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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
LOCH NAN CUINNE Loch nan Cuinne
Loch nan Cuinne
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie Mr. James McBeath, Achness by Lairg 045; 055 An Extensive Lake situated about a mile North of the dwelling House of "Gearnsary" it is about 3 miles in length And lies directly North and South. it has an Average breadth of 1/2 a mile. the name Signifies "Loch of the Corners or Nooks" property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland.
LOCH NAN CUIDHEAN 1-inch Revision October 1894. Loch nan Cuidhean
Loch nan Cuidhean
Loch nan Cuidhean
Loch na-Cuidhean ("Lake of the Snow wreaths")
Loch na Cuien
Mr. William Matheson Easter Badenloch
Mr. John McBeath Keeper Dalcharn
Mr. James McKay Bunahoun formerly Badenloch
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Sage formerly minister Kildonan see his book "Parish Life in the North."
Estate Map 1853-68 See name in O.N. Bk sh. 45 [Ordnance Name Book sheet 45] page 283
045; 055 Signifies "Loch of the snow wreaths"
RUDHA DUBH Rudha Dubh
Rudha Dubh
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie
Mr. James McBeath, Achness by Lairg
055 Applies to a Small Promontory Situated on the East side of "Loch nan Cuinne" about 3/4 of a mile from the South end. the name Signifies "Black Point". property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland.
EILEAN NAM MEANN Eilean nam Meann
Eilean nam Meann
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie
Mr. James McBeath, Achness by Lairg
055 A Small Island situated in "Loch nan Cuinne" a short distance from the E [East] side and a short distance North of "Rudha Dubh" the name Signifies "Island of the Kid" property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland.

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