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 (
Originally the name for a“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:
An
island now laying underwater in Loch Lochy in
EILEAN
MHIC DHOMHAIL DHUIBH:
(see:
Lochiel's
EILEAN
MOR / MHOR:
“Big
EILEAN
MUNDA / EILEAN MUNDE / EILEAN MHUNNA:
“St.
Munn's
EILEAN
NA CREICH:
“Booty/Plunder
Island” or - more recently to locals - “
EILEAN
“
EILEAN
“
EILEAN
“Island
of the Trees,” “
In
recent years the side of this island facing Corpach was enlarged slightly by
the Corpach Pulp Mill, for the purpose of locating heavy ship loading
equipment. At that time the north part of the island was excavated; no
signs of past habitation were found.
EILEAN
TOM NAN DROBHAIREAN:
“The
EIREACHD:
(see:
Erracht)
END
OF THE
(see:
Ceann na drochait mhor)
ENGLISH
OAK:
(see:
Oak)
ERRACHT
/ ERRACHD / ERROCHT / EIREACHD / AIRD-RUAIDH / ARDROY:
“Place
of Assembly.” Located on an elevated plateau at the center of Glen Loy's
eastern entrance, and seen from the
ERRACHT,
(THE CAMERONS OF):
The
first Cameron of Erracht was Ewen, eldest son of Ewen, thirteenth Chief of Clan
Cameron, by his second wife, Marjory MacKintosh. The family has been
known as "Sliochd Eoghainn mhic Eoghainn," or "Sliochd Eoghainn
'ic Eoghainn," the descendants of Ewen, son of Ewen. Donald Cameron
of Erracht took his place beside Lochiel as second in command of Clan Cameron
during the Rising of 1745. As a result, Donald was a wanderer from his
family and friends for about three years after Culloden. There are no
surviving male members of the Erracht line.
(also
see: Tartan, Cameron of Erracht)
FAILTE
SHIR EOGHAN:
"Sir
Ewen Cameron of Lochiel (XVII Chief) Salute," a "salute"
piobaireachdan of Clan Cameron.
FALKIRK
(THE
January
17, 1746.
(see:
In
the past scenic waterfalls were located here, where Loch Lochy joins the
(also
see: Mucomir)
FASSIEFERN
/ FASSFERN / FASADH FEARNA / AM FASADH FEARNA:
“Place
of the Alders/Alderwood Stance” OR “Alderwood Station.” Once the home of the Camerons of Fassiefern,
and before that to an off-shoot branch of the MacLachlans of Coruanan.
Located at about the midpoint of the northern shore of Loch Eil, at the
entrance of Gleann Suileag.
Said
to be the place where "Bonnie Prince Charlie" plucked a white rose
from a bush and put it on his hat, becoming the famous White Cockade, the
emblem of the Jacobites of the '45. The bed he is said to have slept in
now resides at the
The
name of a road that forms the southern boundary of Fort William.
FASSIEFERN,
(THE CAMERONS OF):
Descended
from John Cameron, second son of John Cameron, XVIII Chief of Clan Cameron, by
his wife, Isabella. While not actually joining in the Rising of 1745, he
is said to have materially aided his brother Donald at that time with money
"to provide him with the sinews of war." Prince Charles Edward
Stuart spent a night in the house of Fassiefern - the room is still pointed
out. An obelisk commemorating Colonel John Cameron of Fassiefern is
located near location of the present Kilmalie parish church.
FASS
NA H-ULAIDH:
“Stance
of the Treasure?” Located along the
western shore of Loch Linnhe, just east of Fernlea.
FEDDAN
/ FEADAN:
“Crevice
Through Which the Winds Blows.” Site of a croft which sat right on a
disputed Cameron-Glengarry boundary line, just below Meall an Tagraidh.
The elderly woman who lived here managed to divert a stream each time
either the Cameron or Glengarry men came to collect the rent. She managed
to avoid paying rent for years, claiming her home was on the other side of the
boundary stream.
FEITH
A’ BHROLAICH:
The
eastern pass, from the head of Loch Arkaig to Glen Kingie. Also known as “The Trail to Glen Kingie.”
FEITH
CHIARAIN:
“Ciaran’s
Bog-Channel.” Located south of Loch
Treig.
FERNLEA:
Just
south of Trislaig, on the northern shore of
FIELD
OF THE CAT, (THE) / DAIL A’ CHAIT:
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 in a
hut located in this field, 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.
FINNAN:
(see:
Glen Finnan)
FINNART:
A
branch of MacSorlie-Camerons settled here, in about the 17th century.
FINNTAIG:
(see:
Upper Glen Fintaig)
FINTAIG
WATER:
Runs
from near Glen Roy’s Beinn Laruinn down to the River Gloy, with its junction
being near
FIONN
LIGHE (RIVER) / RIVER FIONNAILIGH / ABHAINN FIONNAILIGH:
“River
of a White Rocky Place” “River of the Light Glen” “River of the Glen of the
White Flood.” Runs along Gleann Fionn
Lighe into Loch Eil near Kinlochiel.
FLODDEN
(THE
September
9, 1513.
FORDS
OF ARKAIG:
(see:
Arkaig Ford)
FORDS
OF LOCHY:
(see:
Lochy Fords)
"FOR
KING AND COUNTRY":
Ancient
motto of Clan Cameron.
(see:
Motto or Crest)
FORT
WILLIAM / AN GEARASDAN / KILLICHWIMAN / CILLE CHUMAIN:
Located
on a picturesque setting, on the southern
The
town of Fort William originally began as huts which sprung up around the fort.
The present-day Fort William is the largest town in the Western
Highlands, and is considered "Lochaber's Heart." In 1896 it
became the first town in Britain to have its streets and dwellings lit by
electricity, provided by hydroelectric power. "A morning's march
from Achnacarry."
(also
see: Maryburgh)
FORTY-FIVE,
(THE):
Jacobite
Uprising of 1745-46, in which an estimated total 1,400 Camerons participated
(at different times throughout the campaign).
FRAOCH
BEINN:
“
FRAOCH
MOR:
"The
Big Heath" or “Big Heath.” A portion of “heathery ground and open
wood (chiefly stunted birch)” located south of Allt Camgharaidh, in Glen
Camgarry.
FUARNAN
A’ COIRE DHUIBH:
“Spring
of the Dark Corrie” or “Spring of the Black Hollow.” A spring located near the summit of Beinn
Bhan’s (to its northeast).
FUINALTAN:
Just
northwest of Garvan, on the southern shore of Loch Eil, towards its western
end.
GAIRLOCHY
/ GEARR LOCHAIDH:
“Fort
on Lochy” or “Short Lochy.” A small
settlement at the south end of Loch Lochy, near its junction with the River
Lochy (NOTE: Also the name of the stretch of river between Loch Lochy and the
confluence of the River Spean). In 1875
Gairlochy consisted of “a few houses and locks on the
A
segment of the B8004 that runs from the
GAOR
GULVAIN / GULVAIN / GAOR BHEINN / GUALA BHEINN / GAOTH-'IL BHEINN / GAOTHAIL
BHEINN / GAOTHAR BHEINN:
“
GAOTH-'IL
BHEINN:
(see:
Gaor Gulvain)
GARBH-ALLT:
(see:
Roughburn)
GARBH
CHIOCH BEAG:
“The
Little Rough Pap.” A rocky pointed hill
or top located approximately ½ mile east of Garbh Chioch Mhor.
GARBH
CHIOCH MHOR:
“The
Large Rough Pap.” A rocky pointed hill
or top located approximately ½ mile southeast of Sgor na Ciche.
GARBH
CHNAPAN:
Located
just south of the head of Loch Treig.
GARVAN
/ GARVIN:
“Rough
Water” or “Coarse Bran Meal.” Formerly a
small settlement on the southern
(also
see: Glen Garvan/Glen Garvin)
(also
see: South Garvan)
GARVAN
(RIVER) / ABHAINN GHARBHAIN:
An
Ardgour river that is formed by the combined North and South Garvan
Rivers. This river empties into Loch Eil
near southwestern head.
(also see: Garvan – River)
Clansfolk coming together in a large-scaled event, to celebrate their
collective Scots heritage. The “call”
for a Gathering is made by either the Chief, for a worldwide
(see: www.clancamerongathering.org)
GEAL
CHARN:
“Shining
White Humped Hill,” “Shining White Cairn” or “White Rocky Hill.” A prominent hill over which the historic
parish boundary between Kilmallie and Kilmonivaig passes. Located approximately one mile northwest of
the head of Gleann Tarsuinn, north of Loch Arkaig.
GEARR
LEACANN / GEARR LEACHDAINN:
“Short
Face,” “Short Slope” or “Short Hillside.”
A piece of pasture land located on the north side of Glen Suileag, south
of Meall a’ Phubuill. Between Allt
Fionna Doire and Allt Coire nan Laoigh.
GEARR
LEACHDANN / GEARR LEACANN:
“Short
Face,” “Short Slope” or “Short Hillside.”
A short peak located in Conaglen, just northeast of Corrlarach.
GEARR
LOCHAIDH:
(see:
Gairlochy)
GERRARAN
/ COILLE
“The
Wood of the Sharp Edges.” Ancient forest
lands (historically consisting of mixed woods) along the south
GHILLE
MHAOIL:
Ancient
name of the MacMillans. Those MacMillans from Murlaggan and
Caillich make up a sept of Clan Cameron.
GIBBON:
From
the Gilbert sept of Clan Cameron. This surname is the double diminutive
of "Gilbert."
GILBERT
/ GILBERTSON:
A
major sept of Clan Cameron.
GILLACAMSROIN:
An
early form (1467) of the surname Cameron.
GLAC
“Hollow
of the Dead.” A place, in the vicinity
of Cuilchenna, where an illegitimate son of Cameron of Lundavra murdered and
buried his two half brothers, in a fit of jealousy.
GLAIC
A MHADAIDH:
“Wolf's
Hollow.” Near the head of Loch Arkaig (near Kinlocharkaig). Said to
be the place where, in 1680, Sir Ewen Cameron of Lochiel killed the last wolf
in Lochaber.
GLAS
BHEINN:
“Grey
Mountain.” Located east of Beinn
Mheadhoin, north of the foot of Loch Arkaig. Elevation: 2398 feet. Also a place southeast of Loch Eilde Moire
and near the head of Glen Roy.
GLAS
BHEINN:
“Grey
Mountain.” Located southeast of Loch
Eilde Moire. Also a place north of the
foot of Loch Arkaig and near the head of Glen Roy.
GLAS
BHEINN:
”
GLASDAIR:
(see:
Glaster)
GLAS
DHOIRE:
(see:
Glaster)
GLAS
DHOIRE BEAG:
“The Small
Grey Thicket.” A small portion of
moorland located southwest of Glaster (Glas Dhoire) near the west
GLAS
DHOIRE MOR:
“Great
Green/Grey Grove” “Great Grey Wood” or “Great Grey Thicket.” An extensive piece of natural copsewood or
thicket (in 1875) located west of Loch Lochy, in the
GLASTER
/ GLASDAIR / GLAS DHOIRE:
"The
Grey Grove." A croft near the march between Lochiel's land and
Glengarry's, on the western side of Loch Lochy.
GLEANN/GLEN:
(interchangeable
– search both varients)
GLEANN
A’ CHAM DHOIRE:
“Glen
of the Crooked Grove/Thicket.” A small
glen branching out of Glen Mallie west of An t’Seann Fhrith (The Old Forest)
and extending southwest for approximately one mile.
(also
see: Allt a’ Cham Dhoire)
(also
see: Cam Dhoire)
GLEANN
A’ CHAORUINN:
“Glen
of the Rowan/Mountain Ash.” Extends from
the northern base of Streap about two miles in a northwestern direction to Glen
Pean.
GLEANN
AN DUBH / GLEANNAN DUBH:
“
GLEANN
CAMGHARAIDH:
Either
"Glen of the Crooked Hide-out," “Glen of the Winding Rough Stream” or
"Glen of the Crooked Corpse" (translations widely vary).
Glencamgarry in English. Located
between the heads of Loch Arakaig and Glen Mallie. This location is said to be where some of the
lost French gold, landed after the Battle of Culloden in 1746, was secretly
buried.
GLEANN
CAOL-LAIRIG:
(see:
Glen Collarig)
GLEANN
CIA-AIG / GLEANN CIABHAIG:
(see:
Glen Caig)
GLEANN
CINGIDH:
(see:
Glen Kingie)
GLEANN
CUIRNEAN / GLEANN CHAORUINN:
“Glen
of the Cairn” of “Glen of the Rowan Trees.”
Located southwest of the head of Loch Arkaig, branching off from Glen
Pean just west of Tom na h-Iolaire, toward Streap.
GLEANN
DEIS AIRIDH / GLEANN DEAS-AIRIGH:
(see:
Glendessarry)
GLEANN
DOMHANAIDH / GLEN DONIE:
“Glen
of the
GLEANN
DUBH LIGHE / GLEN DUIBHALIGH:
“The
Dark Glen.” Runs along with the River Dubh Lighe, west of Loch Eil’s
head.
GLEANN
FIONNLIGHE / GLEANN FIONNALIGH:
“Light
Glen” “Glen of the White Flood” or “Glen of a White Rocky Place.” Runs along
with the River Fionn Lighe, north of Loch Eil’s head.
GLEANN
GARBHAIN:
(see:
Glen Garvan)
GLEANN
GHLAOIDH:
(see:
Glen Gloy)
GLEANN
GLAS DHOIRE / GLEN GLAS DHOIRE:
“Green
Grove Glen.” Branches off to the east
from Glen Roy at Cranachan.
GLEANN
GHOBHAR:
(see:
Glen Gour)
GLEANN
IOLAIREAN:
“Glen
of the Eagles.” Located south of the
head of Loch Treig.
GLEANN
LAOIGH:
(see:
Glen Loy)
GLEANN
LARAGAIN / GLEN LARAGAIN:
“Glen
of a Little Pass.” Runs from just north
of Meall Bhanabhie southeast toward Tor Castle, along with Allt Sheangain. Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobite army
passed through this glen in August 1745.
Also interchangeably called Glen Sheangain by some local residents over
the years.
GLEANN
NA GIUBHSACHAN:
“Glen
of the Fir Tree.” Runs to the southwest
from near Staonaig and Abhainn Rath.
GLEANN
NA H-IUBHRAICH:
(see:
Glen Hurich)
GLEANN
NEIMHEIS:
(see:
Glen Nevis)
GLEANN
PEATHANN:
(see:
Glen Pean)
GLEANN
PEIGHUNN:
(see:
Glen Pean)
GLEANN
SEILEACH:
“
GLEANN
SUILEAG:
(see:
Glen Suileag)
GLEANN
TARSUINN:
“Crosswise
Glen” or “Cross Glen.” A small glen that
extends to the west, toward Beinn Mheadhoin, for approximately one mile from
the confluence of Allt Tarsuinn and the River Caig. North of the foot of Loch Arkaig.
GLEN/GLEANN:
(interchangeable
– search both varients)
GLENAHURICH:
(see:
Glen Hurich)
GLEN
ALBYN:
(see:
Great Glen, The)
GLEN
CAIG / GLEANN CIA-AIG / GLEANN CIABHAIG:
“Glen
of the
(also
see:
GLENCAMGARRY:
(see:
Gleann Camgharaidh)
GLENCAMGHARAIDH:
(see:
Gleann Camgharaidh)
GLEN
COLLARIG / GLEANN CAOL-LAIRIG :
“Narrow
Pass Glen.” Branches off from Glen Roy
south of Bohuntine and runs general north, then west. Its head is located near Coire Ionndrainn,
west of Achavady.
GLEN
DESSARRY / GLEANN DEIS AIRIDH / GLEANN DEAS-AIRIGH:
“Glen
of the
(see:
MacPhee)
GLENDESSARRY,
(THE CAMERONS OF):
The
Camerons of Glendessarry were very active in the 1745 Uprising, being a cadet
branch of the Camerons of Lochiel. Their leaders were Hugh Cameron and
his famed daughter, Jenny Cameron. They are said to have
"raised" some 200 men for Lochiel's Regiment. Despite what
English propaganda efforts stated, Jenny never actually led "her" men
into action at the battles of Prestonpans and Falkirk. Some accounts have
her leading the charge, others have her watching from a far. In fact, her
only Jacobite activities were being an observer at Glenfinnan and possibly
attending a ball held by Prince Charles in Edinburgh. After 1751 she
bought property which she named Mount Cameron, there she was buried in 1772.
Glendessarry was upon the Estates of Lochiel, circa 1788.
GLEN
DONIE:
(see:
Glean Domhanaidh)
GLEN
DUBHLIGHE:
(see:
Gleann Dubh Lighe)
GLEN
FINNAN:
Apparently
meaning "The Glen of Fingon" - a 14th century abbot of
GLEN
FINTAIG / GLEANN FIONNTAIG:
“Glen
of the Little White One” (the “White One” is apparently the Fintaig Water, which
runs through the center of the glen).
Joins with Glen Gloy at Upper Glenfintaig. Its head is near the slope of Beinn
Laruinn.
GLEN
FIONN LIGHTE:
(see:
Gleann Fionnlighe)
GLEN
FRUIN (THE BATTLE OF):
February
7, 1603
GLEN
GARVAN / GLEN GARVIN / GLEANN GARBHAIN:
“Rough
Water Glen” or “Glen of Coarse Bran Meal.”
On the southern
GLEN
GIUBHSACHAN:
(see:
Gleann na Giubhsachan)
GLEN
GLAS DHOIRE:
(see:
Gleann Glas Dhoire)
GLEN
GLOY / GLEANN GHLAOIDH:
“Glen
of a Gluey Substance” (also known in the past as "Nine Mile Water.")
Runs along with the River Gloy, beginning at Invergloy on Loch Lochy and
curving northeastward toward Beinn Laruinn. General Wade's Inverness to
GLEN
GOUR / GLEANN-GHOBHAR:
“Goat
Glen.” Located southwest of Corran.
GLEN
HURICH / GLEANN NA H-IUBHRAICH:
“Glen
of the Yew Trees/Woods.” Runs from Loch Shiel into the hills of Ardgour.
Home to the Camerons of Dungallon.
GLEN
IOLAIREAN:
(see:
Gleann Iolairean)
GLEN
KINGIE / GLEANN CINGIDH / GLEANN A’ CHINGIDH:
A
“big strath” possibly meaning “Glen of the Champion.” Located between
Loch Arkaig and Loch Quoich, extending from the head of Glen Garry for
approximately 10 miles to the west.
Location of a “tack” of land, which Dr. Archibald Cameron, of 1745 fame
owned. Prince Charles Edward Stuart spent two nights here following the
Battle of Culloden in 1746.
GLEN
LARAGAIN:
(see:
Gleann Laragain)
GLEN
LIVIT (THE BATTLE OF):
1594
GLEN
LOY / GLEANN LAOIGH:
"Glen
of the Calf" or “Calf’s Glen.”
Located along with the River Loy and is home to such old settlements as
Barr, Strone, Banavie and Moy. The River Loy runs to the southeast before
merging with the River Lochy at Strone. Part of the ancient
"Disputed Lands" between the Camerons and Mackintoshes, in the Loch
Arkaig catchment area. Home to a sizable
number of MacGillonie-Camerons in generations past.
GLEN
MALLIE / GLEANN MAILIDH:
Possibly
“Glen of the Bare Summit.” A narrow glen stretching from Invermallie
approximately nine miles west to the watershed.
At one time a great fir forest on the southern side of Loch Arkaig,
along the River Mallie. The glen carries the river east through the
Lochiel Forest, before it heads northeast to Loch Arkaig. Approximately
three miles from Achnacarry.
GLENMORISTON:
Several
MacSorlie-Cameron families settled here during the time of the XIII or XIV
Chief of Clan Cameron, during which time there was a close friendship between
the Lochiels and the Chiefs of Grant.
Duncan Cameron, of Canadian North West Trading Company fame, was a
Glenmoriston Cameron.
GLEN
NEVIS / GLEANN NEIMHEIS / GLEANN NIBHEIS / GLEANN NIMHEIS:
A
beautiful rugged fissure of rock, grass and timber, with fine streams of
crystal-clear water dashing down the hillsides, less than three miles from Fort
William, along the River Nevis. A ravine in "the welts of Ben
Nevis's hide," on its western face, that stretches 22 miles from
(also
see:
(also
see: Samuel's Cave)
GLENNEVIS,
(THE CAMERONS OF):
This
family can be found in Lochaber as far back as records go, holding lands from
Clan Gordon. Their residence, Dun Dige, was located "on a moated
hillock in a clearing of deer grass in Glen Nevis." One tradition
states that Cameron of Glenevis "held" his lands by the tenure of an
unfailing snowball when demanded - probably a "tall tale" of sorts.
The Camerons of Glenevis and of Lochiel were generally "at
feud" with each other for countless generations. One theory states
that this family was originally not Cameron at all, but MacDonalds who settled
there. The head of the family kept out of the Rising of 1745 from
"prudential motives," though members of the family and most of the
followers of Glen Nevis joined the standard of Lochiel on that occasion.
Regardless of his personal actions, Alexander Cameron of Glenevis was
imprisoned for about one year for the actions of his family. His
residence, Glen Nevis House, was burned in 1746 by a party of men under the
command of Captain Caroline Scott, of Guise's Regiment. Their burial
places were at Tom-eas-an-T'slinnean and Achnacon.
(see:
MacSorley)
(also
see: Camghou Ran)
GLEN
PEAN / GLEN PEIN / GLEANN PEATHANN / GLEANN PEIGHUNN / GLEN PEIGHINN / GLEANN
PEATHANN:
“Pennyland
Glen” or – commonly in the past - “The Three Peny Lands of Glenpean.” A
large but narrow glen leading westward from the head of Loch Morar - west of the
west end of Loch Arkaig, along the River Pean. The river (which was known
for its salmon fishing in generations past) rises in the foothills of Sgurr nan
Coireachan and then flows north then northeasterly through Glen Pean, before
joining the River Dessary. The River Dessary, in turn, empties into Loch
Arkaig east of the village of Strathan.
In 1875 there was a shepherd’s house by the name “Glenpean” located
approximately 2 ¾ miles from the bottom of Glen Pean.
GLENPEANBEG:
(see:
Glenpeinbeg)
GLENPEANMORE:
(see:
Glenpeinmore)
GLEN
PEINBEG / GLENPEINBEGG / GLENPEANBEG:
“Lesser/Small
Glen Pean.” Upon the Estate of Lochiel, circa 1745, with Camerons as
tenants. A branch of the MacGillonies
resided here, from the mid seventeenth century until the early nineteenth
century.
GLEN
PEINMORE / GLENPEANMORE:
"Greater/Big
Glen Pean." Upon the Estate of Lochiel, circa 1745, with MacMillans
and McIleveules (MacMillans) as tenants.
GLEN
REE / GLEANN RIGHE:
“Glen
at the Base of a Mountain.” Located
northeast of Culchenna.
GLEN
ROY / GLEANN RUAIDHE:
“Glen
of the
GLEN
SCADDLE / GLEANN SGARBHDAL / GLEANN SKAFFADELL / GLEANN SKAFFERDILL:
“Cormorant-Dale
Glen.” Possibly derived from the Norse
words “Scarfr” – cormorant and “Dalr” – dale.
Located souoth of Conaglen, running generally westward from the
intersection with Conaglen near Aryhoulan.
GLEN
SHELLACH:
Upon
the Estate of Lochiel, circa 1745, with Cameron, MacDonald and MacKenzie
tenants.
GLEN
SHEANGAIN:
(see:
Gleann Laragain)
GLENSHIEL
(THE BATTLE OF):
June
10, 1719
GLEN
SPEAN / GLEANN SPIATHAN / GLEN SPIATHAIN:
“Hawthorn
Glen” or “Glen of the Smell.” Located along
the River Spean, leading to the northern boundary of Lochaber.
GLENSUILEAG
/ GLEANN SUILEAG / GLEN SULAIG:
“Sallow
Plant Glen,” “Glen of the Deep Pool,” ‘Glen of the notched/serrated eye,”
“Little Oriface Glen” or “Glen of the Little Eye” (translations widely vary).
A large but narrow winding glen that extends from just north of
Fassifern, along An t-Suileag for about four miles. It streches from where the watershed divides
Glen Loy to the east and Gleann Suileag to the west. The Jacobite
army is thought to have marched through this glen and also Glenloy during the
early days of the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion.
One source states that MacSorlies lived in this glen prior to 1456.
GLEN
TURRET / GLEANN TURRAID:
“Glen
of the Little Dry One.” Located near the
head of Glen Roy.
GLOY:
(see:
Glen Gloy)
(also
see: Invergloy)
GLOY
(RIVER) / ABHAINN GHLAOIDH:
“River
of a Gluey Substance” (also known in the past as “Nine Mile Water.”) Runs
along with Glen Gloy, beginning east of Auchivarie and curving southwestward
toward Invergloy, where it empties into Loch Lochy. General Wade's
Inverness to Fort William military road ran near this river.
GOIRTEAN
A’ CHLADAICH:
“Little
Field Beside the Shore.” Located
northeast of Conaglen House (formerly Inverscaddle House).
GOIRTEAN
AN T-SALAINN:
“Little
Field of the Salt.” Located west of
Achdalieu. A salmon kippery was located
at this place in the past.
GOIRTEAN
FRIDEIG:
“Fridda’s
Little Field.” Located at North
Ballachulish. A wooden (possibly the
former prow to a Viking ship) effigy of the Norse goddess Fridda was found
buried at this place in the late 19th century.
GOIRTEAN
NAN CRAOBH:
“Field
of the Trees.” A point of land along
Loch Lochy’s western shore, covered with natural copse (in 1875) located approximately
one mile northeast of Clunes, in the
GOIRTEAN
ODHAR:
“Dun
Colored Little Field.” Located
approximately one mile north of
GORDONSBURGH:
(see:
Maryburgh)
GORMSHUIL
/ GORMLA / GORMSHUIL MHOR NA MAIGHE / GORMELIA:
The
name of a "good" witch, (roughly translated, her name means
"Blue Eye," with her formal name in Gaelic translated as meaning
"Great Gormshuil of Moy"). Despite some indications (derived
from a folk tale of Lochaber "witches" sinking an invading Viking
ship in Loch Linnhe) that she was an adult already circa 1588, Gormshuil
Cameron seems to have been born circa 1590-1600. Researchers have
theorized that she was born in/a resident of Wester Moy, and married a
MacKinnon of Easter Moy, with at least one son resulting from their union.
She seems to have been protective to the Clan Cameron and its chiefs, and
often warned them of dangers and disasters to come. Some references imply a
blood connection with Lochiel, suggesting that they were in fact kinsfolk - she
was well thought of in Lochaber, not feared as much as respected as a "wise
woman." She died in an accidental drowning in the Allt Coire
Choille-ros, while on her way to visit with Lochiel at Achnacarry, sometime
after 1665 (since Achnacarry was built by Sir Ewen in this year).
Gormshuil is commonly referred to as the "Witch of Moy."
Her name is pronounced "Gorm-hool."
(see:
Moy)
(also
see: Cat Pool, Cat Rapids)
GORMSHUIL
A
bend in the
GRAY
MARE’S TAIL:
Waterfalls
and rapids located on Allt Creag Innis nam Bo/Bord, located just south of Creag
Innis nam Bo/Bord.
GREAT
GLEN, THE:
A
colossal geological fault north of
GREY
CORRIES:
A
mountain range continuation of the Ben Nevis mountain range, located northeast
of Ben Nevis and Aonach
GRODAIG:
“Rotten
Bay.” Located adjacent to Breuncamus, at
the head of
(also
see: Breuncamus)
GUALA
BHEINN:
(see:
Gaor Gulvain)
GUISACH
/ GUISACHAN / COILLE NA GUIBHSAICH / COILLE A’ GHIUBHAIS:
"The
GULVAIN:
(see:
Gaor Gulvain)
GULVEN:
(see:
Gaor Gulvain)
HALLIDON
HILL (THE
July
5, 1333
HARLAW
(THE
1411
HAUGHS
OF CROMDALE:
In
Strathspey, where in the spring of 1689 a Cameron "contingent" was
surprised and routed by William of Orange's forces.
HIGHBRIDGE:
Just
southeast of Brackletter, west of Spean Bridge, near the River Spean. The
original bridge built in this location was completed in 1736 by General Wade
(as part of his Inverness to Fort William road) and consisted of three arches,
to span the narrow but deep gorge on the River Spean. Only the piers
remain, as the bridge is in ruin. The first action of the 1745 Jacobite
Uprising took place here, when Jacobites ambushed a party of Hanoverians.
HILL
OF DISPUTE, (THE):
(see:
Meall an Tagraidh)
HILTON,
(THE CAMERONS OF):
A
small hamlet, near the Inverness/Ross-shire border, just north of Beauly.
It is said that many of the "goodly" number of Camerons in this
area can be traced back to the year 1598, when one of Cameron of Lochiel's
daughters traveled north to marry Duncan MacKenzie of Hilton. It was
customary for a daughter of a landed family to have a protective escort; in
this instance a number of Cameron men accompanied her. These men settled
in the Beauly-Conan basin.
(also
see: Kincardine Parish, Abernethy Parish)
HURICH:
(see:
Glen Hurich)
I
MBUN EASA:
(see:
Monessie)
INBHIR
GHLAOIDH:
(see:
Invergloy)
INBHIR
LAIRE:
(see:
Inverlair)
INBHIR
LOCHAIDH:
(see:
Inverlochy)
INBHIR
MHAILIDH:
(see:
Invermallie)
INBHIR
RUAIDHE:
(see:
Inverroy)
INBHIR
UISG’ A’ MHUILINN:
(see:
Inverskilavulin)
INCH
/ INSH / INNIS:
“Riverside
Meadow.” Located in Glen Spean, west of
Chlianaig.
INCHREE
/ INNIS RIGHE:
“Meadow
at the Base of a Mountain.” Located
northeast of Culchenna.
INCH
OF
(see:
North Inch of Perth)
INNERLUI:
(see:
Invergloy)
INNIEMORE:
In
Strontian, on the Morven peninsula, at the eastern end of Loch Sunart (An
t-Aoineadh Mor in Gaelic.) This village was populated by Camerons and had
links going back to the 1745 Rebellion. In 1824 the settlement at Inniemore
was cleared to make way for sheep, and for the most part forgotten about for
decades. In 1994, while an area of trees on the Morvern peninsula were
being felled, workers discovered the remains of dwelling houses dating from the
early 19th century. A local historian, Ian Thornber, identified them as
belonging to Inniemore.
INNIS:
(see:
Inch)
INSH:
(see:
Inch)
INVERAILORT,
(THE CAMERONS OF):
The
Camerons of Inverailort claim to have originally "sprung" from the
family of Erracht. The first known family member was Donald Cameron, who
resided at Murlaggan. Inverailort House, residence of the head of this
family, was initially used as the British military's "
INVERGLOY
/ INNERLUI / INBHIR GHLAOIDH:
“Confluence
of the River Gloy.” Located where the
River Gloy meets with Loch Lochy. Directly eastward (across Loch Lochy)
from Clunes. In 1805 there were 34
Cameron-MacMartin Dochanassies living in or near Invergloy.
INVERLAIR
/ INBHIR LAIRE:
“Confluence
of the Lair.” Located near Tulloch in
Glen Spean.
INVERLOCHY
/ INVERLOCHIE / INBHIR LOCHAIDH:
“Confluence
of the River Lochy.” The NAME of an English garrison/fort, under General
Monk, that was almost constantly harried by the Camerons, which in actuality
was located where
The
fort of Inverlochy was given to Sir Ewen Cameron of Lochiel, by withdrawing
English forces, in 1660. Eventually the old fort was replaced by a new
fort, named for the King - Fort William. An early sixteenth century
author, Henry Boerce, claimed that there was at one time a rich trading town at
Inverlochy, but that it was laid waste by invading Danes.
A
present day village, north of Fort William.
INVERLOCHY,
(THE BATTLE OF):
Battles
taking place in both January 1431 and on February 2, 1645.
INVERLOCHY
CASTLE:
An
ancient castle (now mostly in ruin) said to have originally been built by
Picts. Located on the banks of the River Lochy, just off the
present-day A-82. Site of the murder of the untrustworthy Ewen Cameron of
Erracht by the followers of Donald Taillear Dubh na Tuaighe Cameron. An
instrumental event in the return of Allan Cameron, 16th Chief of Clan Cameron,
in the 1580's. The Battle of Inverlochy was fought on the castle grounds
in 1645.
INVERMALLIE
/ INVERMALLY / INBHIR MHAILIDH:
“Mouth/Confluence
of the River Mallie.” A piece of enclosed pasture ground (in 1875) just
west of Achnacarry on the south shore of Loch Arkaig, at the entrance of Glen
Mallie, where the River Mallie enters the loch. A branch of the
MacGillonies resided here, from the sixteenth century until the eighteenth
century. Upon the Estate of Lochiel, circa 1745, with MacGillonie-Camerons as
tenants.
INVERNAHAVON,
(THE BATTLE OF):
Circa
1370 or 1387
INVERROY
/ BUN ROY / INBHIR RUAIDHE:
“Confluence
of the
INVERSCADDLE:
One of
the eighteenth century homes of the Cameron of Fassifern family was located
here, and both Sir Ewen Cameron of Fassifern and his son (Colonel John Cameron
of Quatre Bras fame) lived here at one time.
It appears that this home was the residence of the oldest sons of the
Fassifern family, and that they typically moved to Fassifern House upon their
father’s death. The family was recorded
as having a “tack” of land at Inverscaddle.
Nothing remains of old Inverscaddle House; its stones were used to build
Conaglen House.
Located
about five miles north of
INVERSKILAVULIN
/ INVERUISKVULLIN / INVERUISKAVOULINE / INVERSKIL A ‘MHUILINN / INBHIR UISG A’
MHUILINN:
“Mouth
of Water at the Mill” or “Confluence of the Mill Burn.” Located in Glen
Loy, between Erracht and Achnanellan.
Upon the Estates of Lochiel, circa 1788.
In 1875 there was a dwelling house in this location, with offices
attached (“partly slated and partly thatched”) owned by Cameron of
Lochiel. A branch of the
MacGillonie-Camerons resided here, from the fifteenth century until the early
nineteenth century. This place was also home to the last Cameron of
Letterfinlay, who lived here circa 1864.
(see:
Drochaid Inverskilavulin)
ISLAND
COLUMBKILL:
(see:
Eilean Loch Arkaig)
(see:
Eilean nan Craobh)
(see:
Eilean Loch Arkaig)
KAMERUM
/ DeKAMERUM:
A
Lowland Scots version of the surname Cameron, circa 1214-49.
KARI’S
(see:
Carnais)
KAYNISH:
On
the north
KEANAVOIR:
(see:
KEANAWOOD:
On
the north
KEIL:
A
small settlement in the Appin District, on the southeast
KEIL:
A
farm located on the western shoreline of Loch Linnhe, south of
“Big
Headland,” “Head, Big” or “Headland of the Wall.” Located just east of Culcairn's Brae, along
the north
KENNEDY:
Kennedys
from Lianachan make up a sept of Clan Cameron.
KEPPANACH
/ CEAPANACH:
“Little
Snare Field.” Located southwest of
Inchree.
KEPPOCH
/ CEAPACH:
“
“Misty
Promontory Water.” A scenic, meandering
river that originates at Loch Lundavra and flows north and then west before
falling into Loch Linnhe near Coruanan.
KILACHOIREIL
/ KINCHOIREIL / CILL CHOIREIL / KILKARILL:
Commonly
believed to be "
KILCHOAN:
"
KILDONAN
/ KILDONNAN:
"
KILELLIE
/ KILELLICK / CILL-EALAIG:
“Cell
of St. Elloc.” A placename from the past
located within the early and ancient boundaries of Corpach and now within
modern day Caol.
KILKARILL:
(see:
Kilachoireil)
KILKELLAN:
In
Laggan. 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.
KILLEVAODAIN:
(see:
Cill Mhaodain)
KILLICHWIMAN:
(see:
KILLIECHONATE
/KILLIECHONNET / CILL-CHONAID:
“Cell
of St. Conat” or “Cell of the Little Hound.”
Located near the River Spean in the Braes of Lochaber, just east of
South
of Leanachan Forest, among the heights of Aonach Mor and Stob Coire Easain.
KILLIECRANKIE,
(THE
July
27, 1689
KILLIROSS:
(see:
Coille-ros)
KILMALLIE
/ KILMALIE / KILMALYN / KILMALDE / KILMALZIE / KILMAILZE / KILMALZHE / CILL
MHAILLIDH / CILL MAOLAIN:
“
Several
churches have existed near the site of the present building. There is
also an obelisk erected to the memory of Colonel John Cameron of Fassifern, who
fell at the Battle of Waterloo. 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.
An
old enclosure (ruins, a portion of the aforementioned circa 1639 church) in the
church parish graveyard, 20' by 16' in size, is an early burial place for the
Camerons of Lochiel and many of their most honored supporters.
KILMONIVAIG
/ CILL-MO-NAOMHAIG:
“Cell
of Naomhag” or “Church of the Little Saint.”
There are both ancient and modern locations for this placename. The old church and burial ground were located
just southwest of Gairlochy, on the eastern side of the River Lochy. The modern location and burial ground are
located between the
KILMORACK,
(THE CAMERONS OF):
Possibly
a branch of the Camerons of Hilton. Settled in Kilmorack and Kirkhill
parishes (near Beauly). One of their progenitors was a Kenneth Cameron,
born circa 1777 in Urquhart Parish.
KINBREACK
/ CEANN BHREAC:
“Speckled
Headland.” Located in Glen Kingie, on
the pass from the head of Loch Arkaig to Loch Quoich.
KINCARDINE
PARISH:
Unified
parish (Abernethy and Kincardine) in Clan Grant territory. Home to a
sizable population of Camerons, said to be descended from 12 young Camerons who
escorted a lady of the House of Lochiel to marry a Stewart of Kincardine in the
mid-1500's. It has been suggested that one of these men might have been Donald
Taillear Dubh na Tuaighe Cameron and his followers. Similar to the
history of the Camerons of Hilton.
KING
AND COUNTRY, FOR:
Ancient
motto of Clan Cameron.
(see:
Motto or Crest)
KINGIE
/ CHINGIDH:
(see:
Glen Kingie)
KINGIE
(RIVER) / ABHAINN CHINGIDH:
“River
of the Champion.” A moderate sized river
flowing through Glen Kingie to its confluence with the River Garry.
KINLOCHARKAIG
/ CEANN LOCH AIRCEIG:
“Head
of Loch Arkaig.” The location of Sir Ewen Cameron's famed Great Deer
Drive, which took place in about 1655. Upon the Estate of Lochiel, circa
1745, with MacMillans, MacOilduiys (MacMillans) and McIlevails (MacMillans) as
tenants.
KINLOCHIEL
/ CEANN LOCH IAL:
“Head
of
KINLOCHIEL,
(THE CAMERONS OF):
This tribe
of Clan Cameron was descended from John Dow/Dubh M'Ewen, one of the sons of
Ewen Allanson Cameron of Lochiel, XIII Chief of Clan Cameron. The
Camerons of Kinlochiel lived at Drumasallie for centuries.
KIN-LOCH-LOCHY,
(THE
1544
KINLOCHQUOICH:
“Head
of
KIRKHILL,
(THE CAMERONS OF):
(see:
Kilmorack, The Camerons of)
KOWILKNAP:
(see:
Callop)
KYLACHIE:
(see:
Caillich)
KYLE
ROSE:
(see:
Coille-ros)
KYLINROSS:
(see:
Coille-ros)
LAGGANFERN
/ LAGGANFERNA / LAGAN FEARNA:
“Hollow
of the Alder Trees” or “Alderwood Dell.” Located just southwest of
Kinlocharkaig, at the west end of Loch Arkaig.
Upon the Estates of Lochiel, circa 1788.
LAIRIG
LEACACH:
“Stony
Pass.” Between the eastern-most of the two Stob Coire Easain's and Stob
Choire Claurih, along Allt na Lairige.
LAIRIG
MHOR:
(see:
Larigmore)
LAOGHAIRE:
From
the
LAOIGH:
(see:
Loy)
LARIGMORE
/ LAIRIG MHOR:
“Big
Pass.” Located in the Mamore Deer
Forest, northwest of Beinn na Caillich.
LAROCH:
(see:
Ballachulish)
LEABA
DHONNACHA DHUIBH A MHONAIDH:
"The
Bed of Black Duncan of the Mountains." A cliff ledge at the head of
Loch Rannoch, where Duncan Dhu Cameron and Ian Dubh Cameron, Jacobite soldiers,
sought refuge, circa 1753.
LEAC
AN T-SNEACHDA:
“Hillside
of the Snow.” Located north of Aonach
Mor’s summit, in one of the Nevis Range’s more popular ski run areas.
LEAC
CHORRACH:
“The
Precipitous Hillside.” A “bold, rocky”
portion of moor-land north of Clunes.
West of Loch Lochy.
LEAC
NA BUIDHEIG:
“Hillside
of the Yellowhammer” or “
LEAC
NA CARNAICH:
“Hillside
of the Cairns.” The slopes of a hill
located south of the head of Loch Arkaig, between Gleann Cuirnean and Gleann
Camgharaidh.
LEAC
NA FUAIRE:
“The
Cold Hillside.” Located on the west side
of Meall a’ Choire Ghlais and lying between Allt Coire nan Laogh and Allt an
t-Seilich.
LEAC
NA POLL DHUBH / LEACNAPOLDHU:
“Declevity
(a downward slope or downhill path) of the Dark Hole or Pool.” Located southwest of Spean Bridge and south
of Auchnabobanne.
LEAC-NAN-SAIGHID
(THE
1625
LEANACHAN
/ LIANACHAN:
“Head
of the Wet Plain” or “Little Meadow.”
Located two miles south of the Spean Bridge/Fort William road, the
turning being a mile west of
(also
see: Kennedy)
LEANACHAN
FOREST / LIANACHAN FOREST:
“Forest
at the Head of the Wet Plain” or “Little Meadow Forest.” Extending south
from Spean Bridge toward Torlundy and the heights of Aonach Mor and Stob Choire
Claurigh.
(also
see: Lianachan)
LEARG
NAN LEACANN:
“Little
Hill of the Broad Slopes.” Located west
of Loch Treig.
LEARY:
From
the Clark sept of Clan Cameron.
LEINDALLIE
/ LEINDALBIE:
(see:
Lindallie)
LEITIR
FINLAY / LEITIR FHIONNLAIGH:
(see:
Letterfinlay)
LETTERFINLAY
/ LEITIR FHIONNLAIGH:
“Finlay's
Slope.” Located along the eastern banks
of Loch Lochy, at its midpoint. In generations past this place was home
to the chieftains of the MacMartin tribe of Clan Cameron (occasionally known as
“Martins of the Slope”). A Village upon
the Estates of Lochiel, circa 1788.
(also
see: MacMartin)
"LET
US UNITE"/UNITE:
Motto
of Clan Cameron "Aonaibh Ri Cheile"
LEUM
AN TAILLEAR:
“Leap
of the Tailor,” near the banks of the
LEUM
UILLEIM:
“William’s
Leap.” Located east of Beinn Bhreac.
L'HEUREUX:
The
French "St. Malo" privateer that transported Prince Charles Edward
Stuart, Donald Cameron, 19th of Lochiel, his brother Dr. Archibald Cameron and
more than 100 other Jacobite leaders from Loch nan Uamh in the early morning
hours of September 20, 1746, to an exile in
LIANACHAN:
(see:
Leanachan)
LINDALLIE
/ LEINDALLIE / LEINDALBIE / LUNDALLIE / LEAN DALACH:
“Haugh
Meadow.” Located near old Kilmonivaig,
south of Gairlochy.
LINDAVRAH:
(see:
Lundavra)
LOAN
/ LON:
Anglicized
from “Lon,” “A Marsh.” A shepherd’s
house (in 1875) located at the foot of Coire nan Gall and nearly a mile from
Loch a’ Chliabhain (now part of Loch Quoich).
LOCHABER
/ LOCH APAR / LOQUABRIA / LOQUHABER:
"Cameron
Country" - the mountainous district of southern Inverness-shire, roughly
12 by 16 miles (4,864 square kilometers). The place name is thought to
mean either "Loch of the Confluences," or "
In
1975, due to the Local Government Reorganization, the borders of Lochaber were
redrawn to include Ardnamurchan, Morvern and Ardgour.
In
centuries past, seemingly a small, now dried up loch, just north of Loch Eil.
Said to be the namesake of this district, though this is now believed to
not be accurate. It may also have been the original name of a small loch,
long gone, that is said to have been at the junction of the rivers Lochy and
LOCHABER
STONES:
Soft
mica schist rock, impregnated with garnets. In the past these stones were
quarried at Bruniachan, in Glen Roy, and were ideal for quern stones, which
were used for grinding corn and grains throughout the
(see:
“
LOCHAN
A' CHLAIDHEIMH / LOCHAN A' CLAIDHEIMH:
“Sword
Lochan” or “Little
LOCHAN
A’ CHOMHLAIN:
“The
Small Loch of the Gathering” or “Little
LOCHAN
A’ MHAIM:
“Little
LOCHAN
AN FHITHICH:
“The
Small
LOCHAN
AN FHUDAIR:
“The
Small
LOCHAN
COIRE NA CISTE:
“Small
LOCHAN
DRUIM NA GIUBHSAICH / LOCHAN DRUIM A’ GHIUBHAIS / LOCHAN DRUIM NA GUISACH:
“The
Lochan of Guisach Ridge” or “Black Loch of Firs.” A small “sheet” of water situated
approximately one mile northwest of Glenmallie.
Located off the southwestern edge of Guisach (The Pine Forest).
LOCHAN
DUBH:
“Small
Black Loch” or “Dark Little Loch.” A
small “sheet” or loch of fresh water located approximately ¼ mile north of Loch
Blair.
LOCHAN
LEAC AN IOBHAIR:
“
LOCHAN
LEUM AN T-SAGAIRT:
“Little
Loch of the Priests Jump.” A small loch
approximately 1/3 in length, located about 1 ¼ miles west of Glenpean.
LOCHAN
MEALL AN T-SUIDHE / LOCHAN T-SUIDHE / LOCHAN MEALL AN T-SITHIDH:
“Hill
of the Seat Loch” or “Hill of the Stormy Blast.” A body of water which lies in the hollow
between Meall an T-Suidhe and "Upper" Ben Nevis. A very visable
wandmark to anyone ascending the Tourist Trail of Ben Nevis.
(also
see: Allt Coire an Lochain)
LOCHAN
MHIC-AN TOISICH:
A
ditch into which the chief of Clan Macintosh fell while in pursuit of Donald
Taillear Dubh na Tuaighe Cameron. Donald was successful in his own leap
(see: Leum an Taillear) and actually showed mercy to his enemy, assisting him
out of the ditch. MacKintosh returned the favor by not sending forward
his men in pursuit of the lone Cameron.
LOCHAN
NA BEINNE BAINE / LOCH NA BEINN BAINE:
“The
Small Loch of the White Mountain” or “Loch of the Fair Ben.” A small lochan located on the east side of
Meall a’ Bhlair, north of Loch Arkaig.
LOCHAN
NAN TRI CHRIOCH:
(see:
Lochan Tri Chrioch)
LOCHAN
STAIC:
“Loch
of the Steep Rock.” A small loch located
north of Loch Blair.
LOCHANTEE:
(see:
Lochan T-Suidhe)
LOCHAN
TRI CHRIOCH / LOCHAN NAN TRI CHRIOCH:
Little
Loch of the Three Marches.” A small
“sheet” of water located west of Strone, on the south side of Glen Loy.
LOCHAN
T-SUIDHE:
(see:
Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe)
LOCH
APER:
(see:
Lochaber)
LOCH
ARKAIG /
“
(also
see: Glaic a Mhadaidh)
“Loch
of the Flat” or “
“The
Money
LOCH
CHIARAIN /
“
(see:
LOCH-DIAE
NIGRA DEA:
(see:
LOCH
EIL / LOCH IAL / LOCHEALE / LOCHHEIL:
“Loch
of the Glint of Sunlight” or “Sun Glint
LOCH
EILDE BEAG / LOCH EILDE BIGE:
“Little
Hind Loch.” Along with its larger
neighbor, Loch Eilde Mor, this loch is located between Loch Treig and
Kinlochleven, in or near the Mamore Forest.
LOCH
EILDE MOR / LOCH EILDE MOIRE:
“Big
Hind Loch.” Along with its smaller
neighbor, Loch Eilde Beag, this loch is located between Loch Treig and
Kinlochleven, in or near the Mamore Forest.
LOCHIEL:
Hereditary/Patriarchal
title given, since 1528, to all Chiefs of Clan Cameron (...of Lochiel).
It is a
(see: www.lochiel.net)
(also see: MacDhomh'uill Duibh)
(also
see: Tartan, Cameron of Lochiel)
LOCHIEL'S
ISLAND:
Also
referred to as Eilean Mhic Dhomhail Dhuibh. A small island in Loch Shiel,
where Lochiel and his "band of followers" once sought safety in the
aftermath of the 1745 Uprising.
LOCH
INBHIR:
“Confluence
A sea
loch connected by
A
northeast continuation of the Firth of Lorn, this Lochaber tidal loch and
principal inlet from the ocean presumably means “pool” in Gaelic. Outside the Corran Narrows, or toward the
ocean, the loch was known as An Linne Sheileach – “The Brackish Channel” in
generations past. The area inside the
Corran Narrows, extending up toward Fort William, was known as An Linne Dhubh –
“The Dark Channel.” Located in the
southwest of Kilmallie Parish, the loch is 35 miles in length and from one to
five miles in width, reaching along the shores of Ardgour to the entrance of
Loch Eil, near where the Caledonian Canal begins. Fort William is located
at the loch's head, Lismore Island at its mouth or foot.
LOCH
LOCHY /
“Dark
Goddess.” A “sheet of fresh water” (loch) that forms part of the
Caledonian Canal, about one and one-half miles to the east of Loch Arkaig. North of Gairlochy. It is approximately ten miles long and one
and one-half miles wide. It is chiefly located in the Parish of
Kilmonivaig, but extends nine miles into Kilmallie Parish. Connected to
Loch Eil and Loch Linnhe via either the River Lochy or the Caledonian Canal.
LOCH
LUNDAVRA / LOCHAN LUNN DA BHRA / LOCH DA RATH / LOCH LUNND DEABHRAIDH:
“Loch
of Deabhra’s Marsh.” A stretch of water
approximately one mile long, located at 500 feet in a hollow among the high
hills of Mamore. In generations past this loch was said to be home to a
Tarbhuisge (Water Bull), which lured cattle into the loch, never to be seen
again. A small island or crannog on the loch is said to have been home to
King MacBeth.
LOCH
MEALL AN T-SUIDHE / LOCHAN MEALL AN T-SITHIDH:
(see:
Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe)
LOCH
NA BEINNE BAINE:
(see:
Lochan na Beinn Baine)
LOCH
NA CARAIDH / LOCHNACARRY / LOCH OF ACHNACARRY:
“The
Loch of Achnacarry.” A small indentation
(not technically a loch at all, but more like a river bay) in the River Arkaig,
located just east of the east end of the Beech Avenue, between Achnacarry
Castle and Bun Arkaig.
LOCH
NA CUAICH:
(see:
“
Early
name of the road (rough, narrow country carriage road) stretching from the
River Lochy through Banavie, Corpach and along the north
LOCH
A
small lochan located near Torlundy, somewhat in the "elbow" of the
River Lundy, as it turns to the southwest.
LOCH
NAN SQUID /
“Little
“
(see:
(see:
Lochan A'chlaidheimh)
LOCH
OSSIAN:
“Loch
of the Bard.” Located southeast of Loch
Treig.
LOCH
QUOICH / LOCH NA CUAICH:
“Loch
of the Cup.” The hills rise very abruptly from the shore of this loch and
form an enormous “cuaich.” The extreme northern boundary of “Cameron
Country.”
LOCH
SHIEL:
A
narrow freshwater loch, between hills, stretching from the sea to Glenfinnan.
Located in the west of Kilmallie Parish.
LOCH
STAOINEIG:
(see:
Loch na Staoineig)
“
(see:
Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe)
LOCHY
(RIVER) / ABHAINN LOCHAIDH:
“River
of the Dark Goddess.” A large river
running out of Loch Lochy. Prior to 1803
it ran southwest from Cnoc an na Cairidh through the Falls of Mucomir, past
Moy, Torcastle and eventually emptied into Loch Linnhe. After that date it was re-routed, due to the
construction of the Caledonian Canal.
The present route runs out of Loch Lochy via a new channel (the Mucomir
Cut) which is located approximately 600 yards south of the Caledonian
Canal. These waters fall into the River
Spean at Mucomir Bridge, and are briefly considered a part of that river. However, these waters are once again named
the River Lochy when falling into the old channel at Gairlochy.
LOCHY
FORDS:
These
fords no longer exist (due to the diversion of the river Lochy during the
LOCHYSIDE:
A
small settlement near Loch Eil and the River Lochy.
LON:
(see:
Loan)
LONIE:
From the
MacGillonie sept of Clan Cameron.
LOWBRIDGE:
Located
in Glen Gloy, just north of
Located
approximately three miles south of
(see:
Achintore)
That
portion of the original Annat settlement located west of the (Annat)
Located
in the midst of Glen Nevis, just east of Acharaich (Achriach) and near Poll
Dubh (that old placename is devrived from its proximity to the falls). A
narrow, rocky gorge with a picturesque waterfall and a seething “cauldron”
below.
(also
see: Poll Dubh)
LOY /
LAOIGH:
(see:
Glen Loy)
Located
just north of Strone, at the entrance to Glen Loy. At this place the River Loy, which flows
through Glen Loy, is bridged both by the road and the Caledonian Canal. It then empties into the River Lochy,
approximately one-quarter mile distant.
Associated with the placename for the actual bridge in this vicinity,
Drochaid na Laoigh.
A large
mountain river rising in the west end of Glen Loy and flowing to the east for
approximately five miles, where it becomes confluent with the River Lochy at
Strone.
LUIBEILT
/ LUIB AILLT:
“High
Precipitous Rock Corner.” Located along
the Abhainn Rath, west of Loch Treig.
LUNDALLIE:
(see:
Lindallie)
LUNDAVRA
/ LUNN DA BHRA / LUNN DA BHRAIGHE / LINDAVRAH / LUNND DEABHRAIDH / LUNDOWRA:
“Marshy
Land Between Two Hill Slopes” or “Deabhra’s Marsh.” Located south of
Upon
the Estate of Lochiel, circa 1745, with Cameron tenants.
(see:
Loch Lundavra)
LUNDAVRA,
(THE CAMERONS OF):
The
Cameron of Lundavra were cadets of the Camerons of Callart. Due to the
"failure" of the Callart family line, they succeeded to the chiefship
of that estate in the 17th century. An older Lundavra son inherited the
Callart line and a younger son retained the Lundavra line.
LUNDY
(RIVER) / ABHAINN LUNNDAIDH:
“River
of the Marshy Place.” Runs from north of
Meall Breac toward the west, passing Torlundy and turning southwest before
emptying into the River Lochy near Camnagheal.
LUNN
DA BHRAIGHE:
(see:
Lundavra)
LUNNDAIDH:
(see:
Lundy – River)
MacALDOWIE:
From
the Dowie sept of Clan Cameron.
MacALONIE:
From
the MacGillonie sept of Clan Cameron.
MacCHLERICH:
From
the
MacCHLERY:
From
the
MacCLAIR
/ MacCLEAR:
From
the
MacCLEARY:
From
the Clark sept of Clan Cameron.
MacCLERIE:
From
the Clark sept of Clan Cameron.
MacDHOMH'UILL
DUIBH:
The
general hereditary patronymic by which the Chiefs of Clan Cameron have been
know by since the time of their 11th Chief, Donald Cameron.
(
also see: Lochiel)
MacFIE:
From
the MacPhee sept of Clan Cameron.
MacGILLERY:
From
the MacGillonie sept of Clan Cameron.
MacGILLONIE
/ MacGUILLONIES:
A
major sept of Clan Cameron, located in Strone. The surname is apparently
derived from the Gaelic Mac Gill an fhaidh, "son of the servant of the
prophet." One of the three early Lochaber tribes that banded
together and formed the Clan Cameron.
The early seat of their Chieftains was at Strone, at the foot of Glen
Loy, where a burial place is still located.
(also
see: Mael-anfhaidh)
(also
see: Strone)
MACILDOWIE:
From
the Dowie sept of Clan Cameron.
MacINTOSH'S
ISLAND:
(see:
Eilean mhic an toisich)
MacKAIL:
From
the MacPhail sept of Clan Cameron.
MacKELL:
From
the MacPhail sept of Clan Cameron.
MacKENZIE:
MacKenzies
from North Ballachulish make up a sept of Clan Cameron. They were known locally as “Na Tuathaich” –
“The Northerners” since they were originally from north-country stock.
MacLACHLAN:
MacLachlans
from Coruanan make up a sept of Clan Cameron.
MacLEAR:
From
the Clark sept of Clan Cameron.
MacLERIE:
From
the Clark sept of Clan Cameron.
MacMARTIN
/ MacMARTINUS:
A sept
of Clan Cameron, located in Letterfinlay, east of Loch Lochy. One of the
three early Lochaber tribes that banded together and formed the Clan Cameron.
Also connected with the lands of Stronaba , Mucomir, Invergloy, Glengloy,
and a portion of Dochanassie. The burial place for the MacMartins is at
Cill 'Icomar, Achnanaimhnichean, and also at Cladh Mucomir, in Gairlochy.
(also
see: Mael-anfhaidh)
MacMASTERS
(M'VAISTERS):
MacMasters
from Corrybeg make up a sept of Clan Cameron.
MacMILLAN
/ MacMHAOLAIN:
MacMillans
from Murlaggan and Caillich make up a sept of Clan Cameron. A branch of
this clan, along Loch Arkaig, was confederated with Clan Cameron. Their
burial grounds are located near the shore of the loch at Murlaggan.
MacONIE:
From
the MacGillonie sept of Clan Cameron.
MacOSTRICH:
A
sept of Clan Cameron.
MacPATRICK'S
NARROWS / MacPETER’S NARROWS:
The
old name for the narrows at Ballachulish Ferry.
The strait at Ballachulish is said to be named for the son of a Viking
who drowned there.
(also
see: Clach Pharuig / Clach Phadruig)
MacPHAIL:
A
major sept of Clan Cameron.
MacPHEE:
MacPhees
from Glendessarry make up a sept of Clan Cameron.
MacSORLEY
/ MacSORLIE / MAC SHOMHAIRLE (SLIOCHD SHOMHAIRLE RUAIDH):
A major
sept of Clan Cameron, located in Glen Nevis (also known as the Camerons of Glen
Nevis). One of the three early Lochaber tribes that banded together and
formed the Clan Cameron.
(also
see: Mael-anfhaidh)
MacUALRIG:
From
the Kennedy sept of Clan Cameron.
MACVAIL/VAILE/VAILL/VALE:
From
the MacPhail sept of Clan Cameron.
MacWALRICK:
From
the Kennedy sept of Clan Cameron.
MAEL-ANFHAIDH:
The
three early Lochaber tribes that banded together and formed the Clan Cameron:
the MacMartins of Letterfinlay, the MacGillonies (Mac ghille-anfhaidh), and the
MacSorlies of Glenevis (Sliochd Shoirle Ruaidh). Occupied lands east of
the Lochy basin.
MAGH
COMAIR:
(see:
Mucomir)
MALLIE:
(see:
Glen Mallie)
MALLIE
(RIVER) / ABHAINN MHAILIDH:
“River
of Saint Mhaillidh,” “River of the Black Monk” or “River of Saint Maolan.” A mountain river rising on the northwest side
of Monadh Beag and flowing east for approximately nine miles before falling
into Loch Arkaig on its south shore, close to its foot.
MAM NA
GUALAINN:
“Breast
Shaped Hill of the Shoulder.” Located
southwest of Larigmore.
MAM
“The
Pigeon’s Low Hill.” Situated due west of
Monadh Gorm (in the same range) west of the head of Loch Arkaig.
MAM
NAN LONG:
“The
Low Hill of the Ships.” A “small
eminence” situated southwest of Lagganfern and south of Glen Pean.
MAMORE
(MAM MOR):
“The
Great Moor” or “Large Breast Shaped Hill.” Located north of
Kinlochleven. A large portion of this
land was at one time controlled by the Camerons.
MAOL
AIRD / ARD:
“Bare
Promontory” or “High Sloping Hill.” A
piece of “heathy pasture land” where at one time a market was held. Located between Invermallie and Guisach.
MAOL
RUADH:
(see:
Meall Ruadh)
MARCH
OF THE CAMERON MEN:
by
Mary Maxwell Campbell, 1802
There's
many a man of the Cameron Clan,
That
has followed his chief to the field;
He
has sworn to support him, or die
by his side,
For
a Cameron never can yield.
I
hear the pibroach sounding, sounding,
Deep
o'er the mountain and glen;
While
light springing footsteps are trampling the
heath,
'Tis
the march of the Cameron Men.
Oh!
proudly they walk, but each Cameron
knows
He
may tread on the heather no more;
But
boldly he follows his Chief to the
field,
Where
his laurels were gathered before.
I
hear the pibroach sounding, sounding,
Deep
o'er the mountain and glen;
While
light springing footsteps are trampling the
heath,
'Tis
the march of the Cameron Men.
The
moon has arisen, it shines on the
path
Now
tread by the gallant and true;
High,
high are their hopes, for their
chieftain hath said
That
whatever men dare they can do.
I
hear the pibroach sounding, sounding,
Deep
o'er the mountain and glen;
While
light springing footsteps are trampling the
heath,
'Tis
the march of the Cameron Men.
MARTIN:
From
the MacMartin sept of Clan Cameron.
MARYBURGH:
An
adjoining settlement/town that grew up around the garrison of Fort William,
named either after Queen Mary, daughter of James II, in 1692 or the consort of
King William (reports vary). The town was also named
"Gordonsburgh" at one time, after the Huntleys, who were overlords of
the district. Later, in 1834, the town's name was changed once again to
"Duncansburgh," in honor of Sir Duncan Cameron of Fassiefern, who
bought the Duke of Gordon's lands. There is some indication that the town
was originally called Braintoun in 1654.
MEALL
A' BHLAIR / BLAIR:
"Mountain
of the Plain" or “Hill of the Flat.”
A prominent rocky hill, located about one mile east of Loch Blair and
north of Loch Arkaig.
MEALL
A’ BHUIRICH:
“Hill
of the Pass.” Located northwest of
Luibeilt and west of Loch Treig.
MEALL
A’ CHAORAINN:
“Hill
of the Rowan Trees.” Located in Nether
Lochaber, west of Lundavra.
MEALL
A’ CHOIRE BUIDHE:
A
large hill feature located on the watershed north of Sgor an Fhuaran.
MEALL
A’ CHOIRE GHLAIS:
“The
Hill of the Grey Corry.” A prominent hill
located approximately one mile east of Fedden.
West of Loch Lochy.
MEALL
A’ CHRUIDH:
(see:
Cow Hill)
MEALL
AN DOIRE DHUINN:
“The
Hill of the Brown/Dark Oak Grove.” An
“eminence” located about one mile southeast of Sron Gharbh, north of Caillich
and of Loch Arkaig.
MEALL
AN DOIRE SHLEAGHAICH / SLEAGHAICH:
“Hill
of the Oak Grove Spear?” South of South Garvan, in Ardgour.
MEALLAN
DUBH:
“Small,
Dark Hill” or “Little Black Hill.” A
small rocky hill located just north of the head of Loch Arkaig, northeast of
Strathan.
MEALL
AN FHEIDH:
“Deer
Hill.” Located north of Conaglen.
MEALL
AN FHIR-EOIN:
“The
Eagles’ Hill.” A “considerable eminence”
situated on the east side of Coire ‘Chaisil, south of Glen Pean.
MEALL
AN TAIRBH:
“Hill
of the Bulls.” Located south of Glen
Scaddle, in Ardgour.
MEALL
AN TAGRAIDH:
“Hill
of Dispute,” “Hill of Dispution” or “Hill of Prosecution.” Also known as
Meall an T-sagairt (Hill of the Priest).
A very prominent conical hill, situated at the head of Glen Caig. The march between Lochiel's lands and
Glengarry's on this hill was long in dispute.
Bonnie Prince Charlie skulked here in 1746. North of the Dark Mile.
MEALL
AN TARMACHAIN:
“Hill
of the Ptarmigan.” A small knoll located
on the historic parish boundary between Kilmallie and Ardnamurchan. Approximately ½ mile east of Sgor nan
Coireachan and at the top or head of Coire Bheithe.
MEALL
AN T-SAGAIRT:
"Hill
of the Priest." Also known as Meall an Tagraidh (Hill of Dispute).
The march between Lochiel's lands and Glengarry's on this hill was long
in dispute. Bonnie Prince Charlie
skulked here in 1746.
MEALL
AN T-SEAMRAIG:
“Hill
of the Clovers / Four Leaf Clovers / Shamrocks.” A hill or short ridge located approximately two miles southwest of
Achnacarry and two miles due south of Achnasaul. Just southwest of Tom nan Naoi-uairean.
MEALL
AN T-SITHIDH:
(see:
Meall an t-Suidhe)
MEALL
AN T-SLAMAIN:
“Hill
of the Flabby Substance.” Located west
of Trislaig, in Ardgour.
MEALL
AN T-SUIDHE:
Either
“Hill of Rest/of Fairies” or “Hill of the Seat/Sitting.” Pronounced
“Mealantee.” One source supposes the
name Meall an t-Sithidh (Hill of the Stormy Blast) but this is mere
speculation. A 2322 foot “outlier shoulder” of Ben Nevis (on its
north-west side). This round-shaped hill's western and southern
slopes are contoured by the Tourist Trail from Achintee up to the summit of Ben
Nevis. The “lower one-half” of Ben Nevis. Down its side run large
pipes, the last section of the hydro electric power system required for the
aluminium smelter, with water pumped from Laggan Dam.
MEALL
A' PHUBUILL:
“Hill
of the Tents” or “Hill of the Pavillion.” A very prominent hill located
midway between Loch Arkaig and Loch Eil, and also midway between Glen Mallie
and Glen Suileag, west of Druim Gleann Laoigh. Elevation 2,533 feet
MEALL
BLAIR:
“Peat
Moss Hill.” Located north of Loch
Arkaig, near Loch Blair.
MEALL
BHANABHIE:
Either
“Hill of Banavie” or “Hill of Banquo” (in reference to the legendary Banquo and
his supposed one time residence at nearby Torcastle). A hill with a gently rounded summit located
west of Torcastle and north of Banavie.
MEALL
BREAC:
“Speckled
Mountain” or “Spotted Hill.” A hill feature
located between Glen Caig and Meall Odhar/Meall Coire Lochain, north of Ruighe
na Beinne/Boinne. Also a place located
southwest of the
MEALL
BREAC:
“Speckled
Mountain.” Located southwest of the
Annat Narrows, in Ardgour. Also a place
located between Glen Caig and Meall Odhar/Meall Coire Lochain; and another
located northwest of Upper Glenfintaig.
MEALL
BREAC:
“Speckled
Mountain.” Located northeast of Upper
Glenfintaig, west of the River Roy. Also
a location between Glen Caig and Meall Odhar/Meall Coire Lochain; and another
place southwest of the Annat Narrows, in Ardgour.
MEALL
CIAN DEARG:
“Distant
Red Hill.” Located near Inverlair.
MEALL
COIRE LOCHAIN:
“Hill
of the Small Loch.” A “bold rocky
eminence” located on the southeast side of Meall Odhar. West of Loch Lochy at its midpoint.
Elevation 2971 feet.
MEALL
COIRE
“The
Hill of the Foxes Corry/Hollow” or “Coire of the Foxes Lairs.” A prominent hill located approximately one
mile northeast of Geal Charn and one mile north of Gleann Tarsuinn. West of
MEALL
CUMHANN:
“Narrow
Shaped Hill.” Located north of An Steall
(Upper Falls of Nevis) in Glen Nevis.
MEALL
DOIRE NA H-ACHLAIS / MEALL DOIRE NA H-ACHLAISE:
“Grove
of the Armpit Hill.” Located east of
Binnein Beag.
MEALL
DUBH:
“Dark
Mountain,” located west of Loch Lochy at its midpoint. Elevation 2500
feet. Also a mountain just northwest of
Bohuntine, in Glen Roy; a hill south of Brackletter; and a mountain located
east of the River Roy, in the Braes of Lochaber.
MEALL
DUBH:
“
MEALL
DUBH:
“
MEALL
DUBH:
“Dark
Mountain,” located north of Allt Glas Dhoire and east of the River Roy, in the
Braes of Lochaber. Also a mountain just northwest
of Bohuntine, in Glen Roy; a hill south of Brackletter; and a mountain located
west of Loch Lochy, at its midpoint.
MEALL
LOCHAN NAN DUBH LOCHAN:
“The
Hill of the Small Loch of the Black Lochs.”
A small hill situated on the east side of Lochan na Beinne Baine, north
of Loch Arkaig.
MEALL
MOR:
”Large
Hill.” Located north of Conaglen.
MEALL
NA H-EILDE:
“The
Hind’s Hill.” A conical hill located
approximately ½ mile west of Meall an Tagraidh.
North of the Dark Mile.
MEALL
NA LEANGA:
(see:
Meall na Teanga)
MEALL
NAM MAIGHEACH:
“Hill
of the Hares.” Located in Glen Garvan,
southwest of Garvan.
MEALL
NAN CLEIREACH:
“Hill
of the Clarks” or “Hill of the Clerics.”
Located north of Lundavra.
MEALL
NAN DAMH:
“Hill
of the Stags.” Located southwest of Glen
Garvan.
MEALL
NAN LUATH:
“Hill
of Ashes.” Located north of Inverroy.
MEALL
“Hill
of the Little Eminence.” An eminence
locatged on the west side of Coire an Eich, approximately one mile south of An
Cumhan.
MEALL
NA SROINE:
“Hill
of the Promontory.” Located northwest of
Glen Dessery.
MEALL
NA TEANGA:
“Hill
of the Tongue.” Located between Coire
Odhar Mor and Coire Leacach. North of
the Clunes Forest and west of Loch Lochy.
MEALL
NAN CLEIREACH / MEALL NAN CHLEIREAC / MEALL NAN CLEIRACH:
“Hill
of the Clerks.” Near Lundavra and the
West Highland Way.
MEALL
ODHAR:
“Dun
Hill” or “Dun Colored Hill.” Just west
of (adjacent to) Meall Coire Lochain.
North of Clunes.
MEALL
ONFHAIDH:
“Storm
Hill” or “Hill of the Strorm.” Located
between Gleann Suileag and Gleann Fionnlighe.
MEALL
RUADH / MAOL RUADH:
"Red
Hill," just southwest of Stronecreggan.
Also a hill directly north of Roybridge, in Glen Roy.
MEALL
RUADH / MAOL RUADH:
"Red
Hill," directly north of Roybridge, in Glen Roy. In the shadow of this hill the Battle of
Mulrou was fought, in August 1688. Also
a hill just southwest of Stonecreggan.
MEALL
TIONAIL:
“Hill
of the Sheep Gathering.” Located in the
Killiechonate Forest, north of Sgurr Choinnich Mor.
MHUIC:
(see:
Muick)
MHURLAGAIN:
(see:
Murlaggan)
MILE
DORCHA:
(see:
Dark Mile)
MILE
DUBH:
(see:
Dark Mile)
MILNE:
A
croft.
(see:
Culchenna)
MOEY:
(see:
Moy)
MOIGH:
(see:
Moy)
MOINE
ODHAR:
“Dun-Colored
Peat Moss.” Located southeast of
Tomacharich, along the south banks of the Allt Achadh na Dalach.
MOINTEACH
DHUBH:
Possibly
meaning "Dark Moor." Located in the Leanachan Forest, south of
Spean Bridge.
MONADH
BEAG:
“Small/Little
Hill.” A “small heathy eminence” located
west of Gairlochy, between the western ends of Coire Chraoibhe and Coire
Choille-rais. Also a hill further west,
south of Glen Mallie.
MONADH
BEAG:
“Small/Little
Hill.” A hill feature located between
Glen Mallie and Gleann Cham Dhoire, approximately ¼ mile west of the confluence
of Allt Cham Dhoire with the River Mallie.
Also a hill located further east, between the western ends of Coire
Chraoibhe and Coire Choille-rais.
MONADH
CEANN LOCHAIRCAIG:
“Hill
at the Head of Loch Arkaig.” A large
hill (partly covered with birch trees on its northeast side in 1875) located
north of Glen Camgarry, just south of Loch Arkaig, near its head.
MONADH
GORM:
“Green
Hill” or “Tolerably Verdant Level Hill Ground.”
Located approximately ½ mile west of Strathan, separating Glen Dessery
and Glen Pean at their eastern ends.
MONADH
UISGE MHUILLINN / MONADH UISGE ‘MHUILINN:
“Hill
of the Water Mill” or “Tolerably Level Hill Ground of Mill Water.” A “healthy eminence of considerable extent”
stretching between Coire Chraoibhe and Coire Mhuilinn. Located southwest of Monadh Beag and just
west of Coire Chraoibhe, due north of Erracht.
MONADH
LEATHANN:
“Broad
Hill.” Located in Ardgour, southwest of
Inverscaddle Bay.
MONESSIE
/ I MBUN EASA:
“Near
the Waterfall.” Located in Glen Spean,
south of the River Spean and southwest of Achluachrach. There were, at one time, magnificent
waterfalls (i mBun Easa) at this site, but due to the nearby hydroelectric dams
these are now nearly non-existent.
MO
RIGH'S MO DHUCHAICH:
An
ancient motto of Clan Cameron, meaning "For King and Country."
MORVERN:
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.
MOTTOS:
"Aonaibh
Ri Chéile" - Unite/Let Us Unite
"Mo
Righ's Mo Dhuchaich" - For King and Country
(see:
Crest)
MOUNT
ALEXANDER:
Located
on the split of land that runs between the eastern bank of the
MOUNT
CAMERON:
Near
the center of what is now East Kilbride, Lanarkshire, Scotland. This land
was originally owned by Jenny Cameron of Glendessary, the widowed daughter of
Allan Cameron of Glendessary.
MOY /
MOIGH / MAGH:
Meaning
"Plain" or "On the Plain," in reference to the low ground
west of the River Lochy (now bisected by the Caledonian Canal) stretching
north and south from Allt Coire Chraoibh and Drochaid na Magha. A former
village(s) [Easter Moy and Wester Moy] on the Caledonian Canal, at the
northeastern edge of Glen Loy, south of Gairlochy. Once home to
Gormshuil, "The Witch of Moy." Upon the Estate of Lochiel, circa
1745, with Camerons, McConichy-Camerons, MacCarloch-Camerons, MacCalom-Camerons,
McInnes-Camerons, Vans, Roys, Kennedys as tenants. There is an old burial ground located at this
place, on a small hill near the canal.
Also a place at the head of Glen Spean.
MOY /
MOIGH / MAGH:
Meaning
“Plain” or “On the Plain.” Located near
the head of Glen Spean. Also a place
along the River Lochy and Caledonian Canal, south of Gairlochy.
MOY
BRIDGE:
A
double-leaf swing bridge located over the Caledonian Canal (within the section
of the canal known as “Gornshuil Bend”) just southwest of Moy. The bridge is operated much like a canal
lock, with a keeper stationed nearby at an adjacent cottage.
MOYNESS
(THE RAIDS ON):
Taking
place in both 1598 and 1645.
MUCKEREL:
(see:
Muick)
MUCOMIR
/ MAGH COMAIR / DALMACOMER / DALMACOMMER / DAIL MAGH-COMAIR:
“The
Plain of the Meeting of the Waters,” “Place of the Confluence,” “Meeting Place
of the Confluence Field” or “Plain/Field of the Confluence.” A wide area of low, flat ground. Located
between the River Spean and the
When
the area was surveyed in 1875, Mucomir consisted of a “farm steading and
dwelling house, one storey slated and in good repair; property of the trustees
of the Belford Deed of Mortification.” A
branch of the MacMartins of Letterfinlay resided at Mucomir in the early
eighteenth century, and a number of Camerons were living there in 1805 (also in
neighboring Torness).
Located
just north of the Commando Memorial, west of Spean Bridge on the road to
Achnacarry. The clans under the command of Viscount Dundee gathered here
prior to the Battle of Killiecrankie and he raised his standard here (then
known as "Dalmacomer," another rendering of the name).
(also
see: Falls of Mucomir)
MUICK
/ MUIC / MUCKEREL:
“Of
the Pig” or “Swine Place.” On the north
shore of Loch Arkaig, northwest of Achnasoul. Upon the Estates
of Lochiel, circa 1788. When
surveyed in 1772 the gravelly soil was fertilized by tathing (confining
livestock to manure the land) and laying fern fronds. It was then used to sow two crops of oats
prior to lying in grass for six to seven years.
MUIR-BHALGAN:
(see:
Murlaggan)
MUIRLAGAN:
(see:
Murlaggan)
MUIRSHIRLICH
/ MUIRSHEARLICH / MUIRSHEIRLICH / MISCHEROLACH / MOYSHERALICHE / MOUSHEIRLICH:
Possibly
meaning “Moor of the Willow Trees” or “Field of Forage Crop.” A crofting
district by the River Lochy, between Banavie and Strone. This land was at
one time rented to a Cameron (MacSorlies) from the Camerons of Glen Nevis,
sometime around the middle of the seventeenth century. Later, a member of
the Camerons (MacGillonies of Strone) rented this land, after 1670. Upon
the Estate of Lochiel, circa 1745, with Cameron tenants.
MULLACH
COIRE AN IUBHAR:
(see:
Ben Alder)
MULLACH
COIRE NAN GEUR-OIREAN / GERRARAN:
“Summit
Coire of the Gerraran,” “Head of the Horses’ Hollow” or “Corrie of the Sharp
Edges Summit.” A feature of considerable
extent and elevation located southeast of Gerraran, north of the River Mallie.
MULLACH
NA BRIOBAIG:
“Summit
of the Little Bride,” “Summit of Briobaig” or “
MULLUCH
“
MULROY
(THE
1688
MURBHLAGAN:
(see:
Murlaggan)
MURLAGGAN
/ MURLAGAN / MUIRLAGAN / MURLIGAN / MURBHLAGAN / MUIR-BHALGAN / MUR' LAGAN /
MHURLAGAIN:
“Hollow
Moor,” “Walled-in-Hollow,” “Sea Bag” or “A Little Bay.” Located at the west end of Loch Arkaig, on
the north shore. Residence of the
Camerons of Inverailort, where on May 8, 1746 the Highland Chiefs met and
entered into a bond of mutual defense, agreeing never to lay down their arms
unless instructed to by their Prince.
Nearby is the burial place of the MacMillans. Upon the Estate of Lochiel,
circa 1745, with MacMillans as tenants.
When surveyed in 1772, the farm of Murlaggan spanned to the head of Loch
Arkaig. In addition to crofts and farm
houses, the Murlaggan fam consisted of the old Hanoverian army wooden barracks
at Strathan, school house, school master’s house (made of stone and lime) and a
public house at Tillycrochlan (also built with stone, and considered – in the
late eighteenth century – a necessary halting spot to and from Barrisdale to
the West Highlands). Also
a place in the Braes of Lochaber, west of
MURLAGGAN
/ MURLAGAN / MUIRLAGAN / MURLIGAN / MURBHLAGAN / MUIR-BHALGAN / MUR' LAGAN /
MHURLAGAIN:
“Hollow
Moor,” “Walled-in-Hollow,” “Sea Bag” or “A Little Bay.” Formerly the name for
(see:
Mount Alexander)
MURLAGGAN
/ MURLAGAN / MUIRLAGAN / MURLIGAN / MURBHLAGAN / MUIR-BHALGAN / MUR' LAGAN /
MHURLAGAIN:
“Hollow
Moor,” “Walled-in-Hollow,” “Sea Bag” or “A Little Bay.” Located in the Braes of Lochaber, west of
Roybridge. Also a place at the west end
of Loch Arkaig and the former name of Mounta Alexander.
MURLIGAN:
(see:
Murlaggan)
NA
CLUAINEAN:
“The
Pasture” or “The Meadows.” An extensive
piece of arable land located just to the west of Clunes, along the Dark
Mile. The placename of Clunes was also
known by this name, periodically at times in the past.
NA
H-UAMHACHAN:
(see:
Wauchan)
NA
H-UILT FEARNA:
“The
Alder Burns.” A number of small streams
rising on the hill west of Gairlochy that flow east and fall into both Loch
Lochy and the formerly into the River Lochy, but now fall into the Caledonian
Canal.
NARROWS
(THE):
(see:
Camusnagaul)
NEPTUNE'S
STAIRCASE:
An impressive
series of eight locks that span the 64 feet difference within 500 yards between
the Caledonian Canal and the sea, constructed in the 1820s. Located in
the village of Banavie.
NETHER
LOCHABER:
The
southern part of Lochaber, located along with the Braes of Lochaber - one of
Lochaber's two sub-divisions to the east (east of the Lochy basin).
Includes Mamore, Callart, and Lundavra. Stretches from Fort William
southward to Loch Leven.
NEVIS:
(see:
Ben Nevis, Glen Nevis, Nevis - River)
A
small community located near where the present-day A-82 crosses the River
Nevis, at the north-western edge of
Possibly
meaning “River of the Biting Cold Water.”
Begins its flow in eastern Glen Nevis (as the “Water of Nevis”). Changes from a broad hill and moorland burn
to a compressed torrent through the 400 foot high Nevis Gorge and then broadens
out in the flats of the glen as the River Nevis. Empties into Loch Linnhe just northeast of An
Aird, Fort William.
NINE
MILE BRIDGE:
(see:
Lowbridge)
NINE
MILE WATER:
(see:
Glen Gloy)
NORTH
BALLACHULISH:
(see:
Ballachulish)
NORTH
GARVAN RIVER:
An
Ardgour river that merges with the South Garvan River (which flows generally to
the north into Glen Garvan), forming the River Garvan, which in turn empties
into Loch Eil near southwestern head.
(also
see: Garvan – River)
NORTH
INCH OF
1396
OAK:
The English
or common oak, Quercus Robur, is one of the ancient badges of Clan Cameron
(along with Crowberry). A "majestic" tree that can reach a
height of 50 meters (165 feet), with a stout trunk and large, irregular crown
It has very little fall color and does not drop its leaves until late in
the season. The leaves are alternate, simple two inches to five inches
long, with rounded lobes; obovate, auriculate leaf base with short petiole.
In Gaelic it is referred to as the Dair or Darach and also Darag, Dur,
Dru and Daru. Highlanders sometimes called it "Righ na Coille,"
"The King of the Wood."
(also
see: Crowberry)
OCHINICH:
(see:
Onich)
OENICH:
(see:
Onich)
OFFANYCH:
(see:
Onich)
OMHANACH
/ OMHANAICH:
(see:
Onich)
ONICH
/ AONACH / OTHANICH / OCHINICH / OMHANACH / OMHANAICH / OFFANYCH / OENICH:
“Moor,”
“Place Full of Rich Frothy Milk” or “Foamy/Foam Frothed Place” (in reference to
the sea in the area, the shore faces the south-west winds) (translations vary).
A village located west of North Ballachulish, on the rock, shingle and
sandy shores of Loch Linnhe, at the northern portion of outer Loch Leven.
One of the places in the past where the dead from Perthshire and other
eastern areas were embarked for burial at Iona. Upon the Estates of
Lochiel, circa 1745, with Cameron and MacKenzie tenants.
OTHANICH:
(see:
Onich)
PALM
SUNDAY (THE BATTLE OF):
1429
PARALLEL
ROADS:
(see:
Glen Roy)
PATRICK'S
STONE:
(see:
Clach Pharuig)
PAUL
/ PAULUS:
From the
MacPhail sept of Clan Cameron.
PEAN:
(see:
Glen Pean)
PEAN
(RIVER) / ABHAINN PHEIGHINN:
“Pennyland
River” or “The Three Peny Lands River.”
The river (which was known for its salmon fishing in generations past)
rises in the foothills of Sgurr nan Coireachan and then flows north then
northeasterly through Glen Pean, before joining the River Dessary near
Strathan.
PHUITEACHAIN:
(see:
Puiteachan)
PIOBAIREACHD
DHOMNUILL DUIBH/DUBH:
"Pibroach
of Donald Dubh," a "march" piobaireachdan of Clan Cameron.
One of the most stirring pipe tunes ever composed, often inspiring both
the men of Clan Cameron and later Highland regiments.
PIOBAIREACHDAN
(BAGPIPE MUSIC):
see:
................
Ceann
na Drochaide mhor/moire
Cruinneachadh
nan Camronach
Cumha
Ailein Oig
Failte
Shir Eoghan
Piobaireachd
Dhomnuill Duibh
PIPE
MUSIC:
(see:
Piobaireachdan)
PLAID:
(see:
Tartan)
POLL
A' CHAIT:
(see:
Cat Pool, The)
POLLDUBH:
“Dark
Pool.” An old placename derived from the
nearby
(also
see: Carn Dearg)
(also
see:
POLL
GARBH:
“Dark
Pool.” Located on the River Spean,
northwest of Coneachan.
PORT
BAN:
“The
PORT
“Port
of the Dead.” Located along the western
PORT
“Port
of the Robber/Thief.” There are two such
named ports, both on
PRESTONPANS
(THE
September
21, 1745
PRINCE'S
CAVE, (THE):
A
cave located on Torr a' Chronain, above the Dark Mile, sheltered Prince Charles
Edward Stuart during mid-August, 1746.
PUITEACHAN
/ PHUITEACHAIN / PUTACHAN:
“The
Swelling Knoll” or “
QUERCUS
ROBUR:
(see:
Oak)
RAINEACH:
(see:
Rannoch)
RALLYING
CRY:
"Chlanna
nan con thigibh a so's gheibh sibh feoil" - "Sons of the hounds come
here and get flesh."
(also
see: Lochan a' Chlaidheimh)
RANGER(S):
(see:
Castle Commando)
RANNOCH
/ RANNOCH MOOR/RAINEACH:
Moor
lands originally owned by Alexander Robertson of Strowan, outside of the
traditional "Cameron Country," that were settled prior to the
eighteenth century by Camerons of Glenevis and
The
moor is some twelve square miles in size, and is located between Loch Ossian
and the
Present
day Rannoch Moor is a vast expanse of peatland, widely considered one of the
most important in
(also
see: Camghou Ran)
RATHLIOSBEAG
/ RATHLIOSBEG / RATH-LIOS BEAG:
“Little
Enclosure of the Mound of Fort.” Located
north of the Commando Memorial and north of Stronenaba, east of Loch Lochy’s
foot. A branch of MacMartin-Camerons
resided at this place in generations past.
RATH-THULACH
BEAG:
(see:
Ratullochbeg)
RATTULICHMORE:
(see:
Rattulichmore)
RATULLOCHBEG
/ RATH-THULACH BEAG:
“Little
Hill Mound or Fort.” Located somewhere
in the vicinity of Glenfintaig. A branch
of MacMartin-Camerons resided at this place in generations past.
RATULLOCHMORE
/ RATULLICHMORE:
“Big
Hill Mound or Fort.” Located somewhere
in the vicinity of Glenfintaig. A branch
of MacMartin-Camerons resided at this place in generations past.
RED
BURN:
(see:
Allt Dearg)
(see:
Allt na h-Urchaire)
REE
(RIVER) / ABHAINN RIGHE:
“River
at the Base of a Mountain.” Located
northeast of Culchenna.
REIDH
NAN FIADH:
“The
Deers Flat.” A small flat of level place
on the face of a hill approximately ½ mile west of Sgor nam Coireachan.
RELENMORE:
Upon
the Estates of Lochiel, circa 1788.
RIVER:
(see:
specific name of river; ie. River Lochy = Lochy River)
ROARING
MILL:
A low
but voluminous waterfall located on the River Nevis, just after entering the
glen at Nevis Bridge. Also known, in the past, as Eas a' Chlaiginn
(Waterfall of the Claggan).
(also
see: Allt Garbh)
ROSS
(THE RAID ON):
1491
ROUGHBURN
/ GARBH-ALLT:
Located
in Glen Spean.
ROY:
(see:
Glen Roy)
In
Gaelic “Drochaid Ruaidh,” “Bridge of the
(see:
Kilachoireil)
“
RUBHA
ALLT A’ BHRADAIN:
“The
Point of the Salmon Burn.” A point of
land planted in hardwood (in 1875) jutting out into Loch Lochy, along the
located B8005 (on its east side) just south of the entrance of Achnacarry.
RUBHA
DEARG:
(see:
Rudha Dearg)
RUBHA
DUBH UISGE:
“Duisky
Point” or “Black Water Point.” Located
near Duisky, on the south shore of Loch Eil, near its junction with An Dubh
Uige.
RUBHA
GUIBHAIS:
“Fir
Point.” A large point or promontory
projecting out into Loch Arkaig, on its north shore, between Murlaggan and
Caillich.
RUBHA
MHIC AN TOISICH:
“MacIntosh’s
Rock.” Located near the west end of Loch
Eil, on its south shore, just north of Garvan.
This was the location of the Battle of Bun Garbhain (Bun Garvan), circa
1570. At this spot, Donald “The Taillear
Dubh” Cameron felled the Chief of Clan MacIntosh, in combat. Later that day the entire Mackintosh party
was decimated by the men of Clan Cameron.
RUBHA
NA CLOICHE:
“Promontory
of Stone.” Located on the north shore of
Loch Eil, just west of Fassifern and Camas a Mhuilleir.
RUBHA
NA MAOIL AIRD/ARD:
“Tall
Bare Top Promontory” or “Point of the High Sloping Hill.” A promontory located on the south
RUBHA
NA MUICE MARA:
“Sea
Pig Point?” Located on the south
RUBHA
“Promontory
of the Calf” or “Calf’s Point.” A small
point of pasture ground (in 1875) located on the south
RUBHA
RAINICH:
“Fern
Promontory.” Located along the south
RUDHA
CHEANNA MHUIR:
“Point
of the Head of the Loch/Sea.” A point on
the north
RUDHA
DEARG:
“Red
Point.” The north-eastern point of Ardgour, near the junction of
RUDHA
GUIBHAIS:
(see:
Rubha Guibhais)
RUDHA
NA MAOIL ARD:
(see:
Rubha na Maoil Ard)
RUDHA
(see:
Rubha nan Laogh)
RUIGHE
AN ACHAIDH BHRIC:
“The
Herding Place of the Checkered Fields.”
A sheltered spot, located on the north side of Coir a’ Bhalachain, north
of Loch Arkaig.
RUIGHE
MOR:
“Great
Shieling,” “Big Herding Place,” “Large Plain” or “Big Hill Slope.” A shelter or summer pasture located near the
west end of Glen Mallie, just north of the River Mallie, west of its junction
with Allt a’ Cham Dhoire.
RUIGHE
NA BEINN / RUIGHE NA BOINNE:
“Sheiling
of the Mountain,” “Herding Place of the Mountain” or “Hill Slope of the
Mountain.” Located north of the Dark
Mile and east of the River Caig, between the head of Allt nan Mean and Coire
Bhan..
RUIGHE
“The
Deer’s Slope.” A portion of land
situated on the north side of Allt Ruighe nan Fiadh, just north of the head of
Glen Mallie.
SAILLEACHAN:
(see:
Sallachan)
SALLACHAN
/ SAILLEACHAN:
“Dirty/Foul
Water,” “
SALLACHAN:
“Dirty/Foul
Water,” “
SAMUEL'S
CAVE / UAMH SHOMHAIRLE:
Located
in scenic Glen Nevis, not far from the present-day top car park. A
popular hiding spot throughout the years. It was here that the young heir
to the Camerons of Glen Nevis was temporarily hidden after his entire tribe was
wiped out by a Clan Chattan ambush (see: Cnoc na mi Chomhairle). This was
also the location where the wife of Cameron of Glen Nevis and her children hid
from Hanoverian troops during the aftermath of the 1745 Jacobite Rising.
They were eventually discovered by the troops and Mrs. Cameron's youngest
infant was wounded in a brief struggle between his mother and the Hanoverians.
The
cave was also known in fables as the home of the mighty fianna, the ancient
heros and giants of Gaelic mythology. Legend has it that these giants are
sleeping in this cave to this very day, and can only be awakened by the sound
of three blows from a horn.
SAMUEL'S
STONE:
Also
known as "Clach Shomairle" or the Wishing/Rolling Stone. This
stone is located in Glen Nevis, roadside between
This
is one of two stones known in Gaelic as "Clach Shomairle/ Clach Mic
Shomhairle."
(also
see: Stone of the Heads)
SCADDLE
(RIVER) / ABHAINN SGARBHDAIL:
“River
of the Cormorant-Dale Glen.” Flows west
to east through the midst of Ardgour before joining with the River Cona west of
SCOUR
GAIRICH:
“A
large, and in some parts “precipitous,” mountain located on the souoth side of
Loch Quoich, opposite Glenquoich House (in 1875).
SEALLADH-CUIL:
“Nook
View.’’ Located in Glenree.
SEAN
MHEALL:
“Old
Hill.” Located northwest of Glaster and
north of Cam Bhealach.
SEPTS:
Blood
relations or others who sought protection and leadership from an association
with Clan Cameron.
SGOR
A MHAIM / SGURR A’ MHAIM / SGORR A’
MHAIM:
“Peak
of the Round Steep Hill.” Located due
south of
SGOR
AN FHUARAIN:
“Conical
Hil of the Spring.” A “considerable
eminence” located approximately one mile east of Sgor Mhor.
SGOR
BEAG:
“Small
Conical Hill. A “considerable eminence”
located approximately ¾ mile southwest of Sgor Mhor.
SGOR
CHOINICH:
“The
Conical Hill of the Moss.” A promonent
rocky hill, on the historic border of the parishes of Kilmallie and
Kilmonivaig, approximately ¼ mile northwest of the head of Coire Mhuic. North of Loch Arkaig.
SGOR
COS NA BREACHD-LAOIDH:
“Peak
of the Grey Stone Caves.” A large rough
peak, chiefly covered with rocks, located approximately 1 ¼ miles southeast of
Sgor nan Coireachan.
SGOR
MHOR:
“The
Lage Conical Hill.” A “considerable
eminence” located approximately one mile west of Sgor an Fhuarain.
SGOR
MHURLAGAIN:
(see:
Sgurr Mhurlaggan)
SGOR
NA CICHE:
“Hill
of the Breast/Pap.” A large, rocky and
very prominent feature with a pointed hill, located approximately one mile
southeast of Ben Adin.
SGOR
NAN COIREACHAN / SGORR
“Pointed
Hill of the Hollows” or “Peak of the Corries.”
A high hill located approximately 1 ½ miles north of Glen Finnan and
approximately 3 ½ miles southeast from the east end of Loch Morar.
SGORR
A’ BHUIG:
(see:
Sgurr a’ Bhuic)
SGORR
A’ CHOINNICH BHIG:
(see:
Sgurr Choinnich Beag)
SGORR
A’ CHOINNICH MHOIR:
(see:
Sgurr Choinnich Mor)
SGORR
A’ MHAIM:
(see:
Sgor a Mhaim)
SGORR
AN FHUARAIN:
“Peak
of the Spring Well.” Located northwest
of Glenkingie.
SGORR
AN IUBHAIR:
(see:
Sgurr an Iubhair)
SGORR
CHALUM / SGORR CHALUIM:
“Malcolm’s
Peak.” Located northwest of Acharaich,
in Glen Nevis.
SGORR
FINNISG-AIG:
(see:
Sgurr Finnisg-aig)
SGORR
NA H-EANCHAINNE:
(see:
Sgurr na h-Eanchainne)
SGORR
THUILM:
(see:
Sgurr Thuilm)
SGURR
A' BHUIC / SGURR A’ BHUIG / SGORR A’ BHUIC / SGORR A’ BHUIG:
“Peak
of the Roe Buck.” A 3,166 foot peak
located somewhat southeast of Aonach Beag.
SGURR
AN IUBHAIR / SGORR AN IUBHAIR:
“Sharp
Hill of the Yew Wood” or “Peak of the Yew Tree.” Located north of the Cona River, in Cona
Glen, generally south of Duisky.
SGURR
AN IUBHAIR / SGORR AN IUBHAIR:
“Sharp
Hill of the Yew Wood” or “Peak of the Yew Tree.” Located in the Mamores, just northwest of Am
Bodach.
SGURR
CHOINNICH BEAG / SGORR A’ CHOINNICH BHIG:
“Peak
of the Small Moss.” Located southeast of
Aonach Beag, adjacent to Sgurr Choinnich Mor.
SGURR
CHOINNICH MOR / SGORR A’ CHOINNICH MHOIR:
“Peak
of the Large Moss.” Located southeast of
Aonach Beag, adjacent to Sgurr Choinnich Beag.
SGURR
FINNISG-AIG:
“
SGURR
MHURLAGAIN / SGOR(R) MHURLAGAIN:
“Peak/Sharp
Hill of the Hollow Moor,” “Peak/Sharp Hill of the Walled-in-Hollow,”
“Peak/Sharp Hill of the Little Bay” or simply “Peak of Murlaggan.” A “rocky eminence” situated approximately two
miles north of Murlaggan.
SGURR
NA H-EANCHAINNE / SGORR NA H-EANCHAINNE:
“Peak
of the Ingenuity.” Located in Ardgour,
northwest of Keil.
SGURR
THUILM / SGORR THUILM:
“Sharp
Hill of the Island,” referring to an island in one of the rivers leading away
from the mountain or “Peak of a Round Hillock.”
Located south of Glen Pean and west of Allt a' Chaorainn.
SHANAVAL:
Located
in Glen Dessery, west of Loch Arkaig. When
surveyed in 1772 there was a considerable amount of limestone (hard, but the
lime is very white and free from sand) located on this farmland. At one time considered a part of the Glen
Dessery lands, on the Lochiel Estate.
SHEANGAIN:
A
small settlement located at the eastern end of Glen Laragain, near the B8004
and the Caledonian Canal. Bonnie Prince
Charlie and the Jacobite army passed through here in August 1745. At this place a road leads south down to and
under the Caledonian Canal (following roughly the same path as the Allt
Sheangain) to Tor Castle.
SHERIFFMUIR,
(THE BATTLE OF):
November
13, 1715
SHIRTS,
(THE BATTLE OF THE):
(see:
Blar-nan-Leine, The Battle of)
SLEOCH
/ SLEAGHACH:
“Rift”
or “Gully Place.” Located northeast of
Larigmore.
SLIDING
BURN, THE:
(see:
Allt Coire Eoghainn)
SLIOCHD
EOGHAINN MHIC EOGHAINN / SLIOCHD EOGHAINN 'IC EOGHAINN:
(see:
Erracht, The Camerons of)
SLOCHD
NA MARA:
“Hollow
by the River.” Located near the River
Spean, across the river from Coneachan and near the Brackletter Sand Pit.
SLOGGAN,
THE / SLUGGAN, THE / AN SLUGAN:
“The
Gullet.” A pool located in the River
Lochy.
SLUAGH-GHAIRM:
(see:
Rallying Cry)
SOLDIER'S
SEAT:
Located
at the foot of Dun Dearduil, in Glen Nevis. A distinctive flat-topped
boulder, though no one seems to recall exactly which soldier it is named for.
SORLEY
/ SORLIE:
From
the MacSorley sept of Clan Cameron.
SOURLIES:
A
shepherd’s dwelling (in 1875) located on the north side of the River Finiskaig
and nearly opposite the sheep farmers dwelling of Finiskaig.
On
the south
(see:
Glen Garvan/Glen Garvin)
SOUTH
GARVAN RIVER:
An
Ardgour river that merges with the North Garvan River (which flows generally to
the north through Glen Garvan), forming the River Garvan, which in turn empties
into Loch Eil near southwestern head.
(also
see: Garvan – River)
SPEAN
(RIVER) / ABHAINN SPIATHAIN / ABHAINN AONACHAIN:
“Hawthorn
Glen River” or “River of the Smell.”
Runs through the heart of Glen Spean, east to west, before emptying into
the River Lochy southwest of Gairlochy (near old Kilmonivaig).
SPEAN
BRIDGE/DROCHAID AN AONACHAIN / DROCHAID SPIATHAIN:
In
Gaelic “Drochaid an Aonachain,” “Bridge of the Smell” or “Bridge of the
Hawthorn Glen River.” A village and old market place along the River
Spean and the Braes of Lochaber that saw the first skirmish of the 1745 Rising,
at High Bridge. Postal center serving Achnacarry, and the nearest
commercial area to the Lochiel Estate.
(also
see: Commando Memorial)
SPEYSIDE,
(THE CAMERONS OF):
Home
to a sizable population of Camerons, said to be descended from 12 young Camerons
who escorted a lady of the House of Lochiel to marry a Stewart of Kincardine in
the mid-1500's. It has been suggested that one of these men might have
been Donald Taillear Dubh na Tuaighe Cameron ,and the men were his followers.
Similar to the history of the Camerons of Hilton and Kincardine.
Another
possible influx of Camerons are said to have been brought on during the early
seventeenth century, descended from a cadet of the Camerons of Glenevis, who
left Lochaber in charge of his infant Chief and eventually settled at Balvenie,
just south of Dufftown.
SPOUT,
THE / AN SPUT:
A
burn (now partially subterranean) that flows underneath
(see:
SRAID
BHANCO:
(see:
Banquo's Walk)
SRON
A’ BHUIRIDH:
“Bellowing
Point” or “Roaring Point.” A prominent
point of a hill, on the north side of Beinn Bhan.
SRON
A’ CHOIRE GARBH / SRON A’ CHOIRE GHAIRBH:
Point/Promontory
of the Corrie of Rough Water." Located at the head of Coire Glas,
north of Loch Arkaig. Also a place west
of Loch Lochy.
SRON
A' CHOIRE GARBH / SRON A’ CHOIRE GHAIRBH:
"Point/Promontory
of the Corrie of Rough Water." West of Loch Lochy, elevation 3066
feet. Also a place located at the head
of Coire Glas, north of Loch Arkaig.
SRON
A’ CHREAGAIN:
(see:
Stronchreggan)
SRON
AN FHEARNA:
“Projection
of Alders.” A rocky projection located
southwest of Eilean a’ Ghiubhais and near Coire Glas, south of Loch Arkaig.
SRON
BHREAC:
“Speckled/Spotted
Point/Nose.” A “bold, rocky shoulder or
point” of moor-land at the southeast base of Meall Coire Lochain. West of Loch Lochy.
SRON
GHARBH:
“The
Rough Point.” A “precipitous eminence”
located north of Lundavra, about 1 ½ miles northeast of Sgurrr Mhurlaggan.
SRON
GHORM-ACHADH AN T-SEILICH:
“The
Point of the Blue Field of the Willows.”
A rocky point located about ½ mile west of Lochan Dubh.
SRON
LIATH:
“Grey
Point.” Located between Glen Loy and
Glen Laragain, due west of Strone. Also
a place located southeast of Lochan a’ Chomhlain.
SRON
LIATH:
“Grey
Point.” Located southeast of Lochan a’
Chomhlain, near the head of Gleann Camgharaidh.
Also a place located between Glen Loy and Glen Laragain.
SRON
NA BA / SRON NA BO:
(see:
Stronenaba)
SRON
NA FEARNAIG:
“Point
of the Alder Trees” or “Alder Point.” A
“conspicuous prominence” located between Guisach and Gerraran, south of Loch
Arkaig.
SRON
NA H-UINNSINN:
(see:
Stronahunsion)
SRON
NAM BO:
“Point
of the Cow.” Located southeast of Lower
Glenfintaig. This point or promontory is
the namesake of Stronenaba, located to the southwest.
(also
see: Stronenaba)
SRON
NAN LEAC:
“Flagstone/Flatstone
Point” or “Projection of Flags.” A south
slope of the hill Mullach na Briobaig, southwest of Loch Briobaig, off the
southern edge of Guisach.
SRON
NIBHEIS:
(see:
Strone Nevis)
SRON
SGOR A MHAIM / SRON SGURR A’ MHAIM / SRON SGORR
A’ MHAIM:
“Point
of the Peak of the Round Steep Hill.”
Located northwest of Sgor a’ Mhaim (which is due south of
STAOINEAG:
“
STEALL:
(see:
Upper Falls of Nevis)
STOB
A’ CHUIR:
“Stake
of the Snow.” Located south of Cona
Glen, in Ardgour.
STOB
A’ CHUL-CHOIRE:
Located
due east of and adjacent to Aonach Mor’s summit.
STOB
A’ COIRE LEITH:
Located
in the Grey Corries, due east of Aonach Mor.
STOB
A' GHRIANAN / STOB A’ GHRIANAIN:
“Mountain
of the Sunny Hillock” or “Stake of the Sunny Spot.” Just south of Glen Loy adjacent to Druim
Fada.
STOB
BAN:
“Fair
Stake.” Located west of Loch Treig and
due north of Luibeilt. Also a place due
south of Acharaich.
STOB
BAN:
“Fair
Stake.” Located due south of
Acharaich. Also a place west of Loch
Treig and north of Luibeilt.
STOB
CHOIRE CLAURIGH:
(see:
Stob Coire Claurigh)
STOB
COIRE A' CHEARCAILL:
“Corrie
of the Circle” or “Corrie of the Hoop or Circle Stake.” Located south of Loch Eil, west of Loch
Linnhe; north of the Cona River/Cona Glen.
STOB
COIRE A’ CHLADHAIRE:
(see:
Stob Coire Claurigh)
STOB
COIRE AN EASAIN:
(see:
Stob Coire Easain)
STOB
COIRE AN LAOIGH:
“Corrie
of the Calf Stake.” Located east of Aonach
Mor, in the Grey Corries, just southeast of the western-most Stob Coire Easain.
STOB
COIRE BHEALAICH:
A
neighboring peak to Aonach Beag, to its southeast.
STOB
COIRE CATH NA SINE:
Located
in the Grey Corries, due east of Aonach Mor.
STOB
COIRE CLAURIGH / STOB CHOIRE CLAURIGH / STOB COIRE CHLADHAIRE / STOB COIRE A’
CHLADHAIRE:
“Corrie
of the Poltroon (Coward) Stake.” Located
in the Ben Nevis “neighborhood,” roughly between the two Stob Coire Easains.
STOB
COIRE EASAIN:
“Corrie
of the Waterfalls” or “Corrie of the Cascade Stake.” Located west of Stob
Choire Claurigh, and east of Aonach Mor and Aonach Beag. Also another
place located nearby - east of Stob Choire Claurigh.
STOB
COIRE EASAIN:
“Corrie
of the Waterfalls” or “Corrie of the Cascade Stake.” Located east of Stob Choire Claurigh. Also another place located nearby – west of
Stob Choire Claurigh.
STOB
COIRE GAIBHRE:
Located
at the northern edge of the Grey Corries, southeast of the
STOB
COIRE NA CEANNAIN:
“Corrie
of the Little Headland Stake.” Located
in the Grey Corries, due north of Stob Ban.
STOB
MHICBHEATHAIN:
“MacBean’s
Stake.” Located northwest of Glen
Scaddle.
STONE
OF SOMERLED:
A
stone/boulder resting near the side of the road in Glennevis. Thought to
have been named after the ancestor of the MacSorlies/Camerons of Glennevis.
STONE
OF THE HEADS:
A
stone located on the left hand side of the graveyard gate in Camghou Ran,
Rannoch. Local history states two differing accounts of this stone. First, it is said that this stone was
utilized by the Chief of Clan Macintosh, in the midst of a “lover’s quarrel” to
“brain” the children of one Ewen Cameron (presumably to death). A good
many men were said to have perished in the resulting clan battle. The other version states that the
MacSorlie-Camerons who lived in the Rannoch area had continual run-ins with
their MacGregor neighbors. The
MacGregors, insulted by an incident that occurred at Ardlarich, invited a
Macintosh or (more likely) a party of Macintoshes from Badenoch to get
vengeance. The Camerons were slaughtered
without mercy, with the Macintosh bashing the heads of Ewen Cameron’s children
against this stone, before their own mother’s gaze.
This
tale is not documented in Clan Cameron's written history (other than in a
questionable work) but may have occurred nonetheless.
This
is one of two stones known in Gaelic as "Clach Shomairle."
(also
see: Samuel's Stone)
STRATHAN:
“Little
Wide Valley,” “Little Strath” or “Little Dale.”
A small settlement at the head of Loch Arkaig (reduced to only a
shepherd’s house by 1875) at the foot junction of Glen Dessery and Glen
Pean. The River Dessary empties into the head of Loch Arkaig just east of
the settlement. A track leads from Strathan up Glen Dessery, eventually
emerging at the eastern end of Loch Nevis. Hanoverian barracks (Tigh Nan
Saighdearan) were located here following the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion.
This remote spot once sported a school and was the focal point for the people
of Glendessery and Glenpean.
STRATHDEARN:
(see:
Braes of Strathdearn)
(also
see: Moyness)
STRATH
EACHAIG / STRATHEACHAIG (THE TAYLORS / MacINTAYLORS OF):
Thought
to be the descendants of Donald Taillear Dubh na Tuaighe Cameron and his
followers. The River Eachaig flows from Loch Eck, a large inland glacial
loch down to the sea at the head of the Holy Loch. It meanders through the
Strath and has great variety and character as it covers over five kilometers
before reaching the sea.
STRATH-LACHLAN
(THE MacLACHLANS OF):
Relatives
of Donald Taillear Dubh na Tuaighe Cameron, thought to have been descended from
Camerons.
STRATHSPEY:
A
branch of MacSorlie-Camerons settled here.
STREAP
/ STREAP A’ CHOMHLAIN:
“Climb
(of the Company).” A “precipitous eminence
of considerable height,” the watershed of which partly forms the historic
boundary between the counties of
STREAP
COMHLAIDH:
“Barrier
Climb.” Located east of Streap (Streap a’
Chomhlain).
STROME
/ STRONE, (CASTLE OF):
Allan
MacDonald Dubh Cameron, XII Chief of Clan Cameron, was appointed Keeper of this
castle in 1472. Strome/Strone was a MacDonald stronghold on Lochcarron in
Ross-shire. Allan was married to Mariot, daughter of Angus MacDonald, 1st
of Keppoch, who in turn was brother to Donald, Lord of the Isles. This
was not a "Clan Cameron" castle, though there is little doubt that
many affairs of the Camerons were coordinated from this location. Coincidentally,
this very same year the term "Clan Cameron" was first utilized in
recorded history. This castle is not associated with the Camerons of
Strone.
STRONABA:
(see:
Stronenaba)
STRONAHUNSION
/ SRON NA H-UINNSINN:
“Promontory
of the Ash Tree.” Formerly an inhabited
place, located in Glenree. Upon the
Estate of Lochiel, circa 1745, with Cameron tenants.
STRONCHREGGAN
/ STRONECREGGAN / SRON A’ CHREAGAIN:
On
the western
STRONE
/ AN T-SRON:
“Promontory”
or “Projection,” specifically one nose-shaped. Located by the River
Lochy, at the foot of Glen Loy. Consisted of “a farm steading and dwelling
house, one storey slated and in good repair” in 1875. The small burial ground of the
Camerons of Strone/MacGillonies is nearby (Carn Phail), just below the house
(near the bank of the Caledonian Canal).
This burial ground was reduced in size (a portion was removed) when the
canal was built. Not associated with the
Castle of Strome/Strone. Upon the Estate
of Lochiel, circa 1745, with Cameron tenants.
STRONE,
(THE CAMERONS OF):
(see:
MacGillonie)
STRONELEA
/ STRONLEA / STRONLIA:
“Grey
Point.” Located somewhere close to the
junction of Fionn Lighe and Allt a’ Choire Reidh. There was a township (“old Highland
town/toun”) located in this area (Stronlea) in 1745, with Cameron and MacLean
tenants/wadsetters, but it was deserted within the next generation or so. Upon the Estate of Lochiel, circa 1745.
STRONENABA/
SRON NA BA / SRON NAM BO:
“The
Nose or Promontory of the Cows.” A settlement located northeast of
Gairlochy and northwest of
STRONE-NEVIS
/ SRON NIBHEIS:
“Promontory
of
Battle
of Strone Nevis, circa 1654
STRONLEA
/ STRONLIA:
(see:
Stronelea)
SUAICHEANTAS:
(see:
Crowberry or Oak)
SUILEAG
(RIVER) / SUILEIG / ABHAINN SUILEIG / AN T-SUILEAG:
“River
of the Sallow Plant Glen,” “River of the Deep Pool Glen,” ‘River of the
Notched/Serrated Eye Glen,” “River of the Little Oriface Glen” or “River of the
Little Eye Glen” (translations widely vary).
A river that rises on the north
side of Coille Mhor and flows in a southwestern direction for about four miles
into Loch Eil, on its north shore at Fassiefern/Fassfern.
SUMMERHOUSE:
A
ruined stone-built edifice at the side of the River Arkaig at Achnacarry.
Not part of the original residence, rather a garden summerhouse built by
Donald "The Gentle" Lochiel, when his garden was laid out prior to
1745.
SUNART:
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.
SWORD
LOCHAN:
(see:
Lochan A'chlaidheimh)
TACKSMEN:
Lessees
of land from Lochiel, they traditionally raised the clan's fighting forces in
times of war.
TAILLEAR:
From
the Taylor sept of Clan Cameron.
TAILLEAR
DUBH NA TUAIGHE (BLACK TAILOR OF THE AXE):
Natural
son of Ewen Beag Cameron, 14th Chief of Clan Cameron. He was fostered and
nursed by a tailor's wife in Blar-nan-Cleireach, or Lundavra, from which the
infant was referred to as "An Taillear Dubh." He grew up a
brave and prudent man, famous for his sarcasm and ready wit, but even more so
for the skill with which he wielded his battle-axe, the Tuaighe, a favorite
weapon of the Camerons of Lochaber; from this came his sobriquet of “Taillear
Dubh na Tuaighe.” Not being of legitimate birth, he could not act in the
capacity of chief, instead he became the champion of the Camerons. It is
said that in every battle in which he led them they were victorious. It
is believed that in time he and a moderate number of allied Camerons settled in
Cowal, where they all adopted the name of Taylor, in reference to Donald.
His younger cousin, Allan, 16th Chief of Clan Cameron, whose estate and
very life had been saved by Donald, bestowed upon him a great honor, placing
his effigy in the family coat of arms as supporters, with his battle-axe
conspicuously held aloft. There he remains. The name Taillear Dubh
na Tuaighe rouses great pride and affection; he is thought of as the ideal
warrior and hero of Clan Cameron.
(also
see: Stratheachaig)
(also
see: Strath-Lachlan)
TARTANS:
*
BASIC CLAN CAMERON: The tartan listed as "Clan Cameron," deep
red and dark green, with bright yellow borders, is for general use by all
members of Clan Cameron. It is also available as "ancient"
Cameron, with softer dye colors and as a "reproduction" tartan with
supposedly more "authentic" colors. If one tartan had to be
singled out as the tartan for Camerons worldwide, Basic Clan Cameron would be
the one. As is with most clan tartans, this is one from the Vestiarium of
Scoticum in 1834, which was accepted by the then Lochiel over 150 years ago.
It very much resembles an old red and green square sett in the
*
CAMERON OF LOCHIEL: This is a red and blue tartan similar to that worn by
the XIX Chief, Donald "The Gentle Lochiel" Cameron, in a portrait
hanging at Achnacarry. It was first illustrated in 1810 in Wilson's
Collection. This is the personal tartan of the Chief and his immediate
family; as a rule it should not be worn by clansfolk.
*
CAMERON OF ERRACHT: Said to have been designed by the wife of Donald, 7th
of Erracht, in 1793 (in actuality there are many theories as to its origin,
none seem entirely satisfactory). It is a combination of the Cameron
tartan and that of MacDonald of Keppoch (her tartan); a dark tartan using deep
red, dark blue, green and a fine gold line. This tartan was created for
use by the original 79th Regiment, later known as the Queens Own Cameron
Highlanders, raised in 1793 by their eldest son, General Sir Allan Cameron,
K.C.B. Regardless of its "origin," this specific tartan has
been in use by The Cameron Highlanders since their late eighteenth century
inception. It is often used as a day or "hunting" tartan
because of its "serviceable" colors. At times it has been
strictly reserved for use among the regiment, but is now in wide use among Clan
Cameron.
*
CAMERON HUNTING: With its soft shades of green and blue, Hunting Cameron
of Lochiel tartan is not listed as being restricted in its use. It was
devised because the "basic" Clan Cameron tartan was considered too
bright for shootings, stalking and hiking. Designed in 1956, it was based
on a description of the tartan worn by the clansmen who fought under Sir Ewen
Cameron, 17th Chief, at the battle of Killiecrankie.
*
CAMERON TARTAN VARIATIONS: The aforementioned tartans are all available
in variations known as "muted," "ancient" and
"modern." Any of these variations are acceptable for use, and
are recognized as valid Cameron tartans. There are also tartans which are
identified as Clan Cameron, such as the grey and brown pattern sold as
"Hunting Cameron" or those with color variations of the Cameron of
Erracht. There are no rules against wearing them, but it should be noted
that they might not be visually recognized as Cameron tartan.
TAYLOR
/ TAYLER:
A
major sept of Clan Cameron. This surname is derived from the Taillear Dubh na
Tuaighe (Black Tailor of the Axe), the natural son of Ewen Beag Cameron, 14th
Chief of Clan Cameron, known as the greatest warrior of Clan Cameron, wielding
his famed Lochaber axe.
TEANGA
BHEITHE:
“Birch
Tongue.” Located south of Loch Eil, just
south of the Annat Narrows and west of Achaphubuil.
TEANGA
CHOIRE ODHAR:
“Tongue
of the Dun Corry.” A piace of land at
the point where Allt Cam Bealach and the River Caig meet. North of Clunes.
TEANGA
MHEADHONACH:
“Middle
Tongue.” Located in Ardgour, south of
South Garvan and north of Lochan Leac an Iubhair.
THIEVES'
FORD, (THE):
A
ford on the River Lochy, just above the Cat Pool.
"THREE
MEN ON THE HILL":
(see:
Commando Memorial)
TIGH
NAN SAIGHDEARNAN:
“The Soldier’s
Barracks.” Located near Strathan, at the
head of Loch Arkaig. These ruins were
old barracks built by Hanoverian government troops in the time of the Jacobite
Rebellion.
TIRINDRISH
/ TIRANDRISH / TIR-NA-DRISE:
“Land
of the Common Bramble Bush.” Located
northeast of
TODHAR
BAN:
(see:
Torebane)
TOLLIE
/ TOLLAIGH:
“At
Hole Place.” Located in the Nevis
Forest, east of Blarmachfoldach.
TOM
A’ BHARRAICH:
“Knoll
of the Tree Buds.” A small knoll located
approximately ¼ mile south of Inverskilavulin, south of the River Loy.
TOM
A’ CHAORAINN / TOM A’ CHAORUINN:
“Knoll
of the Rowan Trees.” Located north of
Loch Arkaig, northwest of Murlaggan.
Just southeast of Fraoch Beinn.
TOMACHARICH
/ TOMACHARRICH / TOM A' CHARRAICH:
“Hillock
of the Uneven Surface” or “Carrach’s Hillock.”
A small hamlet in a rural area north of Torlundy. In the early
15th century the Lord of Lochaber had his seat here.
TOM
A’ MHONAIDH:
(see:
Tomonie)
TOM
AN ACHAIDH BHUIDHE:
“Yellow
Field Hillock.” A small knoll located
just west of Strone, near the foot of Glen Loy.
TOM
AN EIREANNAICH:
“The
Irishman’s Knoll.” A “round swelling
knoll” planted in hardwood (in 1975) located east of Clunes.
TOM
AN EITE:
A small
hillock located in the midst of Glen Nevis, past the
TOM
AN FHITHICH:
“Mound/Hill
of the Ravens” or “The Ravens Hillock.”
A prominent rocky feature located approximately one mile north of Torr
a’ Ghallain, just north of the Dark Mile and east of the River Caig.
TOM
AN TEINE:
“Hillock
of the Beacon.” A small hill located in
northeastern
TOM
AN T-SLUIC:
“Hillock
of the Hollow.” Located north of
Tomacharich.
TOM
EAS AN T-SLINNEAN / TOM EAS AN T-SLINNEIN:
“Knoll
of the Shoulder Waterfall,” “Waterfall of the Shoulder” or “Cascade of the
Shoulder Hillock.” Located across the main road in Glen Nevis from the
Visitor Centre, just east of the West Highland Way trail (between the WHW and
the main road in Glen Nevis). A later Camerons of Glennevis burial place
- stones go back to 1792 or earlier.
(also
see: Achnacon)
TOM
FIACLACH:
“Crooked
Mound” or “Jagged Mound.” Located just
south of Stronenaba.
TOM
LIATH:
“The
Grey Knoll.” A small knoll planted in
fir (in 1875) located immediately north of Bun Arkaig. Not on modern maps, this place seems to be
situated directly north of Drochaid Arkaig on past maps, strattling the River
Arkaig.
TOM
NA BRATACH / TOM NA BRATAICHE:
“Mound
or Hillock of the Banner.” A knoll located north of Lianachan, near
Achandaul. Location where a party of Campbells fleeing from the battle of
Inverlochy in 1645 made a final, futile stand.
(also
see: Achan a' Chath)
TOM
NA CEANNA MHURACH:
“Mound
of the Bent/Covered Headland?” A small
hill located at the head of Loch Arkaig, north of Kinlocharkaig.
TOM-NA-FAIDHIR
/ TOM NA FAIDHREACH:
“Knoll
of the Market / Fair” or “Hillock of the Market / Fair.” A hillock near
the present-day Achintee Farm, north of the River Nevis. Located in a
cutting like a quarry. This was the old market stance and location for
cattle fairs for Lochaber until the 19th century. The exact location is unclear, although one
source indicates that it is now developed with homes and forms part of Claggan.
TOM-NA-FAIRE
/ TOM NA H'AIRE:
“Lookout
Hill,” probably so named for its functionality in regard to nearby
TOMNAHARRY
/ TOM NA H-EIRBHE:
“Hillock
of the March Dyke.” Said to be part of
the ridge nearest to
TOM-NA
H-IOLAIRE:
“The
Eagle’s Knoll.” Located at the west end
of Loch Arkaig, about ¼ mile southwest of Strathan. Also a place on the southern edge of the
Leanachan Forest.
TOM-NA
H-IOLAIRE:
“The
Eagle’s Knoll.” Located at the southern
edge of the Leanachan Forest, west of The Cour.
Also a place southwest of Strathan, near Loch Arkaig’s head.
TOM
NAM BIORAICHEAN:
“Hillock
of the Two Year Old Heifers.” Located
near Torlundy.
TOM
NA MOINE:
“The
Knoll of the Peat Moss.” Located along
the western shore of Loch Linnhe, just northeast of Inverscaddle Bay.
TOM
NAM PEATHRAICHEAN:
“Hillock
of the Sisters.” Located north of
Achandaul.
TOM
“Drover’s
Hill” or “Knoll of the Herdsman’s Drove.”
A small knoll, planted in fir trees (in 1875) located just east of Bun Arkaig,
jutting out into Loch Lochy.
TOM
NAN NAOI-UAIREAN / TOM
“Nine
O’clock Hillock” or “Hillock of the Nine Fresh Water Springs.” A circular hill located approximately one mile
southwest of Achnacarry, directly south of Eilean Loch Arkaig. Just northeast of Meall an t-Seamraig. The origin of this place name is unclear. The geographic feature may have been a
“natural time-teller” for the early residents of Lochaber. The position of the sun with respect to some
large rocks (usually on hill tops) was an indication of certain times of the
day. It may also be listed incorrectly
on modern maps, and may actually be a placename referring to local fresh water
springs. Aerial photographs do indicate
a large hill with a number of burns running down from it, in accordance with
Ordnance Survey maps. However, the
location shown on Ordnance Survey maps place it slightly too far to the west.
TOM
NA SROINE:
A
hill located in southeastern
TOMONIE
/ TOM MOINE / TOM A’ MHONAIDH / TOMVONIE:
“Peat
Moss Hillock” or “Hillock of the Moor.” A small settlement one-half mile
west of Banavie
TOMVONIE:
(see:
Tomonie)
TOREBANE
/ TODHAR BAN:
“Fair
Bleaching Field.” Located west of
Kinlochiel, along the northern
TORCASTLE
/ TORR A' CHAISTEIL:
“Bluff
Rock of the Castle” or “Castle of the Bluff Rock.” The seat of the family of Lochiel, built
circa 1530 by Ewen Cameron, 13th chief of Clan Cameron, on the west bank of the
River Lochy, at a site where there had already been previous dwellings/castles
for hundreds of years (MacDonald of Keppoch had a stronghold there in the 14th
century). As the name implies, the site was a strong one, on a mound or
"tor." On one side were the precipitous cliffs overlooking the
River Lochy, on the other side a marshy depression.
Torcastle
was abandoned by Sir Ewen Cameron, 17th chief of Clan Cameron "with the view
of building a more convenient house" (which would be Achnacarry),
somewhere around 1655/1665. His youngest son, Ludovick (of 1745 Jacobite
fame) would reside at Torcastle until just after the end of the '45, though
records are unclear on this subject. Torcastle was within the disputed
land between Clan Cameron and Clan MacKintosh, north of
TORCASTLE,
(THE CAMERONS OF):
A
cadet branch of Clan Cameron.
TOREBANE:
A
small settlement near the head of Loch Eil (west of Kinlochiel along the A 830)
northwest of Drumasallie.
TORLUNDY
/ TORR LUNNDAIDH:
“Hill
of the Marshy Place.” A quiet, rural
area just north-east of Inverlochy, south-east of Torcastle; on the edge of the
TOR
NA COR:
A
hill located in Glen Nevis, near Glen Nevis house, where cattle used to graze.
TORNESS
/ TORRNESS / TORR AN EAS / TORR AN EASA:
“Hill
of the Waterfall.” Located just
southeast of Mucomir, along the north shore of the River Spean (just prior to
its confluence with the River Lochy).
This land was originally settled by MacMartins, before the early
eighteenth century. By 1805 the area
consisted entirely of Camerons. This old
settlement’s namesake hill is located just to the east, north of Coneachan,
along General Wade’s old military road.
TORR
A' CHAISTEIL:
(see:
Torcastle)
TORR
A’ CHROMAIN:
“Kites’
Hill.” A small cultivated (in 1975)
green knoll located approximately ½ mile south of Clunes.
TORR
A' CHRONAIN / TORRE CLUAINE:
"The
Mound/Knoll of the Murmuring Noise" (as in stream). A prominent rocky small hill to the east of
the River Caig, “overhanging” the nearby Dark Mile. Prince Charlie's Cave is on the side of this
hill.
TORR
A' CHOIT:
“The
Hillock of the Croft” at Glenfinnan, believed by the majority of historians to
be the place where "Bonnie Prince Charlie" raised the standard,
signaling the beginning of the Jacobite Uprising of 1745.
TORR
A’ GHALLAIN:
“Knoll
of the Sabling” or “Knoll of Fire.” The
low tree-clad ridge which divides the Dark Mile into two parallel valleys - the
River Arkaig flows through the southern one, the actual Dark Mile road
traverses the northern one.
TORR
A’ GHOIRIDH:
“Hillock
of the Gorrie.” This may be an early
site associated with or occupied by the Siol Gorrie – an early Lochaber tribe
often at odds with Clan Donald. Located
northeast of Tomacharich, near Wade’s old military road.
TORR
A' MHUILT:
“The
Mound of the Weathers/Wedders.” A thickly wooded small hill directly
north across the River Arkaig from Achnacarry.
A hut was constructed here, in which Prince Charles Edward Stuart hid,
in mid-late August, 1746. This hill is known on maps as "Torr
Ghuallain," which may actually refer to a portion of this hill, and not
the entire geographic site. Curiosly,
Torr Ghuallain means “Fire Mound” and may have functioned as a warning or watch
fire location for Clan Cameron in centuries past. A fire lit in this location would be visible
for a considerable distance west, along Loch Arkaig, and could have served as a
beacon to rally the clan.
TORR
A’ MOR / AN TORRADH MOR:
“The
Large Burial Ground.” A hillock located
just north of the Loch Eil shoreline, east of Fassifern, where the Chief of the
MacMillans resided when his clan held “thirty merklands” from about 1365 to
1429 or 1431, which was before the Camerons gained this territory.
TORR
AN DARAICH:
A
mound or hillock located south of Blaich.
TORR
AN EASA:
(see:
Torness)
TORR
AN RATHAID / TORR AN RACHAID:
“Knoll
of the Road” or “Mound of the Noise of Geese.”
A small hill, planted in fir trees (in 1875) located west of Bun Arkaig,
jutting out into Loch Lochy.
TORR
DEARG:
“Red
Hillock.” Located along the western
TORRE
CHRONE:
A
stand of woods near Clunes, where Prince Charles Edward Stuart is reputed to
have stayed hidden for four days in the aftermath of the 1745 Jacobite
Rebellion. One mile distant from another stand of woods, Torvuilt, where
the Prince also stayed for a short period of time.
TORRE
CLUAINE:
(see:
Torr a' Chronain)
TORR
GHUALLAIN:
(see:
Torr a' Mhuilt)
TORR
LUNNDAIDH:
(see:
Torlundy)
TORR
NA MUICE:
“Hillock
of the Pig.” Located west of Stronenaba.
TORRNESS:
(see:
Torness)
TORR
SONNACHAIN:
“Little
Palisade Hill.” Located northeast of
Torlundy, north of the present-day Nevis Range Ski Center.
TORVUILT:
A
stand of woods near Clunes, where Prince Charles Edward Stuart is reputed to
have stayed hidden for one day in the aftermath of the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion.
One mile distant from another stand of woods, Torre Chrone, where the
Prince stayed for four days.
TREE
ISLAND:
(see:
Eilean nan Craobh)
TRESLAIG:
(see:
Trislaig)
TRISLAIG
/ TRINCHLAIG / TRESLAIG / TRINNSE-LEIG:
“Trench
for Letting Out Water.” A small
scattered shore clachan / village / hamlet / crofting township located on the
western shore of Loch Linnhe, one mile directly west (across the loch) from
Fort William, and south of Camusnagaul.
(also
see: Camus Trislaig)
TULAICH:
(see:
Tulloch)
TULLICH
(
1652
TULLOCH
/ TULAICH:
“Confluence
of the Lair.” Located near Inverlair in
Glen Spean.
UAMH
SHOMHAIRLE:
(see:
Samuel's Cave)
UILT
GHOBLACH:
“Forked
Burns.” Two streams – each having two
branches – that flow from Scour Gairich.
They unite approximately ¼ mile from Loch Quoich into which they flow.
UISGE
CHIACHNIS:
(see:
UNACHAN:
(see:
Aonachan)
UNITE/LET
US UNITE:
Motto
of Clan Cameron "
Located
south of
(see:
Achintore)
An
Steall Bhan, "White Gush." Located in Glen Nevis. A
beautiful cascade which leaps over a rock face from a hanging valley down into
the glen, from the lower cliffs of Sgurr a Mhaim.
Located
approximately two miles northwest of Strathan.
Consisted of a shepherd’s house in 1875.
Along
the River Goy in Glen Gloy, east of Loch Lochy, at the foot of Glen Fintaig.
URQUHART:
Several
Cameron families are said to have settled here during the time of the XIII or
XIV Chief of Clan Cameron, during which time there was a close friendship between
the Lochiels and the Chiefs of Grant.
URQUHART
(THE RAID OF):
October
1544 and April 1545
VALE
OF LAROCH:
(see:
Ballachulish)
WAR
CRY:
“Dà
Thoabh Lochiall ‘s Dà Thaobh Lochaidh!
- Lochiall! Lochiall!” – “Two Sides of
(also
see: Lochan a' Chlaidheimh)
WATERFALL
OF THE CLAGGAN:
(see:
Roaring Mill)
WATER
OF
(see:
WAUCHAN
/ NA H-UAMHACHAN:
“Place
of the Caves.” Located north of
Torebane, near the Fionn Lighe in Glen Fionnlighe.
WISHING
STONE:
(see:
Samuel's Stone)
WITCH'S
CAULDRON:
It is
said that a witch, in the form of a cat, leapt to her death at this waterfall (
WITCH
OF MOY:
(see:
Gormshuil)
WORCESTER,
(THE CAMERONS OF):
The
progenitor of this branch of Clan Cameron, who settled at
YELLOW
WATERFALL:
(see:
Eas Buidhe)