CLAN CAMERON REFERENCE GUIDE
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ABERNETHY
PARISH:
A former civil and ecclesiastically unified parish
(Abernethy and Kincardine – abolished in 1975) in Clan Grant territory.
Located south of the Firth of Tay’s head, a
considerable distance southeast of Lochaber. Home to a sizable
population of Camerons, legended to have been descended from 12 young Camerons
who escorted a lady of the House of Lochiel to marry a Stewart of Kincardine in
the mid-1500s. 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.
ABHAINN
AIRCEIG:
(see: Arkaig -
ABHAIN
AONACHAIN:
(see: Spean -
ABHAINN
BHEAG:
“Little
River.” Runs from near Glengour down
into the River Kiachnish, north of Blarmachfoldach.
ABHAINN
BHEAGAIG / ALLT BHEAGAIG:
“River
of the Little One.” Located just west of
Fassifern. Runs down from near Druim
Beag into Loch Eil near Corrybeg.
ABHAINN
CAIG / ABHAINN CAI-AIG:
(see: Caig -
ABHAINN
CHIABHAIG:
(see: Caig -
ABHAINN
CHINGIDH:
(see: Kingie -
ABHAINN
CIA’AIG:
(see: Caig -
ABHAINN
CHONGHLEANN:
(see: Cona -
ABHAINN
DEAS-AIRIGH:
(see:
Dessary – River)
ABHAINN
DUIBHAILIGH:
(see:
Dubh Lighe – River)
ABHAINN
FIONNAILIGH / ABHAINN FIONN LIGHE:
(see:
Fionn Lighe – River)
ABHAINN
GHARBHAIN:
(see:
Garvan – River)
ABHAINN
GHLAOIDH:
(see:
Gloy – River)
ABHAINN
LOCHAIDH:
(see:
Lochy - River)
ABHAINN
LUNNDAIDH:
(see:
Lundy – River)
ABHAINN
MHAILIDH:
(see:
Mallie – River)
ABHAINN
NIBHEIS:
(see:
ABHAINN
PHEIGHINN:
(see:
Pean – River)
ABHAINN
RATH / ABHAINN REIDH / ALLT REIDH:
“Smooth
Flowing River.” Runs west into the head
of Loch Treig.
ABHAINN
REIDH:
(see:
Abhainn Rath)
ABHAINN
RIGHE:
(see:
Ree – River)
ABHAINN
RUAIDH:
(see:
ABHAINN
SGARBHDAIL:
(see:
Scaddle – River)
ABHAINN
SPIATHAIN:
(see:
Spean – River)
ABHAINN
SUILEIG:
(see:
Suileag – River)
ACHACHERA:
(see:
Achnaherry)
ACHADERRY
/ AUCHADERRY / ACHADH AN DOIRE:
“Field
of the Oak Grove.” Located just northeast
of Roybridge, near the foot of Glen Roy.
ACHADH
A’ BHEARRAIDH:
(see:
Auchavarie)
ACHADH
A’ CHATHA:
(see:
Achan a’ Chath)
ACHADH
A’ MHADAIDH:
(see:
Achavady)
ACHADH AN AODAINN:
(see:
Achenadain)
ACHADH
AN DOIRE:
(see:
Achaderry)
ACHADH
AN EICH:
(see:
Achaneich)
ACHADH
AN TODHAIR:
(see:
Achintore)
ACHADH
AN T-SITHIDH:
(see:
Achintee)
ACHADH
A’ PHUBUILL:
(see:
Achaphubul)
ACHADH
LAGAIN:
(see:
Claggan)
ACHADH
LUACHRACH:
(see:
Achluachrach)
ACHADH
NA CARAIDH / ACHADH NA CORAIDH:
(see:
Achnacarry)
ACHADH
NA DALACH:
(see:
Achandaul)
ACHADH
NA (F)RASCHOILLE:
(see:
Achnafraschoille)
ACHADH
NA H-ANNAIDE:
(see:
Auchnahanate)
ACHADH
NA H-EIRGHE:
(see:
Achnaherry)
ACHADH
(see:
Auchnabobanne)
ACHADH
(see:
Achnacon)
ACHADH
(see:
Achnacochine)
ACHADH
A
possible early name for Achnacarry, put forth by one author. It would translate to “Field of the Cattle
Folds” and would be in reference to stocks of cattle (allegedly liberated from
other clans) kept in the area. This
theory is speculatory and has not been proven to any degree.
(see:
Achnacarry)
ACHADH
(see:
Achnasaul)
ACHADH
RIABHACH:
(see:
Achariach)
A'
CHAILLEACH:
(see:
Caillich)
ACHAN
A' CHATH:
“Little
Field of the Fight” or “Field of the Fight.” On the upper reaches of the
Ash Burn (Allt Nan Dathadairean), near the head of the
(also
see: Tom Na Bratach)
ACHANDAUL
/ AUCHANDAUL / AUCHANDAULL / AUCHNADALL / ACHADH NA DALACH:
“Field
of the Meeting.” A small homestead
located south of Cruim Leacainn, along Allt Achadh na Dalach. Roughly between Torlundy and
ACHANDAUL
BURN:
(see:
Allt Achadh na Dalach)
ACHANEICH
/ ACHADH AN EICH:
“The
Horse Field.” Located in Glen Pean.
ACH'
AN TODHAIR:
(see:
Achintore)
A’
CHAOIR:
(see:
Cour, The)
ACHAPHUBUL
/ ACHAFUBIL / ACHAPHUBIL / ACHAPHUBUIL / ACHADH A’ PHUBUILL:
“Field
of the Booth or Tent.” An old hamlet
located just northwest of Camusnagaul, opposite from Corpach, between Loch
Linnhe and Loch Eil; on the south shore of the
ACHARACLE
/ AHARKILL:
A
small village located near Ardnamurchan, on the
ACHARIACH
/ ACHADH RIABHACH:
“Brindled
Field.” Formerly a small settlement in
central Glen Nevis, which featured a number of dwellings and a school. Approximately five miles southeast of
(also
see: Carn Dearg)
ACHAVADY
/ ACHADH A’ MHADAIDH:
“Field
of the Wolf.” Located approximately two
miles beyond Bohuntine, in the Braes of Lochaber. Tradition states that a woman killed a wolf
in this location.
ACHAVARIE:
(see:
Auchavarie)
ACHDALIEU
/ ACHADALEW / ACHDALOE / ACHADALIUIE / ACHADH DA-LIUBHA:
“Thy
Liubha's Field.” Located approximately two and one-half miles west of
Corpach and three miles west of Inverlochy, on the north
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 an English officer in the midst
of a heated struggle.
(also
see: Allt an Fhuadh)
(also
see: Cummings)
A’
CHEANN MHOR:
(see:
ACHENADAIN
/ ACHADH AN AODAINN:
“Field
of the Face/Slope.” A former small
hamlet located not far from
ACHINELLAN
/ ACHINEILAN:
(see:
Achnanellan)
ACHINTEE
/ ACHADH AN T-SITHIDH / ACHADH AN T-SUIDHE:
“Field
of the Stormy Blast” or “Field of the Seat.”
A small village southeast of
ACHINTORE
/ AUCHINTORE / AUCHINTOR-BEG / ACHADH AN TODHAIR:
“Field
of the Bleaching.” Village or old
township upon the Estates of Lochiel, circa 1788. Part of present-day
(also
see:
(also
see:
ACHLUACHRACH
/ ACHADH LUACHRACH:
“Place
of the Rushes” or “Field Full of Rushes.” A village on the River Spean,
in the Braes of Lochaber, east of Roybridge.
ACHNABOBANE:
(see:
Auchnabobanne)
ACHNACARRY
/ ACHNACARIE / ACHADH NA CORAIDH / ACHADH NA CARAIDH):
“Field of the Weir/Fish-Trap” (which was commonplace in
this location, to keep fish well stocked in Loch Arkaig).
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
Between
1802 and 1837 the mansion house or
(see: www.achnacarry.com)
(also
see: Achadh nan Cro)
ACHNACOCHINE
/ ACHNACOICHINE/ ACHADH
“Field
of the Disputants.” This location was
once a favored rendezvous place for cattle reivers, while on their way to foras
in either Perthshire or Strathspey.
Located southeast of Achluachrach, in the Braes of Lochaber.
ACHNACON
/ ACHADH
“Field
of the Dogs.” Located in Glen Nevis, on the north bank of the
(also
see: Tom-eas-an-t'slinnean)
ACHNAFRASCHOILLE
/ ACHADH NA (F)RASCHOILLE:
“Field
of the Shrubbery.” Located in Glen
Spean, just south of Corrychoille.
ACHNAHANNET:
(see:
Auchnahanate)
ACHNAHERRY
/ AUCHNAHERRY / ACHADH NA H-EIRGHE / ACHADH NA H-EIRBHE / ACHACHERA:
“Field
of the Boundary Between Two
Cameron
of Fassifern built a handful of homes here in 1747. They had primarily as tenants Camerons, Vick
Phoul (MacPhail?), McVicar and Kians (MacNeill?).
ACHNANELLAN
/ ACHINELLAN / ACHINEILAN / ACHADH AN FHEALLAIN:
“Field
of the Fellon.” Located near the head of
Glen Loy, southwest of Am Mam. A member of the Camerons (MacGillonies of
Strone) rented this land, after 1670. Upon the Estate of Lochiel,
circa 1745, with MacMillans as tenants.
ACHNASAUL
/ ACHNASOUL / ACHNASSUL / ACHADH
“The
Place of the Barn” or “The Field of the Barns/Graneries.” A portion of land
covered with healthy pasture, dwelling house and farm steading (in 1875) and
formerly a small settlement, located approximately one mile beyond the foot of
Loch Arkaig, on its north shore, just north-west of Achnacarry. Upon the Estate of Lochiel, circa 1745, with MacPhees as tenants. When surveyed in 1772 Achnasaul consisted of stone
houses near the burn side, with “indifferent pasture.” The gravelly soil was fertilized by tathing
(confining livestock to manure the land) and laying fern fronds. It was then used to sow oats and corn. The Allt Dubh used to overflow its banks
routinely, flooding some of the famr land here.
A burial ground used to be located near the junction of the Allt Dubh
and
(also
see: Coille Achadh nan Sabhal)
ACHNASHELLACH
(THE
1505.
A'
CHORPAICH:
(see:
Corpach)
A’
CHUIL:
(see:
Cuil)
A’
CREAG LIATH:
“The
Grey Crag” or “The Grey Rock.” A small
rock located on the north
A’
GHLAC FHEARNA:
(see:
Clackfern)
AHARKILL:
(see:
Acharacle)
AIRD
EACHAIDH:
(see:
Ardachvie)
AIRD
NOIS / ARD NOIS:
“Excellent
Promontory” or “Height of Excellence.” A
circular knoll “of no great elevation or extent” located along the southern
AIRD-RUAIDH:
(see:
Erracht)
AIRIGH
SHUARLAIN:
(see:
Aryhoulan)
ALLAN
OF THE FORAYS / ALLAN
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” which 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’ BHARRAICH:
“Burn
of the Birch.” A small stream rising on
the southeast side of Tom a’ Bharraich and falling into the River Loy
approximately one mile below Inverskilavulin.
ALLT
A' BHRADAIN:
“The
Salmon Burn.” A small burn or stream
rising in the wood east of Caochan Mhineagair and flowing east before falling
into Loch Lochy, just south of Rudha Allt a’ Bhradain.
ALLT
A’ BHUDHAIGIRE:
“Burn
of the Coulterneb / Puffin.” Located in
ALLT
ACHADH NA DALACH / ALLT ABHADH NA DALACH / ACHANDAUL BURN / AUCHANDAULL BURN:
“Field
of the Meeting Burn.” A long, winding
stream that begins near the Leanachan Forest and winds to the southwest, faling
into the River Lundy (just northwest of Inverlochy Castle Hotel).
ALLT
ACHADH
“Burn
of the Field of the Barns.” A mountain
stream, rising from the Braes of Achnasaul and flowing to the south to a
junction with Allt Dubh, which in turn empties into Loch Arkaig on its
northeastern shore.
ALLT
A’ CHAM DHOIRE:
“Stream
of the Crooked Grove/Thicket.” A large
stream rising in Coire a’ Chaim Shoire and entering the River Mallie west of An
t’Seann Fhrith (The Old Forest).
(also
see:
(also
see: Gleann a’ Cham Dhoire)
ALLT
A' CHAORAINN / ALLT A’ CHAORUINN:
“Stream
of the Rowan Trees.” A “considerable stream” that extends from the
northern slope of Streap through Gleann a’ Chaoruinn to the River Pean.
ALLT
A’ CHINN BHRIC:
“Stream
of the Speckled Headland.” Located
northwest of Murlaggan and west of Sgurr Mhurlagain. Generally north of Loch Arkaig’s head.
ALLT
A’ CHLAMHAIN:
“The
Hawk’s Stream.” A mountain stream that
rises on the north side of Meall Breac and flows into the River Caig. North of the Dark Mile.
ALLT
A’ CHOIRE BHRIC MHOIR:
“Stream
of the Large Speckled Corrie.” Located
south of Beinn Bhreac.
ALLT
A’ CHOIRE DHEIRG:
(see:
Allt Coire Dheirg)
ALLT
A’ CHOIRE DHUIBH:
“Stream
of the Dark Corrie” or “Burn of the Black Hollow.” Runs from near Coire Dubh into the Fintaig
Water, which in turn runs into the River Gloy.
Also a stream that runs into the River Mallie, near Invermallie and a
stream that rises in Coire Dubh a’ Ghiubhais that falls into Loch Arkaig.
ALLT
A’ CHOIRE DHUIBH:
“Stream
of the Dark Corrie” or “Burn of the Black Hollow.” A stream rising in Coire Duibh that flows
northwest until joining the River Mallie near Invermallie. Also a stream that runs into the Fintaig
Water, which in turn runs into the River Gloy and a stream that rises in Coire
Dubh a’ Ghiubhais that falls into Loch Arkaig.
ALLT
A’ CHOIRE DHUIBH:
“Stream
of the Dark Corrie” or “Burn of the Black Hollow.” A small stream rising in Coire Dubh a’
Ghiubhais that flows north until falling into Loch Arkaig. Also a stream that runs into the Fintaig
Water, which in turn runs into the River Gloy and a stream that runs into the
River Mallie, near Invermallie.
ALLT
A’ CHOIRE GHLAS / ALLT A’ CHOIRE GHLAIS:
“Burn
of the Grey Hollow.” A small stream
rising in Corrie Glas and flowing north, falling into the south
ALLT
A’ CHOIRE GHLAS / ALLT A’ CHOIRE GHLAIS:
“Burn
of the Grey Hollow.” Located north of
Glen Kingie. Also a stream flowing into
Loch Arkaig on its south shore, near Eilean a’ Ghuibhais.
ALLT
A’ CHOIRE REIDH:
“Stream
of the Smooth Corrie.” Located north of
Glen Fionnlighe. Runs south, becoming
confluent with the Fionn Lighe roughly north of Kinlochiel.
ALLT
A’ CHOIRE RIABHAICH:
“Burn
of the Brindled Corrie.” Located south
of Lochan nan Sgud.
ALLT
A’ CHUIL CHOIRE:
“Stream
of the Back Corrie.” Runs down from just
northeast of Aonach Beag into the
ALLT
A’ COIRE LEACACH:
“Stream
of the Stony Corrie” or “Stream of the Flag Hollow” (translations vary). A small stream rising in Coire Leacach and
flowing into the River Mallie. South of
Loch Arkaig, east of Gaor Bheinn/Gulvain (Upper). Also a place just south of Meall Dubh.
ALLT
A’ COIRE REIDH:
(see:
Allt a’ Choire Reidh)
ALLT
A’ COIRE SCREAMHACH:
“Stream
of the Screaming Corrie” or “Stream of the Horrible Hollow.” A large stream which rises in Coire Screamhach
and joins Allt Camgharaidh ½ mile from its junction with Loch Arkaig, on its
south shore.
ALLT
A’ GHATH:
“Stream
of the Spear.” A small stream that rises
on the east side of Glen Caig and flows into the River Caig at Allt na
Caillich.
ALLT
AIRD EACHAIDH / ALLT ARD ECHDE:
“Stream
of the Horses’ Height” or “Epidion Height Stream.” Rises on the northeast side Beinn Chraoibh
and flows south until entering Loch Arkaig at Ardachie.
ALLT
A’ MHAIM:
“The
Stream of the Sow Hill.” A mountain stream
rising near the center of An Mam and entering the River Mallie. South of
ALLT
A’ MHANNAIN:
(see:
Allt a’ Mhinnean)
ALLT
A’ MHINNEAN / ALLT A’ MHANNAIN:
“The
Young Kids Burn.” A small stream located
northeast of Clunes that flows south before falling into
ALLT
A' MHUILLIN / ALLT A' MHUILINN / ALLT A’ CHOIRE MHUILINN:
“Burn
of the Mill” or “Burn of the Mill Corrie.” 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. Also a
burn located in downtown
ALLT
A' MHUILLIN / ALLT A' MHUILINN / ALLT A’ CHOIRE MHUILINN / ALLT DOMHNALL AN
T-SIUCAIR / ALLT A’ PHRIOSAON:
“Burn
of the Mill,” “Burn of the Mill Corrie” or in generations past “Donald of the
Sugar Burn” and “The Prison Burn.”
Located in downtown
ALLT
AN AMAIR:
“The
Lade Burn.” Located southeast of
Coruanan.
ALLT
AN DIOMBAIDH:
“Stream
of the Offence.” Located southeast of
Torlundy.
ALLT
AN FHAING:
“The
Stream of the Fold/Fank.” A small
mountain stream flowing north from Coire Gorm into the head of Loch Arkaig,
near Tom na Ceanna Mhurach. Also a
stream rising near Meall na Teanga and merging with Allt Glas Dhoire Mor, just
prior to entering Loch Lochy on its west shore.
ALLT
AN FHAING:
“The
Stream of the Fold/Fank.” A small stream
rising between Meall Coire Lochan and Meall na Teanga, flowing southeast until
merging with Allt Glas Dhoire Mor, just prior to entering Loch Lochy. Also a stream flowing into the head of Loch
Arkaig, near Tom na Ceanna Mhurach.
ALLT
AN FHASAICH DHUIBH:
“Stream
of the
ALLT
AN FHUADH / ALLT AN FHUATHA:
“Burn
of the Spectre.” Stream located near Achdalieu,
flowing into Loch Eil. Possibly the
stream in which Sir Ewen Cameron, XVII Chief of Clan Cameron, had his famous
singular combat with an English officer during the Battle of Achdalieu, circa
1654.
ALLT
AN INBHIR:
“Burn
of the Confluence.” Located east of
Fassifern, flowing down into Loch Eil at Camas na Inbhir. Also a place southeast of Loch Eilde
ALLT
AN INBHIR:
“Burn
of the Confluence.” Located southeast of
Loch Eilde
ALLT
AN LAGAIN:
“Burn
of the Little Hollow.” Located east of
Beinn Bhreac.
ALLT
AN LEOGHAIR:
“Burn
of the Hoof” or “Burn of the Prong.”
Located south of Loch Arkaig and south of Gerraran. A small stream rising on the southwest side
of Comhard a Ghearr Choirean Mhor, which falls into Allt Coire Screamhach.
ALLT
AN LOIN:
“Stream
of the Marsh.” Located near Leanachan.
ALLT
AN OIR:
“Burn
of the Gold.” Runs down from Aonach
Beag’s western face into Allt Coire Guibhsachain, which eventually empties in
the Water of Nevis.
ALLT
AN RUIGHE MHOIR:
“Stream
of the Great Sheiling,” “Stream of the Big Herding Place” or “Stream of the Big
Hill Slope.” A small stream rising in
Coire an Ruighe Mhoir and/or Coire nam Fuaran that flows south for a short
distance before falling into the River Mallie,
west of its junction with Allt a’ Cham Dhoire.
ALLT
AN T-SEILICH:
“Stream
of the
ALLT
AN T-SNEACHDA:
“Stream
of the Snow.” 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
AN TUAIRNEIR:
“The
Turner’s Burn.” An old stream, covered
over in more recent years, that flows under High Street in
ALLT
A’ PHRIOSAIN:
(see:
Allt a’ Mhuilinn – downtown
ALLT
ARCABHI:
A
mountain stream flowing from Loch Blair in a southern direction until it joins
Loch Arkaig at Arcabhi.
ALLT
BAN:
‘The
White Burn” or “Fair Burn.” A small
stream rising in the hills north of Clunes and flowing south under the Dark
Mile, where it turns to the east, passes just north of Clunes and falls into
Loch Lochy at Tom an Eireannaich.
ALLT
BEAG COIRE
“Little
Stream of the Hollow of the Sharp Edges.”
A stream rising on the north side of Mullach Coire nan Gearran and
flowing northward for a short distance before falling into Loch Arkaig
approximately one mile west of Eilean a’ Ghiubhais.
ALLT
BEALACH AN EASAIN:
“The
Stream of the Pass of the Small Waterfall.”
A small stream rising in Bealach an Easain and flowing in a southern
course until it joins the River Caig near its confluence with Allt
Tarsuinn. At this place Gleann Tarsuinn
ends and Gleann Caig begins. North of
the Dark Mile.
ALLT
BEINN CHLIANAIG / ALLT BEINN CHLAOINEIG:
“Stream
of Beinn Chlianaig.” Located west of
Beinn Chlianaig, running north into the River Spean just east of Bunroy.
ALLT
BHEAGAIG:
(see:
Abhainn Bheagaig)
ALLT
BHEITHE:
“Birch
Burn.” Located southeast of Beinn Bhreac
ALLT
BOIDHEACH:
“Beautiful
Burn.” Located east of Beinn Chlianaig,
in the Braes of Lochaber. Runs into Allt
nam Bruach, which eventually drains into the River Spean.
ALLT
BO LOIN / ALLT BOTH-FHLOINN:
“Boline
Stream.” Flows down into Allt
Ionndrainn, due west of Bohuntine, in Glen Roy.
ALLT
BRAIGH
“Top
of the Burns.” A stream rising on the
west side of Creag nan Each and flowing north for a short distance before
falling into the River Mallie just over one mile from its confluence with Loch
Arkaig.
ALLT
CAILLICH / ALLT CALLICH:
(see:
Allt na Callich)
ALLT
“Crooked
Burn.” Located southeast of The Cour’s
intersection with Allt an Loin, south of Corrychoille.
ALLT
“The
Stream of the Crooked Pass.” A mountain
stream rising at the head of Cam Bealach that flows in a western course and
forms the historic Kilmallie / Kilmonivaig parish boundary to its junction with
the River Caig. North of the Clunes
Forest.
ALLT
CAMGHARAIDH / ALLT CAMGARRY:
"Stream
of the Crooked Hide-out" or “Rough Winding Burn” (translations vary). A large stream flowing through Gleann
Camgharaidh and falling into Loch Arkaig on its southwest shore, at Bun
Camgharaidh.
(see:
Gleann Camgharaidh)
ALLT
CAOCHAN
“The
Stream of the Stags’ Brook.” A small
stream rising southeast of, and flowing into, Allt Ruighe an Achaidh
Bhric. At a short distance from its
source these waters become the body of the aforementioned stream.
ALLT
CAONICH / ALLT CUINICH / ALLT CHAOINICH:
“Burn
of the Mossy Place.” A rapid mountain
stream having its source on the southwest side of Meall a’ Bhlair and flowing
into Loch Arkaig at Caonich (Cuinich).
ALLT
CHAILLICH:
(see:
Allt na Callich)
ALLT
CHAMABHREAC:
“One-Eyed
Trout Stream.” Located south of the head
of Loch Treig.
ALLT
CHAOINICH:
(see:
Allt Caonich)
ALLT
CHAORUINN:
(see:
Allt Cuirnean)
ALLT CHEANNA
MHUIR:
“Stream
of the Head of the
ALLT
CHOILLE-RAIS:
A
scenic, waterfall laden stream that runs north from near the summit of Aonach
Mor down into the
ALLT
COILLE ROIS:
(see:
Allt Coire Choille-rais)
ALLT
COIR’ AN T-SEARRAICH:
(see:
Allt Coire an t-Searraich)
ALLT
COIRE A’ BHEITHE:
“Corrie
of the Birch Burn.” Located west of
Lochan a’ Chomhlain.
ALLT
COIRE A’ CHAORAINN / ALLT COIRE A’ CHAORUINN:
“Stream
of the Corrie of the Rowan Trees.” A
burn rising in Coire a’ Chaorainn/Chaoruinn.
Located south of Loch Arkaig and south of Gaor Bheinn/Gulvain
(Upper). Flows down into the Fionn
Lighe.
ALLT
COIRE A’ CHAORUINN:
“Stream
of the Corry of the Rowan Trees.” A
small stream rising in Coire a’ Chaoruinn and flowing northward for
approximately one mile until joining the River Kingie.
ALLT COIRE
A’ MHAIL:
“Corrie
of the Rent or Tribute Burn.” A stream
that flows down (north) from the Mamores to the Water of Nevis, falling into
that river at An Steall.
ALLT
COIRE A' MHUSGS AIN / ALLT COIRE
“Corrie
of the Rotten Trees Burn.” A stream that
flows down from Coire Mhusgain into Glen Nevis, joining the River Nevis near
the
ALLT
COIRE AN EICH:
“The
Horse Corrie Stream.” Located southwest
of Glendessery.
ALLT
COIRE AN EOIN:
“Bird
Corrie Stream.” Runs down from east of Aonach Mor, connecting with The
Cour, before joining with the River Spean near Killiechonate.
ALLT
COIRE AN FHIR DHUIBH:
“Corrie
Burn of the Dark Man.” Located east of
Tom na Sroine. Runs down into Allt Coire
an Eoin.
ALLT
COIRE AN LIGHTUINN / ALLT COIRE (AN) LIGH’-TUINN:
“Stream
of the Hollow of Floods” or “Corrie Burn of the Flood-Wave.” A mountain stream rising near Stob a’
Ghrianain and flowing in an eastern direction for over one mile, where it
becomes confluent with the River Loy, at Barr.
ALLT
COIRE AN LOCHAIN:
“Corrie
Burn of the Little
(also
see: Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe)
ALLT
COIRE AN RAITH:
“Corrie
Burn of the Circular Fort.” Runs down
from between Stob Ban and Stob Corrie Laoigh, flowing into Abhainn Rath west of
Luibeilt.
ALLT
COIRE AN STAIGEIN MHOIR:
“Corrie
Stream of the Large, Obstinate, Boorish Person.” Located northeast Sgorr Mhurlagain.
ALLT COIRE
AN TAGRAIDH:
“The
Stream of the Corrie of Disputation.” A
mountain stream rising in Coire an Tagraidh that flows in an eastern direction
and joined the River Caig on the south side of Lochan an Fhudeir. North of the Dark Mile.
ALLT
COIRE AN T-SEILICH:
“The
Stream of the Corry of the
ALLT
COIRE ‘BHOTRAIS:
“Stream
of the Corry of the Rough Miry Holes.” A
stream rising in Coire Bhotrais that flows north, falling into the River Mallie
in An ‘tSeann Fhrith.
ALLT
COIRE ‘CHAISIL:
“The
Stream of the Corry of the Ford.” A
“considerable stream” rising a short distance southwest of Meall an Fhir-eoin,
flowing into the River Pean.
ALLT
COIRE CHOILLE-RAIS / ALLT COIRE COILLE ROIS / ALLT COILLE ROIS:
“Stream
of the Hollow of the Wood on the Point.”
Also historically known as Allt Gormshuil (though not reflected on
contemporary maps). A stream or burn taking its rise on the east side of
Beinn Bhan (near Monadh Beag) that flows through Coire Choille-rais and empties
into the west side of Loch Lochy, north of Gairlochy. Said to be the
place where Gormshuil, the Witch of Moy, met her death by accidental drowning.
ALLT
COIRE CHICHEANAIS:
A
mountain stream rising in Coire Chicheanais.
Flows down to the River Dessary, joining that river near Glendessery.
ALLT
COIRE CHRAOIBHE:
“Stream
of the Tree Hollow.” A stream taking its
rise between the summits of Beinn Bhan and Monadh Beag. Flows in a southern direction before emptying
into the
ALLT
COIRE COILLE ROIS:
(see:
Allt Coire Choille-rais)
ALLT
COIRE CRAOIBHE:
(see:
Allt Coire Chraoibhe)
ALLT
COIRE DHEIRG / ALLT A’ COIRE DHEIRG:
“Stream
of the Red Corrie.” Scenic stream that
flows down to its junction with the River Nevis, at Acharaich. A considerable
portion of the Acharaich Forest Walk allows for views of this stream, with
numerous waterfalls.
ALLT
COIRE EOGHAINN:
“The
Burn of Ewen's Corrie.” Located 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 GHAIMHNEAN / ALL COIRE GHAMHNAIN:
“Little
Stirk or Yearling Deer Corrie Burn.”
Flows down from just southwest of
ALLT
COIRE GIUBHAIS:
“Fir
Corrie Burn.” A stream that runs down
from the head of Coire Giubhais (also noted on maps as Coire Giubhsachain) into
the Water of Nevis just east of An Steall.
ALLT
COIRE IONNDRAINN:
“Missing
Corrie Burn.” Runs down from Coire
Ionndrainn and becomes Allt Ionndrainn, which runs through Gleann Collaraig
before emptying into the River Roy northeast of
ALLT
COIRE MHUILLIN:
“The
Mill Burn.” A mountain stream rising in
Coire Mhuilinn, on Beinn Bhan’s south face.
Flows to the south, where it becomes confluent with the River Loy near
Inverskilavulin.
(also
see: Allt a’ Mhuillin)
ALLT
COIRE NA GABHALACH / ALLT COIRE NA GHABHAIL:
“Corrie
of the Lease Burn.” Located west of
Binnean Beag and Binnean
ALLT
COIRE
(see:
Allt Coire a’ Mhusgs Ain)
ALLT
COIRE
“Burn
of the Hollow of the Lowlanders” or “Corrie of the Strangers Burn.” A large mountain stream rising in Coire nan
Gall and flowing nearly due north until reaching the Uideireach, where it
changes course and flows due east into
ALLT
COIRE NA H-IOLAIRE:
“The
Stream of the Eagle’s Hollow.” A
mountain stream rising in Coire na h-Iolaire and entering Allt a’ Cham Doire
near its confluence with the River Mallie.
ALLT
COIRE
“Stream
of the Coire of the Cow.” Runs from
Coire nam Bo down to Uisge Dubh, just north of Stronenaba.
ALLT
COIRE
“Burn
of the Hollow of the Springs.” A small
stream rising in Coire nan Fuaran that flows south for a short distance before
falling into the River Mallie.
ALLT
COIRE
“Stream
of the Calves’ Corry.” A mountain stream
rising in Coire nan Laogh, flowing in a western direction before joining the
River Caig at Fedden. North of the
Clunes Forest.
ALLT
COIRE
“Stream
of the Corry of the Udders.” A large
mountain stream rising at the head of Coire nan Uth that flows southwest in the
River Dessary.
ALLT
COIRE ODHAR BEAG:
“The
Stream of the Small Dun Corry.” A small
stream rising in the corry of the same name.
Joins with the Allt Cam Bealach, which in turn flows into the River Caig
near Allt Coire Odhar
ALLT
COIRE ODHAR MOR:
“The
Stream of the Large Dun Corry.” A small
stream rising in the corry of the same name.
Joins the River Caig near Allt Cam Bealach. North of the Clunes Forest.
ALLT
COIRE RAITH:
(see:
Allt Coire an Raith)
ALLT
CREAG INNIS
“Burn
of the
(also
see: Gray Mare’s Tail)
ALLT
CREAG
“The
Burn of the Horses Rock.” A stream rising
to the north of Creag nan Each and flowing north, falling into the River Mallie
approximately one mile above its confluence with Loch Arkaig.
ALLT
CRICHE:
“March
Burn.” A small stream rising out of
Lochan Tri Chrioch that flows northeast, falling into the River Loy near
Erracht.
ALLT
CUINICH:
(see:
Allt Caonich)
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
DAIL NA MINE:
“The
Meal Field Stream.” Located north of
Glenree.
ALLT
DAIM:
“Reservoir
Stream.” Runs down from the western
slope of Aonach Mor and eventually splits, becoming Allt na Caillich (and
heading generally west before emptying into the River Lundy) and north toward
Donie/Dawnie, where it also intersects the River Lundy. The area formed between these two branches of
the river form the beginning of Gleann Domhanaidh.
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.
ALLT
DEARG:
“Red
Burn.” Located southeast of Dalriach in
Glen Roy.
(also
see: Allt na h-Urchaire)
ALLT
DOIRE AN T-SIOSALAICH:
“Burn
of Chisholm’s Oak Grove/Woods.” A small
stream rising on the south side of Loch Briobaig that flows south before
falling into the River Mallie approximately one mile west of Invermallie.
ALLT
DOIRE MHEAR:
“Wobbling
Oak Grove Stream?” Runs down from near
the northern slope of Stob Coire a’ Chearcaill down to the north where it joins
An Dubh Uisge, which in turn empties into Loch Eil, near Duisky.
ALLT
DOGHA:
“Burdock
Burn.” Also known locally as “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.
ALLT
DOMHNALL AN T-SIUCAIR:
(see:
Allt a’ Mhuilinn – downtown
ALLT
DUBH:
“The
Dark/Black Stream.” A stream that rises
approximately ½ mile northwest of Gleann Tarsuinn and flows south into Loch
Arkaig at Achnasaul.
ALLT
DUBHAIG:
“Deep
Dark Pool Stream.” Located just south of
Duisky, near Loch Eil’s southern shore.
Flows down from Doire na Sleaghaich into Loch Eil, near Rubha Dubh
Uisge.
ALLT
FAIRCIDH:
“Bathing
Burn.” Runs down from near Stob Coire a’
Chearcaill, in Ardgour, and empties into Loch Eil just west of Blaich.
ALLT
FASADH N H EIRIDH:
“Stream
of the Rising Point.” A small stream
rising in Torr a’ Ghallain and flowing south for a short distance before
falling into Loch Lochy near Torr Liath (Tom Liath?)
ALLT
FIONN DOIRE:
A
stream originating near the eastern slope of Meall Onfhaidh, running down into
An t-Suileag near the head of Glen Suileag.
ALLT
GARBH:
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
GEAL:
“White
Burn.” A small stream rising on the
south side of Beinn a Bhan (Beinn Bhan?) and flowing south into the
ALLT
GLAS:
“The
ALLT
GLAS DHOIRE:
"Stream
of the Blue-Green Clump of Trees." Tributary to the River Roy, east
of Glen Roy. Also a stream near Glaster,
west of Loch Lochy.
ALLT
GLAS DHOIRE / ALLT GLASTER:
“Stream
of the Blue-Green Clump of Trees.” A
stream that rises on the north slope of Meall Dubh and flows east past Glaster
before falling into Loch Lochy. Also a
tributary to the River Roy, east of Glen Roy.
ALLT
GLAS DHOIRE MOR:
“The
Stream of the Great Grey Oak Grove.” A
small stream rising in Coire Leacach that flows southward before entering Loch
Lochy on its west shore.
ALLT
GLASTER:
(see:
Allt Glas Dhoire)
ALLT
GLEANN NA GHUIBSACHAN / ALLT GLEANN A’ GHIUBHAIS:
“Glen
of the Fir-Tree Stream.” Located west of
ALLT
GLEANN
(see:
Allt Iolairean)
ALLT
GORMSHUIL:
(see:
Allt Coire Choille-ros)
ALLT
IAIN:
“John’s
Stream.” A small stream rising on the
north side of Ruighe na Beinne and flowing into the River Caig. North of the Dark Mile.
ALLT
IOLAIREAN / ALLT GLEANN
“Glen
of the Eagles Stream.” Flows down
through Gleann Iolairean into Loch Treig, at its head.
ALLT
IONNDRAINN:
“Missing
Corrie Burn.” Fed by All Coire
Ionndrainn, up in Coire Ionndrainn, this stream runs through Gleann Collaraig
before emptying into the River Roy northeast of
ALLT
LIATH:
“Grey
Burn.” A stream rising on the north side
of Meall a’ Phubuill and flowing northward, falling into the River Mallie.
ALLT
MAIRI:
“Mary’s
Burn.” Located roughly between Stroneba
and Blarour.
ALLT
MEALLAN DOIRE SHLEAGHAICH / SLEAGHAICH:
“Hill
Stream of the Oak Grove Spear?” Runs
into the head of the
ALLT
MEALL AN TIONAIL:
“Hill
of the Sheep Gathering Stream.” Runs
from Meall an Tionail down into the confluent Allt a’ Chuil Choire and Allt
Coire an Eoin, in the
ALLT
MEALL AN T-SEAMRAIG:
“Burn
of the Hill of the Clovers / Four Leaf Clovers / Shamrocks.” A stream rising on the northast side of Beinn
Bhan that flows north, becoming confluent with Allt a Choire Dhuibh, which in
turns joins the River Mallie just west of Invermallie.
ALLT
MEURACH:
“Branchy
Birn.” Located near Glenree.
ALLT
MHICAONGHAIS:
“MacInnes
Burn.” Located near Achintore.
ALLT
MHUIC:
“Swine
Stream.” A mountain stream rising a
short distance south of Lochan an Fhithich that flows in a southern direction
until joining with Loch Arkaig at Muick.
ALLT
MHUIC BEAG:
A
mountain stream rising on the south side of Sgor Choinich and flowing south
until emptying into Loch Arkaig west of Muick.
ALLT
MHURLAGAIN / ALLT MURLAGGAN:
“Stream
of the Hollow Moor,” “Stream of the Walled-in-Hollow” or “Stream of the Little
Bay” (translations vary). A “considerable stream” that rises from the south
slope of Sgurr (Sgor) Mhurlagain south to a junction with Loch Arkaig, at
Murlaggan.
ALLT
MOR:
“Large
Stream.” A mountain stream rising on the
northeast side of Glas Bheinn and flowing into the River Caig. North of the western end of the Dark Mile.
ALLT
MOR COIRE
“The
Large Stream of the Sharp Ridges.” A
stream located on the north side of Mullach Coille nan Geuroirean that flows
northward, falling into Loch Arkaig a mile west of Eilean a’ Ghiubhais.
ALLT
MUICK:
see:
Allt Mhuic)
ALLT
MUICK BEAG:
(see:
Allt Mhuic Beag)
ALLT
NA BRIOBAIG:
“Stream
of Briobaig” or “Stream of the Small Sum of Money” (translations vary). A small stream rising in Loch Briobaig and
flowing northwest before falling into Loch Arkaig on its southern shore, in
Guisach.
ALLT
NA CAILLICH / ALLT NA CAILLICHE / ALLT CHAILLICH:
“Old
Woman’s Stream.” 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 / ALLT NA CAILLICHE / ALLT CHAILLICH:
“Old
Woman’s Stream.” A stream that runs from
north of Caillich to its junction with Loch Arkaig, on its northern shore. Legend has it that some of Bonnie Prince
Charlie’s French gold was said to have been hidden near here by Dr. Archibald
Cameron following the Battle of Culloden.
Also a stream that interescts with the River Lundy near Loch Nam Marag
and a small stream that flows into the River Caig north of Achnasaul
Woods.
ALLT
NA CAILLICH / ALLT NA CAILLICHE / ALLT CHAILLICH:
“Old
Woman’s Stream.” A small stream rising
in Gleann an Dubh and flowing into the River Caig, north of Achnasaul
Woods. Also a stream that intersects
with the River Lundy near Loch Nam Marag and a stream that runs from north of
Caillich, on the north
ALLT
NA DUBH CHLAISE:
“Burn
of the Black Hollow.” A small stream
rising in Coire Dubh Chlaise and flowing north, falling into the River Loy near
Erracht.
ALLT
NA EACH:
“Horses
Stream.” A small stream rising on the
south side of Monadh Uisge Mhuilinn that flows south, falling into the River
Loy just west of Erracht.
ALLT
NA FEITHE:
“The
Stream of the Marsh.” A small stream
rising in Feith a’ Chitheanais that flows south into the River Dessary, near
Glendessary.
ALLT
NA FHAING:
(see:
Allt an Fhaing)
ALLT
NA H-EIRGHE:
“Stream
of the Hollow of the Deer Gathering.” A
small stream taking its rise in a hollow east of Am Mam and slowing to the
south for about ¾ of a mile, where it joins the River Loy near the ruins of
Achadh na h-Eirghe. This stream forms
the historic border between
ALLT
NA H-EIRIGH:
“Stream
of the Rebellion or Rising.” Located in
Ardgour. Runs down from just north of
Ceann Caol toward Loch Eil, where it empties into the loch at Blaich.
ALLT
NA H-EIRIDH:
“Stream
of the Rising.” A small stream rising in
the hills near Tom nan Naoi-uairean and flowing northeast toward a fall into
the River Arkaig, just north of Achnacarry Castle. This stream runs just to the north of the
ruins of Old Achnacarry and the Old Stables.
ALLT
NA H-URCHAIRE:
“Stream
of the Shot.” Also commonly known as the
“Red Burn,” especially to those ascending
(also
see: Allt Dearg)
ALLT
NA LAIRIGE:
“Stream
of the Pass” (the pass named being Lairig Leacach). Located between the eastern-most of the two
Stob Coire Easain's and Stob Choire Claurih, near the Allt na Lairige.
ALLT
NA LAIRIGE MOIRE / MOR:
“Burn
of the Big Pass Between Two Hills.”
Located southeast of Lundavra.
ALLT
“Burn
of the Banks.” Flows down from just
north of Creag nam Meann to the River Spean.
The mouth of this river, at the Spean, is east of Achnacochine.
ALLT
“Weaver’s
Burn.” Located in
ALLT
“The
Kids Stream.” A small stream rising on
the west side of Ruighe na Beinne and flowing into the River Caig. North of the Dark Mile.
ALLT
NA MOLAICH:
“The
Stream of the Grass.” A small stream
rising on the southeast base of Leac Chorrach, flowing south into Loch Lochy on
its west shore.
ALLT
“The
Dyer's Burn,” also locally known as “The Ash Burn.” Located south of
(also
see: Achan a' Chath)
ALLT
NA NATHRACH:
“The
Adder’s Burn.” Located west of
Kinlochleven.
(also
see: Alltnaray)
ALLTNARAY
/ ALLT NATHRACH:
“Adder’s
Burn.” Located in Glen Gloy, nearly die
east of Letterfinlay.
ALLT
NA SROINE:
“Stream
of the Snout.” A mountain stream rising
in Coire Fada that flows to the north and becomes confluent with the An
t-Suileag. Northeast of Coille Mhor.
ALLT
NA UAN:
“The
Lamb’s Stream.” A mountain stream that
rises north of Sron a’ Bhuiridh and joins with Allt a’ Coire Dhuibh near the
River Mallie.
ALLT
NEURLAIN / ALLT NIOR-LAN:
“Never
Full or Overflowing Burn.” Located north
of Beinn Iaruinn, with its source in Coire Neurlain / Nior-lan.
ALLT
ODHAR:
“Dun
Colored Burn.” Located near
ALLT
REIDH:
(see:
Abhainn Rath)
ALLT
RUARAIDH / ALLT RUAIRIDH:
“Rory’s
Burn.” Located southeast of
Stronenaba. Flows down into Allt Mairi.
ALLT
RUIGHE AN ACHAIDH BHRIC:
“The
Stream of the Herding-Place of the Checkered Field.” A small stream, approximately one mile in
length, located about ½ mile northeast of Coire a’ Bhalachain. A portion of its course forms the historic
boundary between the parishes of Kilmallie and Kilmonivaig.
ALLT
RUIGHE
“Stream
of the Deers Slope.” A mountain stream
rising about ¾ of a mile north of the source of the River Mallie and flowing in
an eastern direction for about ¾ of a mile when it becomes confluent with the
River Mallie.
ALLT
SHEANGAIN:
“Ant
Stream.” Runs from just north of Meall
Bhanabhie southeast toward Tor Castle, along Gleann Laragain.
ALLT
SEANG AN AONAICH BHIG:
“Roebuck
Burn of the Little Height.” Located
north of Allt an Oir, in the
ALLT
SLOC
“Hollow
of the Lamb’s Burn.” A burn located
southeast of
ALLT
SRON AN FHEARNA:
“Burn
of the Projection of Alders.” A small
stream rising on the north side of Lullach Coire nan Gearran and flowing
northward for a short distance before falling into Loch Arkaig, just west of
Eilean a’ Ghiubhais.
ALLT
TARSUINN:
“Crosswise
Stream,” “Cross Stream,” “Traverse Stream” or “Oblique Stream.” A mountain stream rising on the south side of
Meall Coire nana Saobhaidh, flowing southeast before joining the River Caig at
Allt Bealach Easain. In Gleann Tarsuin,
north of the foot of Loch Arkaig.
ALLT
TOM A’ CHOMHNALTRAIDH:
“Stream
of the Disputation or Much Speaking.” A
small stream rising in the hill just east of Tom an Fhithich that flows south
before falling into Allt Tom an Fhithich, west of Clunes.
ALLT
TOM AN FHITHICH:
“Stream/Burn
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.
ALLT
UCHDAIN MHOIR:
“Stream
of the Great Hillock.” A small stream
rising on the southeast base of Beinn Chraoibh that flows south until entering
Loch Arkaig west of Ardachie.
ALLT
UILLEIM:
“William’s
Burn.” Located north of Cranachan. Flows down into the River Roy.
ALTNARAY:
Located
in Glen Gloy, due east of Letterfinlay.
ALTRUA
/ ALLT RUADH:
“Red
Stream.” Along the eastern
AM
BLAR DUBH:
“The
Black Field.” Located just south of the
River Spean, in the Braes of Lochaber, west of Achluachrach.
AM
BLAR MOR:
(see:
Corpach Moss)
AM
BODACH:
“The
Old Man.” A mountain located north of
Kinlochleven
AM
BREUN CHAMAS:
(see:
Breuncamus)
AM
FASADH FEARNA:
(see:
Fassifern)
AMHAINN
CHIA-AIG:
(see:
AM
MAM:
“The
Low Hill.” A low piece of ground on the
watershed between Beinn Bhan and Druim Gleann Laoigh. Between Glen Mallie and Glen Loy, northeast
of Achnanellan.
AN
AIRD:
“The
Headland.” Located just north of downtown
AN
CAMHANN:
“The
Strait, Gorge or Defile.” A narrow
defile located at the northwest extremity of Glen Derrary.
AN
CAOL:
“Isle
of the Narrow” or “Narrow Isle.” Located
near the head of Loch Linnhe, just north of
(also
see: Caol)
AN
CLIOF:
“The
Cliff.” The site of a landing pier (in
1875) located approximately ¼ mile south of Clunes.
AN
COMHNARD:
“The
Plain” or “The Smooth Plain.” A portion
of flat soft ground located on the west end of Beinn Bhan.
AN
DOIRE CRUINN:
“The
Round Oak Grove.” Located on the northern
side of Glen Laragain, between Muirshirlich and Sron Liath.
ANDOIT:
An
early form of the placename Annat.
(see:
Annat)
AN
DUBH UISGE / DUBH UISGE:
“Black
Water” or “Dark Water.” A stream located
in Ardgour that flows generally northward until emptying into Loch Eil at
Duisky (an old township that took its name from the stream) on the south shore
of Loch Eil, at its midpoint.
AN
EAG:
“The
Notch.” A small hollow or cut in the
hill located approximately 1/3 mile east of Meall Fuaran na Feola.
AN
GEARASDAN:
“The
Garrison.”
(see:
AN
GUIREAN:
“The
Pimple or Postule.” A hill feature
located due south of Lianachan, near the Allt Coire an Eoin.
AN
LINNE DHUBH:
(see:
AN
LINNE SHEILEACH:
(see:
ANNAT
/ ANNAID / ANDOIT:
“The
Site of a Church/Chapel,” “Local Patron Saint’s Church Where His Relics Were
Kept” or “
ANNAT
/ ANNAID / ANDOIT:
Located
near the head of Glen Roy. Also a place
at the entrance to Loch Eil, on the northern shore, just west of Corpach.
ANNAT
BURN:
(see:
Allt Dogha)
Located
just south of the settlement of Annat.
Loch Eil significantly narrows here (only 100 meters in width, shore to
shore). Also known simply as “The
Narrows.”
AN
SIDHEAN:
“The
Fairy Hill.” Located south of
AN
SLOGAN / AN SLUGAN:
(see:
Sloggan, The)
AN
SPUT:
(see:
Spout, The)
AN
STEALL / ANN STEALL BHAN:
(see:
AN
T-AOINEADH MOR
(see:
Inniemore)
AN
T-EILEAN UAINE:
“
AN
TORRADH MOR:
(see:
Torr a’ Mor)
AN
T-SAIL:
“The
Heel.” A hill located approximately ½
mile from Coire nan Gall. In 1875 this
was the joint property of Cameron of Lochiel and Mr. Baird of Gartsheuie.
AN
T'SEINN FRITH / AN T-SEANN FHRITH:
“The
(also
see: Guisach)
AN
T-SRON:
(see:
Strone)
AN
T-SUILEAG:
(see:
Suileag - River)
AODANN
CHLEIREIG:
“Cleric’s
Slope.” Located between Gleann
Fionnlighe and Gleann Suileag, due north of Corrybeg.
AONACH:
(see:
Onich)
AONACHAN
/ UNACHAN:
“Little
Market Place.” Located just southwest of
AONACH
AN NID:
“Hill
of the Eyrie/Secluded Position.” A hill
located on the northern slope of Aonach
AONACH
BEAG:
“Little
Height” or “Small Moor.” A mountain
located east of the summit of Ben Nevis and south of its “sister mountain,”
Aonach
AONACH
MOR:
“Big
Height” or “Big Moor.” A mountain
located just north-east of the sumit of Ben Nevis, south of the
AONAIBH
RI CHÉILE:
Motto
of Clan Cameron - "Unite"/"Let us Unite"
ARC:
(see:
Arcabhi)
ARCABHI
/ ARKAVIE / ARKANE /
Possibly
meaning “Corn Granaries,” though the placename may also refer to an ark or
chest. Located on the north
ARDACHVIE
/ ARDECHIVE / ARDACH BHUIDHE:
“Horse
Headland,” “Horse Promontory” or “Golden High Place.” Just northwest of Achnasaul, on the north
shore of
ARDGOUR
/ ARDGOBHAR / AIRD GHOBHAR:
"Promontory
of Gabran" (the son of King Fergus of
Also
a former MacLean manse and present-day village situated within Kilmalie Parish,
across from Corran on
(see:
Glenhurich)
(see:
Rudha Dearg)
ARDGOUR'S
TOWEL:
A
scenic waterfall, "behind" Ardgour, which, from its whiteness
received the name.
ARDNAMURCHAN:
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.
ARD NOIS:
(see:
Aird Nois)
ARDROY:
(see:
Erracht)
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.
(see:
Arcabhi)
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) / ABHAINN AIRCEIG:
“River
of The Small Trout.” A rapidly flowing
river running from Loch Arkaig, past Achnacarry and emptying into Loch Lochy at
Bun Arkaig. Only about one mile in length.
(also
see: Arkaig Fords)
ARKAVIE:
(see:
Arcabhi)
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.
ARYHOULAN
/ AIRIGH SHUARLAIN:
“Suarlan’s
Sheiling.” Located near the foot of Glen
Scaddle, just west of
ASH
BURN / ASHBURN:
(see:
Allt nan Dathadairean)
ATH
CHIA-AIG:
“The
Ford of Kaig.” Previoius to the opening
of the Caledonian Canal there was a ford across Loch Lochy at this location,
but it became unserviceable owing to the water level of Loch Lochy being raised
about ten feet. A stone bridge was
erected in its stead, at Bunarkaig (Drochaid Arkaig) but this nearby location
still retains the name. Not associated
with the River Caig or
AUCHADERRY:
(see:
Achaderry)
AUCHANDAUL
/ AUCHANDAULL:
(see:
Achandaul)
AUCHANDAULL
BURN:
(see:
Allt Achadh na Dalach)
AUCHAVARIE
/ ACHAVARIE / ACHADH A’ BHEARRAIDH:
“Field
of the Shearing.” Located near the head
of Glen Gloy.
AUCHLAGAN:
(see:
Claggan)
AUCHNABOBANNE
/ AUCHNABOBANE / ACHADH
“Field
of the White Cows.” This placname is
possibly related to the old tradition where fairy cows visited certain
fields. Located due south of
AUCHNADALL:
(see:
Achandaul)
AUCHNAHANATE
/ ACHNAHANNET / ACHADH NA H-ANNAIDE:
“Field
of the Local Patron Saint’s Church.”
Located on the north side of the A82, just southwest of
AUCHNAHERRY:
(see:
Achnaherry)
BAC
A large
hollow in a watershed, located about ½ mile east of Ceann Samhraidh.
BADABRIE
/ BAD ABRACH / BADABRY / BAD-ABARACH:
“Lochaberman’s
Thicket” or “Marshy Thicket.” 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.
BAD
A’ CHROCHADAIR:
“Hangman’s
Thicket.” Located south of the River
Lochy, due south of Tor Castle. There
may be some association with this placename and one of the former owners of Tor
Castle – not necessarily the Camerons of Lochiel.
BADGE:
(see:
Crest)
BAGPIPE
MUSIC:
(see:
Piobaireachdan)
BAIL
A’ CHAOLAIS:
(see:
Ballachulish)
BAINBHIDH:
(see:
Banavie)
BALLACHULISH
/ BALLICHULISH (
“Settlement
of the Narrows” or “Township of the
(also
see: MacPatrick's / MacPeter’s
(also
see: Clach Pharuig)
BALVENIE:
(see:
Camerons of Speyside)
BANAVIE
/ BAINBHIDH / BANBHAIDH / BANVY / BANBH / BANAGHAIDH:
There
are many theories to the origin of this place.
It is thought to mean either "Fair Pass/Hill-face," "Pig
Stream," "High Place," "
June
24, 1314.
BANQUO'S
WALK / SRAID BHANCO:
An
ancient avenue (level path or road) close to the River Lochy, 20 feet or more broad, and one-quarter 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
"
BAY
OF THE
(see:
Camusnagaul)
(see:
Blar-nan-Leine, The Battle of)
BEALACH
A’ CHOIRE BHEITHICH:
“The
Pass of the Corry of the Birch.” A
hollow feature located on the west side of Meall a’ Bhlair, near Loch Blair and
north of Loch Arkaig.
BEALACH
AN EASAIN:
“Pass
of the Small Waterfall.” A hollow
feature, located on the west side of Meall an Tagraidh. North of the Dark Mile.
BEALACH
CARN NA H-URCHAIRE:
“The
Pass of the Cairn of the Shot.” A hollow
feature located to the northeast of Geal Charn and to the west of Meall Coire
nan Saobhaidh. North of
BEALACH
CHOIR’ A’ GHUIREIN”
“The
Pass of the Corrie of the Spot/Pimple.” A hollow feature, located on the northeast
side of Meall na h-Eilde, north of the Dark Mile.
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
A’ BHAN:
(see:Beinn
Bhan)
BEINN
AN' SHEACHDA:
A
mountain which rises above Corribeg to over 2,000 feet.
BEINN
AN T-SNEACHDA / BEINN SNEACHDA:
“Mountain
of the Snow,” located just north of Kinlochiel. Macintosh led his men
over the "shoulder" of this hill when invading the Disputed Lands.
BEINN
AN TUIM:
“Mountain
of the Thicket.” Located northeast of
Glenfinnan.
BEINN
BHAN:
"White
Mountain" or “
BEINN
BHAN / BEINN A’ BHAN:
“White
Mountain” or “
BEINN
BHAN:
“White
Mountain” or “
BEINN
BHEAG:
“Little
Mountain.” Located southeast of Glen
Quoich.
BEINN
BHREAC:
“Speckled
Mountain.” Located south of Loch
Treig. Legend has it that this ben is
haunted.
BEINN
CHLIANAIG / BEINN CHLAOINAIG:
“Mountain
of the Little Declivity/Little Downward Slope.”
Located south of the River Spean and east of the
BEINN
CHRAOIBH:
“
BEINN
GHARBH:
“
BEINN
IARUINN:
“
BEINN
MHEADOIN:
“The
BEINN
NA CAILLICH:
“The
Old Wife’s Mountain.” Located southeast
of Larigmore.
BEINN
NA CILLE:
“Mountain
of the Cell or Church.” Located in
Ardgour.
BEINN
NA GUCAIG:
“Mountain
of the Bubble /
BEINN
“Mountain
of the Horses.” Located southwest of
Loch Treig and northeast of Luibeilt.
BEINN
NEIMHEIS:
(see:
BEINN
NIMH UISG:
(see:
BEINN
RIABHAICH:
Located
just west of Dun Dige.
BEINN
SNEACHDA:
(see:
Beinn an t-Sneachda)
BEN
A
large, rocky and somewhat prominent hill located approximately one mile
northwest of Sgor na Ciche.
BEN
ALDER:
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)
BEN
Possibly
meaning “Mountain, Cloudy and Snowy” or “Mountain of the Biting Cold Water.”
Overlooking Lochaber.
(also
see: Glen Nevis)
(also
see: Lochan T-uidht)
(also
see: Meall an T-suidhe)
(also
see: Strone-nevis)
BEUL-ATH
A' MHEIRLICH:
(see:
Thieves' Ford, The)
BEUL
ATH RUADH:
“Mouth
of the Red Ford.” A ford on the River
Loy located just above Drochaid Inverskilavulin.
BHEINN:
(see:
Gaor Bheinn)
BIDEIN
BAD NA H LOLAIRE:
Located
south of Beinn Riabhaich.
BIDEAN
MHIC IAIN GHLAIS:
“Pinnacle
of Grey John’s Son.” A peak or point on
Fraoch Beinn on its north side, within ¼ mile of Glen Kingie.
BINNEIN
BEAG:
“Little
Pinnacle.” A moderately-sized mountain
located north of Coire an Lochan (the loch by that name in the
BINNEIN
MOR:
“Large
Pinnacle.” A moderately-sized mountain
located northwest of Coire an Lochan (the loch by that name in the
BISHOP'S
BAY:
Located
along the north
BLACK
PARKS:
An old
area now considered part of the
BLAICH
/ BLATHAICH:
“Flowery
Place.” A crofting community with a
scenic view of Ben Nevis, located on the south
(also
see: Torr an Daraich)
BLAIR
MEANBH:
“Small
Plain.” Located across the River Lochy
from Blar Mor (Corpach Moss).
BLARACHAORAN
/ BLAR A'CHAORAINN / BLAR A’ CHAORUINN:
“Field
of the Rowan or Mountain Ash.” Located
northeast of Lochan Lundavra and just east of the River Kiachnish. In
1841 there was only one family living in this area, Weirs. Reportedly, there is an ancient burial place
at this location.
BLAR
AN LOCHAIN:
“The
Moss of the Small
BLAR
MAC DROIGHNIGH / BLARMACDRYNIE / BLAR MAC DROIGHNEACH / BLAR MAC DRUINEACH /
BLAR
“Field
of the Wise Men,” “Field of the Son of
the Druid” or “Field of the Grinning Sons.” Located in Nether Lochaber,
just south of the
BLARMACHFOLDACH
/ BLAR MAC FAOLTAICH / BLARMACHFHUILDAICH / BLARMAFOALDACH / BLARMACPHAOILDACH
/ BLARMAKFELDAUCH:
Either
meaning "Cold Field," "January Field" “Field of the
Hospitable Sons” or “Field of the Son of the Culdee.” Pronounced “Blar-mac-Cuilteach.” A small settlement located in the Mamore
Hills, on the old military road from Kinlochleven to
The
River Kiachnish (River Cìochnis or Cìoch Innis) which originates in Lochan
Lundavra and passes through Blarmachfoldach was the source of hydro-electric
power for the first electric street lighting in
BLAR
MOR / BLAR MORE / BLAR MHOR / AM BLAR MOR:
(see:
Corpach Moss)
BLAR MOR
AN ERRACHD / BLAR MOR AN ERRACHT:
“Big
Moss of Erracht.” An extensive piece of
ground partially pasture and partially peat moss. Located approximately one mile east of
Erracht.
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 CHLEIREAC / BLAR
"Field
of the Clerks" or “Field of the Clerics.”
Located near Lundavra. Perhaps having a connection with the
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
/ BLARROVIR / BLAR (D)OBHAR:
“Dun
Covered Field” or “Dark/Obscure Field.”
Located just north of
BLATHAICH:
(see:
Blaich)
BOHASKY
/ BOTH CHASGAIDH / COIRE BOTH-CHASGAIDH:
“Caskie’s
Booth” or “Corrie of Caskie’s Booth.”
Located in Glen Roy, just northeast of Achavady.
BOHENIE
/ BOTH FHINNIDH:
“Fenna’s
Booth” or “Hut on the steep brae.”
Located just north-east of Roybridge, near the River Roy.
BOHUNTINE
/ BOTH FHIONNTAN:
“Hut
of the Beacon-Keeper” or “Fintan’s Booth.” A small crofting settlement in
the Braes of Lochaber, along the River Roy, north of Roybridge.
BOHUNTINE
HILL:
Located
north of Bohuntine.
BOLINE
/ BOTH FHLOINN:
“Flan’s
Booth.” Located near Bohenie, in Glen
Roy.
BOTH
CHASGAIDH:
(see:
Bohasky)
BOTH
FHINNIDH:
(see:
Bohenie)
BOTH
FHIONNTAN:
(see:
Bohuntine)
BOTH
FHLOINN:
(see:
Boline)
BOTH
LOBHACH:
“Putrid
Booth.” Located in Glen Fintaig.
BRACKLETTER
/ BRAC LEITIR:
“Deer
Slope.” Located south of Gairlochy, west
of
BRAC
LEITIR:
(see:
Brackletter)
BRAE
CULCAIRN:
(see:
Culcairn's Brae)
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
BRAES
OF STRATHDEARN (THE
October
1645.
(also
see: Moyness)
BRAICH
BHLAICH:
South
of Loch Eil and west of
BRAIGHEACH:
(see:
Briagach)
BRAIGH
LOCHABER:
(see:
Braes of Lochaber)
BRAIGH
NA BRIAN COILLE:
“Top
of the Rough Wood.” The south side of
Druim Gleann Laoigh, north of Creag Dubh.
North of the River Loy, near the western end of Glen Loy.
BRAIGH
NA DUBH CHLAISE:
“Top
of the Black Hollow.” An elevated piece
of land located due west of Strone.
BRAIGH
“The
Top of the Caverns” or “Upper Part of the Caves.” An “eminence” located approximately ½ mile
southeast of Lochan a’ Chomhlain, somewhat between the heads of Loch Arkaig and
Loch Eil. The watershed of this location
forms part of the historic boundary between
BRAINTOUN:
(see:
Maryburgh)
BRAGACHE:
(see:
Briagach)
BREUNCAMUS
/ BREUNCHAMAS / AM BREUN CHAMAS:
“Stinking
Bay.” A bay located at Corpach that
curves round from east of the present site of Corpach to the River Lochy.
BRIAGACH
/ BRIAGAICH / BRAGACHE / BRAIGHEACH:
“Uplandish.” Located in Glen Roy, approximately one mile
northeast of Achavady. The farm here
was, in generations past, noted for its fertile fields (with one field in
specific cited, named “Lag na Mine” – The Meal Hollow). This is the location of a famed story,
relating to the Earl of Mar and a “O’ Byrn Cameron” that is said to have taken
place after Mar’s defeat at Inverlochy in 1431.
BRUACH
CUCHARN:
(see:
Culcairn’s Brae)
BRUNIACHAN
/ BRUNACHAN / BRUIGHNEACHAN:
“Little
Tumulus” or “Fairy Hillock.” Located two
miles beyond Achavady, near the head of 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)
BUAILEACH:
(see:
Bulloch)
BUINNE
A' CHAIT:
(see:
Cat Rapids, The and Cat Pool, The)
BULLOCH
/BUAILEACH:
“Ox
Stall” of “Ox Fold.” Located at the foot
of Glen Fintaig, just into Glen Gloy.
BUNARKAIG
/ BUN AIRCEIG:
“River
Mouth or Foot of the River Arkaig.” A small settlement at the junction
of the river Arkaig and Loch Lochy. Just east of Achnacarry. Upon the Estate of Lochiel, circa 1745, with
Camerons as tenants.
BUNCAMGHARAIDH
/ BUNCAMGARRY:
“River
Mouth of the Camgharaidh” or “Foot of the Rough Winding Stream.” A small portion of flat land located at the
junction of Allt Camgharaidh and Loch Arkaig, just west of Gerraran.
BUNGALOW
HILLOCK:
(see:
Cnoc nam Faobh)
BUN
LOY / BUN NA LAOIGH :
“River
Mouth or Foot of the River Loy.” Formerly a 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
BUNREE
/ BUN RIGHE:
“Base
of the Ridge.” Located opposite from
Corran, near
BUN
ROY / BUN RUAIDH:
“River
Mouth or Foot of the River
CADHA
NA H-EARBA:
“The
Pass of the Roe.” A large pass or hollow
situated approximately 1/3 mile east of Kinlocharkaig, just southeast of Loch
Arkaig’s head.
“Spray
Waterfall.” A double waterfall (a drop of
approximately 20 feet) 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 under
Drochaidh Chiaaig (
(see:
Glencaig)
“
CAILLICH
/ CALLICH / CAILLEACH / CALLI(E)CHARTH / CHAYLLICH / KYLACHIE:
“Whisp
of Corn Place,” “Last handful of Standing Corn,” “Husks of Corn” or “Circular
Whisp of the Corn-Stack.” Also possibly
meaning “The Old Woman,” possibly connected with "Lubnacallich"
(The Bend of the Old Woman). A small flat or hollow 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
(also
see:
(see:
An T'seinn Frith)
CALLACH:
(see:
Caillich)
CALLART
/ CALLAIRD:
"
CALLART,
(THE CAMERONS OF):
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
CALLICH
/ CALLICHARTH:
(see:
Caillich)
CALLOP
/ CALPA / CULENAP / KOWILKNAP / CUIL A’ CHNAIP:
“Calf
of the Leg” or “At the Back of the Knob-Shaped Hill.” Located near Glenfinnan.
CALMEROUNE:
A
form of the surname Cameron, circa 1605.
CALPA:
(see:
Callop)
(see:
CAMA
DHAIL:
(see:
Camnaghael)
CAMAGHAEL:
(see:
Camnaghael)
CAMAGHUID:
Near
the River Lochy, north of Caol.
CAMAS
A’ CHUILINN:
“Bay
of the Holly.” Located on the Ardgour
side Loch Linnhe, northeast of
CAMAS
AN INBHIR:
“Bay
at the River Mouth.” Located on the
north
CAMAS
CRUINN:
“Round
Bay.” Located along the north
CAMAS
DUBH UISGE:
“
CAMAS
MHUILLEIR:
“Bay
of the Miller?” Located on the north
CAMAS
NA BIRLINN:
“Bay
of the Galley.” Located near Kilvaodan,
in Ardgour.
CAMAS
NA CILLE:
“Bay
of the Church.” Located along the
western shoreline of Loch Linnhe, south of
CAMASNAGAUL
/ CAMAS NAN GALL / CAMUS
(see:
Camusnagaul)
CAMASNAHA
/ CAMAS NA H-ATHA:
(see:
Camus na h-Atha)
CAMAS
NA H-EIRBHE / CAMUS NA H-EIRBHE:
(see:
Camus na h-Eirighe)
CAMBERNON
/ DeCAMBERNON:
A
form of the surname Cameron, circa 1296.
“Crooked
Pass.” Located near the Allt Glas
Dhiore, northwest of Glaster. West of
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
CAMBURNON
/ DeCAMBURNON:
A
form of the surname Cameron, circa 1297.
CAMBRV' /
CAMBRVN:
An
early form of the surname Cameron.
CAM
CHOIREIN /
“The Crooked,
Small Corry.” A small corry located on
the northeast side of Meall Dubh, south of Cam Bealach. West of
(see:
Camnaghael)
“Crooked
Grove/Thicket.” A small tract of natural
wood (in 1875) located at the end of Gleann a’ Cham Dhoire, west of the River
Mallie, that extends approximately ¾ mile along Allt a Cham Dhoire.
(also
see: Allt a’ Cham Dhoire)
(also
see: Gleann 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
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
It is
thought to be of a "territorial" source in the Lowlands, from one of
three places: Cameron, near
(also
see: Tartans)
A
village in central Fifeshire, on the
CAMERON
BURN:
A
stream located in
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.
The
central square in downtown
A
form of the surname Cameron, circa 1425.
CAMEROWN:
A
form of the surname Cameron, circa 1446-53.
CAMGARRY:
(see:
Gleann Camgharaidh)
CAMGHOU
RAN / CAMGHOURAN:
MacSorlie-Camerons
from Glen Nevis originally settled in this area of Rannoch, south of the
traditional
(also
see: Stone of the Heads)
CAMGHARAIDH:
(see:
Gleann Camgharaidh)
CAMISKY,
(THE CAMERONS OF):
A
branch of the Camerons of Erracht.
CAMISKY:
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 /
“Crooked
Field” OR “Field Bend or Curve.” A small township located adjacent to the
River Lochy, on the fringe of 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.
CAMUSERRACHT:
Located
near Rannoch. An offshoot branch of the MacMartins
of Letterfinlay resided here for generations.
CAMUSINAS:
Near
CAMUSNAGAUL / CAMASNAGAUL:
"Bay
of the Caol (
(also
see: Caol)
CAMUS
NA H-ATHA / CAMUSNAHA:
"Bay
of the Kiln." Located where the waters of Loch Eil widen out from
the
CAMUS
NA H-EIRGHE / CAMUS NA H-EIRBHE / CAMAS NA H-EIRGHE / CAMAS NA H-EIRBHE:
“Bay
of the Boundary Wall Between Two
CAMUS
TRISLAIG:
"
CAOCHAN
BAN:
“The
White Brook/Burn.” A mountain stream
having its source on the north side of Coire an Tagraidh and flowing in an
eastern course until it joins Allt an Fhudeir.
North of the Dark Mile.
CAOCHAN
DUBHAIG:
“Purling
Rill of a Deep Dark Pool.” Located near
Claggan.
CAOCHAN
MHINEAGAIR:
“The
Vinegar Brook/Burn.” A small stream
rising south of Creag Innis nam Bo that flows northeast, falling into Loch
Lochy just southeast of St. Ciaran’s Church.
Water flowing from peat bogs and slow draining areas containing peat is
often cool and clean, but has the color of tea and tastes like vinegar, from
the decaying organic materials upstream.
This may be the origin of the placename.
CAOCHAN
RUADH:
“Red
Rivulet.” A small stream rising in the
south of Tom a’ Bharraich that falls into the River Loy near Beul ath Ruadh and
Drochaid Inverskilavulin.
CAOL
/ CAOL-NA-CORPAICH:
“
(also
see: An Caol)
CAOLAS
MHIC PHATRIC / CAOLAS MHIC PHADRUIG:
(see:
MacPatrick's / MacPeter’s
CAOL
LAIRIG:
"The
CAONICH
/ CAONAICH / CUINICH / COINICH / COINNICH:
“Mossy
Place.” Located on the northern
CARN
A’ CHAISTEIL / CARN CHAISTEIL:
“Cairn
of the Hill Fort” or “Castle Rock.” A
“precipitous rock” on the north side of Mullach Coire nan Gearran. The dividing point (high ground) between
Ruighe Mor and Gerraran.
CARNAIS
/ CAIRINNIS:
“Kari’s
CARN
BEAG DEARG:
“The
Small Red Cairn” or “Little Red Rocky Mountain.” The mountain which
flanks the Allt a'Mhuillin glen on the northeast, northeast of Carn Dearg.
CARN
DEARG:
Meaning
“Red-Brown Hill,” “Red Cairn” or “Red Rocky Mountain.” There are two
similarly named “outlier shoulders” of
(also
see: Coire Eoghainn)
CARN
DEARG MEANDHONACH:
“Middle
Red Rocky Mountain.” Located northeast
of Carn Dearg.
CARN
DUBH:
“The
Black Cairn.” A conical hill on the
historic boundary between the parishes of Killmallie and Kilmonivaig, and east of
Lochan an Fhithich. North of
CARN
MOR:
“Big
Cairn.” A small rocky and stony hill
located between Coire an Eich and Coire na Gaoithe ‘n Ear.
CARN
MOR DEARG:
“Big
CARN
PHAIL:
“Paul’s
Grave.” A small elevated knoll with a
few fir trees (in 1875) used by a burying place by Camerons. Located just south of Strone, near the bank
of the
"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)
CATHAR
RUADH:
“Rough,
Broken Red Ground” or “Red Moor.” A
piece of moor ground located northeast of Erracht and northwest of Moy.
CAT
POOL, (THE) / BUINN’ A’ CHAIT:
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.
CEANNA
BREAC:
“The
Mottled Head.” A rocky side of a hill
above and east of Kinbreak House, in Glen Kingie.
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:
CEANN
BHREAC:
(see:
Kinbreack)
CEANN
CAOL:
“Narrow
Headland.” Located south of Loch Eil and
west of
CEANN
(see:
Kinlocharkaig)
CEANN
LOCH EIL / CEANN
(see:
Kinlocheil)
CEANN
(see:
Kinlochquoich)
CEANN
NA DROCHAIT MHOR/MOIRE:
"The
End of the
CEAPACH:
(see:
Keppoch)
CEAPANACH:
(see:
Keppanach)
CHALMERS:
From
the Chambers sept of Clan Cameron.
CHAMBERS
/ CHAMBRES:
A
major sept of Clan Cameron.
CHAYLLICH:
(see:
Caillich)
CHINGIDH:
(see:
Kingie)
CHLANNA
The
war cry of Clan Cameron. "Sons of the hounds come hither/here and get flesh/meat."
CHLIANAIG
/ CHLINAIG / CLAONAIG / CHLAOINAIG:
“Small
Declevity,” “Small Slope” or “Small Waterfall.” A small settlement named for its proximity
to a local waterfall (Eas Chlianaig or
Located
on the River Spean, east of Bunroy. An
associated settlement of the past took its name from these falls.
(see:
CILL
CHOIREIL:
(see:
Kilachoireil)
CILL-CHONAID:
(see:
Killiechonate)
CILL-EALAIG:
(see:
Kilellie)
CILLE
CHUMAIN:
(see:
CILLE
MHAODAIN:
An
old burial ground located approximately one mile north of the
CILL
MAOLAIN:
(see:
Kilmallie)
CILL
MHAILLIDH:
(see:
Kilmallie)
CILL-MO-NAOMHAIG:
(see:
Kilmonivaig)
CIOCH
INNIS / CIOCHNIS:
(see:
CISTEACHAN
DUBHA:
‘The
Black Chists.” A rocky portion of moorland
northeast of Leac Chorrach. Formerly (in
1875) the “resort of foxes” (refuge, habitual place of). West of
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.
CLACH
FEADAIG:
“Whistling
Rock” or “Stone of the Whistle.” A small
rock (presumably prone to producing a whistling noise from the wind) located on
the south
CLACH
NA CEANN:
(see:
Stone of the Heads)
CLACH
NA MEINEIR:
“Stone
of the Mine.” A large boulder located
approximately one mile northeast of Sgor na Fhuaran.
CLACH
(see:
Stone of the Heads)
CLACH
PHARUIG / CLACH PHADRUIG:
“Patrick's
Stone” or “Peter’s Stone” (translations vary). 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
(also
see: MacPatrick's
CLACH
SHOMHAIRLE:
There
appears to be two such named stones:
(see:
Stone of Somerled)
(see:
Samuel's Stone)
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.
CLACKFERN
/ A’ GHLAC FHEARNA:
“The
Alder Hollow.” A large hollow located in
Glen Dessery, west of Loch Arkaig and north of Monadh Gorm. At one time considered a part of the Glen
Dessery lands, on the Lochiel Estate.
CLADHA
TOM AN TIGHE MHOIR:
“The
Big House Burying Ground.” Applies to
two small, enclosed burying grounds (cemeteries) located approximately ¼ mile
west of Clunes. Both situated on a small
wooded hill, at its sumit. Seperated by
only about 100 feet, the higher cemetery consists primarily of Camerons and the
lower
CLADH
BUN NA LAOIGH:
“Bun
Loy Burial Ground.” A small unenclosed
burial place located between the
CLADH
GIORSAIL:
“Grace’s
Graveyard.” A small unenclosed burying
place, located south of Loch na Caraidh (Loch of Achnacarry or “Lochnacarry” –
the small indentation in the River Arkaig approximately ¼ mile east of
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
CLAGGAN
/ CLAIGIONN / AUCHLAGAN / ACHADH LAGAIN:
“Skull
Shaped Hill” (a hilly portion of land near the old Market Stance fits this
description) or “Field of the Hollow” (the B.A. Sporting Ground fits this
description). In early records the area
was known as Auchlagan, though the Claggan name is traditional. A small community located near the foot or
entrance to Glen Nevis, north of the River Nevis.
CLAGGAN,
WATERFALL OF THE:
(see:
Roaring Mill)
CLAIGIONN
/ CLAIGGIN:
(see:
Claggan)
CLAIGIONN
NA SROINE:
“Skull
of the Projection.” An elevated hill
located approximately three miles west of Strone and approximately four miles
northeast of Corpach.
CLAONAIG:
(see:
Chlianaig)
CLARK
/ CLARKE:
A
major sept of Clan Cameron.
CLARKSON:
From
the
CLEARY:
From
the
CLERK:
From
the
CLUANAIS:
(see:
Clunes)
CLUNES
/ CLUANAIS / NA CLUAINEAN:
“The
Meadow,” "Meadow Stance," "Pasture Resting-Place," “
CLUNES,
(THE CAMERONS OF):
A
branch of the Camerons of Erracht. The original Clunes House was burned
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
Along
the southwest
CNOCAN
A’ BHUACHAILLE:
“Small
Hillock of the Herdsmen.” Located just
northeast of Achintee.
CNOCHAN
NA CAIRIDH:
“Knoll
of the Weir.” A small knoll planted in
fir (in 1875) located at the south end of Loch Lochy.
CNOCAN
NA MI CHOMHAIRLE:
(see:
Cnoc na mi Chomhairle)
CNOC
“Hillock
of the Spoil or 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 one-quarter 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.
COILLE
ACHADH
“Achnasaul
Woods” or “Wood of the Field of the Barns.”
A wood on the north side of Loch Arkaig, running from Achnasaul to the
foot of the loch, near the River Caig.
COILLE
A CHAM UISGE:
“Woods
of the Crooked Water.” Located east of
the River Lochy, southeast of Camisky.
COILLE
A’ GHIUBHAIS:
(see:
Guisach)
COILLE
AN ROISE:
(see:
Coilleros)
COILLE
AN RUIGHE MHOIR:
“Woods
of the Great Sheiling” or “Woods of the Big Hill Slope.” A piece of “natural grown wood” (in 1875)
located near the western end of Glen Mallie, just north of the River Mallie and
west of its junction with Allt a’ Cham Dhoire.
Just northeast of Ruighe Mhoir.
COILLE
DIOMHAIN:
“Idle
Wood.” Located near old Keppoch, in Glen Spean.
Reputed to have been named after a legendary character by the name of
Diaman.
COILLE
MHOR:
“Large
Wood.” The name of both a peak and the
associated old woodlands surrounding it, located northeast of Fassifern. The peak is within the Druim Fada ridgeline.
COILLE
NA DUBH CHLAISE:
“Wood
of the Black Hollow.” A “considerable
extent of copse wood” (in 1875) located west of Erracht, on the south side of
Glen Loy.
COILLE
NA GUIBHSAICH:
(see:
Guisach)
COILLE
(see:
Gerraran)
COILLE
PUITEACHAIN:
“Wood
of the Swelling Knoll.” A wood located
just southeast of Puiteachain.
COILLEROS
/ COILLE-ROS / COILLE RAIS / COILLE AN ROISE / KILLIROSS / KYLINROSS /
CUILIONN-ROS:
“Rising
Wood” or “Wood Point.” Also known in the
past as Kylinross or Cuilionn-ros, “
COILLEROS
/ COILLE-ROS / COILLE RAIS / COILLE AN ROISE / KILLIROSS / KYLE ROSE /
KYLINROSS:
“Rising
Wood” or “Wood Point.” Located near
Leanachan, south of
COINICH
/ COINNICH:
(see:
Caonich)
COINNEACHAN:
(see:
Coneachan)
COIR’
A’ BHALACHAIN:
“The
Corry of the Cowherd.” A hollow feature
located on the east side of Meall a’ Bhlair.
COIR’
A’ CHAISIL:
(see:
Corriechassle)
COIR’
A’ CHAORACHAIN:
(see:
Corrychurachan)
COIR’
A’ CHOINGLIGH:
(see:
Corrychoille)
COIR’
A’ CHREACHAINN:
(see:
Corrychurachan)
COIRE
A’ BHOGANAICH:
A
small corry extending in a southwest direction from Glen Derrary. Approximately ½ mile east of Coire an Eich.
COIRE
A’ CHAORAINN:
“Corrie
of the Rowan Trees.” Located south of
Loch Arkaig and south of Gaor Bheinn/Gulvain (Upper).
COIRE
A’ CHAORUINN:
“Corry
of the Rowan.” Extends from the north
slope of Streap towards the southwest extremity of Gleann a’ Chaoruinn.
COIRE
A’ MHUILINN:
“Corrie
of the Mill.” Located in Nether
Lochaber, just west of Mullach nan Coirean and southwest of Blarachaoran. Also a place located northeast of Lochan
Meall an t-Suidhe.
(also
see: Coire Mhuilinn)
COIRE
A’ MHUILINN:
“Corrie
of the Mill.” Located northeast of
Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe. The associated
stream, Allt a’ Mhuilinn, runs northand west, emptying into the River Lochy
just north of the
(also
see: Coire Mhuilinn)
COIRE
AN EICH:
“Horse
Corry.” A hollow located northeast of
Carn Mor, north of Loch Arkaig’s head.
COIRE
AN LOCHAIN:
“Coire
of the Little
COIRE
AN LOCHAIN:
“Coire
of the Little
COIRE
AN LOCHAIN:
“Coire
of the Little
COIRE
AN RUIGHE MHOIR:
“Hollow
of the Large Plain” or “Hollow of the Shieling.” A circular hollow located on the southeast
side of the hill, Mullach Coire nan Gearran, somewhat near the River Mallie.
COIRE
AN TAGRAIDH / COIRE AN T-SAGAIRT:
“The
Corry of Dispution.” A hollow feature,
located on the south side of Meall an h-Eilde.
North of the Dark Mile.
COIRE
AN T-SAGAIRT:
(see:
Coire an Tagraidh)
COIRE
AN T-SEILICH:
“Corry
of the
COIRE
AN T-SEILICH:
“Corry
of the
COIRE
BAN / CORRIE BHAN:
“White
Corry.” A large hollow located just
southwest of Meall Coire Lochain, at the head of Allt Bhan and on the east side
of Ruighe na Boinne. North of Clunes.
COIRE
BEAG:
(see:
Corrybeg)
COIRE
BHAN:
(see:
Coire Ban)
COIRE
BHEITHICH:
“The
Corry of the Birch.” A hollow feature
located about ¼ mile northeast of Lochan Dubh.
COIRE
BHOTRAIS / COIRE BHUTARRAIS:
“The
Hollow of the Miry Holes” (if the name is in fact Coire Bhotrais) or “Corrie of
Confusion (if the name is Coire Bhutarrais).
A large rocky hollow located just northwest of Beinn Bhan, south of An
t’Seann Fhrith.
COIRE
BHUTARRAIS:
(see:
Coire Bhotrais)
COIRE
BOTH-CHASGAIDH:
(see:
Bohasky)
COIRE
BUIDHE:
“Golden
Corrie.” Located southwest of Loch
Quoich.
COIRE
CARACH:
“Winding
Corrie.” Located in Nether Lochaber,
just south of Mullach nan Coirean.
COIRE
CEIRSLE:
“Clew
Shaped Corrie.” Located due north of
Inverroy.
COIRE
CEIRSLE HILL:
“Hill
of the Clew Shaped Corrie.” Located due
north of Inverroy, roughly between Glen Fintage and Glen Collarig.
COIRE
CHAORACHAN:
(see:
Corrychurachan)
COIRE
CHEANNA MHUIR:
“Hollow
of the Head of the
COIRE
CHICHEANAIS:
A
large hollow located to the northwest of Glendessery.
COIRE
CHNAMH:
“Bonfire
Corrie” or “Bone Hollow.” A “heathy
hollow” located somewhat between the summits of Monadh Beag and Beinn Bhan.
COIRE
CHOILLE-RAIS / COIRE COILLE ROIS:
“Rising
Wood Corrie” or “Hollow of the Wood on the Point.” A long narrow hollow located along with Allt
Coire Choille-rais, which runs from near Monadh Beag down toward Loch Lochy,
between Bunarkaig and Heatherlea.
COIRE
CHRAOIBHE / COIRE CRAOIBHE:
“Tree
Corrie.” A “healthy hollow of
considerable extent” formed along Allt Coire Chraoibhe as it heads west past
Easter and Wester Moy toward Monadh Beag.
Along with Allt Coire Chraoibhe, it is the historic dividing line between
Easter and Wester Moy.
COIRE
CHURRACHAN / COIRECHURACHAN:
(see:
Corry Churachan)
COIRE
COILLE ARD:
“High
Wooded Corrie.” Located south of the
River Cona, in Cona Glen, near its head.
COIRE
COILLE IOSAL:
“Low
Wooded Corrie.” Located south of the River
Cona, in Cona Glen, near its head.
COIRE
COILLE ROIS:
(see:
Coire Choille-rais)
COIRE
CRAOIBHE:
(see:
Coire Chraoibhe)
COIRE
CUL NA CREAG DUBH / COIRE CUL NA CREIGE DUIBHE:
“Backland
Corrie of the Dark Rock.” Located
southeast of Torlundy, near the Allt na Caillich.
COIRE
DEARG:
“Red
Corrie.” Located in Nether Lochaber,
just east of Mullach nan Coirean.
COIRE
DUBH:
“Dark
Corrie.” Located just northeast of Beinn
Bhan. Also a location just southeast of
Glen Gloy’s Upper Glenfintaig, north of Lundavra, northeast of Achintee and
south of Blaich.
COIRE
DUBH:
“Dark
Corrie” or “Black Hollow.” A rocky
hollow located just southeast of Glen Gloy’s
COIRE
DUBH:
“Dark
Corrie.” Located north of Lundavra, near
Meall nan Cleireach. Also a location
just northeast of Beinn Bhan, southeast of Upper Glenfintaig, northeast of
Achintee and south of Blaich.
COIRE
DUBH:
“Dark
Corrie.” Located northeast of Achintee,
north of Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe. Also
a location just northeast of Beinn Bhan, southeast of Upper Glenfintaig, north
of Lundavra and south of Blaich.
COIRE
DUBH:
“Dark
Corrie.” Located in Ardgour, due west of
COIRE
DUBH NA GIUBHSAICH (GUISACH) / COIRE DUBH A’ GHIUBHAIS (GUISACH) /:
“Dark
Corrie of Guisach” or “Black Hollow of the Firs.” A hollow located on the north side of the
hill Druim a’ Ghiubhais, off the southwestern edge of Guisach (The Pine
Forest).
COIRE
EOGHAINN:
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
COIRE
FADA:
“The
Long Hollow.” A mountain feature located
on the north side of Druim Fada, south of the head of Glen Loy.
COIRE
FEARNA:
“Alderwood
Corrie.” Located north of Kinlochiel,
north of Loch Eil’s northern shore.
COIRE
GABHALACH / COIRE GHABHAIL:
“Corrie
of the Lease.” Located west of Binnean
Beag and Binnean Mor, in the Mamores.
COIRE
GARBH:
“The
Rough Corry.” A small hollow located at
the head of Coire Glas, north of Loch Arkaig.
COIRE
GHABHAIL:
(see:
Coire Gabhalach)
COIRE
GLAS:
“Green
or Grey Corrie/Hollow.” An extensive
hollow in the hill located off the southwestern edge of Guisach (The Pine
Forest), south of Loch Arkaig. Also a
place located on the east side of Meall a’ Choire Ghlais, west of Loch Lochy.
COIRE
GLAS:
“Green
or Grey Corrie.” A large corry, shaped
like a horseshoe, located on the east side of Meall a’ Choire Ghlais, north of
Loch Arkaig. Also a place located near
Guisach, south of Loch Arkaig.
COIRE
GORM:
“Green
or Blue Corrie.” A small corrie located
south of Lagganfern and Kinlocharkaig, a short distance east of the source of
Allt na Fainf. Also a place located in
Ardgour, toward the head of Cona Glen.
COIRE
GORM:
“Green
or Blue Corrie.” Located in Ardgour,
toward the head of Cona Glen. Also a
place located south of Lagganfern and Kinlocharkaig.
COIRE
GIUBHAIS / COIRE GIUBHSACHAIN:
“Fir
Corrie.” Located between Aonach Beag and
Carn Mor Dearg.
COIRE
IONNDRAINN:
“Missing
Corrie.” Located near the head of Glen
Collarig, west of Achavady.
COIRE
LEACACH:
“Stony
Corrie” or “Flaggy Corrie.” A hollow
feature located on the east side of Meall na Tanga, just southwest of Meall
Dubh. North of the
COIRE
LEACACH:
“Stony
Corrie” or “Flag Hollow.” Located south
of Loch Arkaig and east of Gaor Bheinn/Gulvain (Upper). Also a place just south of Meall Dubh.
COIRE
LEATHANN:
“Slender
Corrie.” Located at the head of Allt an
Amair, between Coruanan and Lundavra.
COIRE
LIATH:
“Grey
Hollow.” A very large hollow located
southeast of Loch Quoich, on the west side of Scour Gairich. In 1875 this place was the property of
Cameron of Lochiel.
COIRE
LOCHAIN:
“Corry
of the Small
COIRE
LOCH BLAIR / COIRE
“Corrie
of the
COIRE
MHIC EOGHAIN OIG:
“The
Corry of Young Ewen’s Son.” A large
corry located about 1/3 mile northeast of Mai (sp?)
COIRE
MHUIC:
A
deep ravine and large corrie located south of Sgor Chromich through which a
stream of the same name flows. It is
approximately one mile long, by about ½ mile in width. North of
COIRE
MHUILLIN:
“Mill
Corrie” or “Hollow of the Mill.” A
mountain feature located just south of Beinn Bhan (the one closest to
Achnacarry), along Allt Coire Mhuillin.
North of Inverskilavulin.
(also
see: Coire a’ Mhuilinn)
COIRE
MHUSGAIN:
“Corrie
of the Rotten Trees.” Located between
Stob Ban and Sgurr a’ Mhaim, in the Memores.
COIRE
MUICK:
(see:
Coire Mhuic)
COIRE
NA CISTE:
“Corrie
of the Box / Chest.” Located between the
summits of
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 COSAIG:
“The
Hollow of the Little Nook.” A small
mountain hollow on the northern face of Glas Bheinn. North of the foot of Loch Arkaig.
COIRE
NA GALL:
“Hollow
of the Lowlanders.” A large mountain
hollow located approximately ½ mile south of Loan. This land was the joint property of Cameron
of Lochiel and Mr. Baird of Gartsherrie, in 1875.
COIRE
NA H-AIRE:
“Corry
of the Watch” or “Hollow of the Watching.”
A very rocky hollow located one mile east of Coire Screamhach, and
generally south of Gerraran.
COIRE
NA H-IOLAIRE:
“The
Eagle’s Corry/Corry.” A small hollow
located south of the River Mallie and Allt Cam Dhoire, on the northern slope of
Druim Gleann Laoigh, at the southern end of Allt Coire na h-Iolaire.
COIRE
“Corrie
of the Cow.” Located northeast of
Stronenaba.
COIRE
“Corry
of the Spring” or “Hollow of the Spring.” A small hollow on the north side of Glen
Mallie, north of the River Mallie, at the beginning of Allt an Ruighe
Mhoir. Also a hollow located in the west
end of Glen Loy, north of the River Loy.
COIRE
“Corry
of the Spring” or “Hollow of the Spring.”
A hollow located toward the west end of Glen Loy, north of the River
Loy. Also a hollow on the north side of
Glen Mallie, north of the River Mallie.
COIRE
“Corrie
of the Bone.” Located between An Steall
(
COIRE
“Corrie
of the Birds.” Located south of Beinn
Iaruinn, due west of Bruniachan.
COIRE
"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
“Corry
of the Stranger.” A large corry located
approximately one mile southwest of Glen Pean.
COIRE
“Coire
of the Gerraran.” Located southeast of
Gerraran, north of the River Mallie.
COIRE
“The
Calves’ Corry.” A small corry located on
the west side of Meall a’ Choire Ghlais, approximately one mile south of Coire
an t-Seilich. West of
COIRE
(see:
Coire nan Uth)
COIRE
“Corry
of Udders.” A large corry located
approximately 1/3 mile east of Sgor nan Coireachan. This placename may have been originally
called Coire nan Ugh – Corrie of the Eggs.
COIRE
Located
north of Loch Eilde Mor/Moire.
COIRE
NEURLAIN / COIRE NIOR-LAN:
“Never
Full or Overflowing Corrie.” Located
north of Beinn Iaruinn.
COIRE
ODHAR:
“Dun
Hollow.” A mountain feature located just
to the north of Stob a’ Ghrianain, between Glen Loy and Glen Laragain.
COIRE
ODHAR BHEAG:
“The
Small Dun/Corry.” A deep corry, located
between Meall an Tanga and Coire Odhar
COIRE
ODHAR MOR:
“The
Large Dun/Corry.” A deep corry, located
a short distance west of Coire Odhar Beag, north of the
COIRE
ONFHAIDH:
“Corrie
of the Storm.” Located between Leac na
Buidheig and Fraoch Mor, south of Allt Camgharaidh, in Gleann Camgharaidh.
COIRE
REIDH:
“Smooth
Corrie.” Located southwest of Loch
Quoich.
COIRE
RIABHACH:
“Brindled
Corrie.” Loctaed southwest of Acharaich.
COIRE
SCREAMHACH:
“Screaming
Corrie” or “Horrible Hollow.” A long and
very rocky hollow located roughly between the heads of Loch Arkaig and Glen
Mallie, northeast of Gaor Bheinn/Gulvain (Upper).
COIRE
STOCHDNAICH / COIRE STOCAINNICH:
“Corrie
for Wearing Stockings.” Located
northwest of Achavady in Glen Roy.
COIRE
UAINEAN BEAG:
“Small
Green Corrie?” Located just east of
COIRE
UAINEAN MOR:
“Large
Green Corrie?” Located east of
COIRE
UANAN:
(see:
Coruanan)
COIR’
UANAIN:
(see:
Coruanan)
COLUMB(A),
ISLAND OF:
(see:
Eilean Loch Arkaig)
COLUMBKILL,
(see:
Eilean Loch Arkaig)
COMHNARD
A’ GHIUBHAIS:
“Plain
of Guisach” or “The Fir Flat.” An
extensive flat piece of “healthy pasture” (in 1875) located off the southern
edge of Guisach (The Pine Forest), near Mullach na Briobaig.
COMHNARD
COIRE NAN GEUR-OIREAN / COMHNARD COIRE
“Plain
Coire of the Gerraran” or “Flat of the Large Short Hollows” (translations
vary). A portion of ground, partly level
and partly sloping, which is “very rocky.”
Located just south of Gerraran and Loch Arkaig.
COMMANDO(S):
(see:
Castle Commando)
(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
(also
see: Castle Commando)
CONA
GLEN / CONGHLEANN / CONGLEANN:
“Glen
Which Joins” (branches off from Glen Scaddle, just west of Inverscaddle). Runs to the northwest, into Ardgour and
toward Loch Shiel.
CONAGLEN
HOUSE:
(see:
Inverscaddle)
“Joining
CONEACHAN
/ COINNEACHAN:
“Place
of the Foggy Bee.” Located along the
Gairlochy Road (B8004), northwest of the Commando Memorial.
CORAN
FEARNA:
“Alder
Tree Headland.” Located in northeast
Ardgour, just west of Camusnagaul.
CORECHRECHANE:
(see:
Corrychurachan)
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
Originally
a scattered shore clachan/settlement with crofts round the arc, or strip of
ground about 300 yards wide between the head of Loch Linnhe and the original
southern margin of Corpach Moss (from the River Lochy to the present day
Caledonian Canal). This strip of ground fringed Beauncamus. After the construction of the canal, the old
Kilmallie settlement also came to be known as Corpach. Home to the Kilmallie Parish church.
Upon the Estates of Lochiel, circa 1788. Home to excellent views of
(also
see: Corpach House)
(also
see: Corpach Moss)
CORPACH
(THE
1439.
CORPACH
HILL:
Located
just north of Corpach, a 764 foot hill with scenic views of
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 burned to the ground in 1746.
CORPACH
MOSS / AM BLAR MOR / BLAR MOR:
"Blar
Mor," "Big Plain, Moss" or “The Big Peat Moss.” Located near the
CORRAN
(
“Sickle”
(in reference to the shape of this place).
Located approximately eight miles south of
CORRAN
DUBH:
“Dark
Headland.” Located northwest of
Stronechreggan, north of Gleann Sron a’ Chreagain.
CORRICHY
(THE
October
28, 1562.
CORRIECHASSLE
/ COIR’ A’ CHAISIL:
“Corrie
of the Bulwark.” Located in Glen Pean.
CORRIECHOILLE:
(see:
Corrychoille)
CORRLARACH
/ CORR-LARACH:
“Excellent
Abode.” Located toward the western end of
Cona Glen, due south of the head of Loch Eil.
CORRYBEG
/ CORRIEBEG / COIRE BEAG:
“Small
Sea-Gulf” or “The Little Corry.” A small settlement on the northern
CORRYCHURACHAN
/ CORRYCHURRACHAN / CORRYCHERICHAN / COIRE CHAORACHAN / CORRIECHURRACHAN /
COIR’ A’ CHAORACHAIN / CORECHRECHANE / COIR’ A’ CHREACHAINN:
“Corry
Abounding in Rowan Berries,” “Corrie of the Hard Rocky Surface Without Foliage”
or “Corrie of the Small Sheep.” Located southwest of
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. This location had
the reputation of being the “haunt of fairies.”
CNAP
CRUINN:
“Little
Round Hill.” Located southeast of Beinn
Chlianaig.
CNOC
“Hill
of the Little Head.” Located southwest
of Beinn Chlianaig and due south of Insh/Inch.
CNOC
“Hill
of the Big Head.” Located southwest of
Beinn Chlianaig and due south of Bunroy.
CORRYCHOILLIE
/ CORRIECHOILLE / COIR’ A’ CHOINGLIGH:
"The
Wooded Corry." Three miles from
CORUANAN
/ COIRE UANAN / CORRIWINNAN / COIR’ UANAIN:
“Corrie
of the Little Lamb.” Located south of
Druimarbin, near the eastern shore of Loch Linnhe, approximately four miles south
of
The
MacLachlan Chietain was interchangeably known as “of Corriwinnan.”
COUNSEL
STONE:
(see:
Samuel's Stone)
COUR
(THE) / A’ CHAOIR:
“Rapid
Torrent.” Tributary that receives
numerous streams in the
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 / MEALL A’ CHRUIDH:
Sometimes
listed incorrectly as “Crow Hill” on maps.
Scenic hillside that rises behind and overlooks
CRAIGAG
/ CREAGAG:
“A
Perch.” Located near Callop, near
Glenfinnan.
CRAIG
CAILLOCH, (THE
1441.
CRAIGS,
THE:
Cemetery
in
CRANACHAN
/ CREANEACHAN:
“
CRAOIBH:
(see:
Creiff)
CREAGAG:
(see:
Craigag)
CREAGAN
AN RIGH:
“Rock
of the King” or “Rocky Place of Royalty.”
Located north of Tomacharich, near Wade’s old military road.
CREAG
AN T-SAIGHDEIR:
“Rock
of the Soldier” or “The Soldier’s Knoll.”
A prominent rocky feature located between the River Arkaig and the Dark
Mile, by Torr a’ Mhuilt. With views of
Achnacarry, this placename may refer to an ancient military watch location for
Clan Cameron.
CREAG
AN UILT CHAOIL / CREAG AN UILT CHAOIN:
“The
Rock of the Mild Stream.” A small rock
situated on the south
CREAGBHEITHEACHAIN
/ CREAG BHEATHACHAIN:
“Rock
of the Little Beast.” Located in Glen
Scaddle, along the River Scaddle, west of Aryhoulan.
CREAG
DHONN:
“Brown
Rock.” A rocky feature 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.” A hill 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. Also a place near the head of
Glen Loy and also in Gleann Dhomhanaidh, southeast of Torlundy.
CREAG
DUBH / DHUBH:
“Black
Fell / Rock.” Located toward the head of Glen Loy, just north of the
River Loy. Also a place just north of
the Braes of Lochaber and also in Gleann Dhomhanaidh, southeast of Torlundy.
CREAG
DUBH / DHUBH:
“Black
Fell / Rock.” Located in Gleann
Dhomhanaidh, southeast of Torlundy and just south of the major bend in the Allt
na Caillich. Also a place just north of
the Braes of Lochaber and also near the head of Glen Loy.
CREAG
GHUANACH / CREAG UANACH:
“Rock
Where Lambs Abound” or “Giddy Rock.”
Located just west of the head of Loch Treig.
CREAG
INNIS
“
CREAG
LIATH:
“Grey
Rock.” A prominent cliff of a rocky hill
face located on the southwestern edge of the
CREAG
LIATH:
“Grey
Rock.” Located north of Kilmallie, on
the southern slope of Corpach Hill. Also
a place located on the southwestern edge of the Clunes Forest.
CREAG
NAM MEANN:
“The
Kids Rock.” Located between Allt Laire
and Beinn Chlianaig.
CREAG
NAN EACH:
“Horses
Rock” or “Horses Hill.” A prominent hill
feature located on the southwest edge of An t’Seann Fhrith, northwest of Beinn
Bhan.
CREAG
SGIATHACH:
“Winged
Rock” or “Dragon Rock.” Located
southwest of Brackletter.
CREAG
UANACH:
(see:
Creag Ghuanach)
CREANEACHAN:
(see:
Cranachan)
CREST:
*
CAMERON (OLD): A dexter arm embowed in armor, the hand grasping a
sword, "all proper," encircled by a belt and buckle, which denotes
the "follower" and uses the motto "Mo Righ's Mo Dhuchaich"
- "For King and Country," in English, Gaelic or Latin.
*
CAMERON (NEW): A sheaf of five arrows, "proper," tied with a
red band, gules, encircled by a belt and buckle, which denotes the
"follower" and uses the Clan motto, Aonaibh ri Cheile.
CRIEFF
/ CRIOTHACH / CRAOIBH:
“Place
of the aspens” or “Tree Place.” Located between Sallachan and Ardachvie,
on the north shore of Loch Arkaig. Upon the Estates of Lochiel, circa 1788. When surveyed in 1772 Crieff was noted as a “very
small insignificant farm,” with bad pasture lands, covered by heath and
scattered oaks.
CRIOTHACH:
(see:
Crieff)
CROIT
AN T SEANN DUINE:
“The
Old Man’s Croft.” Location of a
crofter’s dwelling house (in 1875) and piece of ground in Glen Mallie, near the
River Mallie and southwest of Eas Buidhe.
CROWBERRY:
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
one-quarter inch 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)
CRUACH
INNSE:
“Stack
ot the Meadow.” Located southwest of
Beinn Chlianaig, southeast of the Leanachan Forest.
CRUIM
LEACAINN:
“Curved
Broad Slope.” Located due east of
Strone, across the River Lochy.
CRUINNEACHADH
NAN CAMRONACH:
"The
Camerons' Gathering," a "gathering" piobaireachdan of Clan
Cameron.
CRY:
(see:
War Cry)
CUIL
/ A’ CHUIL:
“The
Nook” or “The Retreat.” A farm (described
as a small dwelling house in 1875) located in Glendessary, near the junction of
Allt Coir’ a Bhoganaich with the River Dessery, about ½ mile from
Glendessery. Lochaber Macphees formerly
resided in this place.
CUILCHENNA:
(see:
Culchenna)
CUINICH:
(see:
Caonich)
CUL
A’ CHNAIP:
(see:
Callop)
CULCAIRN'S
BRAE / BRUACH CUCHARN:
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.
CULCHENNA
/ CUL CHEANNA / CUL CHEANNAIN:
"The
Hollow of the Headland" or “At the Back of the Little Headland.” Located near Onich and North Ballachulish,
near Loch Linnhe, at the northern portion of outer Loch Leven. A place and mill upon the Estate of Lochiel,
circa 1745, with Cameron, MacDonald and MacVaister (MacMaster) tenants.
CULENAP:
(see:
Callop)
CULLODEN
(THE BATTLE OF):
April
16, 1746.
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.
CUMHA
AILEIN OIG:
"Lament
of Young Allan," a "lament" piobaireachdan of Clan Cameron.
CUMMINGS:
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
AN FHUARAIN:
(see:
Dalnuaran)
DAIL
AN T-SUIDHE:
“Field
of the Stormy Blast.” Located just north
of Achintee, at the foot of Glen Nevis.
South of the Roaring Mill, along the River Nevis.
DAIL
MHEANBHAIDH:
(see:
Dalvenvie)
DAIL
NA BITH:
(see:
Dalnabie)
DAIL
RIABHACH / DALRIACH:
"The
Brindled Haugh." A low-lying meadow
or field located on the eastern banks of the River Lochy, north of Camisky.
(also
see: Dalriach)
DALACHOISE:
Located
on the River Lochy, north of Dalvenvie and south of Torcastle.
DALMACOMER
/ DAIL MAGH-COMAIR:
(see:
Mucomir)
DALNABIE
/ DAIL NA BITH:
“Field
of the Resinous Wood.” Located southeast
of Killiechonate, in Glen Spean.
DALNUARAN
/ DAIL AN FHUARAIN:
“Field
of the Spring Well.” Located in Fort
William, near the ruins of the old Fort.
Tradition states that the soldiers from Fort William used the spring for
their drinking water supply.
DALRIACH
/ DAIL RIABHACH:
“Brindled
Field.” Located in Glen Roy.
(also
see: Dail Riabhach)
DALVENVIE
/ DAIL MHEANBHAIDH:
“Small
Field.” Located on the River Lochy,
between Camghuid and Dalachoise, west of Torlundy.
DARK MILE
/ MILE DORCA:
A
narrow densely tree-shaded (“tunnel-like” in the past) roadway or old
“turnpike” pass through the hills.
Located in the valley between Torr a' Chronain and Torr a' Mhuilt, which
is sub-divided by Torr a Ghallain (a low ridge) through which runs 1.9 miles of
twisting roadway from Clunes to the foot of Loch Arkaig. The River Arkaig runs roughly parallel, on
the other side of Torr a Ghallain). Located to the west, at the valley's
upper end, is Loch Arkaig and Clunes lies at the lower or the eastern 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 and some roadside fields cleared of trees for pastures have 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:
(see:
Donie)
DE:
A
prefix to variously spelled versions of the surname Cameron.
(see:
specific surname, ignoring DE)
DEARG
ALLT / DERAGALT:
“The
Red Stream/Burn.” A large mountain
stream flowing southwest (from near Coire na Cloiche Bige) into the River
Dessary, just northwest of Strathan.
Also a stream that rises near Meall an-t-Seamraig that flows into Loch
Arkaig.
DEARG
ALLT:
“The
Red Stream/Burn.” A stream rising near
Meall an t-Seamraig that flows north before falling into Loch Arkaig, nears the
southern shore’s foot. Also a stream
that flows into the River Dessary, northwest of Strathan.
DERAGALT:
(see: Dearg Allt)
DESSARRY:
(see:
Glen Dessarry)
DESSARY
(RIVER) / ABHAINN DEAS-AIRIGH:
“River
of the South Sheiling” or “River of Right Pastures.” Flows southeast through Glen Dessary, merging
with the River Pean at Strathan. The
combined waters flow into Loch Arkaig, at its head.
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.
DOBHACH
AN FHASAIDH:
(see:
Dochanassie)
DOCHANASSIE
/ DOBHACH AN FHASAIDH:
“Davoch/Vat
of the Stance/Station,” alluding to a strip of arable land capable of growing
sufficient grain to fill a vat A township/region by the shores of Loch
Lochy, from Gairlochy to Letterfinlay or New Bridge, renowned for its
strong, tall and daring Cameron/MacMartin men (known as “Dochanassie
Camerons”). These men followed Lochiel in battle, but were vassals of the
Duke of Gordon. Many of them carried a
multi-knobbed cudgel, known locally as a “Dochanassis Stick,” which was much
like a shillelagh. In 1805 there were 34
Cameron-MacMartin Dochanassies living in the area, mostly at Invergloy.
(also
see: MacMartin)
DOIRE
AN LOCHAIN:
“Oak
Grove of the Small Loch.” Located in
Glen Garvan, between the North Garvan River and South Garvan River.
DOIRE
AN T-SIOSALAICH:
“Chisholm’s
Oak Grove” or “Chisholm’s Wood.” A patch
of “natural grown hardwood” (in 1875) located in Glen Mallie, just north of the
River Mallie and due south of Loch Briobaig.
DOIRE
BAN:
“Fair
Grove.” Located south of Loch Lundavra
DOIRE
BEAG:
“Small
Oak Grove.” Located in Glen Fionnlighe,
north of Drumasallie.
DOIRE
DONN:
“Bad
/ Evil Oak Grove.” Located along the
western shore of Loch Linnhe, between Inverscaddle Bay and Stronechreggan.
DOIRE
DRISEACH:
“Oak
Grove Covered in Brambles.” Located
within Cona Glen, north of the junction of the Rivers Cona and Scaddle.
DOIRE
DUBH:
“Dark
Grove of Oak Trees.” A “small portion of
mixed woods” (presumably consisting mostly of oak) located along the southern
shore of Allt Camgharaidh, just south of Loch Arkaig and west of Gerraran.
DOIRE
DUBH NAN EACH:
“Dark
Grove of the Horses?” Located in
Ardgour, near the head of Glen Garvan.
DOIRE
MHEAR:
“Wobbling
Oak Grove?” Located south of Duisky and
south of An Dubh Uisge.
DOIRE
NA MUICE:
“Oak
Grove of the Pig.” Located southeast of
Duisky, running south from the southern shore of Loch Eil.
DOIRE
NA SLEAGHAICH:
“Oak
Grove of the Spear?” Located toward the
head of the South Garvan River, south of the southwestern end of Loch Eil.
DOMHANAIDH
/ DOMHANAIDH NAN CAT:
(see:
Donie)
DONALD
DUBH (THE REBELLION OF):
1503.
DONIE
/ DAWNIE / DORNIE / DOMHANAIDH / DOMHANAIDH NAN CAT:
“Hollow
Place.” A settlement formerly located in
Gleann Domhanaidh, south of the River Lundy and just east of the present-day
Nevis Range facility. Possibly known in
the past as Domhanaidh nan Cat – Donie of the Cats and also Dawnie (a corrupted
version of Donie).
DONIE/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)
DORNIE:
(see:
Donie)
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.
DROCHAID
A’ CHAM:
(see:
Drochaid Cham)
DROCHAID
CHAM:
“Crooked
Bridge.” A crooked bridge, built of
stone, located (in 1875) approximately ½ mile northeast of Moy, on either the
B8004 or B8005.
DROCHAID
CHIAAIG
“Caig
Bridge” of “Bridge of Spray.” Located
toward the western end of the Dark Mile, just south of Caig Falls (falls of the
River Caig and associated “Witch’s Pool.”)
Probably of nineteenth century construction, this bridge was made famous
in the 1995 motion picture “Rob Roy.”
DROCHAID
FHADA:
“Long
Bridge.” A bridge located (in 1875)
either on the B8004 or B8005, approximately 1/8th mile east of Drochaid a’
Chaim.
DROCHAID
INVERSKILAVULIN:
“Bridge
of the Confluence of the Mill Burn.” A
bridge over the River Loy, located just south of Inverskilavulin.
DROCHAID
NA LAOIGH:
“Bridge
of the River Loy” or “Calf’s Bridge.”
Located just north of Strone, this bridge crossed the River Loy. Associated with the adjacent placename Loy
Bridge.
DROCHAID
NA MAGHA:
“Bridge
of the Plain.” A bridge across the Allt
Coire Chraoibhe, along the B8004, at Moy.
DROCHAID
NAN DATHADAIREAN:
“Bridge
of the Dyers/Ash Burn.” Located south of
Fort William, on Lundavra Road, at the crossing of the Allt nan
Dathadairean.
DROCHAID
RUAIDH:
(see:
Roy Bridge)
DRUIM
A’ CHUIRN:
“Ridge
of the Cairn.” A large mountain located
on the south side of Glen Kingie, north of Upper Glendessary.
DRUIM
A’ GHIUBHAIS:
(see:
Druim na’ Ghiubhais)
DRUIMANDONICH
/ DRUMNADONACH / DRUMDONAICH:
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 called by this
name.
DRUIMARBIN
/ DRUIM-EARBAIN / DRUIM NA H-EARBA:
“Little
Rod-Deer Ridge.” Just south of Ach' an
Todhair, near Loch Linnhe. Directly west of Ben Nevis. The name sake of this old settlement is
located just to the east, namely the ridge in that location.
DRUIM
BEAG:
“Little
Ridge.” Located between Glen Fionnlighe
and Glen Suileag, north of Abhainn Bheagaig.
A number of mid-altitude lochans are located within this ridge.
DRUIM
DARAICH:
“Oak
Ridge.” Located along the western shore
of Loch Linnhe, south of Inverscaddle Bay.
DRUIM-EARBAIN:
(see:
Druimarbin)
DRUIM
FADA:
“The
Long Ridge” or “Mountain of the Long Ridge.”
An elevated ridge of land stretching from Claigionn na Sroine to Coille
Mhor; south of Glen Loy and north of Corpach, adjacent to Stob a'Ghrianain.
This ridge has an average height of 2000 feet.
DRUIM
FEARNA:
“Alder
Tree Ridge.” Located southwest of the
head of Loch Eil, south of Drumfern.
(also
see: Drumfern)
DRUIM
GLEANN LAOIGH:
“Back
of The Winding Glen,” “Ridge Glen of the Calf” or simply “Glenloy Ridge.” An elevated long ridge of land on the north
side of Glen Loy, extending from the Mam to near Meall a’ Phuibuil.
DRUIM
LEATHAD NAM FIAS:
“Slope
of the Hairy Tufts Ridge.” Located
between Conaglen and Glen Scaddle, in Ardgour.
DRUIM
LIATH:
“Grey
Ridge.” Located on the eastern side of
Loch Lochy, just north of Dochanassie.
DRUIM
NA GIUBHSAICH / DRUIM A’ GHIUBHAIS / GUISACH:
“Guisach
Ridge” or “Ridge of Firs.” An extensive
ridge of elevated ground located between Glen Mallie and Loch Arkaig. Located off the southwest edge of Guisach
(The Pine Forest).
DRUIM
NA H-EARBA:
(see:
Druimarbin)
DRUIM
NAN GLAC:
“Ridge
of the Dells.” Located near
Blarachaoran.
DRUIM
NA SGRIODAIN:
“Ridge
of the Scree” or “Ridge of the Stony Ravine.”
Located west of Keil and Cille Mhaodain.
DRUIMSALLIE:
(see:
Drumasallie)
DRUMASALLIE /
DRUMSALLIE / DRIMNASALLIE (GAELIC: DRUIM NA SAILEACH / DRUIM NA SAILLE / DRUIM
NA SAILE):
The
“Willow Ridge,” “Ridge of the Willows,” or “Ridge of the Sallow” - deriving its name from a hill/ridge
overlooking this location on the north. At the head of Loch Eil,
Drumasallie is in actuality the extremity of Loch Eil, not, as commonly
believed, Kinlochiel. This small settlement is where the hill waters of
the Fionn Lighe and Dubh Lighe wind through a grassy plain and sandy shore to
mingle with the "brackish" water of Loch Eil. Home to the
Camerons of Drumasallie. Upon the Estate of Lochiel, circa 1745, with
Cameron wadsetters.
(also
see: Camerons of Kinlochiel)
DRUMFERN
/ DRUIM FEARNA:
“Alder
Ridge.” Located just southwest of
Drumasallie.
(also
see: Druim Fearna)
DRUMLUI
(THE
Circa
1337.
DUBHAILIGH
(RIVER):
(see:
Dubh Light – River)
DUBH
CHLAIS:
“Black
Hollow” or “Dark Hollow.” Located west
of Loy Bridge, in southern Glen Loy.
DUBH
LIGHE (RIVER) / RIVER DUBHAILIGH:
A
river that runs along Gleann Dubh Lighe (Gleann Duibhaligh) into Loch Eil near
Drumsallie.
DUBHSITHE:
Ancient
name for the Clan MacPhee. A place name thought to mean "Dark Fairy
Hill" or "Dark Place of the Fairies."
DUBH
UISGE:
(see:
Duisky)
(see:
An Dubh Uisge)
DUISKY
/ DUBH UISGE:
“Black
Water” or “Dark Water.” An old township
that took its name from the stream nearby (An Dubh Uisge). Located on the south
DUNCANSBURGH:
The
most name incarnation for the town of
DUNDAVRAY
/ DUNDAWRA:
(see:
Dun Deabhraidh)
DUN
DEABHRAIDH / DUNDAVRAY / DUNDAWRA:
“Deabhra’s
Fort.” The ruins of this place are
located on an island in Loch Lundavra, and are said to have been home to an
ancient chieftain.
DUN
DEARDUIL / DUN DEARG SUIL / DUN DEARDAIL:
“Dearbal
Or Deirdre’s Fort” or "Hill of the Red Eye." On a knoll, a
rounded green hill located approximately one-half mile from present day Glen
Nevis House, in Glen Nevis. At about 1000 feet on the summit there are
remnants of an ancient vitrified fort dating to about 500 B.C.
DUN
DIGE:
“Fort
of the Ditch/Moat,” “Fort of a Marsh Dyke” or “Moat Hillock.” Residence
of Cameron of Glen Nevis, located approximately one-third of the way into Glen
Nevis. Used as headquarters for Lochiel and Keppoch when they laid siege
to
DUNGALLON:
Possibly
meaning "Gallan's Fort." A rocky islet in Loch Sunart, near
Camusinas. Name place origin of the Camerons of Dungallon, but not the
residence of their head of family.
DUNGALLON,
(THE CAMERONS OF):
Descended
from Archibald, the eldest son of John Cameron of Glendessary's second
marriage. Even though this line is named after the Dungallon, in Loch Sunart,
their residence was at Glen Hurich, in Sunart. A cadet family of Clan
Cameron. During the 1745 Uprising they also led men from Sunart and
Ardnamurchan.
DUNKELD
(THE BATTLE OF):
August
21, 1689.
DUN
LICE:
“Flagstone
Hill.” Located northeast of Tomacharich.
DYER’S
BURN:
(see:
Allt nan Dathadairean)
EAS
AN T-SLINNEIN:
(see:
Tom Eas an t-Slinnean)
EAS
BUIDHE:
“Yellow
Waterfall.” A small cascade or rapids
approximately 10 feet in height located on the River Mallie toward the western
edge of An t’Seann Fhrith and southwest of Loch Briobaig.
EAS
CHIA-AIG / EAS CHAI-AIG:
(see:
EAS
CHIABHAIG:
(see:
EAS
A' CHLAIGINN:
(see:
Roaring Mill)
EAS CHLIANAIG
/ EAS CHLAOINAIG:
(see:
EAS
“Waterfall
of the Ravens.” Located northeast of
Fassifern.
EAS
“Waterfall
of the Ships.” Rapids and falls along
the River Lochy, just northeast of Tor Castle and Banquo’s Walk. This location is said to have been the site
of a mass drowning of commandos during WW2 (it was rumored that 12 were drowned
when their barge broke up in spate conditions).
In years gone by this was a popular salmon poaching spot.
EILEAN
A' BHEALAIDH:
“
EILEAN
A’ BHEALAIDH:
“
EILEAN
A’ CHUNNRAIDH:
“Island
of the Compact.” Located near St. Munn’s
Isle, in Loch Leven.
EILEAN
A' GHIUBHAIS:
“Fir
Island.” A small island (which at one
time was planted in fir trees) near the southern shore of Loch Arkaig at its
mid-point, at the western end of Guisach.
EILEAN
AN DUNAIN:
“Island
of the Little Knoll.” Located near
Eilean Choinnich, in Loch Leven.
EILEAN
A' RUDHA DEARG:
"Red
Point Island." Next to Eilean na Creich (east of) in Loch Eil, near
its junction with Loch Linnhe, opposite Corpach and also a projection of
Ardgour called Rudha Dearg.
EILEAN
CHALUM CILLE / EILEAN CHALUIM-CILLE:
(see:
Eilean Locharkaig)
EILEAN
CHOINNICH:
“Kenneth’s
EILEAN
COLUMKILL(E):
(see:
Eilean Locharkaig)
EILEAN
DARACH/ EILEAN DARRACH:
An
islet in Loch Lochy now submerged (the
EILEAN
FEARNA:
“
EILEAN
LOCHARKAIG:
Also
known at one time as “Island Columbkill(e),” “Eilean Chalum Cille” or “Island
of Saint Columb(a).” A small island near the foot of Loch Arkaig, off Achnasaul
Point (northwest of Achnacarry). There is an ancient vitrified fort
located on this island, with a zigzagging underwater causeway to the shore.
There was a chapel on this island at one time, which was in use in the
17th century, when Sir Ewen Cameron of Lochiel imprisoned some of General
Monk's officers here. A MacPhee burial
place was located here in the past.
EILEAN
MHIC AN TOISICH: