a Bay Situated immediately north of the "Kyle of Durness" It is a shallow, sandy, bay not having more than Eight or Nine feet of water at full tide, and being entirely bare at low water. |
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BALNAKEIL BAY 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Balnakeil Bay |
Evander McIver. Esq. factor Scourie.
See Name list of 1-inch sh. [sheet] 114. submitted to him
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Grant Durness. |
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Cnoc na Bà Ruaidhe [Notes]
Cnoc nam Bo Ruadha [Circled]
Cows [in Remarks]
Plural?
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EILEAN DUBH |
Eilean Dubh |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies the "Black Island," and applies to a Small Island situated on the east side of the "Kyle of "Durness, and at the Southern extremity of Bagh Baile na Cille It is on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland, |
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ACHAMOR |
Achamor |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name applies to a house situated on the west side of the "Kyle of Durness," It is one storey in height, slated, and in neat repair, on the property of his Grace, the Duke of Sutherland. |
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ACHMORE 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Achmore |
Evander McIver Esq. factor Scourie.
See 1-inch Name list of sh. [sheet] 114 submitted to him |
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A' CHLÉIT |
A Chléit |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name is applied to a rock Situated near the point, or headland, on the East of Bàgh Baile na Cille |
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LÒN NA BÉISTE |
Lòn na Béiste |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies "Marsh of the Beast." and applies to a Small piece of low mossy ground extending from the Junction of "Allt na Bruachain Duibhe," and "Allt Lòn na Béiste," on to Loch Airidh na Beinne the property of his Grace, the Duke of Sutherland. |
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LEACACH |
Leacach |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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The name Signifies "the place of Flags." or abounding in "Flags, the name applies to a rocky hill Situated a Short distance Southwards of "Fas-Bheinn," on the property of his Grace, the Duke of Sutherland, |
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ALLT LOCH AIRIDH NA BEINNE |
Allt Loch Airidh na Beinne |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies "Stream of the Loch of the Hill Shieling," It issues from "Loch Airidh na Beinne." and flows in a north-easterly direction into "Loch Bad nan Earb." |
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Leacach [Circled note]
An Leacach |
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LOCH AIRIDH NA BEINNE |
Loch Airidh na Beinne |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
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This name signifies "Loch of the Hill Sheiling," and applies to a large sheet of water situated about half a mile to the South-east of "Fas-Bheinn," It is on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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BEINN A' BHACAIDH |
Beinn a' Bhacaidh |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
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The meaning of this word is not Known. it applies to a middling Sized hill situated a short distance to the east of "Càrn Breac," On the property of his Grace, the Duke of Sutherland. |
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BEN AKIE 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Ben Akie |
Evander McIver. Esq. factor Scourie.
See 1-inch Name list of sh. [sheet] 114. submitted to him
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Grant Durness. |
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ALLT LÒN NA BÉISTE |
Allt Lòn Béiste |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies "Stream of the Marsh of the Beast," and applies to a stream, having its source a short distance to the South-east of "Càrn Breac," and flowing in a northerly direction until it disembogues itself into "Loch Airidh na Beinne," |
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CNOC A' BHRÀGHAD |
Cnoc a' Bhràghad |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
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This name Signifies "Knoll of the neck or Connection." It is situated on the west side of the "Kyle of Durness," On the property of his Grace, the Duke of Sutherland. |
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ALLT COIR' A' PHRIS GHIL |
Allt Coir' a' Phris Ghil |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
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This name Signifies Stream of the "Hollow of the White Bush." It has its source a short distance to the west of "Beinn an Amair." and flows in a South easterly direction into the Kyle of Durness. |
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Cnoc a' Bhràghad [Note]
Cnoc a' Bhraghaid
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CÀRN BREAC |
Càrn Breac |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
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This name Signifies the "Spotted Cairn." and applies to a Small heath clad hill Situated a Short distance Southwards of "Leacach" on the property of his Grace, the Duke of Sutherland, |
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BEINN AN AMAIR |
Beinn an Amair |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
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This name Signifies "Hill of the Ridge or Channels" and applies to a heathy clad hill Situated on the west side of the "Kyle of Durness" It is on the property of his Grace, the Duke of Sutherland, |
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ALLTAN DEARG |
Alltan Dearg |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
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This name Signifies the "Red Stream " and applies to a stream having its source a short distance to the west of "Beinn an Amair," and flowing in a north-easterly direction into the "Kyle of Durness," |
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COIR' A' PHRIS GHIL |
Coir' a' Phris Ghil |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
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This name applies to a hollow Situated a Short distance Southwards of "Beinn an Amair" "It Signifies the Hollow of the White Bush" |
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ALLT SMOO |
Allt Smoo
Allt Smoo |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name applies to a stream issuing from "Loch Meadaidh," and flowing in an northerly direction into the "Cave of Smoo." a short distance to the east of the Village of Durness. |
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PICTISH TOWER (Remains of) [Kyle of Durness] |
Pictish Tower (Remains of) |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
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This name applies to the remains of a pictish Tower Situated adjacent to the East Shore of the Kyle of Durness and about one mile West of the hill Known as "Cnoc an Daimh" the interior of the Circle is covered with pasture the Slope on the east side being the chief feature remaining |
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Allt Smoo [Note]
On margin of Sheet 5 |
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ALLT ACH' A' CHORRAIN |
Allt ach' a' Chorrain
Allt ach' a' Chorrain |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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A meaning of this word is not Known, it applies to a stream having its Source about one mile South of "Meall Meadhonach." & entering the Kyle of Durness about one mile North of Sarsgrum. |
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CNOC AN DAIMH |
Cnoc an Daimh
Cnoc an Daimh |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
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This name Signifies the "Oxes Knoll," it applies to a Small heathy clad hill situated on the north-west side of Loch Meadaidh. On the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland |
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LOCH MEADAIDH |
Loch Meadaidh
Loch Meadaidh |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass Golspie
Mr. John McKay. Leirinvore, Durness, Sutherlandshire. |
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The meaning of this word is not Known, it applies to a Considerable Sized mountain Loch Situated about two miles to the South east of the Village of Durness. It is on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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LOCH MEADIE 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Loch Meadie
(ang. [anglicised] form adopted to agree with other Loch names in spelling) |
Duke of Sutherland's Map. 1853-68
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Allt ach' a' Chorrain [Note]
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SARSGRUM |
Sarsgrum
Sarsgrum |
Revd. [Reverend] J M Joass Golspie
Mr. John McKay Leirinmhor, By Durness. |
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This name applies to a Small district including a Shepherds dwelling as well as some pasture & Arable land. This was formerly tenanted by Several families but the whole is now under sheep. Name anglicised Property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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KYLE OF DURNESS |
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ALLT NA TRÀGHA |
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A' MHÒINE |
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FÀIR DHUBH |
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See Sheet 16 for Authorities and description |
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ALLT NAM BREAC BUIDHE |
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See Sheet 16 for Authorities and description |
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LOCH EIREBOLT |
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See Sheet 15 for Authorities and description |
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LOCH ERIBOLL 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
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See Sheet 15 for Authorities and description |
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CEANN GEAL BEAG (obsolete) 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Ceann Geal Beag
Ceann Geal Beag |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie
Mr. Donald Munro, Shoemaker Sgianach, Melness. |
006 |
The name Signifying "The lesser White Headland" is applied to a Headland, Situated at the Mouth of Loch Eireboll on the East Side and N [North] of Cnoc Ard an Tionail |
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CEANN GEAL MÒR |
Ceann Geal Mòr |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie
Mr. Donald Munro, Shoemaker Sgianach, Melness. |
006 |
Signifies "Larger White Head" and is applied to a prominent and well Known Headland Situated along the Coast of the North Sea about 1/4 of a mile North w [west] of "Cnoc Ard an Tionail." |
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WHITEN HEAD 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894. |
Whiten Head
Whiten Head
Whiten Head
Whiten Head
Whiten Head
Whiten Head |
New Statistical Account of Durness Ph. [Parish] see text attached to 1/2500 N. Bk [Name Book] Durness
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Grant Durness
Mr Donald McKay Portnancon
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Lundie Tongue
Mr. George McKay W. [West] Strathan.
Admiralty Chart 1954 & 2076 |
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BODACH DEARG |
Bodach Dearg
Bodach Dearg |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie
Mr. Donald Munro, Shoemaker Sgianach, Melness. |
006 |
Signifies "The Red Old Man" and is applied to a large and very prominent outlying Rock Situated adjacent to the point of "Ceann Geal Mòr" |
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STAC BÀN |
Stac Bàn
Stac Bàn |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie
Mr. Donald Munro, Shoemaker Sgianach, Melness. |
006 |
Signifies "The White Pinnacles" and applies to two outlying High Water Rocks, Situated a short distance West of "Ceann Geal Mòr" |
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STACAN BÀNA |
Stacan Bàna |
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Stacan Bàna [Note]
The plural evidently
[Initialled] WP |
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MOL MHÒR |
Mol Mhòr
Mol Mhòr |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Donald Munro |
006 |
Applies to a Cove or Bay Situated along the Coast between "Ceann Geal Mòr" and Ceann Geal Beag" the name Signifies "The larger Cove." |
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RUDH' ARD AN TIONAIL |
Rudh' Ard an Tionail
Rudh' Ard an Tionail |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Donald Munro |
006 |
Signifies "High Headland of the Gathering" and is applied to a prominent promontory forming a Minor Headland of "Ceann Geal Beag." |
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RUDH' ÀRD AN T-SIÙIL 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Rudh' Àrd an t-Siùil |
Mr. William McKay Inverhope
Mr. Neil MacKay Hope Ferry
Mr. Donald McKay Portnancon
Mr. James Grant Shd. [Shepherd] Freisgill |
006 |
Point of the eminence height of the Sail. so called because the Cliff resembles a sail from Sea |
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GEODHA DEARG |
Geodha Dearg
Geodha Dearg |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Donald Munro |
006 |
Signifies the "Red Cove" and is applied to a Bay or Cove Situated on the East Side of "Ceann Geal Mòr". |
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GEODH' A' BHÀTHAICH |
Geodh' a' Bhàthaich
Geodh' a' Bhàthaich |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Donald Munro |
006 |
This name Signifying the "Cove of the Byre" is applied to a large Cove Situated South of and adjacent to "Ceann Geal Beag." |
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Mol Mhòr [Note]
Mal. Mol, A beach |
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TRÀIGH NA H-UAIDH |
Tràigh na h-Uaidh
Tràigh na h-Uaidh |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay |
006 |
This name Signifies "Sand of the Cave," and applies to a Small Sandy Beach Situated near "Cnoc nan Uamh." |
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RUDHA NA GRÌOSAICH |
Rudha na Grìosaich
Rudha na Grìosaich |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay |
006 |
This name Signifies "point of the Burned Embers," and applies to a Small point, or promontory, Situated a Short distance to the east of "Traigh na h-Uaidh." This on the property of his grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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CNOC NAN UAMH |
Cnoc nam Uamh
Cnoc nam Uamh |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay |
006 |
This name Signifies "Knoll of the Coves," and applies to a Small heathy Clad Knoll, Situated a Short distance westwards of "Traigh na h-Uaidh," on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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BEALACH BEAG |
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CEANN'ABEINNE |
Ceann'abeinne
Ceann'abeinne |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
006 |
This name applies to a Shepherds house Situated about three miles to the east of Durness. It is one storey in height slated, and in neat repair. on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. The name Signifies "Head of the Hill" |
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CLAIS CHÀRNACH |
Clais Chàrnach
Clais Chàrnach |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
006 |
This name Signifies "hollow of the Stones or rocks." It is Situated on the S [South] side of Ceannabeinne Shepherds house, on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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BEINN CEANN'ABEINNE |
Beinn Ceann'abeinne
Beinn Ceann'abeinne |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
006 |
This name Signifies "Summit of the Head of the hill," It applies to a medium Sized heathy Clad hill Situated a Short distance to the north west of "Loch na Duille," on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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[Note]
Beinn Ceann na Beinne suggested
to the Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass but not
approved of by him
[Initialled] P.D.
Serjt. R.E. [Serjeant Royal Engineers] |
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ALLT A' BHEALAICH BHIG |
Allt a' Bhealaich Bhig
Allt a' Bhealaich Bhig
Allt a' Bhealaich Bhig |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr. Donald Munro Cashel Dubh By Alltnahana
Mr. George McKay Portnacon |
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This name applies to a Stream having its Source in the Hollow Known as Bealach Beag, and after running in a North-westerly direction for a distance of about one and one half miles it enters Allt Smoo adjacent to Loch Meadaidh It Signifies the Stream of the little pass or hollow |
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GEODHA NAM BÀIRNEACH |
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LOCH NA DUILLE |
Loch na Duille
Loch na Duille |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
006 |
This name Signifies "Loch of the Leaf," and applies to a Small loch Situated a Short distance to the South east of "Beinn Ceannabeinne," on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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LOCH DUAL 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Loch Dual
Loch Dual
Loch Dual |
Mr. Donald McKay Portnancon
Mr. Murdo McKay Laid-loch Eriboll
Mr. George Campbell Laid-loch Eriboll
Duke of Sutherland's Map 1853-68 |
006 |
Meaning obscure (Local pron. [pronunciation]) |
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EILEAN CLÙIMHRIG |
Eilean Clùimhrig
Eilean Clùimhrig |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
006 |
The meaning of this word is not Known. it applies to two Small Islands situated near the mouth of "Loch Eiriboll," and about half a mile to the North E [East] of Rispond Bay. on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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KLOURIG 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Klourig
Klourig
Klourig
(generally) |
Mr. Robert Dingwall Sangobeg
Mr. Donald McKay Portnancon
Mr. Neil McKay Hope Ferry
Duke of Sutherland's Map 1853-68
Admiralty Chart. 1954, 2076 |
006 |
Local pronunciation |
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LOCH UAIGNEACH |
Loch Uaigneach
Loch Uaigneach |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
006 |
This name Signifies the "Solitary or lonely Loch." It applies to a Small loch Situated on the west side of Loch Eireboll, and about half a mile South of Rispond Bay, on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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LOCH UAIGH YAGAIDH 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894. |
Loch Uaigh Yagaidh |
Mr. Robert Dingwall Sangobeg
Mr. Donald McKay Portnancon
Mr. Neil McKay Hope Ferry
Duke of Sutherland's Map 1853-68
Admiralty Chart. 1954, 2076 |
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CNOC NAM BRÀIGH |
Cnoc nam Bràigh
Cnoc nam Bràigh |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
006 |
This name Signifies "Knoll of the heights or Summits" and applies to a medium Sized hill situated a short distance to the S [South] west of Rispond Bay on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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ALLT CALGACH |
Allt Calgach
Allt Calgach |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
006 |
This name signifies the "Prickly or Bristly stream". It has its source about half a mile to the South-west of Cnoc nam Braigh." and flows in an northerly direction until it falls into the Sea about three miles west of Durness, at Tràigh an Uillt Chalgaich. |
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TRÀIGH AN UILLT CHALGAICH |
Tràigh an Uillt Chalgaich
Tràigh an Uillt Chalgaich |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
006 |
This name signifies "Sand of the prickly stream" It applies to a small Sandy Beach situated a short distance to the west of Rudh na Daimh. |
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BÀGH AN IME |
Bàgh an Ime
Bàgh an Ime |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
006 |
This name Signifies the "Butter Bay." and applies to a Small Creek, or bay, Situated a little to the west of "Rudha an Aigeinn." |
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RUDH' AN AIGEINN |
Rudh' an Aigeinn
Rudh' an Aigeinn |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
006 |
This name Signifies "point of the Abyss, or Depth and applies to a point, or headland, Situate a Short distance northwards of Rispond Bay, On the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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RUDH' AN ÀIGEICH 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894. |
Rudh' an Àigeich
Rudh' an Àigeich
Rudh' an Àigeich |
Mr. Donald McKay Portnancon (Gaelic Scholar)
Mr. Murdo McKay Laid Loch Eriboll
Mr. George Campbell Laid Loch Eriboll |
006 |
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RISPOND BAY |
Rispond Bay
Rispond Bay |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay |
006 |
This name applies to a Small bay or inlet, affording good anchorage, It is situated on the west side of Loch Eireboll, and near to entrance or mouth of the Loch. It is frequently resorted to in Stormy weather as a place of shelter, by small Craft trading round this coast. |
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RUDH' AN DAIMH |
Rudh' an Daimh
Rudh' an Daimh |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
006 |
This name Signifies the "oxes point," it applies to a Small point or headland a Short distance to the west of Rispond farm house on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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BÀGH NAM MAIGHDEALAG |
Bàgh nam Maighdealag
Bàgh nam Maighdealag |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
006 |
This name Signifies "bay of the Whelks." and applies to a Small bay situated a short distance to the n [north] west of Rispond farm house. |
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RUDHA CREAG lAIN |
Rudha Creag Iain
Rudha Creag Iain |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
006 |
This name Signifies "John's rocky point." and applies to a rocky promontory situated a few hundred yards west of Rispond Bay, on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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AN DUBH-SGEIR |
An Dubh-Sgeir
An Dubh-Sgeir |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
006 |
This name applies to a rocky Island situated about one half mile North East of Eilean Hoan, there is no vegetation on this Island. It signifies the "Black rock Surrounded by the Sea." |
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RISPOND |
Rispond
Rispond |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
006 |
This name applies to a large farm house Situated on the west side of Loch Eireboll. It is one storey in height slated, and in good repair. There has also been a fish curing establishment erected near the farm house, but it is only used when herring are caught in great quantities in Loch Eireboll. The whole is on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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RUDHA ELSPET |
Rudha Elspet
Rudha Elspet |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
006 |
This name Signifies "Elspet's point," and applies to a point of land on the west Shore of Loch Eeriboll. It is Situated a Short distance to the South-east of Rispond Bay, Duke of Sutherland's property, |
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BÀGH UAIGNEACH |
Bàgh Uaigneach
Bàgh Uaigneach |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
006 |
This name Signifies the "Solitary or lonely bay," It is situated on the west Shore of "Loch Eireboll." about one fourth of a mile South of "Rispond Bay. |
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BÀGH UAIGH YAGAIDH 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Bagh Uaigh Yagaidh |
Mr. Donald McKay Portnancon
Mr. Murdo McKay Laid Loch Eriboll
Mr. George Campbell Laid Loch Eriboll |
006 |
meaning very obscure |
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RUDHA NA CREIG' AIRDE |
Rudha na Creig' Airde |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
006 |
This name signifies "point of the high Craig," and applies to a rocky promontory situated on the south side of "Rispond Bay," on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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EILEAN HOAN |
Eilean Hoan |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay. |
006 |
The meaning of this word is obscure and applies to an Island Situated at the Entrance of Loch Eireboll, it is about one mile in length and about one fourth mile in breadth formerly this Island Supported four families but is now under sheep pasture. there is a site of a burying ground Shown on this Island but has been disused for the last forty years. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, proprietor |
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ISLAND HOAN 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Island Hoan |
Duke of Sutherland's Map |
006 |
Anglicised form adopted |
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GRAVE YARD (Site of) [Eilean Hoan] |
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there is a site of a burying ground Shown on this Island but has been disused for the last forty years. |
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ALLT LOCH NAN RIBHEIDEAN |
Allt Loch nan Ribheidean
Allt Loch nan Ribheidean |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Donald Munro, Shoemaker Sgianach, Melness. |
006 |
This name Signifying, "Burn of the Loch of the Reeds" is applied to a Stream flowing North and West out of the North End of "Loch nan Ribheidean" and Entering "Loch Eireboll" |
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ALLT LOCH NA RA'FIN 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Allt Loch na Ra'fin |
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006 |
Local pronunciation
[Reed] a sort of rush for thatch (provincial) |
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LOCH NA BÈISTE |
Loch na Bèiste
Loch na Bèiste |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Donald Munro, Shoemaker Sgianach, Melness. |
006 |
Signifies "Loch of the Beast" and applies to a Small lake Situated about a mile North of "Loch nan Ribheidean. |
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CNOC NA BÈISTE |
Cnoc na Bèiste
Cnoc na Bèiste |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Donald Munro, Shoemaker Sgianach, Melness. |
006 |
Signifies: "Knoll of the Beast" and is applied to a Small Eminence Situated S.E. [South East] of and close to "Loch na Bèiste" |
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CNOC AN EICH |
Cnoc an Eich
Cnoc an Eich |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Donald Munro, Shoemaker Sgianach, Melness. |
006 |
This name Signifies "Knoll of the Horse" and is applied to a Small Eminence Situated between the North End of "An Criochan" and "Loch Eireboll". |
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GEODHA RAINEACH |
Geodha Raineach
Geodha Raineach |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass.
Mr. Donald Munro |
006 |
This name Signifies "Cove of the BracKens" And is Applied to a Small Cove Situated on the East Side of "Loch Eireboll" immediately below E [East] of Cnoc an Eich". |
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AN CRÌOCHAN |
An Crìochan
An Crìochan |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass.
Mr. Donald Munro |
006 |
This name Signifying "The Landmark" is Applied to a large low Knoll Situated between "Cnoc an Eich" and Cnoc an Uillt" Tharsuinn". |
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AN CREACHAN 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
An Creachan
An Creachan
An Creachan |
Mr. James Grant shd. [shepherd] Freisgill
Mr. George Ross Keeper Hope Ferry
Mr. Robert McKay W. [West] Strathan |
006 |
[Signifying] The hard rock surfaced hilltop so called from the bare stony surface of the ground, such being always called "Creachan" |
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CNOC AN UILLT THARSUINN |
Cnoc an Uillt Tharsuinn
Cnoc an Uillt Tharsuinn |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass.
Mr. Donald Munro |
006; 007; 015; 016 |
This name Signifies "Knoll of the Burn of the Crossing" and is applied to a prominent Hill Situated on the South Side of "Allt a' Choin Duibh" |
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LOCH NAN RIBHEIDEAN |
Loch nan Ribheidean
Loch nan Ribheidean |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass.
Mr. Donald Munro |
006 |
This name Signifying "Loch of the Reeds (a Kind of rush used for thatch)" is Applied to a Small lake. situated a Short distance North East of "An Croichan." |
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LOCH NA RA'FIN 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Loch na Ra'fin
(Local pron. [pronunciation]) |
Mr. Robert McKay W. [West] Strathan
Mr. George McKay W. [West] Strathan
Mr. James Grant Shd. [Shepherd] Freisgill |
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An Criochan [Note]
accent wanted
An Crìochan |
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GEODH' A' BHRIDEOIN |
Geodh' a' Bhrideoin
Geodh' a' Bhrideoin |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Donald Munro, Shoemaker Sgianach, Melness. |
006 |
This name the Signification of which is obscure is Applied to a Small Cove Situated between "Rudha Ard an Tionail" and Geodh' a' Bhathaich". |
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CNOC ARD AN TIONAIL |
Cnoc Ard an Tionail
Cnoc Ard an Tionail |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Donald Munro, Shoemaker Sgianach, Melness. |
006 |
Signifies the "High Hill of the Gathering" and is applied to a prominent Eminence Situated about 3/4 of a Mile South of "Ceann Geal Mòr". |
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CNOC ÀRD AN T-SIÙIL 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Cnoc Àrd an t-Siùil
Cnoc Àrd an t-Siùil
Cnoc Àrd an t-Siùil
Cnoc Àrd an t-Siùil |
Mr. William McKay Inverhope
Mr. Neil MacKay Hope Ferry
Mr. Donald McKay Portnancon
Mr. James Grant Shd. [Shepherd] Freisgill |
006 |
[Signifies] * hill of the height of the Sail so called because one part of the cliff resembles a Sail from the sea |
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FREASGEAL |
Freasgeal
Freasgeal |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Donald Munro, Shoemaker Sgianach, Melness. |
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FREISGILL 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894. |
Freisgill |
John Box Esq. factor Tongue
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UAMH FHREASGIL |
Uamh Fhreasgil
Uamh Fhreasgil |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Donald Munro, Shoemaker Sgianach, Melness |
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Applies to An Extensive Cavern Situated In the face of the Cliffs on the East Side of Loch Eireboll directly West of the dwelling House of Freasgeal. This Cavern is Said to Measure 1/2 a Mile in length and is at the Entrance 50 feet by 20 feet wide, the position of the Cave could not be properly fixed on the O.S. [Ordnance Survey] Plans, but the name is written opposite where the Cave was pointed out to be. |
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FREISGILL CAVE 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894. |
Freisgill Cave |
John Box Esq. factor Tongue
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[Spelling] Corrected by the Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie |
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GEODHA NAM BÀIRNEAG |
Geodha nam Bàirneag
Geodha nam Bàirneag |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Donald Munro, ShoemaKer Sgianach, Melness. |
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This name Signifying "Cove of the Barnacle". is applied to a Small Cove Surrounded by precipitous rocks, Situated along the Coast of the North Sea, about 2 miles East of "Ceann na Geal" or the Whiten Head. |
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GEODHA NAN EUN |
Geodha nan Eun
Geodha Eun |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Donald Munro, ShoemaKer Sgianach, Melness. |
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This name Signifying "Cove of the Birds" is applied to a Cove Situated about 12 Chains East of Geodha nam Bàirneag, And like it Surrounded by precipitous rocks on three Sides |
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GEODH NAN AIDHEAN 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Geodha nan Aidhean
Geodha nan Aidhean |
Mr. George McKay W. [West] Strathan
Mr. Robert McKay W. [West] Strathan
Mr. George Gunn Talmine |
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[Signifying] "Cove of the Hinds" |
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STAC GEODHA NAN EUN |
Stac Geodha nan Eun
Stac Geodha nan Eun |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Donald Munro, ShoemaKer Sgianach, Melness. |
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This name Signifying "Pinnacle of the Birds Cove" is applied to a very high and precipitous Peak of Rock. Situated on the East of "Geodha nan Eun" and forming the East Side of that Cove. |
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Stac Geodh nan Aidean |
Mr. George McKay W. [West] Strathan
Mr. Robert McKay W. [West] Strathan
Mr. George Gunn Talmine |
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[Signifying] "Pinnacle of the hinds' Cove" |
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ALLT CLAIS NA H-EIRE GIL |
Allt Clais na h-Eire Gil
Allt Clais na h-Eire Gil |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Donald Munro, ShoemaKer Sgianach, Melness. |
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This name the Signification of which is obscure is applied to a Stream having its Source on the East End of "Cnoc a' Bhaid-bheithe", it flows North and Enters the North Sea, at "Geodha nam Bàirneag. |
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Allt Clais Eirigill |
Mr. George McKay W. [West] Strathan
Mr. Robert McKay W. [West] Strathan
Mr. George Gunn Talmine |
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LOCHAN RIABHACH |
Lochan Riabhach
Lochan Riabhach |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr. Donald Munro |
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This name Signifying the "Little Brindled Lake," is applied to a Small Lake Situated about 3/4 of a mile West of "Cnoc a' Bhaid-bheithe." |
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ALLTAN RIABHACH |
Alltan Riabhach
Alltan Riabhach |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr. Donald Munro |
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This name Signifying "The Brindled Streamlet" is applied to a Small Stream flowing N [North] out of "Lochan Riabhach" and Entering the "North Sea," about 1/2 a mile West of "Geodha nam Bàirneag" |
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LOCH NAN EUN |
Loch nan Eun
Loch nan Eun |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr. Donald Munro |
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Signifies "Lake of the Birds" and is applied to a Small Lake. Situated near the Coast about a 1/4 of a mile S.E. [South East] of "Stac Geodha nan Eun". |
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CLÉIT AN T-SEABHAIG |
Cléit an t-Seabhaig
Cléit an t-Seabhaig |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr. Donald Munro |
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Applies to an immense pinnacle of Rock in the form of a promontory Situated along the Coast of the "North Sea" and forming the East Side of "Geodha nam Bairneag" and the West Side of "Geodha nan Eun." It Signifies "Rocky Eminence of the Hawk." |
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RUDHA THORMAID |
Rudha Thormaid
Rudha Thormaid |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Donald Munro, ShoemaKer Sgianach, Melness. |
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This name Signifying "Normans Promontory". is applied to a Small rocky promontory Situated along the Coast of the "North Sea" about 1/2 a mile N.W. [North West] of "Geodha Bratain" |
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ALLT RUDHA THORMAID |
Allt Rudha Thormaid
Allt Rudha Thormaid |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Donald Munro, ShoemaKer Sgianach, Melness. |
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This name Signifying "Stream of Normans Point" is applied to a Small Stream having its Source about 1/2 a mile inland, and flowing North till it Enters the North Sea at the promontory from which it derives its name. |
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GEODHA BRATAIN |
Geodha Bratain
Geodha Bratain |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Donald Munro, ShoemaKer Sgianach, Melness. |
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This name Signifying the "Flagged Cove" is applied to a Small bay along the Coast of the North Sea about 1/2 a mile S.E. [South East] of Rudha Thormaid. |
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GEODHA BRAT 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Geodha Brat |
Mr. Robert McKay W. [West] Strathan
Mr. George McKay W. [West] Strathan
Mr. George Gunn Talmine
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ALLT GEODHA BRATAIN |
Allt Geodha Bratain
Allt Geodha Bratain |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Donald Munro, ShoemaKer Sgianach, Melness. |
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This name Signifying "Stream of the Flagged Cove" is applied to a Stream having its Source on the N.E. [North East] Side of "Beinn Thutaig" and flowing N.E. [North East] till it Enters the North Sea at the Cove from which it derives its name. |
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Allt Geodha Brata |
Mr. Robert McKay W. [West] Strathan
Mr. George McKay W. [West] Strathan
Mr. George Gunn Talmine
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North Sea
North Sea
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LOCHAN NA SEILG |
Lochan na Seilg
Lochan na Seilg |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
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Signifies "Loch of the Hunting" and is applied to two Small Lakes situated on "Beinn Thutaig." |
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LOCHAN NA GLAIC |
Lochan na Glaic
Lochan na Glaic |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr. Donald Munro |
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Signifies "Little Lake of the Hollow" and is applied to a Small Lake situated about 1/2 a mile N.W. [North West] of the West End of "Cnoc a' Bhaid-bheithe" |
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BEINN THUTAIG |
Beinn Thutaig
Beinn Thutaig |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr. Donald Munro |
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This name the Signification of which is obscure, is applied to a very prominent and Rocky Eminence, being the largest Hill in this district.- about 1300 feet in height |
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ALLT LOCHAN NA SEILG |
Allt Lochan na Seilg
Allt Lochan na Seilg |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr. Donald Munro |
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This name Signifying Stream of the Hunting Lochs" is applied to a Stream flowing North and East out of "Lochan na Seilge" and Entering Loch na h-Uaighe." |
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LOCH NAN CLACH GEALA |
Loch nan Clach Geala
Loch nan Clach Geala |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr. Donald Munro |
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Signifies Loch of the White Stones and is applied to a Small Lake Situated a Short distance S.W. [South West] of "Loch na h-Uaighe." |
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CNOC A' BHAID-BHEITHE |
Cnoc a' Bhaid-bheithe
Cnoc a' Bhaid-bheithe |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Donald Munro, ShoemaKer Sgianach, Melness. |
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This name the Signification of which is Obscure, is applied to a long flat Knoll Situated about a mile West of "Beinn Thutaig" the Watershed of this Knoll forms the Boundary between the Phs. [Parishes] of Tongue & Durness. |
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ALLTAN A' CHOIN DUIBH |
Alltan a' Choin Duibh
Alltan a' Choin Duibh |
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Mr. Donald Munro, ShoemaKer Sgianach, Melness |
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Signifies "Stream of the Black Dog" and is applied to a Stream having its Source from the North Lake of the two called "Lochan nam Breac Buidhe" it flows West and Enters "Allt na Tragha" a short distance up that Stream before it Enters "Loch Eireboll". |
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LOCHAN NAM BREAC BUIDHE |
Lochan nam Breac Buidhe
Lochan nam Breac Buidhe |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Donald Munro, ShoemaKer Sgianach, Melness |
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Signifies "Loch of the Yellow Trout" and is applied to two Small Lakes Situated at the North End of "Fair Dhubh." |
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LOCH FADA |
Loch Fada
Loch Fada |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Donald Munro, ShoemaKer Sgianach, Melness |
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Signifies the "Long Loch" and applies to a Small Lake situated adjacent to and on the opposite Side of the Watershed from "Lochan nam Breac Buidhe" |
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[Signed] A.B. Coddington
Cap. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers] |
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NAME BOOK
OF PART OF THE PARISHES OF
EDDERACHYLIS, DURNESS & TONGUE
In 6 inch Sheets Nos 1,2,4,4A,5,6,&7.
In
Co. [County] Sutherland
[Date Stamp] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE * SOUTHAMPTON * 29 Apr.1903 |
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INDEX
1,2,4,4a,5,6,&7
Name of Objects -- Page
Acairseid Choinnich Oig -- 2
Achmore -- 50
A' Chailleach -- 6
A' Chléit -- 50
A' Ghoit -- 14
A' Mhòine -- 60
Allt a' Bhàthaich -- 81
Allt a' Bhealaich Bhig -- 65
Allt Ach' a' Chorrain -- 58
Allt a' Chìnn Leith -- 34
Alltan a' Choin Duibh -- 84
Allt a' Chùil Bhuidhe -- 31
Alltan Dearg -- 54
Alltan Dubh -- 37
Allt an Fhàs-rudha Mhòir -- 21
Allt a' Ghobhair -- 23
Alltan Lionmhòr -- 37
Alltan Riabhach -- 78
Allt Bad a' Ghille -- 45
Allt Bealach Cnoc na h-Uidhe -- 40
Allt Bealach Coire na Caoidhe -- 36
Allt Brocach -- 42
Alt Calgach -- 68
Allt Clais Eirigill -- 77
Allt Cnoc nan Fiadh -- 42
Allt Cnoc na Sìthe -- 29
Allt Coir' a' Phris Ghil -- 53
Allt Dubh -- 10
Allt Eileach na Claise -- 38
Allt Garbh -- 81
Allt Geodha Bratain -- 80
Allt Innis Choinnich -- 60
Allt Lochan a' Gheodha Ruaidh -- 29
Allt Lochan na Seilg -- 83
Allt Loch Airidh na Beinne -- 51
Allt Loch na Ra'fin -- 74
Allt Lòn an Laoigh -- 10
Allt Lòn na Bèiste -- 52
Allt na h-Airde -- 12
Allt nam Breac Buidhe -- 60
Allt na Bruachain Duibhe -- 44
Allt na Clais Lùibeich -- 6
Allt na Luachrach -- 10
Allt na Tràgha -- 60
Allt na h-Urchaire -- 33
Allt Rudha Thormaid -- 80
Allt Smoo -- 57
Am Bodach -- 6
Am Buachaille -- 27
Amhainn Chearbhaig -- 2
Amhainn Géisgeach -- 26
Amhainn na Claigionnaich -- 45
Amhainn Srath na Caillich -- 30
An Creachan -- 75
An Dubh-sgeir -- 70
An Garbh-eilean -- 11
Bay of Keisgaig -- 26
Bàgh an Ime -- 69
Balnakeil Bay -- 49
Kearvaig Bay -- 8
Bàghnam Maighdealag -- 70
Bàgh Uaigh Yagaidh -- 72
Bealach Beag -- 63
Bealach Cnoc na Fèithe -- 39
Bealach Cnoc na h-Uidhe -- 39
Bealach Coir' a' Choin -- 39
Bealach Coire na Caoidhe -- 37
Beinn an Amair -- 54
Ben Akie -- 52
Beinn Ceannabeinne -- 64
Beinn Dhearg Bheag -- 39
Beinn Thutaig -- 83
Blàr na h-Innse Odhair -- 48
Bodach Dearg -- 61
Bun Amhainn an t-Srath-chaillich -- 38
Cape Wrath -- 1
Càrn an Léim -- 11
Càrn Breac -- 54
Càrn Naomha -- 29
Ceannabeinne -- 64
Ceann Geal Beag --61 (obsolete]
Ceann Geal Mòr -- 61
Kearvaig -- 8
Clach Bheag na Fair-aird -- [17]
Clach Mhòr na Fair-aird -- [17]
Clais Chàrnach -- [6]
Clais Chàrnach -- [64]
Clais Lùibeach -- [5]
Clais na Daimhne -- [5]
Cléit an t-Seabhaig -- [78]
Cléit Dhubh -- [11]
Clo Kearvaig -- 8
Clo' Mòr -- [9]
Cnoc Ard an Tionail -- [76]
Cnoc' Ard an t-Siùil -- 76
Cnoc a' Bhaid-bheithe -- 84 |
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Name of Objects -- Page
Cnoc a' Bhràghad -- 53
Cnoc an Daimh -- 25
Cnoc an Diamh -- 58
Cnoc an Eich -- 74
Cnoc a' Gheodha Ruaidh -- 30
Cnoc an Uillt Tarsuinn -- 75
[Cnoc] Càrn an Léim -- 13
[Cnoc] Eileach na Claise -- 38
Cnoc Lochan nan Sac -- 34
[Cnoc] na Ba' Ruaidhe -- 49
[Cnoc na] Béiste -- 74
[Cnoc nam] Bràigh -- 68
[Cnoc na] Glaic Tarsuinn -- 44
[Cnoc nan] Gobhlachan Dubha -- 41
[Cnoc nan] Sgliat -- 18
[Cnoc nan] Tri-mile -- 7
[Cnoc nan] Uamh -- 63
[Coir' a'] Choin -- 24
Coir' a' Phris Ghil -- 55
Creag na Gaibhre -- 37
Creag Riabhach na Glugaiche -- 41
Dall -- 49
Dùnan Mòr -- 3
Duslic -- 4
Eilean a' Bhuilg -- 27
Eilean Dubh -- 50
Island Hoan -- 72
Eilean nan Glas-leac -- 13
An Fharaid -- 17
Fair Dhubh -- 60
Fashven -- 43
Fionn-leathad na Caorah -- 34
Freisgill -- 76
Geodha Bàn -- 18
Geodh' a' Bhàthaich -- 62
Geodh' a' Bhrideoin -- 76
Geodha Brat -- 80
Geodha Dearg -- 62
Geodha Dubh -- 14
Geodh' an Fhuarain -- 4
Gheoda Glas -- 4
Geodh' an Lochain -- 19
Geodh' nam Bàirneag -- 77
Geodha nam Bàirneach -- 65
Geodh nan Aidhean -- 77
Geodha Ruadh Fàil -- 5
Geodha nan Gobhlachan Dubha -- 21
Geodha Raineach -- 75
Geodha Ruadh an t-Seannabhaid -- 22
Geodha na Seamraig -- 7
Geodha Sligeach -- 12
Gob na Lice -- 18
Grave Yard (Site of) -- 72
Gualainn a' Chàirn -- 16
Gualainn a' Chàirn -- 16
Innisodhar -- 46
Kearvaig River -- 2
Keisgaig River -- 26
Kyle of Durness -- 60
Klourig -- 67
Leacach -- 51
Leac Fir Dhuirnis -- 17
Leac Buidhe -- 12
Leathad an Armailte -- 41
Lighthouse -- 3
Loch Airidh na Beinne -- 52
Loch a' Gheodha Ruaidh -- 21
Lochan nan Sac -- 34
Lochan nam Breac Buidhe -- 84
Lochan na Glaic -- 83
Lochan na Seilg -- 83
Lochan Riabhach -- 78
Loch Bad an Fheur-loch -- 48
Lochan Beul na Faire -- 33
Loch Eriboll -- 60
Loch Fada -- 84
Loch Keisgaig -- 25
Loch Meadie -- 58
Loch na Béiste -- 74
Loch nam Breac -- 45
Loch nan Clach Geala -- 83
Loch Dual -- 67
Loch nan Eun -- 78
Loch na Gainmhich -- 44
Loch na Glaic Tarsuinn -- 43
Loch na Glamhaichd -- 42
Loch na h-Innse Odhair - 46
Loch na Ra'fin -- 75
Loch na Seamraig -- 7
Loch na h-Uaighe -- 81
Loch Uaigh Yagaidh -- 67
Lòn a' Béiste -- 51
Maovally -- 43
Maovally Beg -- 23
Meall Sgribhinn -- 14
Mol Mhòr -- 62 |
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Name of Objects -- Page
North Sea -- 15
Pictish Tower (Remains of) -- 57
Port Odhar -- 16
Poll a' Gheodha Bhain -- 18
Rispond -- 71
Rispond Bay -- 69
Rudh' an Aigeich -- 69
Rudh' Ard an t-Siùl -- 62
Rudh' a' Bhuachaille -- 27
Rudh' an Daimh -- 70
Rudh'-an t-Socaich Ghlais -- 22
Rudha Creag Iain -- 70
Rudha Elspet -- 71
Rudha na Griosaich -- 63
Rudha na Creig' Airde -- 72
Rudha Thormaid -- 80
Sandwood Loch -- 31
Sarsgrum -- 59
Sgribhis-bheinn -- 14
Sìthean na h-Iolaire -- 26
Stac a' Chlo' -- 9
Stac an Dunain -- 2
Stacan Bàna -- 61
Stack Clo Kearvaig -- 9
Stac Geodh nan Aidhean -- 77
Sic Glas -- 13
Strath Chaillach -- 29
The Minch -- 23
The Parph -- 24
Tràigh an t-Seannabhaid -- 33
Tràigh an Uillt Chalgaich -- 68
Tràigh na h-Uaidh -- 63
Uamh Chàrn -- 2
Freisgill Cave -- 76
Uidh Tràigh an t-Seannabhaid -- 38
Whiten Head -- 61
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