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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CÀRN RUAIRIDH | Càrn Ruari Càrn Ruari Càrn Ruari Càrn Ruari Càrn Ruairidh |
James Smith Druimyeonbeg Alexander McNeil Post Office Donald Dewar Ardminish Rd. [Reverend] Mr. Curdie (Ortho [Orthodox]) |
223 | A well known name applied to a small pile of stones at the extremity of Ardminish Point. It has evidently been a Carn of Considerable size as the ground surrounding it shews signs of such. Tradition says it was used for the guidance of vessels into the well known "Fang" Sig. [Signification] "Roderick's Cairn". |
| SGEIR MHÒR | Sgeir Mhòr | James Smith Druimyeonbeg Alexander McNeil Post Office Donald Dewar Ardminish Rd. [Reverend] Mr. Curdie (Ortho [Orthodox]) |
223 | A good sized rock off the north point of Ardminish Point Sig. [Signification] Large rock |
| SGEIR BHEAG | Sgeir Bheag | James Smith Druimyeonbeg Alexander McNeil Post Office Donald Dewar Ardminish Rd. [Reverend] Mr. Curdie (Ortho [Orthodox]) |
223 | A round topped little rock a short distance from "Sgeir Mhor" Sig. [Signification] "Little Rock". |
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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.