Volume contents
- 1 - Arrochar , page 1 (start)
- 10 - Arrochar , page 10
- 20 - Arrochar , page 20
- 30 - Arrochar , page 30
- 40 - Arrochar , page 40
- 50 - Arrochar , page 50
- 60 - Arrochar , page 60
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- 80 - Arrochar , page 80
- 85 - Arrochar , page 85 (end)
- 86 - Arrochar , title page
- 87 - Arrochar , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREAG AN LEINIBH | Creag-an-Leinibh Creag-an-Leinibh Creag-an-Leinibh Creag-an-Leinibh |
Rev. [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor] McFarlan Rev. [Reverend] D. Campbell Peter Turner Colin MacKay |
010 | A prominent precipice of bold and irregular rocks sometimes forming extensive fissures. It is situated at the end of "Coire Cann" and derives its name from a tradition of a child having been carried away and taken to this place by an eagle. |
| COIRE A' CHNUIC | Coire-an-Chnoich Coire-an-Chnoich |
Rev. [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor] McFarlan Peter Turner |
010 | A considerable and prominent depression in the North West end of "Ben Ruisg." This name signifies The Corrie of the Knoll. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 77
Co [County] Dumbarton
[Below entry for Creag an Leinibh:]
"Creag, (G) [Gaelic]. A rock; a crag
Leinibh, from Leanabh, A child
an, the - "The Child's Crag."
[Below entry for Coire a' Chnoich:]
"Coire, (G) [Gaelic]. A circular hollow surrounded with hills,
a mountain dell.
Chnoic, from Cnoc, A knoll; a hillock, a hill.
a', the - Cnoc, The letter n of this word sounds like r in Gaelic.
Ordnance Survey - Dunbarton county, OS Name Books - Dunbarton county - Volume 3 - Parish of Arrochar, OS1/9/3
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Arrochar.
Ordnance Survey - Dunbarton 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 Dunbarton, which is in the west of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.