It is worth noting that the placename Tarbert (or Tarbat, or whatever) is associated with a piece of land over which boats are manhandled, e.g. as a shortcut. In Canada they use the word 'portage' to mean much the same thing. There are several well-known places in Scotland that use the name. Regards, Iain ---------- > From: Anthony Hyde <Anthony.Hyde@anu.edu.au> > To: SCT-INVERNESS-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [SCT-INV-L] Isle of Harris - Oban, Tarbert > Date: 25 September 2000 01:53 > > Isle of Harris - In my family history there is a sentence "moved from > Strond to the Oban, Tarbert". > > I would love someone to explain what is special about the Oban, > (c.1800's) and the distance it is away from Tarbert. > > Much appreciated. > > Anthony Macleod Hyde > Australia >