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This Web-based reference guide, in creation since 1995, is an ongoing work. Clan Cameron Online is pleased to offer it for your research and general usage. These resources may also be used to complement a trip to "Cameron Country," scenic Lochaber in the Scottish Highlands - leave the tourist trails and discover the hidden significance of these lands. As always, any additions or corrections are appreciated, and may be directed to us for consideration.
Unified parish (Abernethy and Kincardine) in Clan Grant territory. Home to a sizable population of Camerons, said to be descended from 12 young Camerons who escorted a lady of the House of Lochiel to marry a Stewart of Kincardine in the mid-1500's. It has been suggested that one of these men might have been Donald Taillear Dubh na Tuaighe Cameron ,and the men were his followers. Similar to the history of the Camerons of Hilton.
ACHADH NA CARAIDH / ACHADH NA CORAIDH: (see: Achnacarry)
ACHADH NAN SABHAL: (see: Achnasaul)
A' CHAILLEACH: (see: Caillich)
"Little Field of the Fight." On the upper reaches of the Ash Burn (Allt Nan Dathadairean). Mooreland on which some Campbells made a final stand when fleeing from the Battle of Inverlochy, in 1645. (also see: Tom Na Bratach)
ACHANDAUL A small homestead located south of Cruim Leacainn, along Allt Achadh na Dalach.
Also known as "Upper Achintore." Meaning "Place of the Bleaching/Manure." Just south of Fort William, near Loch Linnhe. A Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) that was formerly part of the Loch Linnhe, Achintore SSSI, but now separate. It is a substantial area of deciduous woodland and associated grassy heath, with a canopy composed mainly of Birch, with some Ash and Rowan, and an under-storey of coppiced Hazel with occasional Hawthorn and Willow.
ACHAPHUBUIL / ACHAPHUBUL / ACHAFUBIL / ACHAPHUBIL: Located just northwest of Camusnagaul, opposite from Corpach, between Loch Linnhe and Loch Eil; on the south shore of the Narrows.
A small village located near Ardnamurchan, on the shore of Loch Sheil. Known as Aharkill in the 19th century. Near the present day Sunart Oakwood Project.
Located approximately 2 miles beyond Bohuntine, in the Braes of Lochaber.
ACHDALIEU / ACHADALEW / ACHADH DA-LIUBHA: "Thy Liubha's Field." Located approximately 2 1/2 miles west of Corpach, and 3 miles west of Inverlochy on the north shore of Loch Eil. A substantial mansion was built here as a hunting/shooting lodge in 1885 by Lochiel, and was occupied by shooting tenants until 1952, when it became a hotel. A decade or so later it became the "Loch Eil Centre - Toc H," later "Outward Bound Loch Eil." Upon the Estates of Lochiel, circa 1788. On the ground between Loch Eil and the site of the present Outward Bound School, and between the two burns, one of which flows on the east side of the centre and the other on its west side, was where Sir Ewen Cameron of Lochiel and his men participated in the Battle of Achdalieu, in 1654. It was here that Sir Ewen, in desperation, bit out the throat of a English officer in the midst of a heated struggle. Battle of Achdalieu, July 1654. (also see: Allt
an Fhuadh)
ACHINTEE HO: Just south of Fort William, near the River Nevis.
ACHINTORE / AUCHINTORE / AUCHINTOR-BEG: Village upon the Estates of Lochiel, circa 1788. Part of present-day Fort William, near the old fort, just south of the pierhead, up the hillside from the shore of Loch Linhhe. In numerous documents from the distant past, the area now known as Fort William was known as Achintore. Battle of Achintore, circa 1654. (also see: Ach' an Todhair)
ACHLUACHRACH: "Place of the Rushes." A village on the River Spean, in the Braes of Lochaber, east of Roybridge.
ACHNACARRY / ACHNACARIE (GAELIC: ACHADH NA CORAIDH / ACHADH NA CARAIDH): The "field of the weir/fish-trap," home of the Chiefs of Clan Cameron. Located in the shadow of Beinn Bhan, which rises to the south, on the isthmus between Loch Lochy and Loch Arkaig, where Arkaig's waters run out into the south end of Lochy. Originally "a large house, all built of fir-planks, the handsomest of that kind in Britain," built circa 1655/1665. Set fire to by 320 men of Bligh's Regiment, under the command of Lt. Colonel Edward Cornwallis and a "body" of Munro's, under the command of Munro of Culcairn on May 28, 1746. Between 1802 and 1837 the mansion house of Achnacarry was rebuilt, under Donald Cameron, 22nd Chief of the Clan, after a design by Mr. Gillespie, a "distinguished architect." During World War Two (beginning in 1942) it was loaned for use as "Castle Commando," the training site for approximately 25,000 commando/ranger soldiers. Home to Lochiel and the Clan Cameron Museum. (also see: Beinn Bhan)
"Field of the Dogs." Located in Glen Nevis, on the north bank of the Nevis River. Thought to be the original burial place for the Camerons of Glennevis. (also see: Tom-eas-an-t'slinnean)
ACHNANELLAN / ACHINELLAN:
ACHNASAUL / ACHNASOUL / ACHNASSUL / ACHADH NAN SABHAL: The Place of
the Barn" or "The Field of the Barns/Graneries." A small
settlement located about one mile beyond the "foot" of Loch Arkaig,
on its north shore, just north-west of Achnacarry.
Upon the Estates of Lochiel, circa 1788. (also
see: Coille Achadh nan Sabhal)
ACHNASHELLACH (THE BATTLE OF): 1505.
A' CHORPAICH: (see: Corpach)
A small settlement in Glen Nevis, approximately 5 miles southeast of Fort William. Home to the Achriabhach Forest Walk along Allt Choire Dheirg (with outstanding views of Ben Nevis). (also see: Carn Dearg)
A' CREAG LIATH: “The Grey Crag.”
Located on the north
A'GHLAC FHEARNA:
AHARKILL: (see: Acharacle)
AIRD EACHAIDH: (see: Ardachvie)
AIRD NOIS: “Excellent Promontory?”
Located along the southern
ALLAN OF THE FORAYS / ALLAN NAN CREACH: Allan MacDonald Dubh Cameron, XII Chief of Clan Cameron. Remembered for his bravery in battle, and for his 32 expeditions into his enemy's country for the 32 years that he lived, and three more, for the three-fourths of a year that he was in his mother's womb. In the end his good fortune came to an end, when he was killed during a raid upon Macintosh lands. There is a stone on the hill above Blarour which is known as "Allan's Stone," and it is said to mark the spot where he was buried, circa 1480.
ALLAN'S STONE: A stone on the hill above Blarour which is said to mark the spot where Allan MacDonald Dubh Cameron, XII Chief of Clan Cameron (Allan of the Forays) was buried, after being killed in action during a raid against the Macintoshes, circa 1480.
ALLT A' BHRADAIN: (see: Allt Coire Choille-ros)
ALLT ACHADH NA DALACH / ALLT ABHADH NA DALACH: A stream that branches off from the River Lundy (just northwest of Inverlochy Castle) and winds to the northeast, ending in the Leanachan Forest.
ALLT ACHADH NAN SABHAL: Stream or burn that runs from the Braes of
Achnasaul down to a junction with Allt Dubh, which in turn empties into Loch
Arkaig, on its northeastern shore.
“Stream of the Crooked Grove.”
Joins the River Mallie west of An t’Seann Fhrith (The Old Forest). (also
see: Cham
Dhoire)
"Stream of the Rowan Trees." Branches off from the River Pean in Glen Pean, toward Streap, near Sgurr Thuilm.
ALLT A' CHOIRE DHUIBE: “Stream of the Dark Corrie.”
Runs from near Coire Dubh into the Fintaig Water, which ini turn runs
into the River Gloy.
ALLT A' COIRE LEACACH: “Stream of the Stony Corrie.”
South of Loch Arkaig, east of Gaor Bheinn/Gulvain (Upper).
Also a place just south of Meall Dubh.
Flows down from Coire Leacach into the River Mallie.
ALLT A' COIRE SCREAMHACH: “Stream of the Screaming Corrie.”
Located south of Loch Arkaig and northeast of Gaor Bheinn/Gulvain
(Upper), flowing generally southward.
ALLT A' MHUILLIN / ALLT A' MHUILINN: "Burn of the Mill." Connects to Corrie Leis, just south-west of Carn Beag Dearg and runs down to an intersection with Allt Coire an Lochain, east of Lochyside.
Stream located near Achdalieu, flowing into Loch Arkaig.
ALLT AN RUIGHE MHOIR: “Stream of the Great Sheiling” or
“Stream of the Big Hill Slope.” Located
just north of the River Mallie, west of the River Mallie / Allt a’ Cham
Dhoire junction. Flows down from
the Coire nam Fuaran into the River Mallie.
ALLT AN T-SNEACHDA: Stream that flows down from Aonach Mor to an eventual intersection with the River Lundy. The Aonach Mor gondola and path both follow the "general line" of Allt an t-Sneachda.
ALLT ARCABHI: Stream that runs down from Loch Blair, north
of Arcabhi, to a junction with Loch Arkaig.
ALLT CAMGHARAIDH: "Stream of the Crooked Hide-out." Connects to the Loch Arkaig on its south-west shore. (see: Gleann Camgharaidh)
ALLT CAONICH: Stream that runs down from north of Caonich
to a junction with Loch Arkaig.
ALLT CHAORUINN: (see: Allt
Cuirnean)
ALLT CHOILLE-RAIS: A scenic, waterfall laden stream that runs north from near the summit of Aonach Mor down into the Leanachan Forest.
ALLT COIRE A' CHAORAINN: “Stream of the Corrie of the Rowan
Trees.” Located south of Loch
Arkaig and south of Gaor Bheinn/Gulvain (Upper).
Flows from Coire a’ Chaorainn down into the Fionn Lighe.
ALLT COIRE A' MHUSGS AIN: A stream that flows down into Glen Nevis, joining the River Nevis near the Lower Falls.
ALLT COIRE AN EOIN: Meaning "Corrie of the Birds." Runs down from near Aonach Beag, connecting with The Cour, before joining with the River Spean near Killiechonate.
A stream that runs down from Lochan an t-Suidhe to an intersection with Allt a' Mhuilinn, east of Lochyside. (also see: Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe)
Also known as Allt Gormshuil or Allt a' Bhradain. A stream/burn which flows into the west side of Loch Lochy, approximately one mile north of Gairlochy. Said to be the place where Gormshuil, the Witch of Moy, met her death by accidental drowning.
ALLT COIRE DHEIRG: Scenic stream that flows down to its junction with the River Nevis, at Achriabhach. A considerable portion of the Achriabhach Forest Walk allows for views of this stream, with numerous waterfalls.
"The Burn of Ewen's Corrie." In
Glen Nevis, featuring a waterslide which falls over
1250 feet down the steep sides of Ben Nevis' "shoulder," Carn Dearg
S.W, in an uninterrupted stream from a hanging corrie above.
Also known as “The Sliding Burn.”
ALLT COIRE MHUILLIN: “The Mill Burn.”
Flows down from near Beinn Bhan to the River Loy, near Inverskilavulin.
ALLT CUIRNEAN / ALLT CHAORUINN: “Stream of the Cairn” or “Stream of
the Rowan Trees.” Runs from near
Streap down through Gleann Cuirnean / Gleann Chaoruinn, joining the River
Pean, which in turns empties into Loch Arkaig at its western end.
ALLT DAIRN: A stream that runs from near Carn Dearg Meandhonach down past Meall Breac to the northwest, where it intersects with Allt na Callich.
"The Annat Burn." A large stream west of Corpach which was damned up during WWII to form a water supply reservoir for Corpach and Caol. The source of the stream is on the slopes of Druim Fada, a short distance west of the lochan.
A stream that runs from north of Meall an t-Suidhe to the west, where it intersects with the River Nevis near the Claggan and the Roaring Mill.
ALLT GLAS DHOIRE: "Stream of the Blue-Green Clump of Trees." Tributary to the River Roy, east of Glen Roy.
ALLT GORMSHUIL: (see: Allt Coire Choille-ros)
ALLT MHUIC: A stream that runs south from near Carn Dubh
through Coire Mhuic and into Loch Arkaig, at Muick.
ALLT MHURLAGAIN: A stream running from near Sgurr Mhurlagain
south to a junction with Loch Arkaig, at Murlaggan.
ALLT NA BRIOBAIG: “Stream of Briobaig.”
Flows from Loch Briobaig into Loch Arkaig, on its southern shore.
ALLT NA CAILLICH: A stream that
runs from near Meall Breac to the west, where it intersects with the River
Lundy near Loch Nam Marag. Also a
stream that runs from north of Caillich (on the north ALLT NA CAILLICH: A stream that
runs from north of Caillich to its junction with Loch Arkaig, on its northern
shore. Also a stream that
interescts with the River Lundy, near Loch Nam Marag.
"Stream of the Pass," the pass named being Lairig Leacach.
ALLT NAN DATHADAIREAN: "The Dyer's Burn, " also known as the "Ash Burn." Located south of Fort William, on Lundavra Road. This place name probably relates to the small industry of wool and cloth dyeing in Fort William, circa 1745. (also see: Achan a' Chath)
ALLT SHEANGAIN: Runs from just north of Meall Bhanabhie southeast toward Tor Castle, along Gleann Laragain.
ALLT TOM AN FHITHICH: “Stream of the Mound of the Ravens.”
Located just north of the Dark Mile, east of the River Caig.
Flows down from near Creag Dhonn toward the Dark Mile.
ALTRUA: Meaning "Red Stream." Along the eastern shore of Loch Lochy at its midpoint, just south of Letterfinlay.
AM BLAR DUBH: “The Black Field.” Located just south of the River Spean, in the Braes of Lochaber, west of Achluachrach.
AM MAM: Located between Glen Mallie and Glen Loy,
northeast of Achnanellan.
"The Headland." Located just north of downtown Fort William, along the shore of Loch Linnhe.
“The Plain.”
Located between Beinn Bhan and Am Mam.
AN GEARASDAN: "The Garrison." (see: Fort William)
Either "The Site of a Church/Chapel," or "Watery Place" (translations vary). At the entrance of Loch Eil, on the northern shore, just west of Corpach. Loch Eil significantly narrows here; this is called the Annat Narrows, and is only 100 meters in width, shore to shore. Said to have been the site of a very early church or chapel, possibly the precursor of Kilmalie, or connected with Corpach. The original settlement at Annat consisted of cottages stretching from Cnoc Nam Faobh westward to about one mile west of Camus Na H-atha. The western portion was known as Lower Annat. Upon the Estates of Lochiel, circa 1788.
ANNAT BURN: (see: Allt Dogha)
ANNAT NARROWS: (see: Annat)
AN STEALL BHAN: (see: Upper Falls of Nevis)
AN T-AOINEADH MOR (see: Inniemore)
AN T'SEINN FRITH / AN T-SEANN FHRITH: "The Old Forest," a remnant of the ancient Caledonian Forest of Scots Pines that once covered a large portion of Scotland. Located just west of Achnacarry, along the south-side of the River Mallie, in Glen Mallie and up onto the slopes of Beinn Bhan. (also see: Guisach)
Runs through Gleann Suileag into Loch Eil on its north shore at Fassiefern/Fassfern.
AONACH: (see: Onich)
AONACH AN NID: Mountain just north of Aonach Mor.
Mountain referred to as "The Small Moor." Just east of Ben Nevis. South of its "sister" mountain, Aonach Mor. Elevation 4,048 feet.
Mountain referred to as "The Big Moor." Just north-east of Ben Nevis, south of the Killiechonate Forest and north of its "sister" mountain, Aonach Beag. Since 1988-89, the mountain has been home to Scotland's only gondola system, at the Nevis Range Ski Centre. The trip to the top is 1 1/2 miles in length, and takes 15 minutes to ascend 2,000 feet - for the sake of clarity and ease of recognition, it was re-named "Nevis Range."
AONAIBH RI CHÉILE: Motto of Clan Cameron - "Unite"/"Let us Unite."
ARCHABHI: Located between Callich and Caonich, on the north shore of Loch Arkaig. At one time considered a part of the Callich lands, on the Lochiel Estate.
ARDACHVIE / ARDECHIVE:
“Horse Headland” or “Horse Promontory.”
Just northwest of Achnasaul, on the north shore
of
Possibly "Promontory of Gabran" (the son of King Fergus of Ulster), or either "Promontory of the Goat"/"Promontory Sloping." A 100 mile square district of high hills and deep glens, stretching southward from Loch Eil to Loch Sunart, and westward from Loch Linnhe to Loch Sheil. Also a former MacLean manse and present-day village situated within Kilmalie Parish, across from Corran on Loch Linnhe. There were several families of Camerons living in this area.
(see: Glenhurich)
ARDGOUR'S TOWEL: A scenic waterfall, "behind" Ardgour, which, from its whiteness, received the name.
Lands owned by the Duke of Argyll, outside of the traditional "Cameron Country," that were settled in the early seventeenth century by Camerons of Glendessary and Dungallon. Cleared of Camerons by the Argyll estate after 1746. Presently a sparsely populated village.
ARDVADY: (see: Achavady)
ARISAIG: Thought to be the location of one of six chapels that Ewen MacAllan Cameron, XIII Chief of Clan Cameron, was directed to build by the Pope, circa 1639, in order to "expiate his sins" from so many years of Highland battle and conflict.
ARKAIG FORDS: Formerly strategic fords in the River Arkaig (especially in the mid-seventeenth century), about 300 yards down river from Loch Arkaig. Near Achnacarry. Standoff at the Ford of Arkaig, September 1665.
ARKAIG RIVER: A rapidly flowing river flowing from Loch Arkaig, past Achnacarry to Loch Lochy. Only about one mile in length. (also see: Arkaig Fords)
ARM, THE: A hill, overlooking Achnacarry, below which in a cave Lochiel hid from the Duke of Cumberland's men in 1746. From here he witnessed the burning of Achnacarry. He would later host Prince Charles Edward Stuart here.
ARMORIAL BEARINGS (OF CAMERON OF LOCHIEL): Three Bars, Gules (heraldic name of tincture red). Only to be used by the Chief of Clan Cameron.
AUCHNABOBANE / AUCHNABOBANNE: Due south of High Bridge.
BADABRIE / BAD ABRACH: One time wood or thicket and rounded projection of the hillside, near Tomonie. One unproven Lochaber tradition has Alan, XVI Chief of Clan Cameron, leaving his home at Eilean nan Craobh circa 1530 and building a new residence here, prior to rebuilding the ruins of Tor Castle as his seat of power. French gold coins were found buried here in the 1850s.
BADGE: (see: Crest)
BAGPIPE MUSIC: (see: Piobaireachdan)
BAINBHIDH: (see: Banavie)
BALLACHULISH / BALLICHULISH (NORTH BALLICHULISH): "Settlement of the Narrows," a village with rich meadowlands on the Lochaber side of Loch Leven, near its junction with Loch Linnhe (at the narrows); 11 miles south of Fort William. Stated, according to records, as being upon the Estates of Lochiel, circa 1788. Location of a ferry across Loch Leven since the early/mid-1700's - a short cut to Fort William..
(also see: MacPatrick's Narrows)
BALVENIE: (see: Camerons of Speyside)
BANAVIE / BAINBHIDH / BANBHAIDH / BANVY: Thought to mean either "Fair Pass/Hill-face," "Pig Stream," "High Place," "Fallow Land" or "Place of the Pigs" (translations vary greatly). Just east of the village of Corpach, by the River Lochy, in Glen Loy. Location where Clan Cameron officially took possession of the Barony of Lochiel in the 15th century (principle messuage or place of infeftment). Upon the Estates of Lochiel, circa 1788. The first inn built here was constructed on orders from Lochiel, in 1830. Presently a village which is home to Neptune's Staircase.
BANNOCKBURN (THE BATTLE OF):
BANQUO'S WALK / SRAID BHANCO: An ancient avenue (level path or road) close to the River Lochy, 20 feet or more broad, and 1/4 mile long, lined with beech, sycamore, oak and birch trees, leading north from Torcastle. This location recalls the Thane of Lochaber, and is said to be frequented by Banquo's ghost!
BARCALDINE, (THE CAMERONS OF): This family is descended from Donald Charles Cameron, the third son of Donald Charles Cameron of Dawnie, who in 1842 purchased the estate of Barcaldine.
BARR: Meaning "Summit" or "Height." Located in Glen Loy, the farm of Barr (just over 2000 acres) was on the south side of the River of Loy, directly opposite Inveruiskavuilin. The dwellings lay clustered around the junction of the burn Allt Coire an Lightuinn with the River Loy. The rest of the farm spread out in a southerly direction. Upon the Estates of Lochiel, circa 1788.
BAY OF THE NARROWS: (see: Camusnagaul)
BATTLE OF THE SHIRTS, (THE): (see: Blar-nan-Leine, The Battle of)
BEECH AVENUE, (THE): The trees which make up this avenue at Achnacarry were planted along the side of the River Arkaig by Donald "The Gentle Lochiel" Cameron, just prior to the commencement of the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745-46.
BEINN AN' SHEACHDA: A mountain which rises above Corribeg to over 2,000 feet.
BEINN AN T-SNEACHDA: "Mountain of the Snow," just north of Kinlochiel, elevation 2,175 feet (also recorded as 2045 feet). Macintosh led his men over the "shoulder" of this hill when invading the Disputed Lands.
"White Mountain." Located due south of Achnacarry (Achnacarry's scenic "backdrop") and north of Glen Loy. Elevation 2,612 feet.
BEINN CHLIANAIG: South of the River Spean and east of the Leanachan Forest. Elevation 2,343 feet.
BEINN CHRAOIBH: Northeast of Muick. Elevation 2014 feet.
"Mountain of Iron." Between Glen Gloy and Glen Roy, west of Loch Lochy.
BEINN NEIMHEIS: (see: Ben Nevis)
Located just west of Dun Dige.
In the range of this mountain (3,757 feet), at Mullach Coire an Iubhar, Lochiel and Cluny Macpherson sought refuge from Hanoverian troops in the summer of 1746.
BEN BHAN: (see: Beinn Bhan)
Possibly meaning "Mountain, cloudy and snowy." Overlooking Lochaber. Scotland's highest mountain - 4406 feet of very impressive granite, which in reality is really two mountains joined together as one. It is sometimes described as "flanked on the west and south by the Glen and Water of Nevis, on the east by the river and Glen of Treig, and on the north by the river and Glen of Spean." The first detailed map of the Scottish Highlands, drawn by Timothy Point in 1595, shows the mountain as "Ben Novesh."
(also see: Glen Nevis)
BEUL-ATH A' MHEIRLICH: (see: Thieves' Ford, The)
BHEINN: (see: Gaor Bheinn)
BIDEIN BAD NA H LOLAIRE: Located south of Beinn Riabhaich.
BISHOP'S BAY: Located along the north shore of Loch Leven, just to the northeast of the Ballachulish Bridge.
BLACK PARKS: An old area now considered part of the village of Inverlochy. Located northeast of An Aird, east of the River Lochy.
A crofting community with a scenic view of Ben Nevis, located on the south shore of Loch Eil, toward its mid-point. (also see: Torr an Daraich)
BLAR A'CHAORAINN: Located northeast of Lochan Lundavra and just east of the River Kiachnish.
BLAR MAC DROIGHNIGH / BLARMACDRYNIE / BLAR MAC DROIGHNEACH / BLAR MAC DRUINEACH / BLAR NAN DRUINEACH: "Field of the Wise Men." Located in Nether Lochaber, just south of the West Highland Way, due west of Achraibhach.
BLARMACHFOLDACH / BLAR MAC FAOLTAICH: Possibly meaning "Cold Field" or "January Field." A small settlement located in the Mamore Hills, on the old military road from Kinlochleven to Fort William, 3 miles south of Fort William. It was once a substantial crofting community, due to underlying limestone that gave rise to relatively fertile soil. In the nineteenth century Blarmachfoldach had a of over 800, but the population has gradually fallen to around 50. This was exacerbated by a cholera epidemic in the nineteenth century, when a ship in Loch Linnhe brought contaminated linen. The river Cěochnis (Cěoch Innis) which originates in Lochan Lundavra and passes through Blarmachfoldach was the source of hydro-electric power for the first electric street lighting in Scotland, in along Fort William's High Street. The settlement was known locally as one of the last places to celebrate the old Highland New Year on January 12th
BLAR MOR / BLAR MHOR: (see: Corpach Moss)
BLAR NA H-ANNAIT: "Plain/Flat Ground of Annat." A long stretch of flat ground just before Ceann a' Chlaid, in western Camus na H-atha. Divided into east and west sections by the the Allt Dogha (Annat Burn). Reaches southward from the main road to the narrows of Loch Eil.
BLAR NAN CHLEIREACH:: "Field of the Clerks." Near Lundavra. Perhaps having a connection with the Clark sept of Clan Cameron.
BLAR-NAN-LEINE: Either "Flat ground of the Shirts," or "Boggy Ground." Located at the north end of Loch Lochy, on its east side. (see: Kin-Loch-Lochy, The Battle of)
BLAROUR: Location where a stone called "Allans" marks the burial spot of the 12th chief of Clan Cameron.
BOHENIE: Possibly meaning "Hut on the steep brae." Just north-east of Roybridge, near the River Roy.
Possibly meaning "Hut of the Beacon-Keeper." A small crofting settlement in the Braes of Lochaber, along the River Roy, north of Roybridge.
South of Gairlochy, west of Spean Bridge, near the River Spean. Home to large present-day sand pits.
BRAE CULCAIRN:
BRAES OF ACHNASAUL: The hillsides near Achnasaul. Prince Charles Edward Stuart spent a short period of time here in hiding during August, 1746.
BRAES OF LOCHABER / BRAE LOCHABER: "The Hillsides of Lochaber." The upper part of Lochaber, located along the River Spean, lying around Glen Spean and Glen Roy, north-east of Ben Nevis, extending westward toward Achnacarry. Along with Nether Lochaber, one of Lochaber's two sub-divisions to the east (east of the Lochy basin) - considered the north-east portion of Lochaber.
BRAES OF STRATHDEARN (THE BATTLE OF): (also see: Moyness)
BRAICH BHLAICH: South of Loch Eil, and west of Loch Linnhe. Just southwest of Ceann Caol. Altitude 1976 feet.
BRAIGH LOCHABER: (see: Braes of Lochaber)
BRAINTOUN: (see: Maryburgh)
BREUNCAMUS: A bay located at Corpach that curves round from east of the present site of Corpach to the River Lochy.
BRUNIACHAN / BRUNACHAN: Located two miles beyond Achavady, in Glen Roy. An old quarry here was famed in the past for its excellent quern stones which it produced - Lochaber Stones - which were highly prized for grinding grains. (also see: Lochaber Stones)
BUINNE A'CHAIT: (see: Cat Rapids, The and Cat Pool, The)
BUNARKAIG: "River Mouth of the Arkaig." A village at the junction of the river Arkaig and Loch Lochy. Just east of Achnacarry.
BUNCAMGHARAIDH / BUNCAMGARRY: “River Mouth of the Camgharaidh.”
Situated just west of Gerraran, where the River Camgharaidh (Camgarry)
flows into Loch Arkaig.
BUNGALOW HILLOCK: (see: Cnoc nam Faobh)
BUN LOY: A
former small settlement located at the junction of the River Loy and the River
Lochy. An old burial ground was
located there (on the north bank, near the junction) and was for generations
the resting place of inhabitants of
A double waterfall at the western end of the Dark Mile, where the River Caig comes dashing down from the high hills north of Achnacarry. Features a deep pool called the "Witch's Cauldron," which flows into Caig Burn. Legend has it that in the distant past Cameron clansmen chased a witch, in the form of a cat, over the falls here to her death. A very scenic stop, now located roadside. (see: Glencaig)
"The Old Woman," possibly connected
with "Lubnacallich" (The Bend of the Old Woman). Located on the
north (see: MacMillan)
CALADH ARD: (see: Callart)
A grand canal, built by Thomas Telford , and first opened to nautical traffic in 1822. It connects the west of Scotland, via Lochs Lochy, Oich and Ness (traversing the entire length of Glenalbyn, The Great Glen) to Inverness, on the east. Some of the low-lying lands that were farmed by Lochaber families were consumed by the rising waters of the canal, never to be reclaimed. (also see: Neptune's Staircase)
(see: An T'seinn Frith)
Meaning either "The Upper Harbor," or "Hazel Point" (theories vary). Situated within Kilmalie Parish, in Mamore (in Nether Lochaber) three miles or so east of North Ballachulish, on the north side of Loch Leven, just opposite to the entrance to Glencoe.
This family is the first that "branched off the main stem" of Clan Cameron, therefore it is the oldest cadet family of Lochiel. They are descended from John Cameron, second son of Allan "Mac Dhomh'uill Duibh," twelfth Chief of Clan Cameron, by his wife Mariot MacDonald. From this family sprung the Camerons of Lundavra, Culchenna, and other cadets. They were commonly known as "Sliochd Ian 'ic Ailein," or the descendants of John, son of Allan of Lochiel. The Camerons of Callart followed the banner of Lochiel under Montrose and Dundee, as well as in the Rising of 1745. The original residence of Cameron of Callart was burnt down after an outbreak of plague was brought to the house by a Spanish Trading ship moored in Loch Leven. A shallow hollow in the field (near an avenue of old trees) is all that remains of the home site.
CALLICHARTH: Upon the Estates of Lochiel, circa 1788 - may be the same place name as Caillich.
CALMEROUNE: A form of the surname Cameron, circa 1605.
Near the River Lochy, north of Caol.
CAMAS AN INBHIR: “Bay at the River Mouth.”
Located on the north
CAMAS CRUINN: “Round Bay.”
Located along the north
CAMAS DUBH UISGE: “Duisky Bay” or “Black Water Bay.” Located near Duisky, on the south shore of Loch Eil, just east of its junction with An Dubh Uige.
CAMAS NA CILLE: “Bay of the Church.” Located along the western shoreline of Loch Linnhe, south of Inverscaddle Bay.
CAMASNAGAUL / CAMUS NAN GALL: (see: Camusnagaul)
CAMBERNON / DeCAMBERNON: A form of the surname Cameron, circa 1296.
CAMBRAWNO: A form of the surname Cameron, circa 1402.
CAMBRIN: A form of the surname Cameron, circa 1365.
CAMBRO: A Dane who is said to have acquired his property with the Chiefship of Clan Cameron, by marriage with the daughter and heiress of MacMartin of Letterfinlay; probably a partial myth.
CAMBRON / DeCAMBRON: A form of the surname Cameron, circa 1233.
CAMBRONE: A form of the surname Cameron, circa 1351.
CAMBROUN / DeCAMBROUN: A form of the surname Cameron, circa 1296.
CAMBRUN: A possible early form of the surname Cameron, a place name in Fife meaning "crooked hill."
CAMBURNON / DeCAMBURNON: A form of the surname Cameron, circa 1297.
CAMBRV' / CAMBRVN: An early form of the surname Cameron.
“Crooked Grove.”
Located at the end of Gleann a’ Cham Dhoire, west of the River Mallie
/ Allt a Cham Dhoire. (also
see: Allt a’ Cham Dhoire)
The "King of Cats," cited in early tales from Lochaber. Said to have once matched wits with Ewen MacAllan Cameron, XIII Chief at The Field of the Cat.
CAMERARIO: From the Chambers sept of Clan Cameron.
CAMERARIUS: From the Chambers sept of Clan Cameron.
CAMERN: An alternative spelling of the surname Cameron, 1718.
CAMERON: A surname of many supposed origins, Lowland and Highland and foreign. One tradition contends that the name originates from a younger son of the Royal Family of Denmark, who assisted at the restoration of King Fergus II, anointed in 404 A.D. He was called Cameron, or "Cambro" because of his "crooked" nose, as the surname implies. He supposedly acquired his property in marriage with the daughter and heiress of the MacMartins of Letterfinlay. In the Highlands the name is thought to be derived from the word "Camshron," Gaelic for "wry"/"hook/crooked nose" or "Cambrun," Gaelic for "crooked hill." It is thought to be of a "territorial" source in the Lowlands, from one of three places: Cameron, near Edinburgh; Cameron in Lennox; Cameron (Cambrun/Camberone), a parish in Fife, Norman for "crooked hill." (also see: Tartans)
CAMERON BRIDGE: A village in central Fifeshire, on the Leven River, 2 miles west of Markinch. Not within Lochaber's Cameron Country.
CAMERON BURN: A stream located in Fife, Scotland. Not within Lochaber's Cameron Country.
CAMERONIANS: A title, in honor of Scottish covenanting leader Richard Cameron (1648-1680), often applied to all sects or bodies who held advanced or unusual opinions. In particular it used to be given to the "Reformed Presbyterians" that would not accept the settlement of church and state under William and Mary. PLEASE NOTE: Cameronians were not affiliated with the Camerons of Lochiel or any other branch of the clan.
CAMERONITES: Name sometimes applied to the followers of "The Walking Library," John Cameron (c. 1579-1625).
CAMERONNE: A form of the surname Cameron, circa 1650.
CAMERON SQUARE: The central square in downtown Fort William, just south of High Street. Location of the West Highland Museum, established in 1922, and also the Fort William Tourist Information Centre.
CAMEROUN: A form of the surname Cameron, circa 1425.
CAMEROWN: A form of the surname Cameron, circa 1446-53.
CAMGARRY: (see: Gleann Camgharaidh)
Camerons from Glen Nevis originally settled in this area of Rannoch, south of the traditional Clan Cameron Lands. There was a village of 20-30 Cameron houses here up until the Highland Clearances. (also see: Stone of the Heads)
CAMGHARAIDH: (see: Gleann Camgharaidh)
CAMISKY, (THE CAMERONS OF): A branch of the Camerons of Erracht.
On the River Lochy, north of Torcastle and due east of Muirshirlich. There was a mansion built here in the mid 19th century by the Lord Abinger.
CAMMERON: A form of the surname Cameron, circa 1532.
CAMNAGHAEL / CAMAGHAEL: In Gaelic, "Cam Dhail," meaning "Crooked Field." Located adjacent to the River Lochy, near Blar Mor (Corpach Moss) and the junction of the River Lundy.
CAMPBROUN: A form of the surname Cameron, circa 1543-49.
CAMPHRON: A form of the surname Cameron, circa 1574.
CAMPRONE: A form of the surname Cameron, circa 1543-49.
CAMPROUN: A form of the surname Cameron, circa 1546.
CAMRON: An alternative spelling of the surname Cameron, 1498-1628.
CAMRONAICH: An early adjectival form of the surname Cameron.
CAMRONE: A form of the surname Cameron, circa 1543-49.
CAMROUN: A form of the surname Cameron, circa 1543-49.
CAMROWNE: A form of the surname Cameron, circa 1485-1552.
CAMRUN: A form of the surname Cameron, circa 1598.
CAMSHRON: Possible early form of the surname Cameron, a descriptive adjective meaning "crooked/wry/hook nose." Contrary to popular belief, the "S" in this word is silent.
CAMSROIN: The middle Gaelic genitive form of the name Cameron.
CAMUSINAS: Near Loch Sunart.
"Bay of the Caol (Narrows)." A small settlement located on the Ardgour peninsula. Also the name given to the adjacent sheltered little bay directly across from Fort William, on Loch Linnhe's western shore. In this bay, on the deck of his galley the Marquis of Argyll is said to have stood and watched the route of his Campbell clansmen by the forces of Montrose, at the Battle of Inverlochy in 1645. (also see: Caol)
CAMUS NA H-ATHA / CAMUSNAHA: "Bay of the Kiln." Located where the waters of Loch Eil widen out from the Annat Narrows to form a curving shore. Just beyond this area is where legend has it that a "wizard" warned Donald "The Gentle Lochiel" not to join the 1745 Jacobite Uprising.
"Bay of Trislaig," on Loch Linnhe, near the village of Trislaig.
"Sea Narrows." A village and township where Loch Linnhe narrows, near the River Lochy, Caledonian Canal and Fort William.
CAOLAS MHIC PHATRIC: (see: MacPatrick's Narrows)
CAOL LAIRIG: "The Narrow Pass." Just west of Glen Roy, near Bohuntine.
CAONICH: Located on the northern shore of Loch Arkaig, west of Culcairn's Brae. Upon the Estates of Lochiel, circa 1788.
Meaning "Red-Brown Hill/The Red Cairn." There are two similarly named "outlier shoulders" of Ben Nevis; one is the northern face of the main mass of Ben Nevis; the other is the southern outlier and lies above Polldubh and Achriabhach in Glen Nevis. (also see: Coire Eoghainn)
CARN BEAG DEARG: "The Small Red Cairn." The mountain which flanks the Allt a'Mhuillin glen on the northeast, northeast of Carn Dearg. Elevation 4012 feet.
CAIRN CHAISTEIL: “Cairn of the Hill Fort.”
The dividing point (high ground) between Ruighe Mor and Gerraran.
CARN DEARG MEANDHONACH: A mountain east of Carn Dearg. Elevation 3871 feet.
CARN MOR DEARG: "The Big Red Peak." Roughly located between Ben Nevis and Aonach Mor, slightly to the north.
"CASTLE COMMANDO": The name associated with Achnacarry, residence to the Camerons of Lochiel, in reference to its capacity as a commando training site during World War Two. As many as 25,000 English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh, French, Belgian, American, Dutch and Norwegian soldiers would undergo "commando basic training" here, beginning in February 1942. Officially Achnacarry would function as the "Commando Depot" and later as the "Commando Basic Training Center." It was officially disbanded on March 31, 1946. Commandos also utilized Inverailort House, as a special training school and depot.
CAT FIELD, (THE): (see: Field of the Cat, The)
Just before the Cat Rapids, located below the cliffs of Torcastle. Legend has it that on the advice of Gormshuil, the Witch of Moy, Ewen MacAllan Cameron, XIII Chief of Clan Cameron, slowly roasted a stray Lochaber cat to learn his penance for past "indiscretions." Soon the "King of Cats," Cam Dubh, arrived and agreed to tell Ewen his penance if he released the smoldering cat. When the cat was freed, it was said to have sprinted to the cliffs near Torcastle and leapt into the River Lochy. Thus the Cat Pool, and the Cat Rapids just beyond. (also see: Field of the Cat, The)
CAT RAPIDS, (THE): Just beyond the Cat Pool, which is located below the cliffs of Torcastle. Legend has it that on the advice of Gormshuil, the Witch of Moy, Ewen MacAllan Cameron, XIII Chief of Clan Cameron, slowly roasted a stray Lochaber cat to learn his penance for past "indiscretions." Soon the "King of Cats," Cam Dubh, arrived and agreed to tell Ewen his penance if he released the smoldering cat. When the cat was freed, it was said to have sprinted to the cliffs near Torcastle and leapt into the River Lochy. Thus the Cat Pool, and the Cat Rapids just beyond. (also see: Field of the Cat, The)
CAUMBEREN / DeCAUMBEREN: A form of the surname Cameron, circa 1286.
CAUMBROUN / DeCAUMBROUN: A form of the surname Cameron, circa 1297.
CEANN A' CHLAIR: "Head/End of the Flat Area." Located at the west end of Camus na H-atha, just beyond Blar na H-annait. In the past this was a popular site for bark to be stripped from trees for local tanneries.
CEANN A' MHUIR: (see: Kenmore)
South of Loch Eil, and west of Loch Linnhe. Altitude 1600 feet.
CEANN LOCH EIL / CEANN LOCH IALL: "Head of Loch Eil."
"The End of the Great Bridge"/"The Head of the High Bridge," a "gathering" piobaireachdan said to be a Cameron composition and favorite.
CHALMERS: From the Chambers sept of Clan Cameron.
CHAMBERS / CHAMBRES: A major sept of Clan Cameron.
CHLANNA NAN CON THIGIBH A SO'S GHEIBH SIBH FEOIL: The war cry of Clan Cameron. "Sons of the hounds come hither/here and get flesh/meat."
CHLIANAIG: Located just south of the River Spean, and southeast of Roybridge. It is said that at this place the last fairies in Lochaber were seen, by a man named MacKenzie.
An old burial ground located approximately
one mile north of the
CLACH A' CHARRA: A standing stone located in the shore fields at Onich. Approximately seven feet in height and four in width, the stone has unique circular holes in a natural stone hollow.
CLACH-AN-TURRAMAIN: "Stone of the Rocking," or "Rocking Stone." Located in Glen Nevis, near the former location of Dun Dige. Formerly this large, carefully balanced stone could be set rocking with the gentlest of pushes. Now the stone is set firmly in place, due to debris and weeds settling in at its base.
“Whistling Rock.” Located on the south shore of Loch Arkaig, almost directly south across the loch from Murlaggan (but slightly to the west).
CLACH NA CEANN: (see: Stone of the Heads)
"Patrick's Stone." Said to have been named for a Norse pirate who managed to grab this stone to save his life when his boat overturned in the Corran Narrows. Another story relates that a past Lochiel was returning on horseback from a wedding along the south side of Loch Leven. He is said to have been pursued by a witch, or hag, whom he could no "shake." On reaching the Ballachulish ferry, Lochiel managed to get into the boat and push-off before the witch could catch him. Legend states that a "supernatural witch cannot cross water," so she stood on the shore and "screeched her imprecations" on Lochiel so vehemently that this boulder split apart. (also see: MacPatrick's Narrows)
CLACH SHOMHAIRLE: There appears to be two such named stones:
(see: Stone of Somerled)
CLACK AN ACRAIS: “Stone of Hunger.”
A hill-top stone that some Lochaber residents consulted as a natural
“time teller.” They would know
when it was meal time by the position of the sun with respect to the stone.
Located in Glen Dessery, west of Loch Arkaig. At one time considered a part of the Glen Dessery lands, on the Lochiel Estate.
CLADH MUCOMIN: "Mucomir Burial Ground." In actuality, this is the burial ground at Gairlochy, but for some reason the name has been attributed in error to Mucomir, which is quite nearby. On the road to Achnacarry, between Spean Bridge and the Caledonian Canal at Gairlochy. A familiar landmark to anyone making a visit to Achnacarry.
CLAGGAN, WATERFALL OF THE: (see: Roaring Mill)
CLARK / CLARKE: A major sept of Clan Cameron.
CLARKSON: From the Clark sept of Clan Cameron.
CLEARY: From the Clark sept of Clan Cameron.
CLERK: From the Clark sept of Clan Cameron.
CLUANAIS: (see: Clunes)
CLUNES / CLUANAIS: Thought to mean "Meadow Stance," "Pasture Resting-Place," or "Pleasant Place." Near the southern end of Loch Lochy, on the Northwest shore. On the isthmus close to Achnacarry. Nearby is the Pass of Clunes. Upon the Estates of Lochiel, circa 1788.
CLUNES, (THE CAMERONS OF): A branch of the Camerons of Erracht. The original Clunes House was burnt to the ground following the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion, and the present-day residence was built shortly afterwards. On a small knoll at the back of the house is the burial place of the Camerons of Clunes. The lease for these lands ended in 1850, and the Camerons of Clunes spread throughout Scotland and the world.
CLUNES FOREST: Along the southwest shore of Loch Lochy, extending northeast from Clunes.
CNOC NAM FAOBH: "Hillock of the Spoil/Booty," also known as "Bungalow Hillock" since the late 19th century. Rises on the north side of the road to Glenfinnan (A-830), opposite the main entrance to the Corpach pulp mill, about 1/4 mile west of the Kilmallie Parish church.
CNOC NA MI CHOMHAIRLE: "Knoll/Mound of Evil Counsel." A hillock near Dun Dige, in Glen Nevis where a MacSorlie/Cameron of Glen Nevis chieftain insulted the honor of a body of men from Clan Chattan (Mackintosh) by having his piper play a traditional Cameron song ("Sons of the Hound") as their send-off tune following a visit. The Chattans stopped at this hillock and took counsel, with the decision being reached that they would return and ambush the MacSorlies/Camerons. Their resulting attack killed or wounded every man, woman and child. The infant son of the chieftain survived, thanks to the quick thinking of a trusted clansperson, who hid the child for years, only to return with a grown lad and an engraved silver spoon to prove his birthright some years later.
“Achnasaul Woods.”
Located along the north
COILLE AN RUIGHE MHOIR: “Woods of the Great Sheiling” or
“Woods of the Big Hill Slope.” Located
just north of the River Mallie, west of the River Mallie / Allt a’ Cham
Dhoire junction. Just northeast of
Ruighe Mhoir.
COILLE NA GUIBHSAICH: (see: Guisach)
COILLE NAN GEUR-OIREAN:
(see: Gerraran)
COILLEROS: From
the Gaelic “Coille-Rais” – “Rising Wood.”
Along the western
COIRE A' CHAORAINN: “Corrie of the Rowan Trees.”
Located south of Loch Arkaig and south of Gaor Bheinn/Gulvain (Upper).
COIRE BAN: Just southwest of Meall Coire Lochain.
COIRE BEAG: (see: Corrybeg)
COIRE BHOTRAIS: Located just northwest of Beinn Bhan.
COIRE CHAORACHAN: (see: Corrychurachan)
COIRE CHNAMH: “Bonfire Corrie.”
Located west of Monadh Beag.
COIRE CHOILLE-RAIS: “Rising Wood
Corrie.” Located with Allt Coire
Choille-rais, which runs from near Monadh Beag down toward Loch Lochy, between
Bunarkaig and Heatherlea.
COIRE CHRAOIBHE: “Tree Corrie.”
The bowl or corrie formed along Allt Coire Chraoibhe as it heads west
past Easter and Wester Moy toward Monadh Beag.
COIRE DUBH: “Dark Corrie.”
Located just northeast of Beinn Bhan.
Also a location just southeast of Glen Gloy’s COIRE DUBH: “Dark Corrie.”
Located just southeast of Glen Gloy’s
COIRE DUBH NA GIUBHSAICH: “Dark Corrie of Guisach.”
Located off the southwestern edge of Guisach (The Pine Forest).
Bounds the summit plateau to Carn Dearg S.W. Some mountaineers make their way up the steep slopes beside the waterslide into the corrie and then go north-east to ultimately go up the boulder-strewn slopes to the summit of Ben Nevis.
COIRE GLAS: “Green or Grey Corrie.”
Located off the southwestern edge of Guisach (The Pine Forest).
COIRE LEACACH: “Stony Corrie.”
Just south of Meall Dubh.
Also a place south of Loch Arkaig, east of Gaor
Bheinn/Gulvain (Upper). COIRE LEACACH: “Stony Corrie.”
South of Loch Arkaig, east of Gaor Bheinn/Gulvain (Upper).
Also a place just south of Meall Dubh.
COIRE LOCHAIN: Just east of Meall Coire Lochain.
Located north of Muick, along Allt Mhuic,
north of Loch Arkaig.
COIRE MHUILLIN: “Mill Corrie.”
Located just south of Beinn Bhan, along Allt Coire Mhuillin.
COIRE MUICK: (see: Coire
Mhuic)
COIRE NA CLOICHE BIGE: “Corrie of the Small Rock?”
Located north of the western end of Loch Arkaig, northeast of Meallan
Dubh – south of Coire na Cloiche Moire.
COIRE NA CLOICHE MOIRE: “Corrie of the Large Rock?”
Located north of the western end of Loch Arkaig, northeast of Meallan
Dubh – north of Coire na Cloiche
Bige.
COIRE NA H-AIRE: “Corry of the Watch.”
Located south of Gerraran.
COIRE NA H-IOLAIRE: “The Eagle’s Corry.”
Located south of the River Mallie, on the northern slope of Druim
Gleann Laoigh, at the southern end of Allt Coire na h-Iolaire.
COIRE NAM FUARAN: “Corry Of the Spring.”
Located north of the River Mallie, at the beginning of Allt an Ruighe
Mhoir.
COIRE NAN GALL: "The Corry of the Stranger." A corry at the head of Glenkingie where Prince Charles Edward Stuart once hid from Hanoverian troops following the Battle of Culloden.
COIRE NAN GEUR-OIREAN / GERRARAN: “Coire of the Gerraran.”
Located southeast of Gerraran, north of the River Mallie.
COIRE ODHAR BHEAG: Just southwest of Meall Dubh.
COIRE SCREAMHACH: “Screaming Corrie.”
Located south of Loch Arkaig and northeast of Gaor Bheinn/Gulvain
(Upper).
COIRE UANAN: (see: Coruanan)
COLUMB(A), ISLAND OF: (see: Eilean Loch Arkaig)
COLUMBKILL, ISLAND: (see: Eilean Loch Arkaig)
COMHNARD A' GHIUBHAIS: “Plain of Guisach.”
Located off the southern edge of Guisach (The Pine Forest).
COMHNARD COIRE NAN GEUR-OIREAN / GERRARAN: “Plain Coire of the Gerraran.”
Located just south of Gerraran, south of the Loch Arkaig.
COMMANDO(S): (also see: Commando Memorial)
COMMANDO MEMORIAL: An impressive monument unveiled on September 27, 1952 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. Located on a hill approximately one mile northwest of Spean Bridge, Inverness-shire (at the intersection of the Gairlochy-Inverness-Fort William roads), commanding a wonderful view of the valley of the River Spean, Ben Nevis and the west end of the Great Glen. The memorial was dedicated to the memory of the 25,000 Allied commandos who trained at Achnacarry during World War Two. "Three Men on the Hill" has three gigantic bronze figures of commando soldiers, in cap comforters and S.V. climbing boots "facing up to the elements." It was designed by Scott Sutherland, A.R.S.A., of the Dundee Art School. (also see: Castle Commando)
CONA GLEN: Located in Ardgour.
Branches off from Glen Scaddle (just west of Inverscaddle) and runs to
the northwest, toward Loch Shiel.
CONAGLEN HOUSE: (see:
Inverscaddle)
CORPACH / A' CHORPAICH / CORPAICH / CORPYCH: "Place of the corpses/bodies"
or "Field of the Dead," where the "noble dead" were
brought overland to await a boat to take them to (also see: Corpach House)
CORPACH (THE BATTLE OF): 1439.
CORPACH HILL: Located just northeast of Corpach, a 764 foot hill with scenic views of Ben Nevis.
CORPACH HOUSE: Located in Corpach. Donald Cameron of Lochiel, XXII Chief of Clan Cameron temporarily resided here after the restoration of the Lochiel Estate, since Achnacarry had been burnt to the ground in 1746.
Near the village of Corpach, at the head of Loch Linnhe. "Blar Mor," "Big Plain, Moss." In olden times this was a well-known and frequented rendezvous of drovers and their herds from both Lochaber and the surrounding Highlands.
Approximately 8 miles south of Fort William, on Loch Linnhe. A very swift current at this location sets up strong whirlpools on occasion. During the 1745 Jacobite Uprising, Hanoverian ships entering Loch Linnhe were ambushed from both shores here. There has been ferry service here in past centuries, between Corran and Ardgour.
CORRYBEG / CORRIEBEG / COIRE BEAG: "Small Sea-Gulf," or "The Little Corry." A small settlement on the northern shore of Loch Eil, toward its western end (Lochielside). Home to a branch of the MacMasters Clan which was affiliated with Clan Cameron. Upon the Estates of Lochiel, circa 1788.
CORRICHY (THE BATTLE OF):
CORRYCHURACHAN / CORRYCHURRACHAN / CORRYCHERICHAN / COIRE CHAORACHAN: "The Corry Abounding in Rowan Berries." Located southwest of Fort William, in Nether Lochaber, near the Corran Narrows of Loch Linnhe and present-day A82. At one time a jointure house or dower house of the Lochiel family. Upon the Estates of Lochiel, circa 1788. One evening a local postman was reported to have viewed two "troops" of fairies dancing on the grass here; they would be the last of many fairies to be spotted in Nether Lochaber.
CORRYCHOILLIE: "The Wooded Corry." Three miles from Spean Bridge, along the south bank of the River Spean, in Glen Spean. Not on the Lochiel Estate, but this farm and surrounding area were home to numerous Cameron families, including the famous drover John Cameron of Corrychoille, who once had a flock of 60,000 sheep here.
CORUANAN / COIRE UANAN, (THE MacLACHLANS OF): A branch of this clan, along the shores of Loch Linnhe, about 4 miles south of Fort William, was confederated with Clan Cameron. Hereditary standard-bearers of Lochiel. Upon the Estates of Lochiel, circa 1788.
COUNSEL STONE: (see: Samuel's Stone)
COUR (THE): Tributary that connects with numerous streams in the Leanachan Forest before reaching the River Spean near Killiechonate.
COWAL: The Camerons living in this area were said to have been descended from Donald Taillear Dubh na Tuaighe Cameron, and the men who were his followers.
COW HILL: Sometimes listed as "Crow Hill" on maps. Scenic hillside that rises behind and overlooks Fort William. Used by Clan Cameron as a location for their cannon battery during the siege of Fort William, during March and April of 1746. Elevation 941 feet.
CRAIG CAILLOCH, (THE BATTLE OF): 1441.
CRAIGS, THE: Cemetery in Fort William. A few yards towards the town center from its entrance is an outcrop of rock, like a large rough boulder. From here Cameron field guns bombarded Fort William for two weeks beginning about March 20, 1746. In 1793 this very same location hosted the swearing in of the first recruits of the 79th Regiment, The Cameron Highlanders.
CREAG AN T-SAIGHDEIR: “Rock of the Soldier.”
Located between the River Arkaig and the Dark Mile, by Torr a’ Mhuilt.
With views of Achnacarry, this placename may refer to a military watch
location for Clan Cameron.
CREAG DHONN: “Brown Rock.”
Located northwest of Beinn Bhan, near the southern edge of An t’Seann
Fhrith, The Old Forest. Also a
place located just north of the Dark Mile.
CREAG DHONN: “Brown Rock.”
Located just north of the Dark Mile, between Loch Lochy and the River
Caig. Also a place northwest of
Beinn Bhan, near the southern edge of An t’Seann Fhrith.
CREAG DUBH / DHUBH: "Black Fell/Rock." Just north of the Braes of Lochaber, near Allt Glas Dhoire. Elevation 2,160 feet.
CREAG INNIS NAM BO: “
CREAG LIATH: “Grey Rock.”
Located on the southwestern edge of the
CRIEFF / CRIOTHACH: "Place of the aspens." Located between Sallachan and Ardachvie, on the north shore of Loch Arkaig. Upon the Estates of Lochiel, circa 1788.
CRIOTHACH: (see: Crieff)
Empetrum Nigrum. One of the ancient badges of Clan Cameron. An evergreen heath like shrub, member of the Empetraceae family. Readily found throughout Lochaber. Also called "Raven's Berry," "The Starling's Plant," and "The Black Knobby Plant." The Gaelic spelling is Lus Na Fionnaig/Feannag, or Dearcag Fithich. It can grow up to ten inches in height and has branches that are crowded with dark evergreen leaves 1/4" or so in length. Crowberry thrives in moderate northern climates, usually in sandy, peaty or acidic soils. In early May it produces very small, purplish flowers and in time small, black or dark purple fruit, which are said to be edible, though rather bitter and/or bland. However, the first frosts of autumn make them sweeter and cooking also improves their flavor; they may be used for jams and juices. Some accounts suggest that if they are consumed in large quantities they may cause headaches - that however has not been substantiated. The fruit used to be boiled with alum to make a dark purple dye for the clothes of Highland families. It has also been used in some Indian cultures as a cure for digestive troubles, tuberculosis and other illnesses. ( also see: Oak)
Due east of Strone, across the River Lochy. Altitude 749 feet.
CRUINNEACHADH NAN CAMRONACH: "The Camerons' Gathering," a "gathering" piobaireachdan of Clan Cameron.
CRY: (see: War Cry)
CUILCHENNA: (see: Culchenna)
A steep brae on the Locharkaigside road near Kenmore. The location where Captain Munro of Culcairn (the very same gentleman who directed the burning of Achnacarry earlier that same year) was shot in 1746 by a Cameron clansman.
CULCHENNA, (THE CAMERONS OF): A branch of the family of the Camerons of Callart.
"The Hollow of the Headland." Place and mill, upon the Estates of Lochiel, circa 1788.
CULLODEN (THE BATTLE OF):
CUMBERLAND'S KETTLES: Marks on Achnacarry's old sycamore trees which form the front avenue were made by Hanoverian soldiers who hung their cooking kettles between the trees on iron chains, during their occupation following the Battle of Culloden in 1746.
"Lament of Young Allan," a "lament" piobaireachdan of Clan Cameron.
Cummings from Achdalieu make up a sept of Clan Cameron.
CUINICH: On the northern shore of Loch Arkaig, just southeast of Loch Blair.
DABHACHAN FHASAIDH: (see: Dochanassie)
DAIL A' CHAIT: (see: Field of the Cat, The)
DAIL RIABHACH: "The Brindled Haugh." A low-lying meadow or field located on the eastern banks of the River Lochy, north of Camisky.
DALACHOISE: On the River Lochy, north of Dalvenvie and south of Torcastle.
DALMACOMER: (see: Mucomir)
On the River Lochy, between Camaghuid and Dalachoise.
A narrow densely tree-shaded pass through the hills (in the valley between Torr a' Chronain and Torr a' Mhuilt, which is sub-divided by Torr a Ghallain, a low ridge), through which a mile of twisting roadway from Loch Lochy to Loch Arkaig runs (the River Arkaig runs roughly parallel, on the other side of Torr a Ghallain). Located to the north, at the valley's upper end, is Achnacarry; Clunes lies at the lower, or Loch Lochy end. There is a cave just off this road in which Prince Charles Edward Stuart hid from Hanoverian troops in 1746. Modern construction of a new road has allowed more light, thus the name is not as relevant any longer. Nevertheless, the Dark Mile, flanked by distinctive moss-covered stone walls, is still considered deeply wooded.
DAWNIE: On the eastern side of the River Lochy, just opposite of Banavie, where the River Lundy flows through Gleann Domhanaidh. These lands were at one time held by the Duke of Gordon.
DAWNIE, (THE CAMERONS OF): A branch of the Camerons of Glenevis. According to tradition Ewen, son of Allan, son of Donald the Black, son of Alexander of Glenevis occupied Dawnie in 1745. He is said to have led a body of Glenevis Camerons in the Highland army and to have received special recognition for gallantry from Prince Charles; family tradition states that he was in fact knighted by the Prince. (also see: Camerons of Barcaldine)
DE: A prefix to variously spelled versions of the surname Cameron. (see: specific surname, ignoring DE)
DESSARRY: (see: Glen Dessarry)
DISPUTED LANDS, (THE): The lands of Glenloy and Loch Arkaig, including the Arkaig catchment area, and land bordering on Loch Quoich, the headwaters of the Garry. This dispute was a lengthy one, as to the ownership of these lands, between Lochiel and Macintosh. The Macintoshes claimed ownership back to the year 1291, but the Camerons retained the lands due to their occupation over several centuries; the Celtic tribal system determined land ownership by virtue of long possession or conquest.
"Davoch of the Stance." A township/region by the shores of Loch Lochy, from Gairlochy to Letterfinlay renowned for its strong, tall and daring Cameron/MacMartin men. These men followed Lochiel in battle, but were vassals of the Duke of Gordon. (also see: MacMartin)
DOIRE AN T-SIOSALAICH: “Chisholm’s
Oak Grove.” Located in Glen
Mallie, just north of the River Mallie and due south of Loch Briobaig.
DOIRE DUBH: “Dark Grove of Oak Trees.”
Located along the southern
DONALD DUBH (THE REBELLION OF): 1503.
DOWIE: A major sept of Clan Cameron
DROCHAID AN AONACHAIN: (see: Spean Bridge)
DROCHAID ARKAIG: “Bridge of the Arkaig.”
Location of several eras of bridges spanning the River Arkaig, at Bun
Arkaig.
“Bridge of the Dyers/Ash Burn.”
Located south of
DROCHAID RUAIDH: (see: Roy Bridge)
Located on the north side of the River Spean, just west of Inver Roy. The land rises here to a ridge over five miles long. In the western part of the ridge is a farm called Druimandonich. Older Maps show this ridge extending an additional four miles east of the farm, so it seems likely that the whole ridge was originally call |
