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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERNERAY | Berneray BearneraBernera |
Mr Allan McNeil Lighthouse Eilean Bernera Mr A Sinclair Crofter Bernera Admiralty Chart Black & Johnston's Map A A Carmichael Esq. |
070 | This name is given to the most southern of the group of Long Islands and is sometimes known as Barra Head. It is a small island, in the parish of Barra, and about 10 miles to the South of the island of Barra. A portion of it is cultivated and divided between three crofters. It is only at one or two places on its Northern side that a landing can be effected, as it is almost entirely bounded by perpendicular cliffs, which in some places rise to the height of 600 feet.In the Centre of the Island there is a fine Chalybeate well. J. Gordon Esqr.of Cluny, Aberdeenshire, proprietor |
| LIGHTHOUSE [Berneray] | Lighthouse | Mr A McNeil Mr A Sinclair Oliver and Boyd's Almanack p [page] 802 |
070 | This is a lighthouse on the West end of Bernera, which shows a white stationary light. It is built near the end of the island which is said to be 600 feet high, and the lighthouse itself is comported to be 70 feet to the top the dome, which would leave the light to be 660 feet above the sea. It is the property of the Commissioners of Northern Lights |
| DÙN | Dùn | Mr A McNeil Mr A Sinclair |
070 | This name is given to an old castle or fort which is built across a narrow neck of land, near the lighthouse, which is almost surrounded by perpendicular cliffs. It is said to have been resorted to by one of the old Lairds of Barra, when outlawed. The part of the wall which is still standing is very thick and about 12 feet in height. It is property of J. Gordon Esqr. Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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