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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALTACHEAN | Gálltachan Galtachean Galtachean |
John Morrison John McKay Allan Ross |
049 | [Situation] On the western side of the plan, from 30 to 90 chains W. [West] of Garbh Eilean. A group of high and low water rocKs, lying in a direction east and west. They extend for upwards of a mile. The tide flows exceedingly strong around them. A landing can be easily effected on any of them, at low water. Great numbers of sea-fowl breed in the cliffs in the summer season. The tops of a few of them, are covered with rough pasture. |
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Parish of Lochs
49 B
Form No. 136
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45 - Galtachean [note] Islets
Ordnance Survey - Ross and Cromarty county, OS Name Books - Ross and Cromarty county (Insular) - Volume 134 - Parish of Lochs, OS1/27/134
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Lochs.
Ordnance Survey - Ross and Cromarty county
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