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Volume contents
- 1 - Barcadale (part 2) , Page 1 (start)
- 10 - Barcadale (part 2) , Page 10
- 20 - Barcadale (part 2) , Page 20
- 30 - Barcadale (part 2) , Page 30
- 40 - Barcadale (part 2) , Page 40
- 50 - Barcadale (part 2) , Page 50
- 60 - Barcadale (part 2) , Page 60
- 70 - Barcadale (part 2) , Page 70
- 80 - Barcadale (part 2) , Page 80
- 90 - Barcadale (part 2) , Page 90
- 100 - Barcadale (part 2) , Page 100
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUDHA CRUINN | Rudha Cruinn Rudha Cruinn |
Mr D. Nicholson, Schoolmaster Carbost, by Broadford, Skye. Mr Alexander Matheson, merchant Carbost, by Broadford. |
033; 037 | This name is applied to a point or headland on the West coast of Skye at Talisker Bay. The name signifies "Round Point". |
| ALLT MHI-ÀIDH | Allt Mhi-àidh | Mr D. Nicholson, Schoolmaster Carbost, by Broadford, Skye. Mr Alexander Matheson, merchant Carbost, by Broadford. |
033; 037 | A small stream flowing into Talisker Bay. The name signifies "Burn of ill luck". |
| SGÙRR AN TODHAIR | Sgùrran Todair | Mr D. Nicholson, Schoolmaster Carbost, by Broadford, Skye. Mr Alexander Matheson, merchant Carbost, by Broadford. |
037 | Signifies "Rock of the manure" and is applied to a preciptious rocky face on the coast at Talisker Bay. The name has probably originated from the fact that great quantities of guans is found in some of the crevices on the rock frequented by sea fowl. |
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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.