Cuan, a narrow sound separating Luing island from Seil island, in Kilbrandon and Kilchattan parish, Argyllshire. It has a very strong current, running at the rate of 7 or 8 miles an hour; and, in consequence of the church standing near it, gives name popularly to the parish.
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