Innerchaigich?

[Thomas Cameron]

Here's another one for Chris, and for any other Lochaber geographic buffs.

In the 1718 Lochiel Estate report it mentions (under John Cameron of Kenmore's entry) that he "lately possessed the lands of Innerchaigich." Further, it mentions that these lands were reclaimed by John Cameron of Lochiel "and is now a park."

Now, I don't believe for one moment that the word "park" had the same meaning - not in the early 18th century and in a remote area of Lochaber.

Additionally, Innerchaigich? Perhaps Invercaig...or something similar. There were lands known as the Caig Parks mentioned in the Standoff of Arkaig Ford in 1665, near Loch Arkaig's foot, on the north side of the river.

[ChrisDoak]

Hi Tom,

Yes,I think it probobly does refer to Inverkiag/Innerkiag,which was the part of the Achnacarry farm which lay to the north of the River Arkaig,as far as Clunes house.

Not a park in the modern sense of the word,as I am sure the common scruff were discouraged from entering.The area was most likely fenced in and pastured,rather than used for agriculture.

Regards,Chris.