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Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AN OIRTHIR | An Deireadh An Oirthir |
John McKenzie, Strath Gairloch Correct name & orthography Kenneth J Mackenzie |
044 | This name is applied to the Hillside along Loch Gairloch, (on the north) from Lonemore on the east to Cnoc a' Chairn Deirg on the west, Signifies - "The border" , or "Coast". |
| ACHADH AN OIRTHIRE | Achadh an Deiridh Achadh an Oirthire |
John McKenzie, Strath Gairloch This being a genitive can take a final e "Oirthire" Kenneth J Mackenzie |
044 | An enclosed portion of "An Deireadh, south east of Càrn na Béiste, Signifies = "shealing" of the border". |
| CAOCHAN AN OIRTHIRE | Caochan an Deiridh Caochan an Oirthire |
John McKenzie, Strath Gairloch "Oirthire" as above Kenneth J Mackenzie |
044 | A stream rising north west of Càrn na Béiste and falling into Loch Gairloch. Signifies = "Stream of the Border" |
Continued entries/extra info
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County of Ross
AN OIRTHIR Is the correct way of spelling the name - G M M.
ACHADH AN OIRTHIRE All [llichairlations] Correct
Ordnance Survey - Ross and Cromarty county, OS Name Books - Ross and Cromarty county (Mainland) - Volume 13 - Parish of Gairloch, OS1/28/13
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Gairloch.
Ordnance Survey - Ross and Cromarty 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 Ross and Cromarty, which is in the north of Scotland. It was formed in 1891 by uniting the separate counties of Cromarty and Ross.
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