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From: Warren McFadyen <>
Subject: [SCT-ISLAY] Auchnaclach
Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 13:07:39 -0700
On Wed, 23 Aug 2000 19:21:19 +0100, you typed:
Iain,
>
>Auchnaclach was a farm halfway between Ballygrant and Port Askaig. Every
>spring time, the name was spelled out in daffodils on a slope just in front
>of the house. Unfortunately, that land mark was lost a few years ago when a
>road haulier (trucking co.) took over the farm to use as a truck depot.
Now isn't that interesting. If my information is correct, that would be the farm where my great great grandparents
lived at one time. The 1881census has them living there.
I have found the location on two maps on the internet.
Good information. Thanks very much.
Warren,
peace
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