Volume contents
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EILEAN NA CROISE | Eilean na Croise Eilean na Croise Eilean na Croise |
Donald Baker Ardminish Alexander McNeil Post Office Peter Galbraith Ardminish |
223 | This name is applied to a rocky point lying between "Fang" & "Eilean na Ròn". how this point is called an Island cannot now be ascertained. Sig. [Signification] The reel Island. |
| AN FHANG | Fang An Fhang |
Donald Baker Ardminish Alexander McNeil Post Office Peter Galbraith Ardminish |
223 | A well known creek at & on the north side of Ardminish Point; It affords good holding ground & is a favourite spot for Small vessels during stormy weather. Sig [Signification] "A strait" or "narrow inlet". |
| SLOCHD AN TOMBACA | Slochd an Tombaca | Donald Baker Ardminish Alexander McNeil Post Office Peter Galbraith Ardminish |
223 | A rugged opening among the rocks at "Ardminish Point" named from there having been found a quantity of Tobacco. Sig. [Signification] "THe Tobacco Hole". |
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Plan 223-13 -- Ph. [Parish] Gigha -- Argyllshire
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.