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 denominated Brandani, and seem to have regarded themselves as a separate nation. Until lately, if any inhabitant of these isles had been asked of what nation he was, he would have answered, a Brandon.

P. 104. v. 556. In the Isle of Arran, according to Martin, many traditions formerly existed concerning Fin-Mac-Coul, or Fingal. The vast cavern of Druimcruey, in the western part of the island, is pointed out as the place of his residence; and according to some, the island itself derives its name from this hero, being originally Arfyn, Fin's place of slaughter.