Applecross Placenames Project

Placename

Gaelic name: Rubha nan Long

Name in Original Source: Rubha nan Long

English meaning: Promontory of the ships

Placename feature: Promontory

Notes: A place name noted in the writing of Dr Alexander K Gillies, its exact location is ... south of Poldon Beag at the top of the road within sight of the Ardbain houses. [Dr Alexander K. Gillies' list compiled for the Applecross Historical Society, date unknown] This point certainly offers a great vantage point in all seaward directions

W. J. Watson's notes:

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Feature Co-ordinates: 57.38769,-5.82

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