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- 155 - Gigha and Cara , Title page
- 156 - Gigha and Cara , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNOC NAN SGULARAN | Cnoc nan Sgularan Cnoc nan Sgularan Cnoc nan Sgularan "Cnoc nan Sgaollairean ", |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Curdie Manse John McVean Kinerarach Donald McLauchlan Carn na Faire The Coward's Hill, which seems to be the probable signification. Original approved. |
223 | A small rocky ridge close by the sea side situate between Port na Muir-lan & Port an Garradh Dubh. Sig: [Signification] "Hill of the loud outcry". |
| PORT A' MHUIR-LÀIN | Port na Muir-lan Port na Muir-lan Port na Muir-lan "Port a' Mhuir-làin", |
John McVean Kinerarach Donald McLauchlan Carn na Faire Archibald Clark Cairn Vicquie |
223 | Applied to a small curve on the shore side at the south end of Cnoc nan Sgularan. Sig: [Signification] The High water Port |
| AN FHANG | Fang An Fhang |
John McVean Kinerarach Donald McLauchlan Carn na Faire Archibald Clark Cairn Vicquie |
223 | Applied to a precipitous rock at the bottom stood a sheepfold but destroyed some years ago by the occupant of Kinerarach. Sig: [Signification] Sheepfold. |
Continued entries/extra info
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Plan 223-9 -- Island of Gigha
Cnoc nan Sgularan [note]
Sgaollairean is very different in pronunciation to that of Sgularan
Would it not be better leave it as the authorities gave it when we
cannot be sure of what it means?
Ordnance Survey - Argyll county, OS Name Books - Argyll county - Volume 5 - Parish of Gigha and Cara, OS1/2/5
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Gigha and Cara
Ordnance Survey - Argyll 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 Argyll, which is in the west of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.