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Volume contents
- 1 - Barcadale (part 2) , Page 1 (start)
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- 20 - Barcadale (part 2) , Page 20
- 30 - Barcadale (part 2) , Page 30
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- 106 - Barcadale (part 2) , Page 106 (end)
- 107 - Barcadale (part 2) , Title page
- 108 - Barcadale (part 2) , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEINN DHUBH | Beinn Dhubh Beinn Dhubh |
Mr D Nicolson Mr Duncan McDonald shepherd, Glen Drynoch, by Broadford |
033 | This name is applied to a prominent hill adjacent to the north shore of Loch Harport & Gesto House. The name signifies "Black Hill" & is on the property of McLeod of McLeod. |
| DÙN TAIMH | Dùn Taimh | Mr Duncan McDonald, shepherd, Glen Drynoch, by Broadford |
033 | Is the remains of a supposed ancient fort, it is situate on an eminence adjacent to the above name hill. There is merely a track of what seems to have been a circular wall remaining, and a quantity of loose stones. The name signifies "Fort of Peace or Rest." Remains of the Dun. |
| GLAS BHEINN | Glas Bheinn | Mr Duncan McDonald shepherd, Glen Drynoch, by Broadford | 033 | This name is written on trace Glais Bheinn as I find it is better known in that form. It is applied to a prominent hill about 1 mile to the east of Gesto House. The name signifies "Grey Hill." |
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Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness -- Ph. [Parish] of Bracadale
Ordnance Survey - Inverness county, OS Name Books - Inverness county (Skye) - Volume 2 - Parish of Bracadale, OS1/16/2
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Bracadale.
Ordnance Survey - Inverness county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Inverness, which is in the north of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.